What do Mindy Kaling, David Rendall and real estate thought leaders — including experts from Yardi —have in common? They will be present to inspire and energize at Apartmentalize 2019. The apartment industry’s don’t-miss event of the summer — Apartmentalize 2019 powered by NAA — heads to Denver with exciting industry education opportunities for multifamily providers of all sizes. The event is set for June 26-28 at the Colorado Convention Center. Yardi will be there to provide attendees with answers to pressing real estate questions during three expert-led educational sessions and one-on-one meetings in the Yardi booth. Read on for the top three ways to connect with Yardi at Apartmentalize. Attend Educational Sessions How do you excel in apartment management? Three Apartmentalize sessions hosted by Yardi executives promise to deliver compelling answers on Thursday, June 27: Get Smart: Top Tech Trends for Better NOI will be moderated by Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at Yardi. Bonardi is joined by panelists Taylor Wiederkehr, director of innovation services at BH Management Services and Garin Hamburger, Sr., director of national property marketing at Pinnacle. How to Leverage Big Data for Big Results will be moderated by Dhar Sawh, industry principal for Yardi Elevate. Sawh is joined by panelists Darren Wesemann, executive vice president and chief innovation officer at Berkadia, Diana Norbury, senior vice president of multifamily operations at Pillar Properties and Gino Ferro, director of sales and procurement at Bridge Property Management. Building Resilience with Tools, Trends & Energy Strategies will be moderated by Martin Levkus, regional director at Yardi. Panelists include Deb Cloutier, president of RE Tech Advisors and Cindy Zhu, fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. View the full conference schedule for details and info on more great sessions. Visit Yardi’s Booth At Yardi booth #349 and in the new Yardi meeting center in the exhibition hall, Yardi experts will be on hand throughout the show to answer questions and demonstrate the features of innovative new products from the RentCafe and Yardi Elevate suites. And while we want to fill your head with exciting possibilities and new ideas, we also don’t want you to leave empty handed. Participating attendees can enter show drawings for a chance to win a number of great prizes including Apple AirPods, a Fitbit and an Amazon Echo Dot. Go Online for More Answers The learning doesn’t stop when the show comes to a close: Yardi has created the realestatequestionsanswered.com resource to give Apartmentalize attendees ongoing answers to their important real estate questions. If you’ve ever asked yourself “how do I convert more leads?” or “how do I use technology to engage renters?” among other queries, this is the website for you. Ready to get your questions answered? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Yardi at Apartmentalize. Can’t make it to the show this year? Join a webinar to learn more about our latest...
Construction Barriers...
New NAA report
The National Apartment Association (NAA) is known as a source of industry best practices, innovation and benchmarks. As the organization’s annual conference is nearly upon us, we took the time to look at some of the organization’s recent research. As the overall economy and U.S. rental market remains strong, the NAA’s research department conducted a national survey to explore what determines the construction of multifamily properties. The study aimed to identify best practices and factors that impact housing availability and affordability. The factors considered included: community involvement, construction costs, affordability issues, infrastructure, density and growth restrictions, land supply, environmental restrictions, approval process complexity, political structure complexity and time to develop a new property. “The intent of this study was to provide data to identify differences in land management and to provide a more holistic and fact-based review of best practices and factors that impact housing availability and affordability,” reads the report. Rising costs for renters In the past decade, the U.S. renter demographic increased by more than 19.6 million. As demand outpaces supply, rents rise with the largest strain on affordable and market rate housing. Within the past four years, rents in Denver, San Jose, Seattle, Boulder, Oakland, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle have increased overall by more than 18 percent. Housing also makes up a large portion of monthly spending, in some cases surpassing spending and budgeting best practices for sustainable lifestyles. More than 40 percent of residents in California, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon spend more than a 34 percent of their income on rent. Major markets acknowledge the demand for affordable housing, but industry analysts disagree about how to meet the growing demand when confronted with barriers. Construction influences and issues The NAA study identified three major...
CALA Conference
Learn, Play, Elevate!
Looking for a senior living conference that combines the best of practical learning with exciting interactive activities? The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) 2019 Spring Conference and Trade Show is just what you’re looking for. Learn with the Industry’s Brightest The annual CALA Spring Conference and Trade Show is first and foremost an educational event. Its more than 900 attendees learn the latest in emergency preparedness, workforce development, technology, and dementia care. The conference’s theme, Elevate, encourages attendees to explore innovations in senior care. These may be new technologies or innovative approaches that make senior care safer, more efficient, and engaging. Work Hard, Play Hard But that doesn’t mean that CALA is all work and no play! There will be plenty of opportunities for attendees to socialize and get free gear. The Trade Show Breakfast is a new feature this year. In addition to a delicious meal, attendees are encouraged to forge meaningful connections with guests and vendors. Trade Show attendees are invited to visit Yardi at booth #36! After watching a brief demo, guests will also be eligible to win a portable Bose Bluetooth headphones On Tuesday, the Cocktails with a View reception provides an opportunity for conference attendees to network in a scenic environment. The event takes place at the Ferrantes Bay View Ballroom on the top floor of the Monterey Marriott. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Monterey Bay will enjoying cocktails and camaraderie. The final day of the conference marks the Award Luncheon, which honors the state’s leaders, visionaries, and altruists. Awards given will include The Excellence in Service Award for Outstanding Caregiver, Team Member, Department Director, and Executive Director; and The Culinary Knockout Champion. “Yardi is proud to sponsor the CALA Awards Luncheon,” said Ray Elliott, vice president of...
YASC DC 2019
Continuous Connection
The first Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) of 2019 kicked off this morning in Washington, D.C., where over 2100 attendees are gathered to improve their knowledge of Yardi’s products and services, network with peers, and have a little fun. “What do you say this week we turn Washington, D.C. into our nation’s real estate technology capital?” said Esther Bonardi, Yardi vice president of marketing, as the general session kicked off. The conference is the largest YASC to date. With a focus on sharing information, educating users on how to get the most out of their Yardi platform, learning about new products and features, and connecting with fellow real estate professionals, YASC is also a place where attendees answer important questions. “How do you elevate your company to that next level? You do it by gaining information,” said Bonardi, introducing Anant Yardi, company founder and president, during the general session. Continuous communication Mr. Yardi focused his remarks on the theme of continuous connection and how it can be beneficial for business relationships. “This day and age of continuous connection doesn’t necessarily mean we are communicating all the time. But it does mean that we are available, and we respond.” While displaying an image of a group of people around a dinner table, all intently staring at their smartphones, Mr. Yardi suggested that perhaps the group all had various roles in the real estate industry, as well as the capability to respond to customer and client requests, anytime and anywhere. Yardi’s technology platform already allows real estate professionals to accommodate such requests, but as Mr. Yardi and the executives who presented after him Tuesday morning demonstrated, the company is poised to deliver even more innovation. “Our goal is to provide a connection between the business, the consumer and the property,” said Mr. Yardi, introducing the concept of “business to property” transactions. “As we think about continuous communication, the basic way we do real estate doesn’t change. But the way we transact business may change.” Yardi has positioned its platform to facilitate that change with solutions like Yardi Elevate for improving asset performance and Yardi Kube for coworking management, a potential way for property managers to capitalize on unused space, and the Yardi Pulse platform, which can monitor energy use and automate energy management, leading to waste reduction. Future-focused product development YASC attendees also got a sneak preview of Yardi’s forthcoming smart home technology solution which will allow property managers and residents to easily manage connected services like utilities and door locks, all from an app-based interface. “Using a single app, a resident should be able to make payments, enter service requests, request concierge services, but also make sure that the door is locked,” Mr. Yardi said. Such a hub will also have advantages for property managers, who will be able to manage the utilities and locks of vacant units all from a centralized dashboard. John Pendergast, Yardi senior vice president, multifamily services, went into more details on the convenience, security, comfort and automation that Yardi’s new smart home technology solution will provide. The morning presentation concluded with remarks from Rob Teel, Yardi senior vice president, global solutions, and Akshai Rao, Yardi vice president of energy and procurement. Teel introduced the Yardi Elevate platform, which is powered by big data, market data from Yardi Matrix and uses predictive analytics and prescriptive actions to increase revenue, decrease expenses, increase asset value and reduce risk. “Yardi Elevate will help you answer forward-thinking questions, like how much should I spend on marketing next month. These are not the accounting questions you’d be answering with Yardi Voyager. The goal is to help you make better business decisions,” Teel said. Yardi Elevate provides next-level insight into asset performance, budgeting and forecasting, construction and facility management, and more. Community connections Rao concluded the general session with a look at Yardi’s corporate philanthropy programs, which offer employees in each...
