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Annual Program and Installation
"No Short Cuts to the Top"
Wednesday, September 11th
The deadline to register for the Annual Program and Installation is Friday, September 6th. The guest speaker of this year's event, being  held on Wednesday, September 11th at the Radisson Conference Center, will be Ed Viesturs, world renown, record breaker, mountain climber and "best-seller" author. He will grasp your attention as he speaks of his mountain climbing experiences and will bring you to new levels in helping you reach your goals.
Invest in your future while supporting your new Leadership Team - register today!
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SEPTEMBER
REALTOR Safety Month-Stolen Cars
Your Association would like to remind you about staying safe not just in September but year round and not only on the job but in your personal lives as well. After a string of stolen vehicles this past week the Loves Park Police Department would like to remind homeowners about not leaving garage doors up, keep your car doors locked and certainly remove the keys from the car. Click here for more safety tip reminders.
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Business Luncheon
 Wednesday, October 23rd It may be Fall but our city is blooming! On Wednesday, October 23rd Pat Zuroske, Capital Improvements Mgr. from the City of Rockford, and Gary Anderson, President-River District, will be the guest speakers of the Business Luncheon being held at Giovanni's. Attend this luncheon and learn about the city's 5-year infrastructure investment program that will transform our downtown into a prosperous social and economic engine for our area. Find out how these enhancements and development projects to our city will affect you and your real estate career. Read more or go to www.raarmls.com to register.
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Export Value Hits Record in Illinois
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Brookings Institution reveal that the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and State of Illinois achieved record levels of goods and services export values in 2012. The U.S. Census Bureau provides the official record of goods exports by origin of movement, a measure that tracks where an exported good begins its international journey. Although exports values are affected by a range of factors-currency exchange rates, growth in developed markets and emerging nations, and economic and political stability, among others-Illinois' diverse economy could help it weather volatility in the global market. Read entire story.
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NAR Legal Champion Retires
Laurie Janik, General Counsel for the National Association of
 | Laurie was honored at an August 26th Leadership Summit
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REALTORS will be retiring on November 30th. At age 59, Laurie has spent two-thirds of her life and nearly all of her career working for NAR. She joined the Association as a law clerk in 1977. Read more. Top of Page
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Free Prescription Drug Card Available
Drug Card America, a REALTOR Benefits partner, is a free discount  prescription drug card available to members that lowers the cost of many prescription drugs. The card may be used at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. Learn more.
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New Sales Comparison Analysis and  Valuation Workbook
RPR has released the Sales Comparison Analysis and Valuation Workbook for all REALTORS. This new tool is designed to help you create an in-depth report using advanced analysis and property valuation best practices, leveraging RPR's nationwide, parcel-centric database in a way that has not been done until now. This tool can be found at www.narrpr.com on the "Comps Analysis" tab. If you want to learn more about RPR, try the on-demand video learning. The Rockford Area REALTORS will be hosting a live training session for RPR in October - stay tuned to future communications for date.
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Agent Reboot
September 25th
Agent Reboot 2013, being held on September 25th at the Donald  Stephens Convention Center, is your blueprint for making this year your best. As a local agent, you need to build your brand, and utilize the best marketing and technology available to compete. This event is just what you need to reboot your skills while taking away dozens of actionable insights. Agent Reboot unites renowned national experts and local professionals in your geographical area so that the content is always relevant to your market. Read more or register.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 12
C&I Committee
3:00 pm
September 19
Board of Directors
2:00pm
September 20
1:00 C&I & MLS Task Force
1:00 - 3:00pm
EVENTS
September 11th
Annual Installation & Program
Radisson
3:00-7:00 pm
September 19th
WCR Business After Hours
Big Al's-Giovanni's
5:00-7:00pm
September 21st
Walk For Terrie
Rockford Aviator's Stadium
October 1-3
IAR Conference
St. Charles
October 9th
WCR Annual Auction
Franchescos
October 23rd
Business Luncheon
Giovanni's
12:00-1:30pm
October 25th
CE-COR1650A
9:00am-12:00pm
CE-COR1649B
1:00-4:30pm
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