Grand Rapids Events
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Date:
July 15, 2009
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Description:
PMA Annual Golf Outing
Location:
Yankee Springs Golf Course
12300 Bowens Mill Road
Wayland MI
MAP
Costs:
Members: $75 per golfer
Non-Members: $85 per golfer
Date:
August 11, 2009
Time:
2 DAY CLASS
August 11 & 12, 2009
8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Keynote Speaker:
In partnership with MAHMA, Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association
Description:
LIHTC (and SHCM)
Fundamental & Advanced Tax Credit Training course is ideal for
owners, managers, asset managers, developers and site staff who need to
understand the both the basics and the critical workings of Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Those who are new to the industry and those who want a better understanding. The second half of day-two will include the Specialist in Housing Credit Management Exam. Additional details about the SHCM
designation and whether you qualify can be found below.
Tax Credit Comprehensives will cover the following areas:
Managing an LIHTC Community
Habitability & General Use Requirements
Full Time Students
Qualifying Residents & Households
Determining Resident Eligibility
Income & Employment—What is included and what is not.
Assets: Income vs. Assets, How to Calculate assets, Determining Cash Value, Real Estate, Personal Property, etc.
Certification & Recertification:
Recommendations, Waivers and
Transfers
Set Asides, Target Units, Lease Requirements and Program Layering
On Going Compliance: File Maintenance, First Year Files, Project Information, Compliance Monitoring by State.
What is the LIHTC Program: History, Terms, Allocation & Continuing Eligibility.
Development: Project Wide vs Building by Building, Applicable Fractions, Qualified Basis, Annual Credit Amount, Credit Period.
LIHTC Program Requirements:
Maximum Allowance Incomes, IRS Forms, Unit Vacancy & Available Unit Rule,Bonds, Acquisition/Rehab.
Updates on: 8823 Audit Guide, Student Income/Exceptions, HUD Handbook 4350.3
Change 2
SHCM - Specialist in Housing Credit Management Exam
The Specialist In Housing Credit Management exam will be offered from 2 pm - 5 pm on October 8, 2008. After earning your SHCM certification you will be able to demonstrate your mastery of the housing credit program in the following ways:
LIHTC Program Regulations
Unit Eligibility
Applicant Eligibility
Certifications, documentation & record keeping
Monitoring and reporting compliance
How to become Certified:
Education—complete 12 hours of instruction in the housing credit field (LIHTC)
2) Examination— pass the SHCM exam
Professional Experience– minimum of two years of housing credit management
experience
4) SHCM Code of Professional Conduct— Commit to a code of professional conduct.
Location:
Brookmeadow Apartments
0-143 Brookmeadow N. Lane
Grandville MI
MAP
Costs:
PMA & MAHMA MEMBERS: $289 + $150 exam fee for SHCM Certification (optional)
Non-Members: $339 + $150 exam fee for SHCM Certification (optional)
Date:
August 13, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker:
Owners, Regional Managers and Executive Industry Professionals should attend this meeting.
Description:
Regional Managers and Owners Roundtable
General Market Conditions
Leasing Traffic
Occupancies
Staffing Issues
Marketing Trends
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: FREE
Date:
August 18, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker:
Smart Apartment Solutions
Description:
GET SMART - GET WIRED!
Smart Solutions for Leasing and Marketing
Does your twitter enhance your flick'r?
MySpace or Facebook?
Want to get wired to all this new technology?
Post pictures to flick'r
Understand twitter and how to use it as a leasing tool
Create a MySpace or Facebook page
YouTube
Bring a laptop (if you have one), your pictures, floorplans and other electronic materials and we'll help you create the pieces to help your community use these new technologies to market your apartment homes!
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $49
Non-Members: $74
Date:
August 25, 2009
Time:
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Jerome Goddard
World renowned be dbug expert and medical entomologist in the Bureau of Environmental Health, Mississippi Department of Health, Dr. Goddard has authored or coauthored over 150 scientific publications in the field of medical entomology. Dr Goddard will discuss the medical and health effects of bud bugs.