Marketing Insights
From AIM 2019
The multifamily marketing industry recently gathered in Huntington Beach, Calif., for the 2019 Apartment Innovation and Marketing (AIM) Conference. The 2019 edition focused on digital marketing best practices and innovative technologies. Keep reading for top insights from the 2019 conference! The ever-expanding Internet of Things A second wave of connected technologies is making its way to multifamily. In fact, according to Terry Jones of tech giants Travelocity, Kayak and Wayblazer, 75 billion smart devices will be connected to the internet of things by 2025. From smart home integration and keyless entry to smart thermostats and high-speed WiFi, AIM sessions focused on the convenience and opportunity afforded by embracing IoT advances. At AIM, Yardi experts also previewed connected technology innovations coming soon to the RENTCafé Suite. “Marketers are going to need to understand technology more to be successful,” shared Ben Burns, vice president of digital strategy at Bozzuto, during a growth-focused question and answer panel. “At the end of the day, we’re providing experiences.” Is your business ready to embrace new technologies and give renters what they want? Attribution, automation and analytics New technologies appear on the market every day. But which ones made the jump from novelty to widespread adoption? The AIM Technology TrendTalk with Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing at Yardi, explored multifamily technology trends and how smart marketers can use them to improve business outcomes. Meet the speakers: Diana Norbury, Senior Vice President of Operations, Pillar Properties Norbury spoke about utilizing benchmarking and prescriptive analytics to help drive more informed marketing decisions. At AIM, one thing was clear: data is a marketer’s best friend. Prescriptive and predictive analytics can use that data to inform your marketing strategy, improve customer experiences and, ultimately, boost conversions. “Predictive analytics allow our staff to work...
YASC DC 2019
East Coast Client Training
The Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference returns to the East Coast next week, offering in-depth training, networking and fun for Yardi clients. The annual user conference, also known as YASC, will be hosted at the Washington Hilton from May 21 – 23. We’re excited to see our clients and staff in Washington, D.C.! As one past YASC attendee shared, “I always enjoy YASC because you get to hear how others use the software. Can’t wait to learn more!” Get a glimpse of YASC Washington, D.C.: Yardi Events App Get connected at YASC with the Yardi Events app! Attendees can access all conference information, venue maps, class materials, social networking, in-app messaging and more on the Yardi Events app. Customize your daily schedule with classes, demos, panels and roundtables, and set up one-on-one meetings with Yardi staff. The Yardi Events app is available for download in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. A browser-based version, synced to the mobile app, will also be available, so attendees can access the app features from their desktop. User log-in details have been emailed to all registered YASC attendees. Questions? Email our team at [email protected]. Knowledge Central Knowledge Central is the place to be if you want to learn more about new products and upgrades, or if you have questions about your current software. We’ve gathered the experts in one place, so you’ll know where to go to get all your questions answered. Bonus: attend a 15-minute product preview in Knowledge Central and be entered in a daily iPad giveaway! Expand Your Network How many industry connections can you make in three days? There will be over 1,500 attendees representing nearly every segment of the real estate sector at YASC. The conference will offer several opportunities to connect with peers in your industry, including scheduled breaks and networking...
HUD Holidays
Yardi Fetes Forms
Who doesn’t enjoy back-to-back holidays, even if they are unknown outside of those who work on affordable housing? The Yardi PHA and Affordable Housing teams in Santa Barbara are furthering the trend of personalized holidays this week. The subject of their celebration? HUD forms 50058 and 50059. Forms 50058 and 50059 are often abbreviated to 58 and 59, which makes May 8th and 9th the appropriate calendar days to celebrate. But what are these forms anyway? In a nutshell, 50058 and 50059 are forms used by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses to certify eligibility for housing assistance. And, since HUD is involved, they are quite complicated. So why celebrate them? “Our 5/8 and 5/9 days are a chance to recognize the great work of our PHA and Affordable Housing teams. Sure, numbers from the form are a bit strange to celebrate. Nonetheless, it is a perfect chance to take a couple of days to have some fun,” said Gabrielle Van Horn, director of PHA support for Yardi. Will 5/8 and 5/9 become reoccurring holidays? Check back next year to find out. In the meantime, take a moment to appreciate the resources created by PHAs and affordable housing providers in your community. What better way to celebrate?...
