Video: NAHB Chairman Provides Update on Advocacy Initiatives
In the November Chairman’s Update, Alicia Huey gives an overview of the advocacy landscape and how it’s impacting home building. View the video to learn more about the latest legislative actions on key industry issues, and an important way to prepare your business for the future: attending the 2024 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
To learn more about the legislative action on Capitol Hill, you can also listen to the latest Housing Developments podcast.
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