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Bergstrom Center Advisory Board Retreat

About the Retreat

The Bergstrom Center Advisory Board Retreat is held each fall at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida in conjunction with a Florida Gators football game.

Join other leaders in the real estate industry for a terrific opportunity to network and exchange information, and to learn more about emerging opportunities from Advisory Board and Bergstrom Center leadership.

Mark your calendar for the next Real Estate Advisory Board Retreat:
September 20-21, 2012
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center
Gainesville, FL
More details coming soon.

2011 Agenda

Thursday, September 15

1. 1:00 - 4:00 pm
   Retreat Check-in (Hallway in front of the Century A Ballroom)
2. 2:00 - 3:00 pm
   New Advisory Board Member Orientation
3. 3:15 - 4:15 pm
   Real Estate Student Introductions
4. 4:30 - 5:30 pm
   Networking with Students
5. 5:30 - 7:00 pm
   Reception for Advisory Board members, Real Estate Students and Bergstrom Council members
6. 7:30 - 9:30 pm
   Chairman's Circle Dinner – Invitation Only (Mark's Steakhouse)

Friday, September 16

1. 8:00 - 9:00 am
   Networking Breakfast
2. 9:00 - 9:15 am
   Welcome
   Dick Donnellan
   2011-2012 Chair, Bergstrom Center Real Estate Advisory Board
   Principal, Apartment Realty Advisors
3. 9:15 - 10:15 am
   Real Estate Outlook
   KC Conway, MAI, CRE
   Executive Managing Director, Real Estate Analytics, Colliers International
4. 10:30 - 11:30 pm
   Economic Outlook
   Dr. Sam Chandan, Ph.D.
   President and Chief Economist, Chandan Economics
5. 11:45 - 12:45 pm
   Networking Lunch
6. 1:00 - 2:30 pm
   Roundtable Sessions
   Moderator: Steve Cohen
   Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, American Momentum Bank
7. 2:30 - 3:15 pm
   Innovation Square Update
   Ed Poppell
   Vice President for Business Affairs & Economic Development, University of Florida
8. 3:30 - 4:15 pm
   Bergstrom Center Update
   Tim Becker, CCIM
   Director, Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, University of Florida

Registration

Register online today. The registration fee is $250 and includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks during the reception on Thursday evening, and continental breakfast and a buffet lunch on Friday. September 14th is the last day to register.

The registration fee includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks during the reception on Thursday evening, and continental breakfast and a buffet lunch on Friday.

Hotel Accommodations

The retreat will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida. You may call 352.371.3600 or 1.800.HILTONS to make a reservation. Mention "RES" to receive a rate of $139 for Thursday night, or $359 for Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made no later than Sunday, August 14th. You may also book online.

Please note the hotel's policy for Friday and Saturday night reservations: Guests wishing to stay for football weekend have an available group rate of $359/night for Friday and Saturday nights. There is a two-night minimum stay of Friday and Saturday night for the football game weekend. Weekend reservations are subject to a 30-day cancellation policy and will be pre-charged for full payment of weekend 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellation of Friday or Saturday night within 30 days of arrival will result in full forfeiture of deposit charged. Thursday, September 15th, 2011 is subject to the standard 24 hour cancellation policy.

Contact

If you have questions, please contact either Denise Stoll, Bergstrom Center Office Manager at (352) 273-0311 or or Angela Betancourt, Bergstrom Center Assistant Director at (352) 273-0312 or

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