Earth Week for All
Yardi Atlanta
Yardi Atlanta’s Earth Week celebration proved to be a fun way to promote workplace camaraderie and environmental consciousness. The new approach to Earth Week serves as a successful model for other corporate environments. The Best Earth Week—Ever The week was packed with informative and interactive events for Yardi Atlanta employees. To promote sustainable transportation, a representative from the Georgia Power Electronic Vehicle Program facilitated a session on EV car chargers and rebates. Employees also enjoyed a car show featuring Tesla, Porche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Nissan, and BMW vehicles. Dealership representatives talked about their lineup’s latest green advancements. Employees couldn’t stop talking about the eye-catching Porsche E Tron. It demonstrated a luxurious approach to sustainable transportation. A sleek design, spacious interior, and user-friendly dashboard helped employees reimagine the electronic driving experience. The following day, Georgia Power returned to offer a presentation on energy efficiency at home. Employees learned practical tips to lower their energy bills. Fulton County Water Department also made an appearance during Earth Week, leading a presentation on water conservation. Attendees learned multiple ways to make their homes more efficient. They also discovered rebates and programs that can decrease monthly utility costs. Rubicon Global’s trash audit offered many interesting findings. Yardi Atlanta learned that 70 percent of its trash was compostable and could be diverted from the waste stream! Additionally, the office learned that its recycling practices were clean with minimal contamination. The news encouraged employees to pursue zero contamination. For the full week of events, check out our last blog post. Keys to Success Yardi Atlanta Earth Week was a huge success thanks to teamwork, local collaboration, and relentless marketing. Sustainability Within Atlanta Yardi (SWAY) brainstormed and organized the Earth Week events. The volunteer-based group is led by employees Ethan Arbiser, energy benchmarking analyst, CSD and Evan Hearn, energy management analyst, CSD. The group received support from Don Rogers, general manager, G&A. SWAY reached out to local businesses to garner support. Yardi client and property management company, Cushman & Wakefield, agreed to transform Yardi’s Atlanta office into a multidisciplinary learning environment. Local utilities, dealerships, and grocery stores also contributed to Earth Week events. Earth Week would not have been a success without the attendance of curious and supportive Yardi Atlanta employees. To attract the masses, SWAY shared the week’s itinerary via blog, press release, and several daily social media posts. Looking Forward SWAY’s Earth Week celebration can be replicated at other Yardi offices! Yardi offices are encouraged to create local volunteer groups, like SWAY, to organize Earth Week events at their sites in 2020. The volunteer group may also choose to work with its local Yardi office manager to pursue green solutions for the site year-round. Together, the manager and volunteer group may explore eco-friendly trash audits, recycling services, even vendors that supply sustainable office and kitchen supplies. Collaborating with other local organizations, such as utility providers, adds depth and diversity of knowledge to Yardi-sponsored events. Have questions about starting an Earth Week campaign in your Yardi office next year? Contact Ethan...
GCUC Recap
Coworking Conference Insights
Last month, Yardi Kube was introduced to the coworking world at the Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC). The U.S. edition of the annual event was held in Denver from April 15-18. This popular coworking industry gathering provides attendees with extensive in-depth sessions with experts in the coworking space, educating them on financing, technology, community building, and branding. The first day of the event was a deep dive into especially hot topics for the coworking industry. Industry hot topics: making money Led by Jerome Chang of Blankspaces, the finance discussion focused on the number one way to make money as a coworking operator – through lease incentives. Fundraising methods for shared space startups include venture capital funding, personal loans, investment from friends and family members, and other avenues, but Chang shared that SBA loans for such businesses are unlikely. The average traditional office space will have about 165-185 square feet per employee. In a coworking space it could be as low as 50-70 square feet. Coworking operators can book common areas at up to 150 percent capacity, because your space won’t always be full (this uses the same logic as a gym membership: it’s possible to overbook because not everyone works out simultaneously). The biggest moneymaker, however, will be meeting rooms. They’re priced higher per hour than any other amenity or space in and should be rentable to the general public, as well as members. Virtual memberships provide a low-cost entry to members wanting to try out the industry. While individually, these memberships won’t be a primary source of income, it is a source of unlimited potential with no space restrictions. The Blankspaces model allocates 35-50 percent of space to private offices, Chang shared. And it’s important to make over 70 percent of your total available square footage...
