NAHB Podcast: Getting Ready for the 2024 International Builders’ Show
On today’s episode of Housing Developments, co-hosts NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss exciting details about the 2024 International Builders’ Show (IBS) with Geoff Cassidy, SVP of Exhibitions & Meetings, as IBS prepares for a record-breaking year. With more than 1,300 exhibitors, more than 100 education sessions and countless networking opportunities, your time in Las Vegas will help you prepare your business for the year ahead.
You can learn more about the Builders’ Show, taking place Feb. 27-29, and register at BuildersShow.com.
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