Create professional development programs that help REALTORS® strengthen their businesses.
Protect private property rights and promote the value of REALTORS®.
Advance ethics enforcement programs that increase REALTOR® professionalism.
Protect REALTORS® by providing legal guidance and education.
Stay current on industry issues with daily news from Illinois REALTORS®, network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events throughout the year.
Winter Meetings Online
January 15, 2021 @ 9:00 am - January 28, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Illinois REALTORS®
Winter Meetings
Illinois REALTORS® Winter Meetings (formerly Public Policy Meetings) is moving online. If 2020 is any indication, you need to get ready for 2021. The Winter Meetings will help you do so!
From business outlook projections to legislative issues you can expect and legal pitfalls to avoid, you’ll find valuable solutions and insights to provide a roadmap for revitalizing your business. Be a part of the United, Strong, and Resilient REALTOR® approach to 2021. Submit a video for a chance to be featured in the 2021 Outlook session.
Questions? Email the Illinois REALTORS® Events Team at [email protected]
SCHEDULE
Friday, January 15, 2021
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Invited Guests Only
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
FINANCE COMMITTEE
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting link via email.
Committee Members/Invited Guests Only
ILLINOIS REALTORS® 2021 LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
11:00 a.m. // Open to All Members
What happened? Legislators flew into Springfield for a brief lame-duck session and…Well, Illinois REALTORS® Senior Vice President for Governmental Affairs Greg St. Aubin will provide members a recap of the lame-duck session and a glimpse of the legislative initiatives Illinois REALTORS® will discuss with lawmakers in 2021 to help your business and your clients.
Greg St. Aubin
Senior Vice President,
Governmental Affairs
Illinois REALTORS®
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
ADVOCACY EVERYWHERE
11:00 a.m. // Open to All Members
Questions on the outlook of the state’s housing policy and its impact on your business will be answered when our Immediate Past President Ed Neaves talks with Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman of the 53rd District. Kinga Korpacz, Chair of the REALTORS® Political Involvement Committee will provide the introduction.
Sen.
Jason Barickman (R)
53rd District
Ed Neaves
State Legislative Contact
Illinois REALTORS®
2020 President
Thursday, January 21, 2021
RPAC TRUSTEES
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting link via email.
Committee Members/Invited Guests Only
Friday, January 22, 2021
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting link via email.
Committee Members/Invited Guests Only
BUSINESS ISSUES FORUM – GET TO KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
11:00 a.m. // Open to All Members
Get to know what you don’t know: What obstacles and opportunities await you in 2021? REALTORS® Sarah Ware, Brian Kwilosz and Megan Oswald will engage in a lively and informative discussion about the business issues REALTORS® should be aware of and prepared to manage in 2021. Learn how to reduce risk, grow your business, and sharpen your skills; all through a lens that focuses on diversity, inclusion and equality. Expand your customer base and save time and money by navigating the obstacles that lie ahead.
Brian Kwilosz
Downers Grove
Megan Oswald
Chicago
Sarah Ware
Chicago
YPN ADVISORY BOARD
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting link via email.
Committee Members/Invited Guests Only
Monday, January 25, 2021
LEGAL UPDATE
11:00 a.m. // Open to All Members
It’s a new year but questions about operating your business safely and successfully still persist. So, tune in to hear Betsy Urbance, Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel and Legal Hotline Attorney Anneliese Fierstos as they answer members’ frequently asked questions about Administrative Rules, virtual offices, fair housing/diversity/inclusion issues, and the Code of Ethics changes addressing hate speech.
Betsy Urbance
General Counsel and
Vice President of Legal Services
Illinois REALTORS®
Anneliese Fierstos
Legal Hotline Attorney
Illinois REALTORS®
Meet and Greet Session with 2021 candidate
for Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer, Matt Silver
Noon – 12:15 p.m.
Join the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Meet and Greet Session with 2021 candidate for Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer, Matt Silver, during this year’s Winter Business Meetings.
Click to join Matt live online.
This session is hosted by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. Illinois REALTORS® does not endorse any candidate seeking an officer or director position on its Board of Directors. Elected officers and the Illinois REALTORS® Nominating Committee members should not attend this event.
LOCAL BOARD LEADERSHIP FORUM
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Committee members will receive Zoom meeting link via email.
Committee Members/Invited Guests Only
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
STRENGTH OF REALTOR® ADVOCACY
11:00 a.m. // Open to All Members
How effective was our collective strength and political influence during the 2020 election? What does that mean for your business? Illinois REALTORS® Manager of Advocacy Programs Alex Finke will provide never-before-discussed deep insights into RPAC, Illinois REALTORS® Calls for Action and the REALTOR® Party Mobile Alert.
Alex Finke
Manager of Advocacy Programs
Illinois REALTORS®
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS LEADER
2:00 p.m. // Open to All Members
Exclusive: Leader of the powerful Illinois Legislative Black Caucus discusses their agenda with us! The clout of the caucus will be felt during this year’s General Assembly sessions like never before. Join us to hear from Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus Chair Kam Buckner. You don’t want to miss it!
Rep.
Kam Buckner (D)
26th District
Zeke Morris
President-elect
Illinois REALTORS®
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
RPAC STRATEGIC PLANNING
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Invited Guests will receive Zoom Meeting Link
ILLINOIS REALTORS® 2021 OUTLOOK
2:00 p.m. // Open to All Members
You survived the pandemic and other struggles that our communities, state and nation dealt with in 2020. Now, hear about the plans of Illinois REALTORS® to aid us in being united, strong and resilient in 2021 so that YOU can help your clients, business and community like never before!
Sue Miller
2021 President
Illinois REALTORS®
Jeffrey T. Baker
Chief Executive Officer
Illinois REALTORS®
Questions? Call 217-529-2600 or email [email protected]
As a member of Illinois REALTORS®, you are bound by the Illinois REALTORS® Member & Volunteer Conduct Policy.
Notice: By participating in an Illinois REALTORS® zoom event, you understand that portions of the meetings or events may be audio recorded and that still or motion (video) pictures may be taken of me while attending the zoom meetings and event and I give permission for any such images, videos, or audio recordings to be used by and for the promotion of Illinois REALTORS®. All images, videos and recordings shall remain the property of Illinois REALTORS®.
