Council Officers
Chair
Melissa Snyder
Interstate Fleet Services, Inc
Secretary
Alex Lochetto
Weinstein Supply
Mission
The Professional Women in Building Council is a voice of women [and men] in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.
Vision
The Professional Women in Building Council is an organization dedicated to enhancing the roles of both women and men in the building industry by fostering personal and professional networking relationships while promoting a positive image of the building industry through community outreach, education programs and political awareness. Our members also receive well deserved recognition for their contribution made to the home building industry and home ownership.
Purpose and Goals
- To provide recognition of member industry achievement
- To encourage career development in the industry
- To promote and support community involvement
- To provide professional development resources
- To promote and support active involvement in the political and legislative process
- To provide resource information and support for our members, affiliated councils and NAHB / BIA members.
Get Involved!
You are invited to join the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB), a strong and diverse network of inspiring building industry professionals.
Our members, including builders, remodelers, architects, designers, suppliers, marketing experts, financiers, and real estate professionals, share strategies and solutions to promote, enhance, and support professional women in today's home-building industry.
PWB strives to make a difference in the building industry by encouraging personal and professional growth, promoting educational programs and opportunities, and fostering long-lasting relationships – all while having fun!
Join today to be entitled to all these benefits for just $95 a year!
- Networking: PWB events bring together leaders from all corners of the building industry, encouraging partnerships in all aspects of building and remodeling. Online networking opportunities are available on Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Community Service: Members participate in various projects and organize year-round donations, directly partnering with local charities and supporting the HBA's efforts.
- Education: The council works with the HBA to organize workshops and educational events geared toward relevant, real-world issues to help strengthen and grow your business.
- Member Grants and Travel Awards: Members can apply for""Women of the Future"" grants. These grants provide funding for continuing education related to professional development in the skills needed to advance in the home-building industry. Members can also apply for a Professional Women in Building Travel Grant that supports member attendance at the International Builders Show.
- Student Scholarships and Grants: The Building Hope Scholarship Fund is supported by contributions from NAHB Professional Women in Building members and corporate sponsors. As a thriving chapter of the PWB, we can award select local students, schools, and training programs as scholarship recipients.
- Membership to Local, State, and National Professional Women in Building Council.
To join the PWB, you must be a current member of one of the following: HBA of Bucks & Montgomery Counties, HBA of Chester & Delaware Counties, or BIA of Philadelphia.
If your company is a member of one of the above organizations but your name is not attached to that membership, then you must become an Affiliate member before joining the PWB.
For membership inquiries, email Tracy Stressman, HBA Member Services Director, at tstressman@hbahomes.com