September Industry Leaders Meeting Agenda

Industry Leaders will follow a workshop model where participants will be asked to examine panel topics and learnings from the perspective of Alberta.  

Day 1

COOP Panel: Pros and cons of your cooperative model

Representatives from three different cooperative models: Calgary Co-op, Credit Union and Power Co-op will share some of their proudest successes and biggest frustrations about their respective models, focusing the topics of efficiency, reacting to outside pressures and member engagement.

Adapting to a Changing Environment

Presentation on some of the commonalities facing industries adapting to a rapid technological environment. What characteristics are common to those who are succeeding? What characteristics are common to those who have failed?

MLS Merger: Trends

Presentation on real estate technology trends, the nature of real estate data and the technological realities of merging that data from his experiences throughout North America.

U.S. Board/Association Panel

Panel members will discuss MLS mergers and their experience working within Organized Real Estate to effect technological change, including a focus on member engagement. What would they do differently? What was unexpected?

Day 2

British Columbia Update

Presidents of BCREA and REBGV will provide updates on the merger talks and ongoing service sharing discussions between the B.C. provincial association and Vancouver board.

Learning from Experience Panel

Panelists will discuss what they have learned from their experiences in consolidation of services and/or organizations, focusing on the topics of efficiency, reacting to outside pressures and member engagement.

3-Way Agreement CREA Perspective

CREA will provide its perspective and objectives for its November meeting on the 3 Way Agreement, followed by a group discussion of the topic and what, if any, Alberta collaboration should be done in advance of that meeting.

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