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Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm

ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference

Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 30-03-2019 08:00 30-03-2019 16:30 America/Chicago ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA MM/DD/YYYY

ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference

Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org.

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA map

Sat, Mar 30, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

KSN: Legal Consequences

Sat, Mar 30, 1:30pm – 2:30pm add to calendar 30-03-2019 13:30 30-03-2019 14:30 America/Chicago KSN: Legal Consequences KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and John Bickley III will discuss "Legal Consequences" during this 60 minute seminar. This seminar is a part of the 2019 ACTHA Spring Conference educational schedule. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Drury Lane Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Legal Consequences

KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and John Bickley III will discuss "Legal Consequences" during this 60 minute seminar. This seminar is a part of the 2019 ACTHA Spring Conference educational schedule. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Drury Lane Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL map

Fri, Apr 5, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-202 Association Communications

Fri, Apr 5, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 05-04-2019 09:00 05-04-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-202 Association Communications This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-202 Association Communications

This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 10-04-2019 19:00 10-04-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process

How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL map

Fri, Apr 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm

CAI-IL: Legal Forum

Fri, Apr 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm add to calendar 12-04-2019 08:00 12-04-2019 16:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Legal Forum Board members, homeowners, and property managers— Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Glen Ellyn, IL, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Legal Forum

Board members, homeowners, and property managers— Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Glen Ellyn, IL, USA 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

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

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