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Schedule
10:00am
Doors Open for Attendee Check-in/Registration
10:00am - 3:30pm: 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.
10:30am - 3:30pm: Educational Seminars
Industry professionals will present in-depth seminars designed to give attendees
a wealth of insider information.
11:00am - 2:00pm: 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.
Seminars
10:30am - 11:30am: Making Room for EVs - Safety, Support, & Savings
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Presented by: Kapital Electric Company Inc.
Room 1
Speaker: Don Butler, Vice President of Kapital Electric Company, Inc.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular - and more common - nationwide, many multifamily communities have concerns about safety, infrastructure, and the law around EVs. This expert panel will present a broad overview of the technical, legal, and financial considerations around making their properties more EV-friendly, including rebate and financing programs, charging infrastructure options for both low- and high-rise buildings, allocation of parking spaces, and more, with time for audience Q&A.
Room 1
Speaker: Don Butler, Vice President of Kapital Electric Company, Inc.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular - and more common - nationwide, many multifamily communities have concerns about safety, infrastructure, and the law around EVs. This expert panel will present a broad overview of the technical, legal, and financial considerations around making their properties more EV-friendly, including rebate and financing programs, charging infrastructure options for both low- and high-rise buildings, allocation of parking spaces, and more, with time for audience Q&A.
11:30am-12:30pm: Preventative Maintenance Health & Safety Measures: Paint (1 hour CMCA Credit-Course)
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Presented by: CertaPro Painters of Chicagoland
Room 2
Speakers:
Amber Carpenter, Business Development Manager, CertaPro Painters of Chicagoland
Matt Velez, Commercial Sales Manager, CertaPro Painters of Chicagoland
This presentation will walk participants through common surface issues, and how managed paint cycles can prolong asset life. With visuals of common surface issues displayed, participants will be provided important points of consideration to help guide the vendor selection process.
Room 2
Speakers:
Amber Carpenter, Business Development Manager, CertaPro Painters of Chicagoland
Matt Velez, Commercial Sales Manager, CertaPro Painters of Chicagoland
This presentation will walk participants through common surface issues, and how managed paint cycles can prolong asset life. With visuals of common surface issues displayed, participants will be provided important points of consideration to help guide the vendor selection process.
12:30pm-1:30pm: Building a Healthy Community (1 hour CMCA Credit-Course)
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Presented by: Reserve Advisors
Room 1
Speaker: Henry McKenna - Regional Account Manager, Reserve Advisors
This course provides community association board members and property managers with practical insight into the importance of reserve studies and long-term capital planning. Attendees will learn how proactive planning supports fiduciary responsibilities, minimizes financial surprises, and helps maintain property values. The presentation also covers common misconceptions, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for funding future capital projects.
Room 1
Speaker: Henry McKenna - Regional Account Manager, Reserve Advisors
This course provides community association board members and property managers with practical insight into the importance of reserve studies and long-term capital planning. Attendees will learn how proactive planning supports fiduciary responsibilities, minimizes financial surprises, and helps maintain property values. The presentation also covers common misconceptions, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for funding future capital projects.
1:30pm-2:30pm: Reading the Fine Print - Pro Tips for Contract Negotiations
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Presented by: Independent Association Managers, Inc./ Reserve Advisors
Room 2
Speakers:
Christopher R. Berg, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Independent Association Managers, Inc.
Aaron Parks, Vice President of Architecture and Design at Waldman Engineering Consultants
Paul Ochmanek, Attorney at KSN (Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit)
Boards and managers are responsible for handling the day-to-day business of their communities—and that includes contracting with vendors and service providers. Whether it's for a new management company, a major capital project, or the guy who mows the grass, it's crucial for boards to understand the various contractual agreements they enter into, as well as how and when to renegotiate terms in order to better serve their community. This seminar will explain all of that and more, including how to handle 'Schedule A' charges, reviewing legal riders, and what to look for in engineering and architectural contracts.
Room 2
Speakers:
Christopher R. Berg, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Independent Association Managers, Inc.
Aaron Parks, Vice President of Architecture and Design at Waldman Engineering Consultants
Paul Ochmanek, Attorney at KSN (Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit)
Boards and managers are responsible for handling the day-to-day business of their communities—and that includes contracting with vendors and service providers. Whether it's for a new management company, a major capital project, or the guy who mows the grass, it's crucial for boards to understand the various contractual agreements they enter into, as well as how and when to renegotiate terms in order to better serve their community. This seminar will explain all of that and more, including how to handle 'Schedule A' charges, reviewing legal riders, and what to look for in engineering and architectural contracts.
2:30m-3:30pm: Connection = Community - Improving Resident Engagement & Community Spirit
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Presented by: Chicagoland Cooperator
Room 1
A multifamily community is only a community when the people who call it home feel a sense of connection and mutual interest with their neighbors - but in a time of overscheduling, tension, and burnout, how can a building or HOA foster that neighborly spirit? This panel will offer tips and advice for more active communication, better community cohesion, and engaging residents through social and recreational programming, committees, and other activities.
Room 1
A multifamily community is only a community when the people who call it home feel a sense of connection and mutual interest with their neighbors - but in a time of overscheduling, tension, and burnout, how can a building or HOA foster that neighborly spirit? This panel will offer tips and advice for more active communication, better community cohesion, and engaging residents through social and recreational programming, committees, and other activities.