IREM Members prepare for the 2008 Capitol Hill Visit Day.(insession)(Institute of Real Estate Management)(Brief article)

The Capitol Hill Visit Day will take place on April 16, 2008, in conjunction with the IREM Leadership and Legislative Summit. IREM and CCIM Institute Members will have the opportunity to meet with their senators, representatives and their staffs to increase awareness of and generate support for several pertinent issues in the real estate industry.

To assist participants prior to meeting with their legislators, a federal issues briefing and orientation will be held on April 15, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Staff from IREM, CCIM Institute and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS[R] will give participants essential information, including issue briefs on the agenda's four or five major issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to gather with members from their states to discuss who will present which issues to their legislators.

Craig L. Cardwell, CPM[R], of Memphis, described his Hill Visit as "an illuminating and unforgettable experience. A real opportunity to contribute to the dialogue and make a difference in policy and law shaping commercial real estate in the future. The Institute prepares you thoroughly and provides excellent supporting material for your visits to each senate and house office."

For more information, visit the Capitol Hill Visit page at www.irem.org.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Print Get the Mag Weekly Updates