PRESENTING SPEAKERS
Erik Foster - Zoonotic Disease Epidemiologist – Michigan Department of Community Health
Greg Grabow – Thermal Remediation: A Green Bed Bug Solution
Jim Rutherford – Bed Bug Detection Dogs
Bery Pannkuk, A.C.E. – History of Bed Bugs & Creating a Bed Bug Plan of Action
Description:
The Bed Bug Invasion
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Bed Bug infestations are on the rise in West Michigan. If your business hasn't seen bed bugs yet, consider yourself lucky. Odds are, your business is likely to have a bed bug infestations in the next few years. The question is, are you prepared?
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
What are bed bugs?
How do you get bed bugs?
Why should I be conceerned about bed bugs?
Do bed bugs carry diseases?
How do I know if my business has them?
Who do I call ato handle by bed bug problem?
How do you treat bed bugs?
What can I do to help prevent from getting bed bugs?
Location:
Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
(616) 957-0100
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Map and Directions
Costs:
MEMBERS: $49
NON-MEMBERS: $74
Date:
August 26, 2009
Time:
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Keynote Speaker:
Event SPONSORED BY
Bartlett Tree Experts
Presented by Brian McKenzie and Ryan Bose
Description:
Maintenance Breakfast
"How To Get The Most Out Of Your Tree Care Budget"
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Date:
September 9, 2009
Time:
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Includes a half-hour lunch
Keynote Speaker:
Rich George
Description:
Continued Education For Real Estate License
Location:
The Hilton
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512
MAP
Costs:
Members: $55
Non-Members: $75
Date:
September 10, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Basic HVAC
Baseboard heat
Forced air heat
Basic cooling systems
Room air conditioners
Split cooling systems
Heat pumps
Packages outdoor systems and through-the-wall systems
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
September 10, 2009
Time:
Multiple Dates
September 10, 17, 24 & October 1,8,15
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician)
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $450
Non-Members: $550
Date:
September 15, 2009
Time:
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Keynote Speaker:
David Gregory, Kelley Cawthorne
Description:
General Membership Meeting
"Legislative Issues"
Location:
The Hilton
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512
MAP
Costs:
Members: $15 in advance / $18 at the door
Non-Members: $20 in advance / $23 at the door
Date:
September 17, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Overview of Apartment Community Maintenance & Fair Housing
Training in make ready and preventive maintenance, curb appeal, service requests, emergency maintenance, after-hours requests and utility shutoffs
Fair Housing within the duties of maintenance staff
Fair Housing implications in work situations
Protected classes
Importance of recordkeeping
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
September 23, 2009
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
In partnership with MAHMA (Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association)
Saul Himelstein, President/CEO of The Inspection Group, Inc. presents the Top Ten Mistakes Everyone Makes When Preparing for REAC Inspections. Attendees will learn what the inspectors are looking for and how to eliminate problems before the inspection begins. Mr. Himelstein knows first hand what inspectors will be looking for, prior to working with the Inspection Group he served as a REAC inspector.
Description:
Top Ten Mistakes Everyone Makes Concerning REAC
REAC Inspection. Two words guaranteed to strike fear into even the most seasoned manager's heart. Fear no more, we'll get you the inside scoop you need in order to help you ace your next inspection as national expert.
Location:
Brookmeadow Apartments
0-143 Brookmeadow N. Lane
Grandville MI
MAP
Costs:
Members: $129
Non-members: $169
Date:
September 24, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Basic Electrical Repairs
Electrical systems for apartments
Electrical safety
Electrical circuits
Electrical parts
Basic wiring
Basic electrical repairs
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 1, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Basic Appliance Repair
Electric ranges
Gas stoves
Microwave ovens
Range hoods/exhaust fans
Refrigerators
Icemakers
Dishwashers
Clothes washers
Gas and electric clothes dryers
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 6, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker:
Anita Williams of ForRent.com
Anita Williams is a national speaker and team motivator! Her unique style will keep you engaged and help you learn with practical tools that can be implemented immediately.
Description:
Leadership & Team Building
What does it take to build a loyal and committed team?
