Education & Training

WASHINGTON D.C.- November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 6,000 environmental and economic development officials, finance and insurance providers, risk managers, planners, attorneys, civil engineers and students are expected to attend the U.S. EPA co-sponsored National Brownfields Conference, April 3-5, 2011, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Houston, TX - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Principal Management Group of Houston, an Associa company, is proud to announce that Mike Crahan, Hilary Chala, Judy Hedden, Cindy Nghiem, Rachel Richmond and Ana Maria Varela have all completed the Community Associations Institute (CAI) M-100, the beginning course of the community management education track.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today NeighborWorks America, the nation’s leading trainer of community development professionals, announced that it intends to add five new e-learning courses to its roster of courses offered through the NeighborWorks online learning center in 2011.

November 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing its contest for real estate investors and professionals in Connecticut and New England. Winners will be selected at the CT REIA Annual Holiday Dinner. This event will take place on Monday December 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The location for this event is Violi’s Restaurant, 688 Westfield Road, Meriden, CT. As part of the program, a panel of local real estate investors will share their success stories.

CHICAGO, IL - November 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference & Expo officially started this morning in Chicago as retired Gen. Colin Powell addressed a crowd of 10,000 in the opening keynote hall with a message of leadership and optimism for the future. Powell presented the Greenbuild 2010 opening keynote address at a plenary session that also included a discussion between political pundits Mary Matalin and James Carville and remarks from USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi.

November 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), which operates the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) on behalf of state mortgage regulators, today announced unique state test components are now available for all 50 states and two territories—the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands.

Meriden, CT - November 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama). CT REIA Annual Holiday Dinner December 6, 2010. 6:00 - 9:00pm Violi's Restaurant. 688 Westfield Road. Meriden, CT

Washington, DC - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- At this year’s Greenbuild, the annual conference hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green jobs takes center stage in the form of a Green Jobs Summit (http://bit.ly/djBdDR) and Green Jobs Fair (http://bit.ly/djBdDR). The events will take place on November 16 in Chicago and are hosted in partnership with the BlueGreen Alliance and the City of Chicago

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Repairing or rebuilding a flood-damaged home? Working on ways to make your home more disaster-resistant? Have questions about flood insurance?

New Orleans, LA - November 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In today’s economy, consumers are looking for cost savings, and toward this end, Realtors® are helping home buyers recognize the value of green properties for both themselves and their communities. Author and home-building coach Sara Lamia explained why going green is worth the green at the “Green Labels Sell Homes” forum today at the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

New Orleans, LA - November 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate experts were cautiously optimistic about the current and future state of the industry at today’s State of the Real Estate Industry forum during the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

New Orleans, LA - November 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® are ready to meet the challenges of the coming year head-on, according to Ron Phipps, 2011 National Association of Realtors® president. Phipps shared his perspective and insights into some of the key issues facing the real estate industry in the coming year during the 2010 REALTORS Conference & Expo today.

Chicago, IL - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chicago Agent magazine honored 15 exceptional companies and individuals on Nov. 3 in a ceremony celebrating the magazine’s fifth annual Agents’ Choice Awards. The awards ceremony event was held at Aquae Sulis in Lincoln Park. Over 150 guests were in attendance, representing and supporting each of the nominees

New Orleans, LA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales retreated after two monthly gains, signaling an uneven recovery entering 2011 with some near-term disruptions from the foreclosure moratorium, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The report was released here at the 2010 Realtors® Conference & Expo

New Orleans, LA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The impact of homeownership on individuals, communities, and the nation's economy will be front-and-center during the 2010 Realtors® Conference & Expo here this week through November 8.

Henderson, NV - November 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) presented Leslie Carver of Team Carver (http://www.TeamCarver.com) with Prudential Americana, the award of Realtor® of the month. This award is given in recognition of faithful commitment to the Code of Ethics, education work and professional achievements.

Trenton, NJ - November 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced it is moving forward with a comprehensive plan to enact fiscal discipline and promote the prudent use of scarce property tax dollars by capping salaries for superintendents. The regulations, announced in July, will result in a salary reduction for more than 360 school superintendents who serve school districts with low numbers of students.

