REGION 2 CONFERENCE WED-THU AUGUST 16-17th

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1612:30pm - 2pm Welcome Lunch and Banquet presented by the Chicago Association of REALTORS® #girlboss: The Power Panel

2pm Let’s Get Digital

2:45pm Break sponsored by the Michigan REALTORS®

3pm The State of our States, Moderated by: Sherri Meadows

4pm Leadership Lessons Learned

4:30-5:30pm Reception with special guest NAR CEO Bob Goldberg

7:15 - 10:15pm Lakefront Boat Cruise and Fireworks, presented by the Illinois REALTORS aboard Chicago’s Classic Lady, catered by Cafe Ba Ba Reeba *departs at 7:30pm from the Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue

THURSDAY, AUGUST 179am Power Breakfast featuring Elizabeth Mendenhall, National Association of REALTORS President-Elect

10am - 12pm Breakout Sessions

10am Sam Powell: All About Facebook Lori Muller: Selling Successfully to Different Personality Types

11am Carrie Little: Big Data! The Next Big Thing in Content Marketing George Cuevas: Targeted Facebook Ads for Your Network

12pm Lunch Banquet, presented by the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS Keynote: JoAnn Stevens, Women’s Council National President-Elect Panel: Planning Great Events

1:30pm Our Council, Your Network with National Treasurer Brenda Lee Szlachta

2:15pm Break sponsored by the Michigan REALTORS

2:30pm Don’t Sit on the Porcupine: Lessons in Leadership

3pm Closing Session and Prizes

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

REGION 2 CONFERENCE

WED-THU AUGUST 16-17TH

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGOINDIANA – ILLINOIS – MICHIGAN – OHIO – WISCONSIN

Welcome to Chicago and the Women’s Council of REALTORS 2017 Region 2 Conference. Women’s Council is is an elite organization focused on leadership development and business growth. This annual conference leaves attendees poised to face the challenges ahead and positions our members to be sought-after industry leaders at the local, state, and national levels.

It is no accident that members of Region 2 comprise such a significant portion of the National Executive committee, steering committees, and are featured national speakers within the Council. We have the talent, tools, and resources to elevate our industry.

Between our phenomenal speakers and our spotlight event, the Wednesday Evening Boat Cruise presented by the Illinois REALTORS, there is a lot to be excited about. Network, build your referral business, implement what you learn to grow your own business, and, most importantly, have fun!

A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.

Rebecca ThomsonRegion 2 Vice President

REGION 2 CONFERENCE REGION 2 CONFERENCEWED-THU AUGUST 16-17th WED-THU

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The State of our States 3pmState leaders get candid about the issues impacting their states, where they see opportunity, how they got their starts, and how volunteering has shaped their success.Moderated by industry heavyweight and NAR Region V VP, Sherri Meadows

Leadership Lessons Learned 4pmFrom chairing NAR’s Leadership Academy to leading at all levels of governance and now launching REALTOR University’s Leadership Institute, Leslie reveals what it takes to be a great leader in business and in any organization.

Reception with special guest NAR CEO Bob Goldberg 4:30-5:30pm

Welcome Lunch & Banquet 12:30pm - 2pmThese 3 CEOs are at the top of their game and shaping the future of our industry. Find out how they’ve made the journey to the elite C-suite and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

#girlboss: The Power Panel

Let’s Get Digital 2pm Digital is everything. From video to social media to advertising, these experts know what’s new, now, and what’s next.

George Cuevas

Pam O’ConnorCEO, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Ginger DownsCEO, Chicago Association of REALTORS

Rebecca JensenCEO, Midwest Real Estate Data

Matt DifanisPresident-Elect, Illinois REALTORS®

Jan JedlinskyGovernor, Women’s Council Ohio; Director - Columbus Association of REALTORS®

Sherri MeadowsNAR Region V VP

Kevin Van Eck

Peter SveumChairman-Elect, Wisconsin Association of REALTORS®

Marki Lemons

John De SouzaPresident Elect, Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Kathie FeldpauschMichigan REALTORS®

Leslie Rouda Smith

Lakefront Boat Cruise & Fireworkspresented by the Illinois REALTORS7:15 - 10:15pm

Aboard Chicago’s Classic Ladycatered by Cafe Ba Ba Reeba*departs at 7:30pm from the Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue

2:45pm Break sponsored by the Michigan REALTORS

WEDNESDAY / AUGUST 16

Targeted Facebook Ads for Your NetworkAre you ready to boost your event attendance? This step-by-step guide on facebook marketing will help you execute the perfect ad campaign to get great attendance at your next event!

Power Breakfast

LunchBanquet

Trendsetter Panel: The Events Everyone Is Buzzing About This panel of dynamic local leaders are trailblazing the new network model with innovative and engaging events. Hear them share what they’ve done, the hottest topics in their markets, and what killer events they have in the pipeline

The Future: Women’s Council Networks Times are changing and Women’s Council is moving boldly forward! National Treasurer Brenda Lee Szlachta highlights the big changes, what to look forward to, and what to expect as we transition into 2018.

Elizabeth MendenhallNational Association of REALTORS® President-Elect

Sam Powell

Carrie Little

Brenda Lee Szlachta

Ron Phipps

JoAnn Stevens

George Cuevas

Lori Muller

Facebook by Sam PowellSam is sharing her secrets on the apps, tools and sites she uses to grow her business, stay in touch with past clients, and give back to the community- all using facebook.

Selling with Style: Mastering Personality TypesBecome a master of personality profiling so you can gear your presentation to land more clients and get them to the closing table.

Big Data! The Next Big Thing in Content MarketingLeverage big data to establish yourself as a thought leader in your market with this high-energy session on developing a successful strategy to keep you top of mind.

Second City1:30pm

Don’t Sit on the Porcupine: Lessons in Leadership2:30pm

12pm Incoming 2018 National Women’s Council President, JoAnn Stevens shares her vision for the future of the Council; where she sees it going, what we can expect in the year ahead.

2:15pm Break sponsored by the Michigan REALTORS

THURSDAY / AUGUST 17

2011 NAR President and REALTOR University Chairperson Ron Phipps closes out the conference with wit and wisdom in this inspiring session on true leadership.

8:30amAs our 2018 National Association of REALTORS President gears up to step into our industry’s highest office, hear what is on her mind; where she see’s the industry going, and why she sees critical value in Women’s Council.

Closing Session & Prizes3pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS10am

11am

Get out of your seat with Chicago’s famous Second City. Learn some great improv tricks to navigate through the stickiest real estate situations with ease.

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