CAI-NJ Aug.2016

LOOKING FORWARD LARRY THOMAS, PCAM | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Get Ready for the 2016 Conference & Expo!

A s the 2016 Conference and Expo is rapidly approaching, it’s time that everyone reading this article mark their calendars and start planning their day. The Conference and Expo Committee has been ardently working to make this the “must attend” event of the year. This is our biggest and most important event that is geared toward every membership group. Even if you’re not a board member but reside or own in an HOA or condominium community, it’s paramount that you find out as much as you can about how your most important investment is being governed and your quality of life is protected. Over 160 industry professionals will be exhibiting and all are ready to answer any questions that you may have. This is the largest concentration of community asso- ciation service providers and vendors in New Jersey. We’ve moved the expo from a Saturday to a Wednesday and starting later in the day than in previous years. The committee, along with the board of directors, feel that by moving to a weekday, we will attract more managers and community leaders. All board members along with their management and maintenance teams should block out the day and attend. Again, there is something here for everyone. Managers will have access to every pro- fessional trade specialist along with every major service provider. Your community’s maintenance staff will have the opportunity to speak with landscapers, pool contractors, asphalt specialists, as well as every other trade profes- sional that services your community. Board members will be able to visit every major service provider to ask any

questions that they may have, as every exhibitor is more than willing to answer any questions that your team may have. If you’re looking for a new professional to join your team, this is the place to meet with them, all under one roof. Our conference issue of Community Trends ® will be mailed out to every member in plenty of time to allow you to map out your day and mark any exhibitor you want to chat with. Remember, in addition to the 160 plus exhibitors, we will have an education seminar for each membership cat-

"...in addition to the 160 plus exhibitors, we will have an education seminar for each membership category along with complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees."

egory along with complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees. To make your day even more attractive, we will be giving away $1,000 cash every hour for a total of $5,000 in cash prizes. There will be a lot more information in the September issue of Community Trends ® concerning the 2016 CAI-NJ Conference and Expo. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please visit our webpage www.cainj.org or call Angela in the CAI office. n

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