The 2019 Gulf Coast Real Estate & Economic Education Conference will be returning to the University of South Alabama campus. The conference is designed for practitioners in commercial and residential real estate brokerage, development, appraisal and property management, title insurance, commercial banking, mortgage lending, economic development, accountancy, and law. This year will offer interesting perspectives on the following topics:
The event will offer continuing education credits in the fields of real estate, accountancy, and law.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
Conference fee includes entrance to all the sessions, CE credit certificate issuance,
lunch and refreshments throughout the day, and parking.
| August 8, 2019 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30-8:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00-8:15 |
Welcoming Remarks Dr. Tony Waldrop, President - University of South Alabama |
| 8:15-8:30 |
Partner & Associate Recognitions, Scholarship Presentations, CE Guidelines Dr. Bob Wood, Dean - Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama Dr. Reid Cummings, Director - Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, University of South Alabama |
| 8:30-9:30 |
Perspectives on the evolution of the U.S. real estate industry and its impact on Alabama and the Gulf South region. Dr. Christopher Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, CEL & Associates, Inc. |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Morning Networking Break |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Perspectives on the evolution of the national economy and its impact on Alabama and the Gulf South region. Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, President, Chief Economist, and Founder - Graphs and Laughs, LLC |
| 11:30-12:15 |
Perspectives on the evolution of economic development and its impact on Alabama and the Gulf South region. Honorable Greg Canfield, State of Alabama Secretary of Commerce, Montgomery, Alabama. |
| 12:15-1:15 |
Lunch Break |
| 1:15-2:15 |
Perspectives on regional economic development issues impacting real estate and related industries. Moderator: Mr. Michael Berson, Adams & Reese, LLP. Panelists include David Rodgers (Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce), George Freeland (Jackson County Economic Development Foundation), Lee Lawson (Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance), and Scott Luth (FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance). |
| 2:15-2:45 |
Afternoon Networking Break |
| 2:45-3:45 |
Perspectives on cybersecurity, security issues impacting real estate and related industries. Moderator: Ms. Glenda Snodgrass, President, The Net Effect. Panelists include Kevin R. Levy (City of Mobile Police Department). |
The Conference will offer opportunities for earning continuing education (CE) credits in multiple professions. Attendees must attend the entire day to earn education credit.
| Commission / Bar / Board | Status |
|---|---|
| Alabama Real Estate Commission | 6 hours CE, approved |
| Alabama State Board of Accountancy | 6 hours CPE, approved (incl. 1 hour ethics) |
| Alabama Bar | 6 hours CLE, approved (incl. 1 hour ethics) |
| Florida State Board of Accountancy | 6 hours CPE, applied |
| Florida Bar | 6.5 hours general CE, approved (incl. 1 hour ethics and 1 hour technology) |
| Mississippi Real Estate Commission | 6 hours CE, approved |
| Mississippi Bar | 5.3 hours CLE, approved (incl. .8 hour ethics) |
| Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy | 6 hours CPE, approved |
Tony Waldrop - 8:00-8:15 Welcoming Remarks
Bob Wood - 8:15-8:30 Partner & Associate Recognitions, Scholarship Presentations, CE Guidelines
J. Reid Cummings - 8:15-8:30 Partner & Associate Recognitions, Scholarship Presentations, CE Guidelines
Christopher Lee - 8:30-9:30 Evolution of U.S. Real Estate Industry
Elliot Eisenberg - 10:00-11:30 Evolution of National Economy
Greg Canfield - 11:30-12:15 Economic Development
Michael Berson - 1:15-2:15 Regional Economic Development Issues (Panel discussion)
David Rodgers - 1:15-2:15 Regional Economic Development Issues (Panel discussion)
George Freeland - 1:15-2:15 Regional Economic Development Issues (Panel discussion)
Lee Lawson - 1:15-2:15 Regional Economic Development Issues (Panel discussion)
Scott Luth - 1:15-2:15 Regional Economic Development Issues (Panel discussion)
Glenda Snodgrass - 2:45-3:45 Security Issues Impacting Real Estate
Kevin R. Levy - 2:45-3:45 Security Issues Impacting Real Estate
The Center for Real Estate and Economic Development works with multiple Partners each year to make the Conference a valuable educational experience. If you would like to partner with us this year, please review the various Partnership options and contact Rachel Backlin at rbacklin@southalabama.edu or at (251) 460-6735 to make arrangements.
Directions to Conference Location
For additional information:
Center for Real Estate and Economic Development
5811 USA Drive South, Room 126
Mitchell College of Business
Mobile, Alabama 36688
Ph: (251) 460-6735
creed@southalabama.edu
The Conference will take place at the University of South Alabama Student Center, 350 Campus Drive, Mobile AL 36688.
Because of traffic restrictions due to ongoing construction on campus, please refer to the maps below for the Conference venue directions and parking.
