Nail Guns & Notions: Rethinking Housing From the Group Up
Sheri Alber • August 22, 2025

Nail Guns and Notions: Rethinking Housing from the Ground Up

The August 2025 HomeNE Learning Network edition featured Amos Anson, a real estate developer, who shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey in construction, real estate, and business ownership. He emphasized the value of taking risks, learning from setbacks, and creatively navigating building codes and regulations, especially in affordable housing and historic renovations. Amos highlighted several revitalization projects in Grand Island, discussed developer grants and incentives, and shared strategies for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The session concluded with a call to encourage young people to pursue skilled trades.

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