Washington, D.C. - November 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Inclusionary Housing Conference will bring state and local housing practitioners and policymakers together with federal policymakers and housing experts to discuss best practices, the latest research and new policy initiatives relative to the creation of mixed income communities. Inclusionary zoning exists in some 300 communities around the country and requires that a portion of homes in new residential developments be created for low and moderate-income households. The conference will also feature a panel of builders, often opposed to these regulations, who have been invited to discuss how to craft ordinances that also work well for developers

COLUMBUS, OH - October 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) attended a forum today with African American Ministers at Second Baptist Church in Columbus. Brown was joined by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. Rev. Howard T. Washington hosted the forum, which focused on education, healthcare, housing, the economy, and other issues important to Southwest Ohio

WASHINGTON, DC - October 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Foundation will present its first Thought Leaders Symposium, 2020: A Vision for Commercial Real Estate, on November 9 in conjunction with the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and its Masters of Professional Studies in Real Estate Program. The symposium will bring together some of the best and brightest minds in commercial real estate in a forum with the academic community and graduate students in the real estate program to explore the future of commercial real estate in 2020. Leaders in the commercial real estate industry will examine environmental and energy issues as well as real estate finance in this thought-provoking program.

Jackson, MI - October 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- EastGroup Properties (NYSE-EGP) announced today David H. Hoster II, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate on a panel at NAIOP's Development 2010: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate. Mr. Hoster's panel is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 4:15 p.m., EDT.

Washington, D.C. - October 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is celebrating its third annual national conference in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 21 to 24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The CLI is the cornerstone of the NeighborWorks Network commitment to emerging community leaders. This year’s conference will be the largest among all past events.

Phoenix, AZ - October 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Valley Partnership, an advocacy for responsible real estate development, presents its fall seminar: Adaptive Reuse; Don’t Judge a Building by its Cover. Dene Oliver, noted industry expert and CEO of OliverMcMillan, will open the event as keynote speaker.

Atlanta, GA - October 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is pleased to announce that its founder, Dr. Marilyn Black—a world-renowned environmental health and indoor air quality expert—is a featured speaker at the first Green Schools National Conference Oct. 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.

October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Four leading construction companies and a training professional were recognized today for developing successful training programs, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. The winners of the association’s Education Excellence Awards were announced during the group’s 4th Annual Training and Development Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. Association officials noted that the winners were selected because they provide the construction industry with the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs

Lansing, MI - October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced today Ellen Kisinger-Rothi, Executive Director of Housing Resource, Inc. in Kalamazoo, is the recipient of the 2010 Carla Javits Award for her dedicated service and forward thinking in the Campaign to End Homelessness in Michigan

Needham, MA - October 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- HubConnected LLC, a provider of social media solutions for the real estate industry, announced its official launch today. With 95% of real estate consumers using the Internet and the exponential growth of social networking sites such as Facebook, HubConnected provides innovative Web 2.0 solutions for Realtors® and real estate settlement agents who want to use social media to grow their business.

Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) today announced that it will join with other leading Fortune 500 corporations and public institutions in the launch of an inaugural technology conference for the corporate real estate industry – CoRE Tech 2010. This networking and educational event for corporate real estate practitioners will be held at The Deloitte Building in Chicago on November 9-10, 2010.

Meriden, CT - October 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, announces the guest investment property trainers for the 2010 New England Real Estate Investors Conference And Trade Show. This trade show takes place from October 29 through October 31 at the Four Points Sheraton on 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT. For over 7 years, this Trade Show has been the premier event for real estate investors in the Northeast. CT REIA brings together decision makers and innovators in real estate to meet, greet and tackle the critical issues of today. By melding a powerful attendee mix with the best conference content and unparalleled networking opportunities, CT REIA delivers the most focused, effective, face-to-face marketing and influence platform in the real estate industry.

October 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County will host a seminar on home energy retro-fit grants for low- and moderate- income homeowners and additional improvements available through the Loudoun County Home Improvement Program. The seminar will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2010, at the Sugarland Run Community Center, 200 Greenfield Court in Sterling.