Events - 2010 Show
11:30am:
Doors Open for Attendee Check-in/Registration
11:30am - 7:30pm: Exhibit Hall Open/Food Court
Hundreds of exhibitors will be featured offering all types of condominium services. If you get hungry, don’t fret. Our conveniently located in-house food court offers a wide array of tasty snacks and light meals to keep you energized as you take in the Expo.
11:45am - 6:45pm: Educational Seminars
Industry professionals will present in-depth seminars designed to give attendees a wealth of insider information.
11:45am - 6:45pm: Free Advice Booths
Experienced professionals in fields ranging from law to finance to association maintenance will be on-hand throughout the show with advice and answers for both board members and property managers.
Door Prizes & Raffle Drawings - Disclaimer
Seminars - 2010 Show
“Greening” Your Condo
New England Condominium Magazine
Speakers:
Nicole Goldman, founder, The ‘g” Green Design Center
Jacob Knowles, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, The Green Roundtable
Russ Lagueux, President, EnviroSense
Ralph Noblin, President, Noblin & Associates, LLC
11:45am - 12:45pm
Almost every community association wants to go "green," to chip in and do their part for the environment - but how do they get started? Our panel of experts will address ways to save energy, reduce waste, and cut their condo's carbon footprint. The discussion will range from cutting-edge ideas for new buildings to specific ideas that existing condos can easily adapt.
New Rules, New Headaches: Cutting Through Bureaucratic Red Tape
National Condo Advisors, LLC
Speakers:
Orest Tomaselli
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Orest Tomaselli, of National Condo Advisors, LLC, will discuss the new rules and processes for condominium project approval required for financing through both the Federal Housing Administration and Fannie Mae. Learn how the services National Condo Advisors, LLC, provides to builders, developers, lenders, investors, and homeowners’ associations can streamline this process to ensure both financing for condominium purchasers and the success of these developments.
Conflict Resolution — Keeping the Peace
Goodman Shapiro & Lombardi, LLC
Speakers:
Henry A. Goodman, Esq., principal, Goodman, Shapiro, & Lombardi, LLC
Ellen A. Shapiro, Esq., partner, Goodman, Shapiro, & Lombardi, LLC
Frank A. Lombardi, Esq., partner, Goodman, Shapiro & Lombardi, LLC
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Learn methods of handling disputes between arguing neighbors and/or disputing board members to help avoid the cost and acrimony of litigation. Discuss how boards and management can work together to defuse conflict, and explore available conflict resolution options. Finally, learn how your building administration can work to restore a sense of community in the wake of a major building conflict.
Secrets to a Productive Board/Management Relationship
New England Condominium Magazine
Speakers:
Andrew J. Costa, principal, COSTA Property Management
David J. Levy, PCAM, president, Sterling Services
Steve Wholley, CMCA, Vice President and Senior Property Manager, The Niles Company
John Del Vecchio, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Vice President, Barkan Management
4:15pm - 5:15pm
What’s the best way to achieve a productive, positive relationship among the association manager, the condo board and its residents? How do you separate the manager's duties from those of the board, and avoid missteps and mistaken communications? Our panel will address these and other questions as
they unravel the secrets of a smoothly running community association.
Budgeting for Today — Making Smart Choices in Tough Times
David A. Levy, CPA
Speaker:
David A. Levy, CPA, President, David A. Levy, CPA,PC
5:45pm - 6:45pm
You’ll learn from a highly experienced CPA how to trim your community’s budget without exposing your condo to liability or letting maintenance fall into disarray. You’ll also learn the latest techniques to increase cash flow and minimize waste. Finally, you’ll get a hands-on guide to working with residents and the condo's legal team to maximize the condo’s financial situation.