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New England Condo Conference & Expo to be held October 27

Burlington, MA The New England Chapter of CAI will host the annual Condo Conference and Expo, dedicated solely to the unique needs of condominium associations and their professional managers on Saturday, October 27 at the Burlington Marriott. This year’s all day event with expanded education will include a number of informational seminars and panel discussions, as well as a sold out exhibit hall featuring a variety of industry businesses that work with and understand the management, financial and maintenance issues facing New England condominiums. Participating speakers and exhibitors will provide answers to questions challenging managers and their association boards and offer insight into what’s on the horizon for New England condominiums. 

In addition to association managers, each year the conference & expo brings together hundreds of board members from communities of all sizes. Set for Saturday, October 27 at the Burlington Marriott Hotel from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. the conference will include breakfast, lunch and free parking. For more information and to register visit www.caine.org or call 781-237-9020 x10.

Panel Discussions and Presentations
Experienced industry practitioners will present programs addressing the most pressing issues facing condominium associations and the professionals who work with them, while panel forums will provide a more interactive exchange and debate of specific audience questions and concerns. Challenged with complex risk management questions and ill prepared to address complicated insurance claims; seeking understanding of changes in federal as well as state laws and legal debates that are transforming the landscape of association management, rules and regulations; condo professionals and boards more than ever before are looking for answers and direction. The ever popular legal panel with seasoned condominium attorneys will answer specific questions and explain what managers and associations should do in every day common and not so common situations.

In addition to the educational offerings and trade show, the CAI New England Chapter Emerging Leaders Network Committee (ELN) will sponsor a post-conference networking reception from 2- 4 p.m. which is open and free to all conference attendees. The reception provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with professionals new to the industry as well as experienced condominium practitioners.

Exhibit Hall and Professional Advice
Condominium business partners from a wide variety of industries will participate in a sold out exhibit hall answering questions and offering solutions to everyday problems and concerns ranging from asphalt to windows and contracts to complaints. All the professional one-on-one advice and expert resources you need for your community can be found at the expo.

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