Happy fall everyone – the busy construction season is starting to wind down! October is Careers in Construction Month. This is the time for HBA’s and members to help raise awareness of the well-paying jobs that are available in homebuilding and related trade professions. Governor Burgum has officially declared October as Careers in Construction Month in North Dakota. According to NAHB, nearly 2.2 million new construction workers will be needed to keep up with the housing demand over the next three years. Workforce development is vital to help shape the next generation of builders!
Various board members and staff attended NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meetings in Palm Springs last month. The weather was wonderful and it’s always fun to reunite with other leaders across the country. The NAHB Leadership Council, which is led by Chairman Alicia Huey, held their meeting on September 21st. This council is made up of Builder and Associate members who have been nominated by their local and state associations to act as the voice of the home building industry as the association discusses industry issues and the policies required to address these issues and elects the leadership of the association.
The Area 10 Leadership Conference is almost here! Attendees will include Executive Officers, staff, and emerging leaders across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This training is uniquely designed to offer sessions that support the professional development of both member leaders and HBA staff. The conference will be held in Minneapolis on October 12-13.
NDAB’s fall events are just around the corner! Be on the lookout soon for formal invites in your mailbox and through your email. The BUILD-PAC fundraising event will be held the night of November 15th at Elevate Meetings & Events in Fargo. There will be a Bourbon Tasting, “Politics of Whiskey” class with limited availability, then a social afterwards. Committee meetings will take place November 16th and the day will conclude with our Annual Banquet & Social. The Fall Board Meeting will convene on November 17th. The meetings and Annual Banquet will be at the Radisson Blu. We encourage all members to make the trip to Fargo as we induct our 2024 Board of Directors and announce our 2023 award winners!
Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.
Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO
