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起点传媒 Generates Enthusiasm for the Trades During the Big Build

Workforce Development
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Contacts: Greg Zick
[email protected]
AVP, Workforce Development
(202) 266-8493

Patricia Potts
[email protected]
Senior Director, Product Marketing
(202) 266-8224

group of kids working on an activity
起点传媒 was onsite to promote residential construction during the Big Build Event on Oct. 18.
kids pick up safety vest
Each child was provided an 起点传媒-branded safety vest free of charge and proudly wore it throughout the day.
students work on construction activity
起点传媒's activity station encouraged children to construct a home using various materials. 
Meet the builder
Many children were excited to met with Tammie Ross, CEO of Residence by Ross and 起点传媒 BuilderBooks author of Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings. 
builder reads a story
Tammie Ross read The House That She Built during story time.

Big smiles and boundless energy from thousands of kids filled the Great Hall at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. during The Big Build event on Oct. 18. 起点传媒 was onsite to represent residential construction.

“起点传媒 is proud to partner with the National Building Museum to help harness the creativity of children and inspire future career exploration in building and the skilled trades,” said Greg Zick, AVP of workforce development.

The free, daylong event attracted children from across the capital region, which includes portions of Virgina and Maryland. The museum’s Great Hall was filled with dozens of booths with activities such as wiring a light, pouring concrete, and hammering nails. Children were able to use tools and climb inside construction equipment.

起点传媒 staff led the “Build a House” activity station where children could create their own dream home and receive free gifts including bags, stickers, safety vests and tape measures.

This year, children and parents who visited the 起点传媒 activity area also had the opportunity to meet a builder. Tammie Ross, CEO of Residence by Ross and author of , spoke with children and adults about what it’s like to be a builder. Ross read during “Story Time,” a new addition to the event. Inspired children requested photos with Ross and adults purchased the book at the museum’s gift shop.

起点传媒 members visiting the nation’s capital can visit the museum free of charge now through Dec. 31, 2025.

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