Local Association Executives and staff members from throughout Illinois gathered virtually Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for the Illinois REALTORS® 2020 AE Workshop.

Ryan Conrad, CEO of Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® provided the keynote address, “Ten Things You Need to be Doing Right Now to Succeed as an AE.” Select association executives delivered “TED Talks” on subjects including member outreach, business after the quarantine, fundraising and calls for action, while several roundtable discussions provided participants with opportunities for sharing ideas.

The workshop wrapped up Friday with a Legal Update from Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel Betsy Urbance and Legal Hotline Attorney Anneliese Fierstos. Illinois REALTORS® Deputy CEO Jeff Baker also provided an update on developments at the state association level.

Illinois REALTORS® President Ed Neaves and President-elect Sue Miller helped set the stage for learning during the sessions.

The annual workshop gives local executives and staff members an opportunity to learn about best practices and innovative ideas that can better serve members.