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Events

Wed, May 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Condo/Townhome – Homeowners Forum ›

Wed, May 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 01-05-2019 19:00 01-05-2019 21:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Condo/Townhome – Homeowners Forum › This Homeowner Forum is open to all, board members, current volunteers and all unit owners. Anyone who is interested in learning about Board Basics and participating in an ongoing question and answer discussion with leading industry professionals: importance of the 22.1 Disclosure – pending litigation; review of meeting minutes from the Board of Directors; governing document review; understanding the budget & impact on the future of association; paid assessment letter obligations; impact of foreclosures & laws associated with them. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Oak Park Library, 834 Lake St., Veterans Room, Oak Park, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Condo/Townhome – Homeowners Forum ›

This Homeowner Forum is open to all, board members, current volunteers and all unit owners. Anyone who is interested in learning about Board Basics and participating in an ongoing question and answer discussion with leading industry professionals: importance of the 22.1 Disclosure – pending litigation; review of meeting minutes from the Board of Directors; governing document review; understanding the budget & impact on the future of association; paid assessment letter obligations; impact of foreclosures & laws associated with them. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Oak Park Library, 834 Lake St., Veterans Room, Oak Park, IL map

Wed, May 8, 10:00am – 3:30pm

The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland

Wed, May 8, 10:00am – 3:30pm add to calendar 08-05-2019 10:00 08-05-2019 15:30 America/Chicago The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo, HOA & co-op decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest building services from more than 150 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.spring.ilexpo.com. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY

The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland

A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo, HOA & co-op decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest building services from more than 150 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.spring.ilexpo.com.

Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map

Sat, May 11, 9:30am – 11:30am

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Disruptive Unit Owners

Sat, May 11, 9:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 11-05-2019 09:30 11-05-2019 11:30 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Disruptive Unit Owners Community Investment Corporation (CIC) Property Management Training is hosting a new Residential Property Management Training Workshop titled "Disruptive Unit Owners" on Saturday May 11th, 2019 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit attorney Wendy Durbin will discuss four common types of disruptive unit owners within a community association and techniques on how to deal with them. Highlights include: a review owner rights, Board/property manager responsibilities, proper documentation, practical and legal considerations. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Disruptive Unit Owners

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) Property Management Training is hosting a new Residential Property Management Training Workshop titled "Disruptive Unit Owners" on Saturday May 11th, 2019 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit attorney Wendy Durbin will discuss four common types of disruptive unit owners within a community association and techniques on how to deal with them. Highlights include: a review owner rights, Board/property manager responsibilities, proper documentation, practical and legal considerations. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA map

Mon, May 13, 8:30am – 5:00pm

IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402)

Mon, May 13, 8:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 13-05-2019 08:30 13-05-2019 17:00 America/Chicago IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402) When managing multifamily properties, you need a broad range of skills to manage your property operations successfully from both a short- and long-term perspective. Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track, the first of a two-part series, addresses leading your property management team to enhance performance and marketing and leasing concepts that will help your properties thrive in today’s competitive real estate market. For information, visit www.iremchicago.com. 2901 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA MM/DD/YYYY

IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402)

When managing multifamily properties, you need a broad range of skills to manage your property operations successfully from both a short- and long-term perspective. Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track, the first of a two-part series, addresses leading your property management team to enhance performance and marketing and leasing concepts that will help your properties thrive in today’s competitive real estate market. For information, visit www.iremchicago.com.

2901 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA map

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19 add to calendar 15-05-2019 00:00 19-05-2019 00:00 America/Chicago CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida

The CAI Annual Conference and Exposition provides education sessions on operations, leadership, innovative business practices and new products and technologies. Industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders from around the world come together to discuss critical issues, network and learn about the latest community association trends. For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA map

Wed, May 29, 7:30pm – 10:40am

REJournals: Find out where deconversions are happening, how long the trend will continue, and how you can get in on the action. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/2nd-annual-deconstructing-deconversion-summit/event-summary-c9aaf5ee1bc24aac8c43c07051385e8e.aspx.

Wed, May 29, 7:30pm – 10:40am add to calendar 29-05-2019 19:30 30-05-2019 10:40 America/Chicago REJournals: Find out where deconversions are happening, how long the trend will continue, and how you can get in on the action. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/2nd-annual-deconstructing-deconversion-summit/event-summary-c9aaf5ee1bc24aac8c43c07051385e8e.aspx. Find out where deconversions are happening, how long the trend will continue, and how you can get in on the action. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/2nd-annual-deconstructing-deconversion-summit/event-summary-c9aaf5ee1bc24aac8c43c07051385e8e.aspx. Maggiano's Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Find out where deconversions are happening, how long the trend will continue, and how you can get in on the action. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/2nd-annual-deconstructing-deconversion-summit/event-summary-c9aaf5ee1bc24aac8c43c07051385e8e.aspx.