PM Springfest
PropTech Insights
The industry is flooded with sustainable technologies. There are a variety of considerations to make when selecting the best solution for your organization. The experts at the 2019 PM SpringFest tackled the topic, helping attendees focus on what matters most. The session PropTech: Technology Challenging the Status Quo explored beneficial technologies that transform conventional properties into sustainable, energy efficient, safe and high-performing assets while delivering notable ROI. Session speakers included Phillip Raffi, national energy and sustainability manager with Colliers International; Matthew Lennan, innovator in residence at Oxford Properties Group; and Thano Lambrinos, vice president, smart building technology, digital innovation at QuadReal Property Group. Peter Altobelli, vice president and general manager of Yardi Canada, moderated the panel. Altobelli began by asking: “What elements are important to look at as a foundation before you think about more advanced energy operational efficiencies?” Lambrinos encouraged organizations to have a designated sustainability tech expert on staff. “You won’t realize potential if it is a pet project,” he said. The second step is to invest wisely. “Look at creating an innovation slush fund. Our CEO encourages us to fail but fail fast,” he smiled. “The tech may not even have a business case or ROI yet, so test it out.” In absence of such resources, Lambrinos suggested aligning with an agnostic consultant. Lennan emphasized the importance of team collaboration and transparency between senior management, IT, and OT. Each entity must be aware of implementation timelines and risks at both local and corporate levels. Altobelli also asked the panel to address the challenges faced in their endeavors and what valuable lessons they’ve learned in the process of working through them. Raffi advised, “We get inundated with people who have ‘the best tech.’ Filter through it. If it sounds too good to...
LeadingAge Texas
Senior Living Conference
What if there was a conference that offered answers to some of your most pressing property management problems? What if you could connect with other industry members and brainstorm solutions to emerging issues? You can do both at LeadingAge Texas in Austin, set for May 19-22. LeadingAge Texas annual conference guides not-for-profit members in their efforts to better serve seniors through advocacy, networking, services and education. This year promises to be better than ever! LeadingAge celebrates its 60th anniversary with a four-day conference packed with more than 45 sessions. Join 400 aging services professionals as you acquire the latest best practices and get real solutions to challenges that you face. Learn from your peers as well as session leaders. The agenda offers a variety of insightful courses and activities. Session topics include clinical excellence, operational success, policy, regulations and finance, ethics and leadership. You will also discover a myriad of ways to create thriving communities and strong workforces. This year’s theme is “What If.” It will be explored through conference sessions as well as an awards ceremony, fundraiser and an attendant-driven community service project. There will be an opportunity for you to get involved! Details will be revealed at the conference. Keep the learning going in the fun atmosphere of the Expo. Enjoy food, music, drinks and entertainment while you tour the booths. There will be nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in services, products, and technology. Be sure to visit Yardi at the Expo! Stop by booth #79 to learn how software and services can improve your bottom line and quality of service. Be sure to let us know you’d like to meet...
AIM 2019
Official Rule
OFFICIAL RULES 2019 Yardi at AIM Sweepstakes NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT ENHANCE CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto, who are 18 years of age or older (except residents of Alabama and Nebraska who must be 19 years of age or older) at the time of entry. Employees, officers and directors of Yardi Systems, Inc. (“Sponsor”), and its respective subsidiaries and affiliated companies, advertising, promotion, or production agencies (and each of their respective IRS dependents, immediate family members [children, spouse, parents, siblings, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside] and individuals residing in the same household of each, whether or not related) are not eligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law. By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. ENTRY PERIODS: First Sweepstakes Promotional Period begins on May 6, 2019 at 8:00am PDT. Entries must be received by 2:00pm PDT on May 6, 2019. There will be two drawings after 2:00pm PDT on May 6, 2019. Second Sweepstakes Promotional Period begins on May 6, 2019 at 8:00am PDT. Entries must be received by 2:00pm PDT on May 7, 2019. There will be two drawings after 2:00pm PDT on May 7, 2019. Third Sweepstakes Promotional Period begins on May 6, 2019 at 8:00am PDT. Entries must be received by 10:00am PDT on May 8, 2019. There will be two drawings after 10:00am PDT on May 8, 2019. HOW TO ENTER. During the Promotional Period (i) visit the outside Yardi Café at the Apartment Innovation and Marketing (AIM) Conference in Huntington Beach, California (no purchase necessary); (ii) post a...
Argentum 2019
Connect. Discover. Advance.
