As part of its presence at IBS 2018, Fine Homebuilding will lead a #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship Fundraising Event, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 7-9 pm at The Pub Orlando. It will be a fun evening of fundraising, networking, and giveaways from some of the best brands in building. A ticket to the event costs $35-$50, and Fine Homebuilding is donating 100% of the event ticket sale proceeds to the #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of craftsmen, and will also match donations dollar-for-dollar up to its goal of raising $10,000.

The evening includes networking with Fine Homebuilding Editors and Ambassadors, a self-serve Craft Beer Tap Wall, heavy appetizers, swagbags, and cool product giveaways! Please click here to reserve your ticket. You can even do so after the event to make a donation — just click to VIEW DETAILS.

The event is also being supported by co-host Diamondback Toolbelts and by premier sponsor Huber Engineered Woods. Diamondback’s Chief Operating Officer Connor Crook states, “Diamondback is proud to be part of the #KeepCraftAlive movement and the growing community of like-minded tradespeople who want to build the best, and build it in America.” Premier sponsor Huber Engineered Woods’ Doug Asana, VP of Sales & Marketing, shared, “Fine Homebuilding is making powerful moves to bring education and support to construction trades through the #KeepCraftAlive movement. We are proud partners and participants in this forward-thinking, collaborative community. This is the perfect group to mobilize support for Skills USA, to advocate continued labor reinforcement for our industry. We applaud Fine Homebuilding and the #KeepCraftAlive community for their leadership.”

“For over 35 years, Fine Homebuilding has created a space where construction professionals can feel they are face-to-face with mentors who share their commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance – our goal at IBS 2018 is to bring that virtual experience to reality – meet face-to-face with the professionals we’ve nurtured throughout their careers, to celebrate their accomplishments and commitment to quality, and to bring awareness and raise funds for our #KeepCraftAlive scholarship program to support those who want to pursue a path in the trades”, says Renee Jordan, Senior Vice President & Group Publisher for Home & Construction at Taunton Press.

About Diamondback Toolbelts:  Diamondback Toolbelts is dedicated to the tradition of building the best tool belts and pouch systems available to professional workers worldwide. Our modular system of belts, pouches, suspenders and accessories offers near limitless combinations that allow our users to customize their tool belts to their unique work needs. Comfort, Durability, Craftsmanship. Diamondback is based in Charlottesville, Virginia and proudly builds all of its products in the United States.

About Huber: Huber Engineered Woods LLC continually strives to create innovative products that suit their customers’ needs. Each one delivers outstanding performance, easy installation and greater strength in single family, multifamily and light commercial projects. Huber’s ZIP System Roof and Wall Sheathing are structural wood panels with built-in protective barriers, eliminating the need for building wrap or felt and providing a continuous rigid moisture and air barrier that optimizes energy efficiency. Additionally, Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring product is proven to achieve a superior combination of strength and moisture resistance — for subflooring that won’t swell, cup, delaminate or bounce even under the toughest conditions.

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