- As a Diamond level sponsor of the NAHB, Merillat is helping to support women in the building industry-
From left: Wendy Albee, Christine Fortenberry, Kimmi Houston (accepting for Meegan Holman), and Melanie Spurgeon accept their Professional Women in Building “Women of the Future” grants.
This January, during the International Builders’ Show, I had the honor of meeting four extraordinary women during the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Professional Women in Building Awards Luncheon. Not only did I get the chance to learn about each of these women, but because Merillat is a Diamond sponsor of the NAHB, I got to present them with “Women of the Future” grants.
As a Diamond sponsor of the NAHB, one of Merillat’s proudest contributions is helping to further the education of women in all aspects of the building industry, including business owners, marketing experts, interior designers and mortgage brokers. And with a “Women of the Future” grant, recipients can go on to further their careers by obtaining certifications or continuing their education. This is especially important as women are increasingly becoming major players in an industry that has historically been dominated by men.
The 2010 grant winners are no exception to the drive needed to succeed in a business that has seen some hard times recently. The following are just a fraction of their stories:
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