NAHB Grant Supports Members Who Aim to Rise Within Leadership Ranks

During the upcoming NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting, Oct. 1-3 in San Antonio, NAHB members and leaders will gather to discuss key initiatives, decide how to address top industry issues and participate in valuable networking opportunities.

To enable more first-time attendees to benefit from these leadership meetings, NAHB established the Emerging Leader Grant, a one-time grant of up to $1,000 toward the member’s travel expenses.

The Emerging Leader Grant is designed for members currently engaged in leadership at their state or local HBA, and who aspire to further their national leadership journey.

“Being a part of the NAHB Leadership Meetings has made a huge impact on myself, my business and the advancement of our local association,” said Brock Goossens, a previous grant recipient who is the part owner and operations director at Hawthorne Custom Homes in Fargo, N.D.

“We have always been advocates during our state and local proceedings, but seeing firsthand how they tie into national is powerful,” said Goossens, a member of the BIA of the Red River Valley. “I suggest to anybody in the home building industry to get involved and experience the meetings for yourself."

The Emerging Leader Grant is exclusively for members who have not previously attended the NAHB Spring or Fall Leadership Meetings.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 15. Visit nahb.org for more information.