There are several worthy conferences vying for the attendance of senior living professionals this year. One should definitely make the cut: Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo. This unparalleled experience equips you with the resources needed to take your organization to the next level of quality care and success. Argentum 2019 Argentum welcomes you to join more than 2,500 executives from over 750 companies representing about 6,800 communities. Participation continues to grow as attendees pursue excellence in senior living through interactive education, genuine networking, and problem solving. You are invited to explore innovative ideas and strategies presented by Mainstage speakers and session leaders. Find tried-and-true solutions with peers in engaging Hive discussions. Between and after sessions, leverage the expertise of industry vendors at the Expo. Learn about the Yardi Senior Living suite of integrated solutions at expo booth 517! Deep Dive: Women in Leadership This year, Argentum launches Deep Dive: Women in Leadership series. This new initiative celebrates women’s multitudinous contributions to the industry. Three speakers lead the exclusive sessions, offered on Monday, April 15. Shamim Wu, COO, Eclipse Senior Living facilitates “Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Success Stories from the Top.” In this Deep Dive, a panel of women leaders share their path to advancement through difficult times. Gain strength from stories of perseverance, resilience, and determination. Sarah Thomas knows a thing or two about navigating a male-dominated environment. As the NFL’s first female referee, she has broken barriers and forged a trail for other women in unconventional workplaces. In “The Only Woman on the Field: A Fireside Chat with Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s First Female Referee” Thomas empowers you to test barriers, hone inner drive, and never underestimate your personal power. “Lessons from Other Industries on Being an Employer of Choice for Women” explores ways that leading female executives attract, mentor, and retain female talent. This Deep Dive presents opportunities for the senior living industry to enhance the power of its existing workforce and engage new star talent. Discover San Antonio Historic San Antonio serves as the backdrop to this year’s Argentum conference. Enjoy the distinct Spanish architecture, serene parks and festive plazas. You won’t want to miss the city’s exciting foodie culture and fine shopping venues. San Antonio offers an ideal blend of modern amenities and timeless beauty. Register now for the 2019 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo April 15-17, 2019 in downtown San Antonio at The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, Texas,...
Senior Living 100
Lincoln Healthcare Event
Yardi is proud to sponsor the 2019 Lincoln Healthcare Senior Living 100 conference! This invitation-only event combines today’s best practices with tomorrow’s promising innovations. About Senior Living 100 Since 1998, Lincoln Healthcare has inspired excellence in strategy and modernization in the increasingly value-based system of senior care. To achieve this, Lincoln Healthcare owns and operates five executive conferences for AL/IL and CCRC industry leaders. Each event fosters visionary education, peer networking, and memorable experiences. Get Involved! The forward-looking educational program at Senior Living 100 reveal opportunities for growth amongst its community of talented attendees. Lincoln Healthcare’s thought leaders invite participants to explore the latest trends and forecasts. This year’s theme, Creating Blue Skies: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Senior Care, will focus on improving existing business models in preparation for the future of senior living. Rapid learning techniques will help attendees retain a solid understanding of content that is “forward-looking,” “candid,” “change-oriented,” and “super productive.” Participants can cap off information-rich days with fun-filled evenings. The Executive Golf Tournament at the Oceanfront Monarch Beach Golf Links is a par 70 Scottish links-style course that challenges novice and experienced golfers alike. A relaxing sailing regatta or adrenaline-pumping flight simulator are also on the agenda. Each day offers a new adventure! The spouse program enriches the conference experience. Significant others can enjoy the resort and sightseeing in the beautiful town of Laguna Niguel. Participants are also invited to attend all recreation, activities, and dinners with conference participants. Connect with Yardi Senior Living at the Lincoln Health Care Senior Living 100 conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California on March 10-13,...
Together We Care
ORCA Set for Toronto
The Ontario Retirement Communities Association and the Ontario Long Term Care Association have teamed up to bring senior care professionals the learning event of the year. The annual Together We Care conference is just around the corner—and you won’t want to miss it! Together We Care is the largest senior living event in Canada. The conference inspires and connects more than 1,200 senior care professionals. Informative + Engaging Sessions The conference will cover the latest industry updates, best operational practices, trends, innovative programs and housing models for senior services. Gain inspiration and insight from renowned keynote speakers Discover interesting ways how data analytics can support decision making Understand the nuances of consent and advanced care planning (ACP) Learn how to update your legal forms and policies to avoid risk Dive into hot topics like medical and recreational cannabis use Discover solutions for advancing leadership and workforce capacity Learn how you can evolve your operations to prepare for the care of tomorrow’s seniors Explore prevalent and emerging quality of care and quality of life issues Improve client care and satisfaction with a multidisciplinary approach to nutrition and dining And much more! Keynote Speakers Three terrific keynote speakers are scheduled to motivate and encourage attendees. Business powerhouse Arlene Dickinson will share her insights on success: where it came from, what shaped it, and what trials were involved. Get tips for overcoming self-doubt to maximize success. Canadian broadcasting personality Michael Landsberg will spark conversations on mental health in the workplace and beyond. He explains how to beat the stigma around mental illness and save lives in the process. Stand-up comedian Jody Urquhart uses humor to address the stresses of the senior care industry. She will leave the audience inspired to navigate challenges with humor, grace, and a...
