NCHBA Virtual Town Hall: Recent Episodes
North Carolina Home Builders Association
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is hosting regular Virtual Town Hall conference calls to discuss industry developments related to COVID-19 (the new coronavirus). These podcasts are recordings of our live Virtual Town Hall meetings. If you wish to join an upcoming Virtual Town Hall live, please check your email as we are distributing the call-in info exclusively to NCHBA members.
This episode has been brought to you by Piedmont Natural Gas. Our guests NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the latest economic data behind the sharp rise in the price of lumber and how long these increased costs may last. Dietz also provides an update on the broader US economic trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Tobin highlights how NAHB is seeking prompt action from Congress and the Trump Administration to address soaring lumber prices and the limited supply of other building materials.
In our final Virtual Town Hall for the foreseeable future, Dale Akins of The Market Edge shares insights about new housing starts and permits throughout NC.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Rob Dietz joins us to share updated figures about the economic impact of COVID-19. He also provides his latest thoughts on what the recovery will look like.
Our guest is Meredith Oliver, who is the co-founder and chief strategist of Meredith Communications, a digital marketing agency in Raleigh, NC specializing in home builder marketing. Meredith highlights strategies for how to makes sales in challenging market conditions such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stephen Williamson and Ryan Coffield of The Van Winkle Law Firm in Asheville join us to provide their insight about the legal issues/responsibilities of employers/businesses during COVID-19.
Our guest this week is David Logan, who is the Director of Tax and Trade Policy for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He discusses COVID-19’s impact on building supplies, supply chains and tax policy.
NAHB Federal Legislative Director Alex Strong and NAHB Housing Finance Program Manager Heather Voormanjoined us toprovide the latest information about the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) provisions in the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
We also heard from 2020 NCHBA President Mark Martin, NCHBA Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter and Assistant Executive Vice President Tim Minton.
This week, NC State economist Dr. Michael Walden joins us to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19 and his projections for a recovery.
In this episode, we are joined by NC Department of Insurance Deputy Commissioner Cliff Issac who discussed how the state is working with local inspections departments to maintain continuity of operations. We also heard an update from 2020 NCHBA President Mark Martin, Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter as well as Assistant Executive Vice President Tim Minton about local jurisdictions' "stay-at-home" declarations and NCHBA's ongoing conversations with state officials.
In this first episode of NCHBA's Virtual Town Hall, we're joined by NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin for an update about the economic impacts of COVID-19 (the new coronavirus) as well as the federal solutions in the works. NCHBA Director of Government Affairs Tim Minton and NCHBA Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter provide a state-level update. 2020 NCHBA President Mark Martin also addresses members.