January 30, 2020
SPAAR calendar
Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!

Check out what classes and events are currently available at SPAAR
SPAAR offers many free and ongoing classes and events to keep members updated, involved and in the know.
The following classes and opportunities are now available, or check out SPAAR's calendar to see more [note CE cancellation information below].

February 6, 9-11am: Breakfast for the Brain

February 7, 1-4pm: Introduction to NorthstarMLS

February 24, 10am-12pm: Realist Tax Intro

February 24, 1-3pm: Comparative Market Analysis in NorthstarMLS

March 4, 8:30am-3:30pm: Requirement Blitz! (two class bundle for 6.25 CE hours)
Members signed up for free CE classes offered at SPAAR must cancel
at least 24 hours in advance; no-shows will be charged a $25 fee per class.
Members may cancel through the SPAAR member portal .
Elk River REALTOR ® Forum provides informational city overview
SPAAR members are welcome to the Elk River REALTOR ® Forum to hear about its programs around education, development, infrastructure, utility and more.

Register here for the Elk River REALTOR® Forum , which takes place on Wednesday, February 26 from 8:30am to 11:30am.

The Elk River REALTOR ® Program will inform REALTORS ® about:
  • Development and infrastructure projects in Elk River
  • Business and economic development
  • Academic offerings from Elk River Area Schools (ISD 728)
  • Information on municipal utility programs and rebates
  • Senior housing statistics
  • The status of Highway 169 improvement projects
Good Morning YPN: Taxes and Your Business
Join SPAAR's MetroYPN for its first-ever Good Morning YPN on Thursday, February 13, from 8:30 to 9:30am. Begin your day with a continental breakfast, networking and industry training.

Not sure if you should file as an LLC or an S Corp? CPA Kraig Haenke will answer that question and more as he speaks on taxes and your business.

RSVP here for Good Morning YPN , as breakfast will be served. Thank you.

SPAAR helps Blue Star Mothers support the troops
SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee is partnering with Blue Star Mothers of America to collect donations for We Care packages through Friday, April 3. These are care packages sent to men and women from SPAAR’s area serving active duty. Drop off donations at SPAAR (Coon Rapids or Saint Paul) or consider hosting a collection box in your office. 

Items to donate include snacks (granola bars, oatmeal, drink mix, single servings of coffee or tea, jerky and more; toiletries (deodorant, baby powder, unscented wipes and more); activities (note cards, colored pencils, adult color, puzzle books and more); and donations to help defray shipping costs are also welcome.

Questions? Contact Joe at jmckinley@spaar.com or (651) 772-6344.
Entitle presents Lunch 'n Learn at SPAAR
Join Entitle for upcoming Lunch 'n Learns on Thursday, February 27 and Thursday, April 23 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at SPAAR's 325 Roselawn Avenue East location.

RSVP to Melissa at melissa@entitlemn.com.
Limited tickets available to Home & Patio Show
SPAAR has a limited supply of tickets available to the Home & Patio Show at Saint Paul's RiverCentre available to members on a first come, first serve basis until they are gone. The event takes place February 14-16, 2020. SPAAR is providing up to 20 tickets per office. If interested, contact SPAAR at spaar@spaar.com with the subject Home & Patio Show.
SPAAR member announces campaign for State Senate
REALTOR ® and SPAAR member Zach Duckworth recently announced his campaign for Minnesota State Senate. Duckworth lives in Lakeville, serves on the Lakeville Board of Education and was a 2019 SPAAR Hero recipient. 
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