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Posted: February 19, 2019
2019 Women in Building Services: Traci Rivera, Traci’s Permits
Name: Traci Rivera
Title: Owner
Company Name: Traci’s Permits
How many years have you been in your current field? 25
List up to three CRE organizations that you are currently a member of:
- LeTip
What trend(s) do you predict to dominate your industry in 2019?
State and local government using technology to crack down on current property owners and taking advantage of technology to “correct” property issues that may have been existing for years. I want to show people that they don’t have to be a victim, and that I can maneuver them through the pitfalls they may face when having to deal with violations or surprises that seem to arise out of nowhere. More and more we will see them using modern technology to gain advantage for revenues through violations, we can use our knowledge and prowess like a weapon against that.
Which of your philanthropic endeavors are you most proud of?
All my life being a survivor, I have given my time and monies to support domestic abuse charities, and shelters. One day I would like to possibly open my own safe haven for battered women, as it’s an issue that is near and dear to my heart.
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