As the incoming president of the CREB®, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our 7th annual Forecast Conference & Tradeshow, taking place on January 18, 2011 at the BMO Centre.
It has been said that the only thing constant is change itself. Indeed Calgary and its economy and housing market have experienced rapid changes in recent years. The economy has changed immeasurably and this has changed how we work on a daily basis and how we see the world around us.
It's now time to ask ourselves as REALTORS® what's NEXT? Because for every story of economic uncertainty, there is another about remarkable progress and game-changing innovations. Advancements in mobile technology, the expansion of social media and a growing interest in sustainable design are all having a tremendous impact on our industry and opening up new opportunities for REALTORS®. At the same time I believe as REALTORS® we can help shape what's NEXT for the Calgary region — a city with world-class potential. So let's grab hold of this opportunity to be influencers-to serve our community through new technologies, to promote a greener, more sustainable Calgary and to advocate for positive change.
Our conference theme explores what's NEXT for our city, our industry and our economy. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive question-and-answer sessions will offer you a truly engaging learning opportunity. So don't miss this opportunity to embrace the NEXT consumer, the NEXT economy and the NEXT technology … because if you want to grow your business you've got to know what's NEXT!