How can I be a stronger leader?
Setting clear goals and expectations
Motivating and Rewarding Individuals and Teams
Clear and Effective Communication
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $49
Non-Members: $74
Date:
October 8, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Personal and Property Safety & Customer Service
Risks and protections in daily duties
Workplace hazards
OSHA compliance training
Personal protective equipment
Safety signs/symbols/colors
Locks and tags
Electrical safety
Blood borne pathogens
Chemical safety
Accidents
Injuries and emergencies
Personal hygiene and appearance
Making a lasting impression
Working well with other team members
Responding to negative criticism from residents or supervisors
Proper service request response
Service etiquette
Business manners and values
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 14, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Keys to Success in Leasing
Career prospects
Characteristics of an effective leasing consultant
Job responsibilities
Goal setting
Time management
Teamwork
Market knowledge
Product knowledge
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 14, 2009
Time:
Multiple Dates
October 14, 16, 21 and 23
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional)
October 14, 2009
Keys To Success in Leasing
Leasing & The Internet
October 16, 2009
Telephone Presentations
Leasing Interview & Qualifying Residents
October 21, 2009
Rental Policies & Procedures
Legal Aspects
October 23, 2009
Leasing Demonstration & Resolving Objections
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $425
Non-Members: $525
Date:
October 14, 2009
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Leasing and the Internet
What is the internet
The Internet prospective resident
Sample lead report from an online publication
Maximizing online advertising
Promoting your web address
Responding to Internet leads
All about email
Useful websites
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 15, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Dave Soule
Description:
Basic Plumbing Repairs
Plumbing systems for apartments
Plumbing safety
Plumbing materials
Lavatories
Sinks
Disposals
Faucets
Tubs and showers
Toilets
Drains
Drain cleaning
Preventive maintenance for water heaters
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 16, 2009
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
The Leasing Interview & Qualifying Residents
First impressions make a difference
Understanding the prospective resident’s reason for moving
Greeting a prospective resident
Fair Housing implications
Conducting the leasing interview
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 16, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Telephone Presentations
Preparing for the telephone presentation
Effective telephone skills
Active listening
Telephone etiquette
Objectives of telephone contact
Initial leasing questions
Key elements of a successful presentation
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 20, 2009
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Keynote Speaker:
?? WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND ??
Meet the Competition!!!
Tour this GLAStar Award
Winning Community!!!
Interactive Tours and Networking!!!
Learn Marketing Tips!
Model Decorating Solutions!
Landscaping Ideas!
Meet Business Partners!!!
Description:
Property Tour
Bloomfield Townhomes
PMAM GLAStar Award Winner in 2008!
Location:
Bloomfield Townhomes
1695 Bloomfield Drive SE
Grand Rapids MI
MAP
Costs:
Members: FREE
Date:
October 21, 2009
Time:
Noon - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Legal Aspects
Overview of basic Fair Housing laws
Filing a Fair Housing complaint
Prohibited practices
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Fair Housing testers
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Criminal background checks
Lead paint safe work practices
Resident safety practices
Emergency contact situations fire/police sheriff
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 21, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Rental Policies and Procedures
Handling rental policies and procedures
Application verification
Resident processing checklist
Lease preparation and signing
The Law of Contracts
Elements of lease agreements
Loophole free leases
The move-in process
Resident relations
Fair Housing implications
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 23, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Jessica Wressel
Description:
Leasing Demonstration & Resolving Objections
The leasing demonstration
Three major areas of product knowledge
Key elements in preparing for a demonstration
Important skills in demonstrating feature-benefit-emotional appeal approach
Fair Housing implications in demonstrating
When closing begins
Resolving objections
Leasing signals
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $100
Non-Members: $150
Date:
October 27, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker:
Sherri Weise
Description:
Fair Housing
Training for:
Management company executives
Property and site managers
Leasing professionals
Maintenance technicians
Vendors at your property
Fair housing violations continue to present day-to-day issues within the rental housing community. With this in mind, there is always a need for fair housing training, and the apartment industry has been addressing this need for over 40 years. “Fair Housing & Beyond” departs from other fair housing classes that primarily enforce memorization. This course employs scenario-based learning using video vignettes and requires students to think through situations encountered on-site, resolve these issues through critical thought and analyze the outcomes of their solutions.
