Chairman’s Update: 2023 Chairman Alicia Huey Provides Final Remarks
In her final update as NAHB chairman, 2023 Chairman Alicia Huey reflects back on her tenure as a national leader for the Federation. Although 2023 wasn’t without its challenges, Huey highlights NAHB’s advocacy efforts to push forward legislation that will impact all areas of home building and growing builder confidence as key accomplishments that will continue to benefit the industry.
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