BMAR to hold 9

­Annual R.E. Trade Show at Bronx ZooBy: Nunzio Del Greco, RCE The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors' (BMAR) is hosting its 9th Annual Real Estate Trade Show on Wednesday, October 27 at the Bronx Zoo. Advance registration to the Trade Show includes free parking and free admission to the zoo. The Bronx Zoo is centrally located and easily reached by car, subway, train or bus. "This Trade Show is a perfect setting to meet and greet existing and potential new clients. Unlike other trade shows, you truly get time with members of both the real estate industry and business community at this fantastic location," said Jim Slattery, committee chairman. In addition to networking at the trade show, connect to wild nature and experience the wonders of the globe at the world famous Bronx Zoo. Explore the island of Madagascar. Get within a whisker of the world's biggest cats at Tiger Mountain. Go nose to nose with gorillas at Congo Gorilla Forest. Discover more than 4,000 rare and amazing animals. The zoo gates open at 10 a.m. and provides members and guests the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions before the show. The Trade Show will open at 1:30 p.m. in the Schiff Family Great Hall. "Both exhibitors and visitors have the opportunity to network under low pressure and cozy conditions," said Slattery. Matthew Engel, 2010 president of BMAR said, "The show is a great opportunity to see vendors of all kinds who service the property management and brokerage community. It's not to be missed." The 2010 Real Estate Trade Show will be extensively promoted to over 12,000 contacts throughout the New York metropolitan region via broadcast email and regular mail. We have a core group of exhibitors that recognize the excellent value they receive by participating in the Annual Real Estate Trade Show. Having the event at the world famous Bronx Zoo will be a huge benefit for members and exhibitors interested in establishing new business contacts, greet existing customers and visit the zoo all in one great day with this event. BMAR sponsors a wide range of programs, services and networking opportunities such as this Real Estate Trade Show for the benefit of companies and professionals active in the real estate industry and business community. "Confirmed sponsors include: Goodhart National Gorman Agency, Exclusive Trade Show Sponsor; Service Directions, Seminar Sponsor; Community Preservation Corp., Parking Sponsor; and Aggressive Energy/Bayridge Fuel, Refreshment Sponsor. Additional Sponsorships are available. However, sponsorships and exhibit booth space in the Schiff Family Great Hall is limited," said Del Greco. Types of companies participating in prior Trade Shows included: architects and engineers; appliance repair; associations; banking and financial services; billing services; building supplies; boiler repairs and installations; commercial laundry equipment; commercial Realtors; computerized heat controls and monitors; consultants; consulting engineers; copiers and fax machines; elevator service companies; energy/natural gas and oil companies; environmental services; exchange specialists; exterminators; fuel companies; financial services; hardware supplies and services; home inspectors; importer stone supplier; intercom and electrical contractors; Internet marketing; iron works; insurance companies; janitorial and hardware supply; laundry equipment and services; lighting renovation contractors; meter reading; mortgage financing; plumbing contractors; promotional products; property management software; publications and media; qualified intermediary; real estate franchises; residential Realtor companies; restoration and remediation; security systems; sewer and drain service; storage systems; technology; telecommunications; tenant screening; title insurance companies; vacation clubs and destinations; video services; water treatment; windows and glass companies; and other product and service providers. For more information on the 9th Annual Real Estate Trade Show at the Bronx Zoo on October 27, call (212) 242-4343, (718) 892-3000 or email: [email protected]. Nunzio Del Greco, RCE is the chief executive officer of the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, Bronx, N.Y.