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8 NEW ENGLAND CONDOMINIUM -OCTOBER 2021 NEWENGLANDCONDO.COM EXPO PREVIEW The New England Condo Expo is Back—in Person! Th e Must-Attend Event Returns at Last BY COOPER SMITH On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, board can take advantage of having nearly 200 and managers alike. trustees, managers, building owners, and vendors and service providers, attorneys, condo, HOA, and co-op residents from management professionals, and a huge ar- all over the Boston metro and throughout ray of other condo- and HOA-related re- New England will gather at the Boston sources assembled under one roof. (Did Attend this expert seminar to hear about Convention Center from 10:00 a.m. to we mention that it’s free to register? Just risk associated with operational matters, 3:30 p.m. for the return of the in-person visit ne-expo.com—it’s that easy.) New England Condominium Expo. You can be a part of it as well—register for free at ne-expo.com! Since its launch over a decade ago, the they’re certainly not the only reason to for discussion with fellow board mem- New England Condo Expo has been draw- ing hundreds of vendors, service provid- ers, and industry professionals, as well as curated educational seminars and expert condo, HOA, and co-op residents and ad- ministrators from all over the region for a attendees the opportunity to take master day full of networking, service-shopping, classes on a broad array of timely topics. free advice, and information-rich educa- tional seminars—all at no cost to attend- ees. Our move to the Boston Convention Center enables us to spread out and hold Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C. presents tors and service providers is crucial to the this important event on one contiguous exhibit floor in a safe, accessible facility with wider aisles and more room for ex- hibitors and guests alike. The Expo is hosted by Yale Robbins In- fomedia, parent company of New England Condominium magazine, and is a golden and marijuana, the important nuances in- opportunity for anyone involved—or just volved with rule enforcement, and how it more proactive when it comes to planning interested—in their building’s or associa- tion’s day-to-day operations. There they ness - making it a must-attend for trustees cating more effectively, both with your Come Learn with Us Exhibitor booths, information, and gal factors in risk management. Attendees demos are the heart of the Expo, but will walk away with key takeaways, items swing by the Convention Center on No- vember 2. A full slate of relevant, well their community. panels will be running all day long, giving Maxx-Framingham presents This year’s roster of enlightening, infor- mative presentations includes: 10:30am - 11:30am - Room 1: Marcus, and working cooperatively with contrac- Hot Topics & Legal Updates—Legisla- tive Issues & Changes Your Board Must Know. This roundtable discussion of hot of an array of professionals to give boards topics within associations will include insider tips on how to reduce the stress handling collections, navigating ever- changing COVID regulations, smoking residential communities undertaking all may affect how your board does busi- 11:30am - 12:30pm - Room 2: First- Service Residential presents Risk Man- agement in a Post-COVID-19 World . insurance as a function of risk manage- ment, financial risks and realities, and le- bers, and a better sense of risks facing 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Room 1: Roof Working With Contractors—Proactive Strategies for Positive Results. Maintaining key property components is a crucial part of every board’s duty to its constituents— success of those projects. This informa- tive seminar will draw on the expertise and financial surprises that can plague major projects. Come find out how to be work, hiring contractors, and communi- fellow trustees and your chosen profes- sionals. 1:30 pm -2:30 pm - Room 1: New Eng- land Condominium presents There’s One in Every Family—Dealing With Diffi- cult Personalities . Even the most harmo- nious, tight-knit community will even- tually experience interpersonal conflict, whether it be between board members, neighbors, or staff members. Come learn how industry pros deal with ‘difficult’ personalities in a multifamily context while staying positive, productive, and professional, and what resources exist to help resolve conflict without resorting to litigation. 2:30 pm -3:30 pm - Room 2: New Eng- land Condominium presents Your Com- munity’s Foundation—Understanding Governing Documents. Many people purchase a condo or townhome without really understanding the foundational documents that govern their community. Come learn the difference between a by- law and a house rule, which documents residents have a right to access, and how documents can - and should - be amend- ed as communities grow and change. The Expo is an indispensable opportu- nity for attendees to learn about the lat- est in building services, attend valuable seminars, get free advice from legal and management experts, and more. For more information on exhibitors, seminars, and FREE registration, visit ne-expo.com. See you—in person—at the show! n