Podcast: Local Builders Association Leader Promotes Value of Membership
On the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin sit down with Gretchen Gutierrez, the executive officer of the Desert Valley Builders’ Association in Palm Desert, Calif., to discuss the value of being an affiliated local within the Federation.
Tune in to hear more about the current political landscape in California and how it impacts regulations that affect builders across the country. Plus, hear the co-hosts discuss President Biden’s press conference held yesterday.
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