BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ae679d639846 SUMMARY:2026 Broker Summit DESCRIPTION:October 14 | 9 AM–2:30 PMCascades East Association of REALTOR S® Join us for the \;2026 Broker Summit\, a day designed specifical ly for Managing Principal Brokers (MPBs) to connect\, exchange ideas\, and hear directly from industry experts and REALTOR® association leaders at the national\, state\, and local levels. From the latest housing market trends and the top issues facing brokerages to risk management\, complianc e\, and the resources available to support your business\, the Broker Summ it will focus on the information and conversations that matter most to bro kerage leaders. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear perspectives from brokerage leaders outside our market\, ask questions of industry expe rts\, and connect with fellow MPBs from throughout our region. Agenda 8:30–9:00 AM | Check-InComplimentary pastries\, coffee\, and tea 9:00 –9:10 AM | WelcomeSusanna Abrahamson\, President\, Cascades East Associa tion of REALTORS® 9:10–10 AM | Market Smarts: Housing Trends You Need to Know (1 CE) Get the latest insights into the housing market and the trends shaping real estate from Matt Christopherson\, Director of Business and Consumer Research for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). 10–11:15 AM | How Associations Are Helping Your Brokerage Hear direct ly from national\, state\, and local REALTOR® association leaders about t he resources\, advocacy\, and support available to help brokerages and the ir agents succeed. Panelists include: Michele Holen\, VP of Associati on Engagement\, \;National Association of REALTORS® Tommy Choi\, RE ALTOR® Party Community Engagement Liaison\, National Association of REALT ORS® Jenny Pakula\, CEO\, Oregon REALTORS® Casie Conlon\, CEO\, and Susanna Abrahamson\, President\, Cascades East Association of REALTORS® Moderated by \;Dr. Tony Kelly\, President\, Oregon REALTORS® 11 :15–11:30 AM | Break 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Broker Panel: Top Issues Fa cing Brokerages Today What are brokerage leaders seeing in their busines ses—and how are they responding? This candid conversation will explore t he challenges\, opportunities\, and emerging trends shaping brokerages and the broader real estate industry. \;Panelists include: Ashleigh Fordman\, Managing Principal Broker/Owner\, Windermere Heritage Tracy Ka sper\, Broker Owner\, \;Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Rea lty Angie M. Mykel\, Operating Principal and CEO\, Keller Williams Great er Seattle Moderated by \;Susanna Abrahamson\, President\, Cascades East Association of REALTORS® 12:30–1:30 PM | Lunch Connect with fellow brokerage leaders and continue the conversation over complimentary lunch. 1:30–2:30 PM | Risk Management &\; Compliance Panel (1 CE) Stay informed about the legal\, regulatory\, and compliance issues that should be on every brokerage leader’s radar. Industry experts will discu ss current developments\, potential risks\, and what brokers need to know to help protect their businesses and agents. Panelists include: Mike Rohde\, Associate Counsel\, National Association of REALTORS® Steve Str ode\, Commissioner\, Oregon Real Estate Agency Nick Peasley\, Staff Atto rney\, Oregon REALTORS® Moderated by Jenny Pakula\, CEO\, Oregon REALTO RS® Don’t miss this opportunity to step away from the day-to-day d emands of running a brokerage and spend time focused on the bigger picture —your market\, your business\, your agents\, and the issues shaping the future of real estate. \;Registration is just $10 and includes lunch\, snacks\, and morning pastries. LOCATION:2112 Northeast 4th Street\, Bend\, OR 97701\, USA DTSTART:20261014T160000Z DTEND:20261014T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260605T054739Z ORGANIZER;CN=COAR Events and Classes:MAILTO:info@cascadeseastrealtors.com GEO:44.070936;-121.300325 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2112 Northeast 4th Street\, Bend\, OR 97701\, USA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Cascades East Realtors Of fice:44.070936;-121.300325 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR