Women’s Council

The HBA of Greater Des Moines Women's Council is dedicated to promoting, enhancing and encouraging home building and women in the industry. It supports the future of the home building industry through a scholarship program.

The Women's Council represents women who are HBA members, member employees or family members of those in the industry. The national Women's Council is affiliated with nearly 100 local and state councils throughout the country.

For members, the Women's Council offers education, networking opportunities, travel benefits, information access and access to other Council and HBA services.

Women's Council Scholarship Program:
The Women’s Council awards five $1,500 scholarships each year to local area students. Three scholarships are awarded to a student following a course of study in an industry-related field such as architecture, building, interior design or technical school. The remaining two scholarships are awarded by random drawing to a dependent of an HBA member or member’s employee.

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Membership Services:
The Council serves a dual role in supporting membership. It provides direct member services to the general membership through the following:

• Business opportunities (contacts, networking, newsletter publication, national educational programs, leadership training programs, annual convention)
• Individual opportunities (committee involvement, community service & scholarships, awards & recognition, annual directory, leadership, social contacts)