Maggiano's Little Italy, 516 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map

Thu, May 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm

CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management

Thu, May 30, 9:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 30-05-2019 09:00 01-06-2019 12:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. For information, visit www.caionline.org. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights, 75 Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Arlington Heights, 75 Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA map

Tue, Jun 4, 7:00am – 6:00pm

CAI-IL: Golf Outing

Tue, Jun 4, 7:00am – 6:00pm add to calendar 04-06-2019 07:00 04-06-2019 18:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Golf Outing For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Golf Outing

For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA map

Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am – 5:00pm

BOMA Chicago: RPA/FMA Course: Ethics Is Good Business

Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 11-06-2019 10:00 11-06-2019 17:00 America/Chicago BOMA Chicago: RPA/FMA Course: Ethics Is Good Business Ethics is Good Business helps you understand the impact that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property’s bottom line. By working through difficult ethical dilemmas, you’ll develop the confidence to follow through, even when facing adversity. For information, visit www.bomachicago.org. 115 S. LaSalle St., 8th Floor Conference Center, Room 806/807, Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

BOMA Chicago: RPA/FMA Course: Ethics Is Good Business

Ethics is Good Business helps you understand the impact that ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property’s bottom line. By working through difficult ethical dilemmas, you’ll develop the confidence to follow through, even when facing adversity. For information, visit www.bomachicago.org.

115 S. LaSalle St., 8th Floor Conference Center, Room 806/807, Chicago, IL map

Fri, Jun 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-201: Facilities Management

Fri, Jun 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 21-06-2019 09:00 21-06-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-201: Facilities Management Learn how to preserve and enhance your association’s property and prepare for emergencies. This course provides a hands-on approach to help you analyze, evaluate, communicate and plan for property maintenance. Your community will benefit from your increased understanding of the various types of maintenance—routine, preventive, emergency, corrective and scheduled. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Community Associations Institute, 1821 Walden Office Sq., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-201: Facilities Management

Learn how to preserve and enhance your association’s property and prepare for emergencies. This course provides a hands-on approach to help you analyze, evaluate, communicate and plan for property maintenance. Your community will benefit from your increased understanding of the various types of maintenance—routine, preventive, emergency, corrective and scheduled. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Community Associations Institute, 1821 Walden Office Sq., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL map

Sat, Jul 13, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-IL: CMCA Review

Sat, Jul 13, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 13-07-2019 09:00 13-07-2019 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: CMCA Review Managers will review: meetings, governance & legal Issues, budgets, reserves, investments & assessments, financial controls, risk management & insurance, property maintenance, contracting, and human resource management.Test strategies to include example test questions. For information, visit: http://www.cvent.com/events/cmca-review/event-summary-055f2f7f7b63444086560e9f3e80b1a1.aspx. CAI-Illinois Chapter Office, 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: CMCA Review

Managers will review: meetings, governance & legal Issues, budgets, reserves, investments & assessments, financial controls, risk management & insurance, property maintenance, contracting, and human resource management.Test strategies to include example test questions. For information, visit: http://www.cvent.com/events/cmca-review/event-summary-055f2f7f7b63444086560e9f3e80b1a1.aspx.

CAI-Illinois Chapter Office, 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL map

Thu, Jul 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-205 Risk Management

Thu, Jul 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 18-07-2019 09:00 18-07-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-205 Risk Management This course shows you how to prepare for your community’s future by identifying insurance risks and addressing critical issues. Learn how to optimize your community’s risk-management program and gain strategies and resources for evaluating property coverage, reporting losses and managing claims. For information, visit www.caionline.org. DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-205 Risk Management

This course shows you how to prepare for your community’s future by identifying insurance risks and addressing critical issues. Learn how to optimize your community’s risk-management program and gain strategies and resources for evaluating property coverage, reporting losses and managing claims. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA map

Tue, Aug 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Seminar Series: Disruptive Unit Owners

Tue, Aug 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 06-08-2019 19:00 06-08-2019 20:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Seminar Series: Disruptive Unit Owners Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Seminar Series: Disruptive Unit Owners

Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL map

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