Month: August 2018

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BY KRYSTAL MILLER Boosting diversity and inclusion has become a top priority for many professionals around the world, and real estate, of course, is no exception. Diversity is becoming a critical business practice that supports a vibrant workplace culture and a successful problem-solving environment. So, it’s something brokerages need to pay close attention to. Below are…

EXIT Realty CEO to Address Women Business Leaders, Recognized as Real Estate Industry Trailblazer

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Los Angeles, CA, June 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXIT Realty Corp. International, CEO, Tami Bonnell, will join real estate industry forward-thinkers at the second annual WomanUP!® Conference to be held June 28-29 at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles. In a recent press release, the California Association of REALTORS® stated, “The two-day conference is…

First Lady of Illinois Diana Rauner to Keynote NAWRB Conference

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Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) has announced that Diana Rauner, First Lady of Illinois and president of the Ounce of Prevention Fund, will deliver a keynote during the 2018 NAWRB Conference, “Year of Women.” In the address, Rauner will discuss empowering women, children and families to help break the cycle of…

NAWRB Conference to Emphasize ‘Year of Women’

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The annual Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) conference, coming July 29-31 to The Standard Club in Chicago, Ill., is emphasizing the “Year of Women,” gathering executive females from across industries. The conference highlights industry issues, with presentations by several speakers, including: Dottie Herman, CEO, Douglas Elliman Real Estate Erica Courtney, CEO/President,…

Knowing Your Partners — Financial Support and Legal Community

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Following the “Freddie Mac Today” Panel at the 2018 NAWRB Conference, which offered valuable information on opportunities for homebuyers and businesses, the “Knowing Your Partners, Financial Support and Legal Community” Panel, including Sarah Goldfrank, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Fannie Mae; Alexander Almazan, Attorney, Almazan Law; Mark Ferguson, Deputy District Director, Illinois District…

mPower: Addressing Workplace Disruptors

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For the first time at a NAWRB Conference, mPower (Mortgage Banker’s Association Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach) presented a panel, kicking off our Year of Women with style and substance. NAWRB President and CEO, Desirée Patno introduced MBA COO and Founder of mPower Marcia Davies noting “This is the first time we…

Women in the Housing Ecosystem Report (WHER) Panel

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After the excitement of our morning SHETalks by Tami Bonnell, CEO of EXIT Realty, and Rebecca Steele, President & CEO of National Foundation for Credit Counseling, our attendees heard from our Women in the Housing Ecosystem Report (WHER) Panel, featuring Dr. Chitra Dorai, Former IBM Fellow, Master Inventor, VP, CTO Cognitive Services, IBM Services, Member…

U.S. Small Business Administration Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Aug 3, 2018

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Monday, July 30th, marked 65 years that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been in service for millions of entrepreneurs and small businesses. Founded on July 30, 1953, the SBA has provided small businesses “with access to funding, mentoring, counseling, and when disaster strikes, support to recover and get back to business,” their press…

Keynote Address Diana Mendley Rauner, First Lady of Illinois and President of the Ounce of Prevention Fund

Aug 3, 2018

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