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| Convention 2009: It's
A Whole New Game |
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Convention Registration Fees
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REALTOR® Member
- $85
+ RLI Member - $85
+ 1st Time Attendee - $60
+ One day registration - $70
+ Iowa Realty/Prudential - $55
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Board staff - $40
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Licensee non-REALTOR® - $135
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September 21-24,
2009
Mid-America
Center, Council Bluffs
Numerous Continuing Education Opportunities - more...
Learn new business strategies relevant to
today's market conditions
Expanded Trade Show - more...
More than 50 vendors showcasing products and
services
Vendor Demonstrations - more...
See the latest technology and vendor products
in action with our 12 demo sessions
Earn Trade Show Bucks to Spend at Convention - more...
Refer a 1st time attendee and earn Trade Show Bucks
Networking - see below
Meet new REALTORS® and grow your contact base
for referrals
State Committees and Work Groups -
more...
Get involved at the state level and make a difference
in your industry
Events - see below
Elegant dinners, great nightlife, and other events just for fun!
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| Plan your Convention |
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| Why I attend convention... |
| Take a look at these short videos to see why some of your fellow
REALTORS® attend the convention. |
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Earn the credit you need for renewal
With 16+ hours of continuing education credit,
you can easily obtain the necessary hours to renew your
license
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at only $85 for the full registration, that's
an unbeatable
value!
View class schedule... |
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Find new ideas for your business
Our expanded Trade Show now features 50+ vendors,
allowing you to find the latest real estate products and
services, technology, and closing gift vendors.
View the Trade Show vendor list... |
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Earn Trade
Show Bucks
You can earn $25 in Trade Show Bucks for each first time
attendee you refer to the State Convention - Bucks
you can spend just
like cash on products and services in the Trade Show.
Learn more about Trade Show Bucks...
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Get involved and expand your contact base
Don't underestimate the value of making new
business contacts from
around Iowa! Your
attendance at events like Convention
2009 and your involvement in IAR committees,
work-groups, and task-forces can bring you valuable
referral opportunities!
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more about involvement in the IAR.... |
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| More Convention
2009 Highlights |
Join us September 21-24 in Council Bluffs for
the 2009 Iowa Association of REALTORS® Convention.
Convention activities and events include:
- Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon - Wednesday,
September 23 (ticketed event)
This annual luncheon is a celebration of accomplishments
by the IAR and its membership, including the announcement
of the IAR's REALTOR® Good Neighbor Award
- CRS-Sponsored Fun Night - Tuesday, September
22 (ticketed event)
An evening of dinner, dancing,
and entertainment of a Rockin Comedy Piano Show at the Whiskey
Roadhouse located in the Horseshoe Casino
- Iowa REALTOR® Foundation Auction - Tuesday,
September 22 (free!)
Join us for this fun event to raise money for the Iowa
REALTOR® Foundation
- Iowa CRS-Sponsored Luncheon - Tuesday, September
22(ticketed event)
Join the Iowa CRS
Chapter for this informal luncheon and
learn about the benefits of the CRS designation
- Iowa REALTOR® Inaugural Gala - Wednesday,
September 23 (ticketed
event)
Enjoy
an elegant
evening honoring
past and present
leadership of the association
- Opening Night "Tailgate" Party - Monday, September
21 (free!)
Sponsored by the Iowa Young REALTORS® Group. This will
be a fun, casual gathering to meet and network with other
REALTORS® and enjoy food, drink and Monday night football
- Inspirational Breakfast - Wednesday, September
23 (ticketed event)
Co-sponsored by Omaha Title & Escrow and TS Bank Mortgage
Group. "Rethinking Your Thinking" - Join us for breakfast
and inspiring talk by John Mayfield that will help you
discover new ways to begin thinking differently about the
way you view your life, business, family and friends.
View the complete schedule in the Detailed
Event Schedule or Convention
Information Packet 
And,
get out to see Council Bluffs:
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| Convention Registration Information |
For your convenience, we offer the following
registration options:
Thank you for your interest in Convention 2009. The advance
registration options below have ended. However, you may register
on-site at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.
- ONLINE:
Register Now!
- By PHONE:
CALL 800-532-1515
- By FAX:
FAX your registration
form to
800-874-2002
- By MAIL:
Send your registration
form to
the following address:
Iowa Association of REALTORS®
ATTN: Stephanie Anderson
1370 NW 114th St Ste 100
Clive, Iowa 50325
Phone: 515-309-9335
- At the DOOR: Please register on-site at the Mid-America
Center in Council Bluffs
View
Convention Information/Registration Packet 
View
Detailed Schedule 
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| Lodging & Hotel
Options |

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Country Inn & Suites
17 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Make your reservation at the Country Inn
& Suites by August 28, 2009 and receive these special
rates:
- $99 per night plus applicable state & local taxes
To make a reservation:
ONLINE: http://www.countryinns.com/councilbluffsia
PHONE: (712) 322-8282
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Microtel Inn & Suites
2141 South 35th St
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Make your reservation at the Microtel
Inn & Suites by September 6, 2009 and receive these
special rates:
- $60 Single per night plus applicable state & local
taxes
- $70 Double per night plus applicable state & local
taxes
- $80 Suite per night plus applicable state & local
taxes
To make a reservation:
ONLINE: www.microtelinn.com
PHONE: (712) 256-2900
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Marriott Spring Hill Suites
3216 Plaza View Dr
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Make your reservation at the Microtel
Inn & Suites by August 22, 2009 and receive these
special rates:
- $114 per night plus applicable state & local
taxes
To make a reservation:
ONLINE: www.marriott.com
PHONE: (712) 256-6500
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| A special thanks
to our main Convention Sponsors... |
| A special thanks to Iowa Realty and Prudential
First Realty for their sponsorship of Convention 2009. |
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| Exhibitor, Sponsorship, and Advertising
Information |
Exhibit space is available for this event. Please contact
us if you or your company provide products and services relevant
to the
real
estate industry! Additionally, sponsorship
opportunities are available to help you connect with the estimated
600 Iowa REALTORS® in attendance at Convention 2009.
Please contact Heather
Gray at 515-309-9344 for
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