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| Kingsport Locals - Join us at our Annual Conference for only $75 per guest. Retirees Are On The Move Again - Are They Coming Your Way? After a few years of trepidation, fear, and slow sales, a more stable economy - and the sheer number of retirement-aged Baby Boomers – is driving the recovery in real estate purchases by retirees. Established communities are seeing strong growth -in some cases sales have more than doubled from just 2 or 3 years ago. How are they doing it? Are the strategies and tactics employed before the downturn appropriate for today's (and tomorrow's, and next week's) retiring Baby Boomer? What will compel them to your community or region? We all have questions, and the decisions made over the next 12-18 months will determine who will best capitalize on that Baby Boomer wave. Success breeds success, and at the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Association of Retirement Communities you will hear from and interact with industry leaders who have driven results. Noted researchers can offer you perspectives on retiree attraction that you can incorporate into your marketing and economic development strategies, and presentations from civic, media and marketing leaders - folks who have actually moved the needle - will help you to prioritize your efforts. All in one place and in one ultra-efficient event, the 2012 AARC Annual Conference will be held in lovely Kingsport Tennessee; a region that has seen more than its share of economic growth, with help from some timely and specific retiree attraction strategies. Strategic thinking and efficiency is for the budget conscious, and so is the event: registration for over 2 days of education, networking and maybe even a little fun is just $375 for AARC members - and there is an "early bird" discount that saves you even more. |
Presentations by notable speakers include:
Download the 2012 Conference Agenda - Click To Download Breakouts and Panels will allow attendees the opportunity to speak one on one with our presenters.
Wednesday Night Welcome Reception…A Night On The Mountain. (For Full Conference attendees or Guest paying for Wednesday Daily Attendance)
We'll have our host city reception at Bays Mountain Park, Planetarium & Native Wildlife Habitat. This 3500-acre mountaintop city park is only 3 miles from the convention center, but you'll find yourself immersed in an incredible natural setting that is one of the many livability amenities used to recruit newcomers. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, but there will be no strenuous activity. We'll just kick back, enjoy some barbecue, and acoustical music. We'll view a planetarium show created by employees who have their own relocation story to tell. We'll cap off the evening with a wolf howling and a few more surprises that are sure to create a memorable experience!
Thursday Evening…..Speedway & Top of the Town Mixer.
Tour of Bristol Motor Speedway and the Owner’s Suite, lap around the track and photo opportunity in Victory Lane, narrated tour of downtown Bristol and Kingsport followed by hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music and some fun surprises at a stunning downtown urban loft. (All Transportation is included, Additional Fee of $55) |
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| Full Conference Registration Page - Click To View | View the AARC Conference Agenda - Click To Download | ||
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| Kingsport VIPs - Daily Access to all activities $75 per person - (Guest are invited to the Wednesday Welcome Receptioin, Thursday lunch and all presentations (Thursday Evening Event - Extra Charge of $55)) |