Join us on February 11th at The Club to learn What’s NXT in 2022!

Frequently Asked Questions

What credits can I earn by participating in this event?

ACREcom has been approved for two mutually exclusive 3-hour sessions (morning/afternoon) of CE by the Alabama Real Estate Commission allowing for more attendee flexibility. In addition, 6 hours of business related CPE by the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy and 6 hours of CLE by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama will be applied for leading up to the conference.

How much does the course cost and when should I register?

The registration fee for the program is $150.

We encourage participants to register early.

What sponsorship opportunities are available?

There are multiple sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available. For more information, please click here. For more information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities please contact Stuart Norton by email tsnorton@culverhouse.ua.edu.

Where is the event going to be located?

ACREcom will be held at The Club in Birmingham (1 Robert S Smith Dr, Birmingham, AL)

How long will the conference last?

The conference will open at 7:45 AM on Friday, February 11, 2022. Sessions are from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. with several networking and exhibition breaks.

Is there a charge for substitutions?

There is no charge for substitutions; however, you must notify on-site personnel that you are a substitute.

Can I receive an educational tax deduction?

Treasury regulations may permit an income tax deduction for educational expenses (registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills.

Is there going to be program changes?

The Alabama Center for Real Estate reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine sections or make instructor changes.

What happens if the conference is postponed due to COVID?

The conference will be rescheduled as soon as possible, likely March/April 2022. All admissions and sponsorships will be honored. At any time you can transfer to another individual but there are no refunds. Or you can simply apply as a credit to the 2023 conference or another ACRE forum during the same year.

Can my company purchase an Exhibit Table?

Yes. Exhibit tables are $400 and include admission for one to pre-conference networking reception and keynote lunch, one 6′ table with skirt and two chairs, and inclusion in the exhibitor directory on the ACREcom website.

Schedule

Morning Session

7:45 – 8:15am Registration & Networking

8:15 – 8:30am Welcome / CE Instructions

Grayson Glaze, Executive Director, ACRE

8:30 – 9:30am Session 1: Commercial Real Estate & Economic Outlook

Dr. Keivan Deravi, President, Economic Research Services

9:30 – 10:15am NXT Level Networking

10:15 – 11:00am Session 2: What’s Working with Cam Marston (Selling Across the Generations)

11:00 – 11:45am Session 3: (Panel) Alabama’s Amazing Story of Acceleration & Innovation

Fitzgerald Washington, Secretary of Labor, Alabama Department of Labor

Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce, Alabama Department of Commerce

11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch & Keynote Presentation – Will We Still Be Able to Earn Brokerage Fees in the Metaverse?

Derek Waltchack, Partner, Shannon Waltchack

Afternoon Training Session

1:30 – 2:20pm Session 1 (Environmental): Winning Solar Strategies

Sam Yates, CEO, Eagle Solar & Light (ESL)

2:20 – 2:30pm Program Break / Networking

2:30 – 3:20pm Session 2 Panel (Social): Winning Workforce Strategies

Debbie Phillips, Ph.D., CPM, President, The Quadrillion

Libby Lassiter, President, Bayer Properties

Charles Stallworth, Dean of Students, Miles College

Helena Johnson, CORE Coordinator, Alabama Center for Real Estate

3:20 – 3:30pm Program Break / Networking

3:30 – 4:20pm Session 3 Panel (Governance): Winning Development Strategies

Chad Emerson, President & CEO, Downtown Huntsville

Jeff Downes, City Manager, City of Vestavia Hills

Wesley Crunkleton, Principal, Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group

4:20 – 4:30pm Closing CE Instructions / Adjourn

Speakers

Dr. Keivan Deravi, President, Economic Research Services

Cam Marston, Author, Commentator, Host - What's Working with Cam Marston radio show

Fitzgerald Washington, Secretary of Labor, Alabama Department of Labor

Greg Canfield, Secretary of Commerce, Alabama Department of Commerce

Derek Waltchack, Partner, Shannon Waltchack

Sam Yates, CEO, Eagle Solar & Light

Debbie Phillips, President, The Quadrillion

Libby Lassiter, President, Bayer Properties

Charles Stallworth, Dean of Students, Miles College

Helena Johnson, CORE Coordinator, ACRE

Chad Emerson, President & CEO, Downtown Huntsville

Jeff Downes, City Manager, City of Vestavia Hills

Wesley Crunkleton, Principal, Crunkleton & Associates

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