ExecutiveMessage
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ExecutiveMessage
Austin to Vegas EPAB at Work
Ray Adauto
Executive Vice President El Paso Association of Builders
Nothing matches the visit to the Texas Capitol for Rally Day every two years . It is the trip that brings in focus the reason we are an association . I have been attending and getting to know the political landscape for our members . We are respected there ; a statement not all who visit can make . We can because we arrive on the shoulders of legends and work done on our behalf by those heroes . Our work for this 89th
session is just starting , with the El Paso Association ready to help where we can . Stay tuned for updates on future issues . NAHB opens the International Builders Show February 25 . EPAB will be well represented . So will suppliers who are having to deal with the Trump tariffs , continuing price escalations , supply chains , and inflation . It is understood that everyone will be looking for deals , but the bottom line is still the
most important part of this trip . As a representative I am looking for information on what the members can expect in 2025 and 2026 . I hope to have meetings with the financial folks that will show up , share issues and plans with my counterparts and come away with ideas on the future . I also plan to help the Vegas economy a little . Afterall , at least I know these risks . I ’ ll let you know what we find . , Be safe , sell something .