Chairman’s Update: A Recap of the NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings
In the November Chairman’s Update, NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter provides members a recap of the recent NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings held in Kansas City, Mo., at the end of October. Learn about the ways that attendees contributed to a culture of membership by meeting in-person, and the various expert-led reports delivered to the leadership bodies.
Video highlights of the Fall Leadership Meetings also will be posted on nahb.org shortly.
As a reminder, now is the time to apply for an NAHB Committee or Council board of trustees position for the 2023 leadership year. The deadline is Nov. 20.
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