We’re obviously kidding, the infamous street magician didn’t show up, nor did anyone levitate, but we did take a page out of David Blaine’s arsenal to elevate our performance at this year’s AGM.

From the exhibitor expo to the keynote presentation from guest speaker Jim Dewald, it was more than just your run of the mill meeting—and that's without even covering the business updates and member recognition moments.

Check out a few of the highlights below with links to all things AGM.

Jim Dewald's presentation

Entrepreneurial expert and dean of the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business, Jim Dewald, took us on a walk through history to verify the health and long-term viability of real estate. 

He then capped off his keynote with an update on the new Real Estate Studies Degree program that will be launching at the university.

Jim Dewald's book, Achieving Longevity: How Great Firms Prosper Through Entrepreneurial Thinking, can be purchased at Indigo or through the University of Toronto Press.

Annual report

If you haven't already, please take a look at the annual report for a full review of CREB^®'s 2016 achievements. 

For presentation slides on financials and other pertinent AGM documents, visit the annual general meeting's page on CREB^®Link. 

Charitable Foundation's 30th anniversary

The Charitable Foundation shared some exciting plans to celebrate its impressive milestone. It will be a hallmark year for the foundation with a revamped website, commemorative pins and a boost to the Investing in Hope program.

Together, REALTORS^® have given back more than $6 million to the community through CREB^®'s Charitable Foundation. This is an outstanding investment and a great source of pride for the entire community of real estate professionals.

Please help spread the word using this infographic—print it, pin it, or push it out through email. Every conversation helps grow the REALTOR^® brand. 

Photo gallery

Click here to access the AGM photo gallery, which includes photos from the Honourary Life Membership Award presentation to Corinne Lyall, Stan Kushner and Joe Howlett.

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