Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!
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Check out what classes and events are currently available at SPAAR
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SPAAR offers many free and ongoing classes and events to keep members updated, involved and in the know.
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The following classes and opportunities are now available, or check out SPAAR's calendar to see more [note CE cancellation information below].
February 24, 10am-12pm: Realist Tax Intro
February 24, 1-3pm: Comparative Market Analysis in NorthstarMLS
February 26, 8:30-11:30am: Elk River REALTOR
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Forum
March 4, 8:30am-3:30pm: Requirement Blitz! (two class bundle for 6.25 CE hours)
March 6, 10am-12pm: Instanet/Authentisign
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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.
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SPAAR and MAR presidents share podium to provide 2019 year-end Twin Cities housing market recap
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SPAAR President Patrick Ruble took the podium along with Minneapolis Area REALTORS
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President Linda Rogers on February 5 to present the annual joint news conference on the 2019 year-end Twin Cities housing market. Held at the Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota REALTORS
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President Bob Clark, who is also a SPAAR member, served as moderator for the event, which was covered by Minnesota Public Radio, MinnPost, Finance & Commerce, FOX-TV, KSTP-TV and KARE-TV.
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SPAAR members sought for focus groups on February 19 and 20
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SPAAR recently concluded its Member Communications Survey with more than 400 members participating. As a second step, SPAAR is conducting a limited number of member focus groups and would like your participation. The results from the focus groups will help SPAAR shape its direction to offer members the resources that best help in their real estate work. We’d love your participation. The focus groups will be two hours of hearing your thoughts through fun and informative conversation and activities with a meal included in the timeframe.
If interested, please sign up for one focus group. The focus groups will remain open until they are full (maximum of 15 participants per focus group). Participants will be added on a first come, first serve basis.
The SPAAR focus groups will be held at the Northstar MLS offices at University Avenue and Highway 280 in St. Paul. An outside facilitator will conduct the focus groups.
Register below for the focus group that works best for you:
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Special election to fill Anoka County Commissioner (District 6) vacancy is Tuesday, February 11, 2020
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On June 11, 2019, the Anoka County Board called a special election for Anoka County Commissioner (District 6) to fill the vacancy created following the resignation of Rhonda Sivarajah. The following candidates received the most votes in the special primary election on November 5, and will appear on the special general election ballot on February 11: Cindy Hansen and Jeff Reinert.
Precincts in Anoka County Commissioner District 6 include parts of Blaine and all of the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington and Lino Lakes, and all of Linwood Township.
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Volunteer to serve dinner to unsheltered individuals on February 12
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SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee in 2019 recognized First Lutheran Church in Saint Paul for serving unsheltered individuals. The church partners with volunteers to provide a weekly community meal. A warm meal can make a difference in someone’s life and you can help join this effort as a donor or volunteer.
Volunteers are needed for dinner prep at 4:30pm, set up at 5:40pm and dinner service at 6pm sharp on Wednesday, February 12, at
First Lutheran Church at 463 Maria Avenue in Saint Paul.
The dinner will have a Valentine’s Day theme. Please contact SPAAR Community Engagement Committee Member Amy Geislinger at amy@mndreamteam.com or (651) 717-8756 for details or to volunteer.
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Good Morning YPN: Taxes and Your Business
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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.
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Elk River REALTOR
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Forum provides informational city overview
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SPAAR members are welcome to the Elk River REALTOR
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Forum to hear about its programs around education, development, infrastructure, utility and more.
The Elk River
REALTOR
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Program will inform REALTORS
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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
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SPAAR helps Blue Star Mothers support the troops
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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.
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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.
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SPAAR is grateful to its premier sponsors
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