Put the Forecast in your Future

Please mark your calendar and save the date for the 2009 RCA-KC Commercial Forecast.  The event will be held at the Overland Park Sheraton on Thursday, October 16, 2008 starting at 3:30 pm. 

There's no fee for KCRAR members who register in advance through Monday, October 13, so please register online today.*  Non-members are also welcome to attend for a fee of $25 - please make your reservation by faxing this registration flier.

Our featured speaker this year will be Luciana Suran who is an Economist with Torto Wheaton Research.  Ms. Suran holds a Masters degree in Economics from New York University and a Bachelors degree in Economics from Williams College.  In her role at TWR, she analyzes and contributes to the econometric models covering TWR's Industrial markets and to new econometric projects.  Prior to joining TWR, Ms. Suran was  Project Manager/Analyst for Benchmarking Partners, Inc.

Torto Wheaton Research, an independent research firm owned by CB Richard Ellis, the world's largest real estate services company, provides best-of-class research, data, analytical tools and advisory services to its clients.

*Cost after October 13, at the door and all non-members $25.  ALL no-shows, including members, will be billed $25.

Commercial Members Honored

One of the many benefits of KCRAR membership is that of Legislative Advocacy. 

KCRAR has two Governmental Affairs Directors and a Community Outreach and Governmental Affairs Manager on staff to spearhead lobbying efforts on behalf of the REALTOR® member.  These staff members also stay current on the latest local, state and national legislative issues and keep KCRAR members informed.

In addition to our Governmental Affairs staff, there are a number of our local KCRAR members who volunteer their time and efforts on behalf our entire membership to lobby and fight the battles that must be fought to preserve and protect our best interests.  Our staff and volunteers are instrumental in regularly identifying the key threats and issues facing our industry and our livelihood.

At the 2008 Commercial Awards Reception three individuals were recognized and honored for their tireless efforts on legislative advocacy.  Commercial Realtors® Dan Sight, Brant Tidwell and Kirby Deeter were all awarded the Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service, for their time and commitment to legislative advocacy on behalf of our commercial members.

Congratulations to Dan, Brant and Kirby!  Thank you again for your dedication.