July 13, 2007
  Fitch 2007 Mid-Career Grant Program Accepting Applications Until September 14
The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation will award a research grant up to $25,000 to mid-career professionals who have an advanced or professional degree and at least 10 years’ experience in historic preservation or related fields, including architecture. Additional smaller grants, up to $10,000, are made at the discretion of the trustees. The grants support projects of innovative original research or creative design that advance the practice of historic preservation in the U.S. These grants are partially made possible by the generosity of the Kress Foundation. The deadline is September 14. For more information, visit the foundation’s Web site.


The Economy • Business Tech • Mortgage Lending

The Economy: Hiring continues to be strong.
Business Tech: Cost modeling software will amaze.
Mortgage Lending: Tougher standards are ahead.

 
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