Location:
The Hilton
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids MI
MAP
Costs:
Members: $75
Non-Members: $100
Date:
November 5, 2009
Time:
THURSDAY 11/5/2009
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am Welcome
9:15 am - 10:30 am SESSION 1
10:45 am - Noon SESSION 2
Noon - 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm SESSION 3
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm SESSION 4
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm RECEPTION featuring MAINTENANCE MANIA
FRIDAY 11/6/2009
9:15 am - 10:30 am SESSION 5
10:45 am - Noon SESSION 6
Keynote Speaker:
Keynote: Tim Richardson
Brenda Asbury
Meagan Johnson
Sherre Helmer
Larry Johnson
Description:
PMAM GLAStar Education Conference
Download the GLAStar Education Conference Schedule of Events
Location:
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Michigan State University
55 South Harrison Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48824-1022
Hotel Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090
MAP
Costs:
$99 - Members of DMAA, PMAMM,
WAAA, PMAWM, NMPMA
$129 - Non-members
Date:
November 6, 2009
Time:
6:00pm: Cocktails & View Entry Boards
7:00pm: Dinner & Awards
9:00pm to 1am: Celebration & Dancing
Keynote Speaker:
PMAM cordially invites you to attend the
14th Annual GLAStar Awards
Honoring “Excellence in the Multifamily
Housing Industry”
Description:
PMAM GLAStar Awards
Location:
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Michigan State University
55 South Harrison Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48824-1022
Hotel Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090
MAP
Costs:
Members & Guests: $60.00 per person
Date:
November 12, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Bob Moore, APCO Inc.
Description:
HVAC Certification
Section 608 - EPA
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $129
Non-Members: $159
Date:
November 13, 2009
Time:
Multiple Dates
November 13th & 20th, 2009
December 2,3,4, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Keynote Speaker:
November 13
Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management - Gary Offenbacher
November 20
Financial Management - Cheryl Buol
December 2
Property Performance Management - David Soule
December 3
Property Evaluation and Due Diligence - Tony Barker
December 4
Effective Leadership - Clio Hanks
Description:
CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor)
The Certified Apartment Supervisor (CAPS) curriculum was developed by the National Apartment Association to provide training for multi-site supervisors, or managers aspiring to multi-site supervision. The programs are designed to provide the foundation of sound supervisory management.
COURSE DETAILS
Location:
Grandhaven Manor
3215 W. Mt Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
MAP
Costs:
$1200/Members and $1500 Non-Members
Date:
November 17, 2009
Time:
11:45 am- 1:30 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Auctioneer
Description:
PMA Annual Auction
Location:
The Hilton
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512
MAP
Costs:
Members: $15 in advance / $18 at the door
Non-Members: $20 in advance / $23 at the door
Date:
December 9, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Leah Brewer, Full House Marketing
Description:
It's Showtime
LEARNING GAMES AND VISUALS!
Transform your staff into Star Performers!
Enlarge your audience with your own commercial...using your telephone “Set the stage” from opening to Closing
Learn improvisation to suit your audience
Create a Superstar presentation
Learn easy-to-use closing questions to use throughout your presentation
Location:
PMA of West Michigan Training Center
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
MAP
Costs:
Members: $125
Non-Members:$150
Date:
December 15, 2009
Time:
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker:
Presentation of Board of Directors, Members and Volunteers Appreciation
Description:
PMA Annual Holiday Celebration Gift Basket Silent Auction
Location:
Costs:
Members: $25 in advance / $30 at the door
Date:
December 31, 2009
Time:
Anytime! Register through this area or call us at 616-531-5243.
Keynote Speaker:
Complete Report Provided unless you request us to use yours!
Description:
MYSTERY SHOP!!
Location:
YOUR COMMUNITY
Costs:
$100 MEMBERS ONLY!
