PAAR Announces their Participation in August 19-21 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference to be Held in Peoria, and Lauds City of Peoria for Hosting this Conference, Which Focuses on the Importance of Neighborhoods
Peoria, Ill – September 18, 2013 — The Peoria Area Association of Realtors® (PAAR) is proud to announce that they are a sponsor of the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference. This conference will be hosted here in Peoria at the Four Points Sheraton and will draw participants from 20 cities in five states, (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee). Local Realtors® are volunteering as greeters and are helping at the information desk.
Dallas Hancock, CEO of the PAAR, said, “The PAAR commends the leadership of the city of Peoria, particularly that of Mayor Ardis and council members Ryan Spain and Eric Turner, for bringing this 5-state, 22-year-old conference focused on the importance of neighborhoods to Peoria. A city is only as healthy as its neighborhoods. Each year this conference brings ideas and people together to focus on a common goal of improving their neighborhoods.
“As an All-American City, Peoria needs to be a leader in improving the quality of life in all its neighborhoods by exchanging challenges and success with other communities in the region,” said Hancock. “The PAAR and its’ Young Professional’s committee is committed to that goal to help benefit our communities. We join the other 32 sponsors in encouraging local participation.”
The Regional Neighborhood Network Conference takes place Thursday, September 19, starting at 2:00 pm at the Four Points Sheraton, and continuing through Saturday, September 21 at noon. Keynote speakers are Dave Meslin, a dynamic community innovator from Toronto, Canada and Dr. Chuck Stoner, Professor of Management and Leadership at Bradley University. Breakout sessions are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with local trips and events planned for the evenings.
For more information on the RRN Conference, or to register, go to: http://www.peoriagov.org/community-development/neighborhood-development-division/regional-neighborhood-network-conference-rnnc/rnnc-sponsors/
About the RNNC
The Regional Neighborhood Network is an organization of 20 cities in 5 states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee) that have sponsored a Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) for and about neighborhoods since 1987. The annual conference is designed by neighborhood people for neighborhood people, giving attendees the tools to take back to their neighborhoods and continue to improve them. Conference attendees have an opportunity to network with regional neighborhoods and learn about a variety of innovative programs and topics from other cities.
ABOUT THE PEORIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (PAAR)
PAAR is the “Voice for Real Estate” in the Greater Peoria area, with over 700 members engaged in all facets of the real estate industry. PAAR advocates for property owners and on behalf of a healthy business community. PAAR publishes the Central Illinois HOMES Guide, a monthly guide of homes for sale in the Peoria area.
Links to open houses can be found at: www.peoriaopenhouse.com
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PAAR videos and monthly updates on the central Illinois homes marketplace can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/peoriarealtors