BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:\n Date | Thursday\, Oct. 30\, 2025\n \n Time | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.\n \n Location | Canopy Realtor(R) Association\, 1120 Pearl Park Way\ , Charlotte\, NC 28204\n \n Canopys Diversity and Inclusion Alliance E3 S ummit will showcase the vital role of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion i n todays real estate industry. Much like a championship team relies on a w ell-designed playbook\, this event will explore timely topics and pressing issues that empower Realtors(R) and firm owners to strengthen their busin esses\, tap into wider markets\, and build stronger\, more resilient busin esses through inclusive practices.\n \n Goals and focus for the Summit:\n \n \n Expose attendees to opportunities to expand their business\, rea ch untapped markets\, and reap the benefits of having an inclusive busines s.\n \n Educate Realtors(R) on best practices\, legal requirements\, an d ethical standards for serving clients with disabilities\, while explorin g how accessibility\, inclusion\, diversity\, and equity can strengthen fa ir housing compliance and transform lives.\n \n Engage with Summit spea kers and peers to build meaningful connections\, gain insights from inclus ive leaders\, and discover new ways to champion diversity\, equity\, and i nclusion within attendees business and the community.\n \n Explore ways to expand business through entrepreneur skills training and access to cap ital.\n \n Empower Realtors(R) to stay motivated\, push through industr y fluctuations\, and strengthen client relationships through diversity and inclusion.\n \n \n WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS\n \n Charisma Southerland\n President\, Canopy Realtor(R) Association\, Canopy MLS\, Canopy Housing F oundation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TOPICS/SPEAKERS\n \ n Session 1: How To Stay in the Game When You are Down on Points.\n \n In real estate\, just like in sports\, success comes down to resilience\, teamwork\, and strategy. This session will inspire Realtors(R) to push thr ough challenges\, adapt to change\, and build winning habits to stay compe titive no matter the score. Learn practical strategies for navigating mark et fluctuations\, how to step outside your comfort zone\, and the benefit of strengthening client relationships through diversity and inclusion. Sta y motivated\, engaged\, and connected to keep playing and winning the long game!\n \n Presented by Felicia Hall Allen\, Felicia Hall Allen Associa tes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2: Game Plan for Growth: Building You r Enterprise and Expanding Your Business\n \n This session is designed fo r Realtors(R) and real estate firm owners seeking to expand their business es and strengthen their role in community development. Find out how to acc ess capital\, professional education\, and partnerships to expand your bus iness and your passion. Leave with a clearer understanding of available pr ograms and financial tools that can support business expansion\, sustainab ility\, and long-term community impact.\n \n Learn about:\n \n \n Serv ices and support provided by the Womens Business Center of Charlotte\n \n Graduate-level business education available through the Minority Execut ive Education Institute (MEEI)\n \n Debt and investment capital and loa ns for affordable housing developers and community-based projects via the Institute Capital Program\n \n Other lending solutions and financing op tions for commercial real estate\, multifamily properties\, and affordable housing initiatives\n \n Presented by John Ham\, Vice President\, Center for Strategic Partnerships at National Institute of Minority Economic Deve lopment and Cleveland Jenkins\, Commercial Lending Officer\, Institute Cap ital\n \n \n \n Session 3:Elevate Your Game Beyond the Sale: Exploring Re al Estate Niches.\n \n This dynamic panel discussion will highlight how R ealtors(R) can develop their expertise and grow their businesses through s pecialized real estate niches. Experienced panelists will share insights f rom diverse sectors of the industry\, includingproperty management\, land sales\, relocation services\, and real estate development. Attendees will gain practical next-step strategies\, hear success stories\, and discover new opportunities to diversify their business\, strengthen client relation ships\, and elevate their game beyond the traditional sale.\n \n Moderato r: Eric Norman\, The McDevitt Agency\, 2025 DIA Leadership Group Chair\n Panelists:Ashley Jennings\, Jennings Real Estate Group\, LLC\, Martha Mend oza Borgese\, ERA Live Moore\, James Scruggs\, Kingdom Development and LeK isha Stevenson\, Metric Realty Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 4:A Winning Playbook: The Dos and Donts of Serving Clients with Special Needs\ n \n An estimated 1.3 billion people or 16% of the global population ex perience a significant disability. Now more than ever\, it is important th at Realtors(R) know the proper standard of practice and the dos and donts of serving clients with special needs. Attendees will also hear inspiring stories about compassion\, responsibility and service and how small action s can transform lives. This presentation will encourage a greater understa ndingthatof diversity\, equity and inclusion as it applies and is meant fo r ALL individuals.\n \n This session will review several federal and stat e laws as well as the National Association of Realtors(R) policies\, the c ode of ethics\, fair housing\, ADA compliance\, and more to ensure each at tendee serves and protects the best interests of clientele with a disabili ty. The session will satisfyNARs Fair Housing requirement (2 hours).\n \n Presented by:John Young\, ABR\, AHWD\, CRS\, ePro\, MRP\, SFR\n \n \n Re presentatives from leading industry organizations\, includingAsian Real Es tate Association of America (AREAA)\,National Association of Real Estate B rokers (NAREB)\,LGBTQ+ Real Estate AllianceandNational Association of Hisp anic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)will share insights on the impact t heir organizations are making within the real estate industry.\n \n \n SC HEDULE\n \n \n Registration\, Networking and Continental Breakfast: 8:3 0-9 a.m.\n \n Welcome and Session 1: 9-10 a.m. | How To Stay In the Gam e When You are Down on Points\n \n Break (10 min.)\n \n Session 2: 1 0:10-11 a.m. | Game Plan for Growth: Building Your Enterprise and Expandin g Your Business\n \n Break (10 min.)\n \n Session 3: 11:10-Noon | El evate Your Game Beyond the Sale: Exploring Real Estate Niches\n \n Lunc h (50 min.)\n \n Session 4: 1-3:15 p.m. | A Winning Playbook: The Dos a nd Donts of Serving Clients with Special Needs\n \n Networking Receptio n: 3:15-4 p.m.\n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\n \n Canopy Realtor(R) Associatio n members (primary and secondary members) no charge\; however\, a $50 no- show fee will be assessed for no-shows who do not cancel before the event (by Oct. 28).\n \n All other attendees $50 (Participants may cancel two (2) business days before the event (Oct. 28) for a refund of $50. After th e deadline\, the registration fee cannot be refunded.)\n \n Note: This ev ent is intended for adult attendees only. Children will not be permitted t o attend.\n \n Register for the DIA E3 Summit \n \n For questions plea se email diversityandinclusion@canopyrealtors.com or call 704-940-3116.\n DTEND:20251030T160000 DTSTAMP:20251021T121350 DTSTART:20251030T083000 LOCATION:Canopy Realtor® Association\, 1120 Pearl Park Way\, Charlotte\, NC 28204 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Canopy Realtor® Association's 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Alliance E3 Summit: Educating\, Engaging and Empowering Realtors® UID:4f5f736b-1e6c-4fbd-9f6f-4cb267229513 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR