25th Annual IREM OC Conference and Tradeshow Sells Out

    TUSTIN, CA, June 04, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Institute of Real Estate Management, Orange County Chapter's (IREM OC) 2015 Southern California Real Estate Conference and Tradeshow on May 28 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County motivated it's 530 guests to Invest, Inspire and Innovate.

"The feedback we've received on the event is gratifying," said IREM OC President, Michael Brown. "I am deeply grateful for the exceptional contributions of our Co-Chairs Lee Trigonis and Steve Core, and our entire committee for producing this hugely successful day. I also want to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for their loyal support."

The sold out event began with an adrenaline pumping Executive Think Tank examining the latest market trends and innovative strategies that are actually being implemented in today's real estate management industry. The panel included Coreland Companies' Cheryl Todd, CPM; Cushman Wakefield's Maria Sicola; Mesa Management's Steve Mensinger and Goodman Birtcher's Mike Kent. Irvine Company Office Properties' Holly McManus served as moderator.

Guests were then led to the main room for the luncheon program emceed by IREM Past President and Founder/Principal of RiverRock Real Estate Group, AMO John Combs, CPM who introduced IREM OC President, Michael Brown, IREM's 2015 Secretary/Treasurer, Michael Lanning, CPM and Keynote Speaker Lisa Ling.

Ling's powerful 60-minute presentation was not for the faint of heart, and strongly encouraged the audience to think with an open heart and an open mind to create positive change for the future. She urged IREM OC members participate wholeheartedly in the Chapter's nonprofit organization "Orange County Helping Hands," to help improve communities by giving back to those in need.

Following the luncheon, guests attended one of two concurrent sessions: "IREM TALKS: Innovative Ways to Connect," which was a dynamic session of two fast-paced TED Talks-like educational talks about using technology and emotional intelligence to improve skill at connecting with customers, co-workers and bosses. The emcee for this session was Michael Brown CPM , ARM, division vice president, Camden Property Trust AMO, and featured Kristy Simonette, also from Camden Property Trust and Valerie Sargent, Yvette Poole and Associates.

The second option was "What's Trending Now?" the panel was moderated by Nicholas Ilagan of Sperry Van Ness Rooted Commercial, and featured Anne Bretana of Gensler, one of the leading design firms in the world, and Eric Olsen from the award-winning firm TCA Architects.

The event culminated in the popular tradeshow and cocktail reception, featuring games, prizes and the products and services of 62 Friends of IREM.

Editors Quick Notes:
Who:
The Institute of Real Estate Management Orange County Chapter (IREM OC)
What:
25th Annual Southern California Real Estate Conference & Tradeshow
Where:
Hyatt Regency Orange County
When:
May 28, 2015
Keynote:
Journalist, Author and Host of CNN's Life With Lisa Ling.
Featured:
Standing room only sessions included: The Executive Think Tank, What's Trending Now and IREM Talks
Attendees:
Both the conference and tradeshow were sold out with 530 attendees, approximately 38 percent service providers and 62 percent property managers/owners/asset managers

About IREM Orange County Chapter
Serving real estate professionals who manage all property types, IREM OC has been an integral force in the metropolitan area since 1978. The organization is dedicated to delivering leading-edge networking and educational offerings for every stage of a career, evolving with each member to provide lifelong professional development opportunities. As part of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ), a global organization that serves over 18,000 members and 500 corporate members worldwide; the chapter connects members with new contacts and business opportunities all over the globe. For more information, about the conference and tradeshow, please go to www.iremocconference.org or for chapter information, www.iremoc.org.

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