R-DAY 2025: Beyond the Contract
Our social media savvy president Michelle Senko kicked off 2025 using the hashtagged theme #beyondthecontract. And, we will use that theme for R-DAY on September 11th at the Sheraton Hotel at Station Square.
R-DAY will feature speakers who will provide information to deal with the realities of our working environment.
Our day will commence at 9 am with the vendor expo featuring our Affiliate members with products and services, such as lenders with affordable mortgage products, to help with the needs of you and your clients. While you visit the vendor expo, stop by the Coffee and Juice Bar to charge up your energy level. And, if that isn’t enough to get you started, you will be able to get your headshot photo updated (FREE) by visiting Steel City Visuals‘ table.
The first education session will be lead by Matthew Vermeire, Government Relations Director for RAMP. Matt will discuss some of the legislative issues affecting your business within the local municipal and county governments in our region. Then, Ellen Gaus, Market Research Manger at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, will speak about the current and future growth and development and the vitality of our region.
Our second education session is where we will discuss your well-being. Author, entrepreneur, and educator, Dr. Lisa Klein is presenting “From As-is to Fully Renovated: Becoming Your Best Self with These 5 Health and Well-being Practices.” Dr. Klein’s presentation has the potential to put you on a path to a more mindful way of living.
In addition to a delicious lunch prepared by the Sheraton’s chef, we will celebrate the AEF Ring of Excellence production awards, the Membership Milestone awards, and YPN’s 4 Under 40 awardees. Our Keynote Speaker is nationally-known Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS. Dr. Yun is a frequent guest on televised financial news programs and is quoted in high profile publications nationwide. He will provide his views of the national economic conditions affecting the real estate industry, as well as, what to expect in our own region.
President Michele Senko will close out the program with brief remarks before we convene to the R-DAY Wrap-Up Reception presented by American Home Shield/HSA Home Warranty. Mingle with your colleagues and friends before heading off to your daily routines. At the reception you will be able to see if you are one of the winners of the basket raffle or door prizes.
We guarantee it will be a busy day, a fun day, and a fulfilling day.