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This year's convention will be held at the centrally located DCU Center in downtown Worcester, an easy drive from just about anywhere in the state. With a full line-up of courses, leading speakers and instructors, the professional awards recognition dinner, a silent auction, and top-notch industry tradeshow, you won’t want to miss this event!

 

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Staying in Worcester? For overnight room reservations contact the Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester, 508-753-5700. Room rate is $125/night subject to availability. To receive the special rate you must reserve by September 18, 2009 and reference the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® special group rate.
 

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MAR Professional Awards Recognition Dinner
Monday, October 19th, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The MAR Professional Awards Recognition Dinner pays tribute to numerous REALTORS® for their service and accomplishments, and culminates with the selection of the 2009 MAR REALTOR® of the Year. The evening’s festivities also include recognition of the Massachusetts Real Estate Educator of the Year, as well as the presentation of the Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service Award for REALTOR® volunteerism and the MAR Good Neighbor Awards which honor individual members for civic and charitable contributions made within their local communities. Tickets are only $75.00 and can be purchased on the conference registration page. 

Festivities galore with a grandprize giveaway.

 

Join fellow attendees in the exhibit hall for a delightful meet & greet, complete with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

 

Authors Rick DeLuca and Dan Schawbel will sign copies of their books during the convnetion. Located on the main stage of the exhibit hall. Reference the conference schedule for dates and times. 

 

10 minutes of relaxation at your service. Located in the exhibit hall. Stop by while education classes are in session so you're not waiting in long lines.

Step into the cube to win prizes toward future MAR educational courses. Located on the main stage of the exhibit hall. Reference the conference schedule for dates and times.

Spin to save money on bookstore items. At the MAR Booth. Reference the conference schedule for dates and times.

Wear it to win! You could picked at anytime during the convention.

Held during the MAR Conference & Tradeshow, the benefit auction will feature high-quality items including tickets to sporting events and concerts; business products; dining gift certificates; unique jewelry, crafts and artwork; and weekend getaway packages. Items will be limited, so be sure to visit the auction display early and often to place your winning bids. Check back to this web page before the convention for auction item updates and once the convention has concluded to see if you've won!

Click here to download the Donation Form

 

Item	Donor	Winner
$50 Gift Card to PF Changs
$100 Gift Card to Hess
$75 Gift Card to Legal Seafood, Legal Seafood Cookbook, & Legal Seafood Potholder	MLS PIN

 

All donations are tax deductible, and proceeds benefit the MAR Charitable Foundation natural disaster relief grant and housing and homeless grant programs. 

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Lunch & Networking Breaks – Concession stands will be open in the exhibit hall for you to purchase a variety of food items and beverages. Healthy options have been added to this year's concession stands, for your convenience. Click the Destination Worcester link below for additional area lunch establishments.

For additional information on dining options, as well as details on attractions and things to do in Worcester, visit http://www.destinationworcester.org/.