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Posted: August 23, 2012
09-27-2012 - The Rhode Island Association of Realtors and State-Wide MLS to host the Rhode to Success Summit and Expo
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors and State-Wide MLS to host the Rhode to Success Summit and Expo on September 27th
from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
at Rhodes On The Pawtuxet.
The Rhode To Success Summit and Expo is the premier event for real estate industry professionals in our marketplace.
Featured speakers include former mayor of Providence Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, Jr., director of the Bryant Institute for Public Leadership at Bryant University, Gary Sasse and renowned local economist Leonard Lardaro, Ph. D. Additionally, prominent industry experts will be presenting on key topics, including the best practices for working with today's digital consumers, new insurance services for Members and how to improve client service using NAR's national property database.
Walk the expo and see what's new in lending, training, technology, marketing and much more! Local and national real estate industry service providers will be there to demonstrate the latest tools to help you succeed in today's market!
Ask any of the over 500 members who attended last year's event and they'll be sure to tell you that, not only was the day filled with practical information, but it provided a great forum for networking as well!
This event is free to Rhode Island Association of Realtors and State-Wide MLS members.
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