BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Association of REALTORS® - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Association of REALTORS® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagorealtor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Association of REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T200000 DTSTAMP:20250721T152139Z CREATED:20250627T173008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T152139Z UID:10000191-1756022400-1756411200@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Global Trade Mission - Mexico DESCRIPTION:Global Trade Mission – Mexico\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Global Real Estate Council’s trade mission to Mexico\, where you’ll uncover real estate investment and development opportunities\, gain firsthand market insights and build strategic international connections.  \n\n\n\nThis experience is designed to help Chicago REALTORS® grow their business while engaging with Mexican culture and real estate industry leaders.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Mexico?\n\n\n\nWe’re headed to Playa Del Carmen\, a city in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. Did you know:  \n\n\n\n\nMexico offers a wide range of investment properties\, from luxury beachfront homes to modern urban condos\, catering to different preferences and budgets. \n\n\n\nMexico provides several tax incentives for real estate investors\, including deductions on mortgage interest and property taxes. \n\n\n\nNumerous accessible loan options are available for Americans [SOURCE]. \n\n\n\nMexico is a major tourist destination\, attracting millions of visitors annually\, particularly to coastal regions like the Riviera Maya [SOURCE]. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Playa del Carmen was reported to be one of the top two busiest tourist centers in Mexico [SOURCE]. \n\n\n\nMexico is one of the top 10 most visited countries in the world [SOURCE].\n\n\n\nThe Riviera Maya welcomed over 32 million visitors in 2023 [SOURCE].\n\n\n\nMexico is ranked one of the top 5 destinations for retirement [SOURCE]. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nPre-Registration will close on Wednesday\, July 30 at 11:59 PM.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness Benefits from the Trade Mission: \n\n\n\n\nDiscover Investment Opportunities for You & Your Clients.  \n\n\n\n\n\nExplore Real Estate Development Opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\nExperience and Be Directly Immersed into Mexican Culture. \n\n\n\n\n\nObtain Direct Insight into Market Trends\, Data and Cultural Experiences.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn (and Share) Housing Educational Tools and Resources. \n\n\n\n\n\nMake Strategic Connections for Inbound (and Outbound) Market Growth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: \n\n\n\n\nThe Trade Mission cost does not include round-trip airfare. \n\n\n\n\n\nA $750 deposit (non-refundable) is due by Wednesday\, July 18. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe remaining (non-refundable) balance is due by Monday\, August 4th. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Trade Mission has a limited capacity of twenty (20) individuals. It is a special experience for Chicago Association of REALTORS® Members exclusively. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe closest airport to the hotel is Cancun CUN (approx. 30 – 40 minutes from the hotel). \n\n\n\n\n\nAirport transfers are available through the hotel (additional fee required). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect & What’s Included?  \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes:  \n\n\n\n\n5 Days\, 4 Nights luxury hotel/resort stay in Playa del Carmen  \n\n\n\nDaily Meals \n\n\n\nPlanned Group Activities and Excursions  \n\n\n\nDaily Bus Transportation  \n\n\n\nProperty Tours  \n\n\n\nHousing Education (inbound and outbound opportunities) \n\n\n\nNetworking opportunities with local real estate professionals and government officials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association. \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy. \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up! URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/global-trade-mission-mexico/ LOCATION:The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa\, 1ª Avenida Nte. & Calle 28 Nte\, Gonzalo Guerrero\, 77720 CATEGORIES:Global ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/event-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T110000 DTSTAMP:20250806T134524Z CREATED:20241204T171613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134524Z UID:10000134-1756285200-1756292400@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:YPN Breakfast: Collaborating to Success DESCRIPTION:YPN Breakfast: Collaborating to Success\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nStart your day with business advice\, compelling discussions and new connections at our monthly meet-ups. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while you catch up with your YPN friends and grow your business. \n\n\n\nThis month\, it’s all about strengthening your relationships with your fellow REALTORS®! Join our fun networking breakfast as we discuss ways we can better collaborate as real estate professionals\, create systems of support for each other and bring our solutions-oriented mindsets together to better serve our communities.  \n\n\n\nBring a friend with you and plan to walk away with peer connections invested in your success. This will be an interactive event!  \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM | Check-In Opens \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Networking & Breakfast \n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive Discussion \n\n\n\n11:00 AM | Event Concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited quantity of complimentary parking is available on-site. Street parking is also available.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Network with like-minded professionals!\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will close on Tuesday\, August 26 at Noon \n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion Leaders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiza Irazoque\n\n\n\nBroker | Realty of America \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChloe Reynolds\n\n\n\nTeam Lead | Chloe Reynolds Group | Compass \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Platinum Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Breakfast Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Breakfast Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Gain timely business advice!\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association. \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy. \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up! URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/ypn-breakfast-august-2/ LOCATION:Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli\, 1141 South Jefferson Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States CATEGORIES:YPN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aug-YPN-2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20250722T205536Z CREATED:20250721T171510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T205536Z UID:10000198-1756382400-1756386000@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Unlocking Efficiency: AI in Commercial Real Estate DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Efficiency: AI in Commercial Real Estate\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic Power Lunch with Andy Velkme\, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)\, Senior Vice President at Caton Commercial Real Estate Group and a leading voice in commercial innovation. Andy will share how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry—from optimizing workflows and decision-making to revolutionizing how space is allocated and utilized. He’ll also dive into a timely case study: how the Federal Government is leveraging UnifyAi to maximize physical space allocation across its vast real estate portfolio. \n\n\n\nDiscover what these national trends mean for your business and how to stay ahead of the curve.   \n\n\n\nPlease note this event will be hosted as a webinar. Attendees will be able to view our participants during the event but will not have the ability to share their video or audio during the event.  \n\n\n\nSpace for this virtual event is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion Leaders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANDY VELKME\, CIPS \n\n\n\nVP Workplace Solutions | Upflex\, & SVP | Caton Commercial Real Estate Group \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRI PRASAD \n\n\n\nFounder and Managing Director | AR2 Homes \n\n\n\nEvent Host \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will close on Thursday\, August 28 at 11:30 AM \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. On the day of the event\, a reminder email with the link will be sent two hours prior to the event start time. You must be logged into your Eventbrite account using the same email used to register to join the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association. \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy. \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up! URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/unlocking-efficiency-ai-in-commercial-real-estate/ CATEGORIES:Commercial ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CF-Power-Lunch-Email-Header-1600x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR