Weekly e-Newsletter
ISSUE: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Featured Events
  • *NEW* Online education courses coming soon!
  • All April and May events have been canceled or rescheduled.
  • For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit ghba.org/calendar
Harris County & City of Houston Updates
On Monday, Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference announcing former Shell President, Marvin Odum, as Houston’s relief and recovery czar. Odum previously served as the city’s chief recovery officer for Hurricane Harvey. Judge Hidalgo announced that Houston-area State Representative Armando Walle will lead similar efforts on behalf of the county.
 
The two are developing a plan to safely and responsibly move the region forward and restart the local economy, echoing the sentiments of Governor Abbott. They agree that reopening must be done in phases, and must put testing/contact tracing at the forefront of the recovery effort.
 
Additionally, t oday, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced an executive order requiring Harris County residents, who must go out in public , to wear face covering s . With that b eginning Monday, April 27, and for the next 30 days, Judge Hidalgo is asking all Harris county residents over the age of 10 to wear a face mask. People with health and mental health conditions, exercising alone, driving, and eating are not required to wear a mask.
Webinars
COVID's Impact on the Residential Construction Industry with Rob Dietz
On April 28 at 10 a.m., the association will host a live webinar with NAHB's Chief Economist Rob Dietz. He will share a national overview of COVID-19's impact on the residential construction industry.

Bring your questions for this can't-miss session! Q&A session to follow. Register
Local Impact of COVID-19 on Residential Construction with Dr. Jim Gaines
May 5 at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Jim Gaines, Chief Economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, will discuss COVID-19’s impact on the local residential construction industry in the short-term and long-term.
Q& A session to follow. Register now
Apr 21 Webinar Replay
Thank you to everyone who attended GHBA's first webinar yesterday, featuring Stephanie Gaston and Ian Faria, with Bradley Arant. They shared a construction industry guide to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and unemployment benefits under the the CARES Act.

In case you missed it:
Association News
PRISM Judging Goes Virtual
Add Photos to Your Entries Until Apr. 28
In consideration of the health and safety of our judges, members and homeowners living in the entry homes, the PRISM judging will take place 100% online for this year’s awards show.

To facilitate this online judging, entrants may upload new photos to their existing entries now until Tuesday, April 28 at 12 noon.

NO NEW ENTRIES – NO EXCEPTIONS. Uploading of photos to existing entries ONLY. Violators will be disqualified with no refund given. NO EXTENSIONS TO THIS NEW DEADLINE Revise your entries
Meet GHBA Community Member,
Chris Hawkins
In this time of social isolation, it’s the human connection that will get us through. So here's a little pick-me-up. Each week, we’ll introduce you to a fellow member of your GHBA community. We hope that you’ll reach out and say hello!

Week 5: Chris Hawkins, Bayou City Risk [ VIDEO]

Missed past episodes? Here's Dan Bawden, Sharone Mayberry, and Cindy Hinson, and Rob Hellyer.

Who will be next? Stay tuned next Wednesday!
2020 Scholarship Deadline Extended
GHBA's Scholarship Program, presented annually by the Associate Council, provides assistance to members' children in pursuing a college degree. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members.

Can you help? Donations of any size are encouraged and appreciated. Every penny goes directly to student scholarships. It's also tax deductible!

Is your son or daughter a college student or a college-bound high school senior? Apply for the 2020 scholarship!
Deadline: Monday, June 15
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Thank you to our 2020 Sustaining Associate Members (SAMs)
GRAND ($10,000+)
ACES Builders Warranty
AIRIA Development Corp.
BMC
Benchmark Mortgage
Builders Choice Inc.
Builders Post-Tension
Carrier Corporation
Centricity
Champions Stone Co.
DataSmart/Duncan Security
Detering Co. of Houston
DPIS Builder Services
DuPure
Expressions Home Gallery
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen
& Lighting Gallery
Fox Energy Specialists
Gulf & Basco
HomePro Home Technologies
Hotchkiss Insurance Agency
Ironwood Connection
Legends Architectural Stone
Milgard Windows & Doors
Norbord Industries
Perfection Supply
Rooftec
Sherwin-Williams Co.
SRG Stairs
StrucSure Home Warranty
Suncoast Post-Tension
PREMIER ($5,000+)
ABC Home & Commercial Services
Allpoints Surveying
Centerpoint Energy
ConnectOne A SMART HOME Company
Exterior Inspections
Huber Engineered Woods
Keller Williams – The Icon Team
RoyOMartin/Corrigan OSB
Texas Builders Finance
Thorntree Slate & Marble
Venetian Stairs
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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