Chicago - After initiating the first inaugural Builder Appreciation Week four years ago, New Home Star has continued to utilize an entire week as a means to display their utmost gratitude to the homebuilders they partner with nationwide. This year’s multi-faceted event, spanning July 15-19, emphasized the importance of appreciation on a variety of levels, including division-specific community outreach events, customized gifts for builder executives, complimentary breakfasts for builders and office members alike, and personalized gifting for construction teams.
On top of the efforts put forth toward customized gifting and treats, the annual event was filled with the continuation of New Home Star’s GEMerosity initiative— a company-wide volunteer and service program that is completed by each sales team on a national scale. Led by an elected Social Chair representative in each market, the firm’s divisions devised a community-specific volunteer event to participate in as a team. “The GEMerosity events enable our sales teams across the country to get out in their local community and give back in meaningful ways,” says Director of Corporate Operations, Taylor Holop. “Not only does this help us leave a national footprint of being a socially responsible organization, but it fosters team bonding and encourages people to go beyond their everyday roles in the company.”
In addition to giving back to their local communities, sales teams united and were recognized by a sea of blue GEMerosity t-shirts as they showcased their appreciation to the firm’s builder counterparts on every tier of the organization. From complimentary pancake breakfasts for office staff hosted by New Home Star Directors and VPs, thousands of hand-written thank you cards for construction teams, and customized gifts for builder executives, New Home Star team members made it their obligation to recognize others for all they do.
Dozens of stories, pictures, and memories were shared throughout the week as New Home Star made a positive impact on its communities and strengthened the existing bonds it has with their builder partners through these unique national experiences. Upon the successful completion of yet another valuable Builder Appreciation Week, the firm is fully dedicated to continuing this initiative every year!
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