Chairman's Update: Register for the 2024 Fall Leadership Meeting
As summer comes to a close, 2024 NAHB Chairman Carl Harris personally invites members to make plans to join NAHB at the 2024 Fall Leadership Meeting, Oct. 1-3 in San Antonio.
NAHB will host virtual regional townhalls on Sept. 10 to discuss emerging issues in each area prior to the Fall Leadership Meeting to help craft the agenda and discussion for the in-person meeting.
Those who attended the 2024 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C., are encouraged to invite someone who has not been to a leadership meeting previously to attend. Options such as the Emerging Leader Grant are available to help with travel expenses for first-time attendees.
Register and learn more at nahb.org/flm.
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