Statewide Education

 

 

 

 

As the only statewide trade organization serving the apartment industry in Indiana, IAA has a mission of cultivating higher standards of practice and business, and one of the most important ways we work to foster the improvement of the industry is through strong professional development.

Read on for details on the industry certifications, designations, and free-to-members education courses offered in locations around the state through IAA.

Education in Indianapolis

Industry Summit

The annual Industry Summit is a can’t-miss opportunity for executives, developers, and managers to hear about trends and developments in the Hoosier marketplace from local and national experts. Join us Nov. 29 in Indianapolis for this event that offers a bird’s-eye view of the regional multifamily industry, including the economy, demographic shifts, opportunity zones and affordable housing, tax reform, and more. The full-day Industry Summit consists of six seminars in addition to a networking hour plus a panel discussing economic development. The Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, Suzanne Crouch, will be the featured speaker over lunch.

Click here to register.

Certifications/Designations Housing

CAM, maintenance certifications and LIHTC/HCCP are scheduled still for 2018! Details here.

Upcoming in Merrillville

Holiday Mixer

Join IAA and your Northern Indiana multifamily industry friends to celebrate the holiday season, and those who come dressed in their best holiday apparel can win prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the most festive outfit. Bring your whole team and take part in this evening filled with food, beverages, and plenty of holiday cheer. So mark your calendar for this networking event that will provide the perfect forum for opening doors to new contacts, enriching existing business relationships and enhancing your holiday spirit.

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm CST

Location: Bar Louie (8329 Georgia St., Merrillville, IN 46410)

Cost: $25/member; $35/non-member

Register now!

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Northern Council Areas

Lafayette/Kokomo

And more around the state!

Upcoming Events and Education in South Bend

Holiday Mixer

Join IAA and your Northern Indiana multifamily industry friends to celebrate the holiday season, and those who come dressed in their best holiday apparel can win prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the most festive outfit. Bring your whole team and take part in this evening filled with food, beverages, and plenty of holiday cheer. So mark your calendar for this networking event that will provide the perfect forum for opening doors to new contacts, enriching existing business relationships and enhancing your holiday spirit.

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm CST

Location: Bar Louie (8329 Georgia St., Merrillville, IN 46410)

Cost: $25/member; $35/non-member

Register now!

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Northern Council Areas

Lafayette/Kokomo

And more around the state!

Upcoming Events and Education Courses in Lafayette/Kokomo

Leading from the Heart

Effective leadership sets the tone for the whole organization. Instructor Sue Anthony with Regency Windsor Management Inc. will help managers prepare a model that builds the reputation and attitude of the property from the top down and establishes the roles that staff play in supporting the messaging. This course will discuss how leaders can facilitate team work and communication. Key takeaways will include:

  • The traits of a strong team and the roles leaders have in maintaining the momentum
  • How great leadership effects the bottom line and builds NOI
  • Why leading from the heart increases retention and occupancy rates
  • Using emotion for better storytelling as a sales tool

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Tippecanoe Public Library (Downtown Library) (627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901)

Cost: FREE for members, $160 for non-members

Instructor: Sue Anthony, Regency Windsor Management Inc.

Register here.

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Northern Council Areas

Merrillville/South Bend

And more around the state!

Upcoming Education Courses in Bloomington

Consumer & Behavioral Trends

The perspectives of the apartment shopper change, from the initial online search to the social media connection after signing. Learn how to entice potential renters with a strong marketing message, win the loyalty of your residents, provide a full spectrum of customer service, and connect with Millennials and Generation Z. In this session, attendees will gain an understanding of the content that consumers are seeking through an online apartment search, how to have a dynamic first impression, what is brand engagement and why it matters, and how to build trust.

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Bloom Apartments, 1051 S. Adams St., Bloomington, IN 47403

Cost: FREE for members, $160 for non-members

Instructor: Trisha Weise, Apartments.com

Register here.

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Southern Council Areas

Evansville

And more around the state!

Upcoming Events and Education in Evansville

Evansville Holiday Mixer

Join IAA and your Evansville multifamily industry friends to celebrate the holiday season, and those who come dressed in their best holiday apparel can win prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the most festive outfit. Bring your whole team and take part in this evening filled with food, beverages, and plenty of holiday cheer. So mark your calendar for this networking event that will provide the perfect forum for opening doors to new contacts, enriching existing business relationships and enhancing your holiday spirit.

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm CDT

Location: Bar Louie (7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., Evansville, IN 47715)

Cost: $25/member; $50/non-member

Register here!

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Southern Council Areas

Bloomington

And more around the state!

Upcoming Events and Education in Jeffersonville/New Albany

Also coming up in:

IAA’s Southern Council Areas

Bloomington

Evansville

And more around the state!