SAINT LUCIAN REALTORS ATTENDED
November 13, 2008
EDWARD HARRIS AT LARGE!
SAINT LUCIAN REALTORS ATTENDED
NAR CONFERENCE & EXPO IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA!!!
I began writing this article at Miami International Airport on my way back from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Centennial activities in Orlando, Florida which saw the installation of a new Board of Directors headed by a Black Man – Mr. Charles McMillan as its 101st President. Mr. Mc Millan is Principal Broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. The Association has 1.3million members.
The Realtors Association (Saint Lucia) Ltd. was represented by Edward Harris, Chairman and Mrs. Karleen Greenidge, Treasurer and Convenor of the Education Committee. The opportunity to visit and network with national and international members of NAR was a great experience. We attended many presentations by experts in the various fields of real estate and investment, and visited the exhibition where there were over 500 booths. On the exhibition floor there were offerings which included stress chairs to help Realtors cope with the difficult times. In spite of the current situation in the real estate industry in the USA, there are still states that are doing well. The business is by no means at a standstill in the USA even if some Agents have to get involved in Quick Sales and Foreclosures. The advice of professional agents is always in demand.
I was amazed at the number of persons who walked up to me and had good things to say about St. Lucia. St. Lucia tourism image is positive and I believe that with the power of the internet, in a few years millions more will get to know about St. Lucia and come to share the experience. Many had a glimpse of the island during a cruise stop and expressed the desire for a stay over holiday. I have attended lots of trade shows during my business career and always make the point of attending the trade shows of the industry I am involved with. Since I began writing my weekly column, I continued over the years to stress the importance of new ideas. New ideas are always available at trade exhibitions. I take this opportunity to encourage Entrepreneurs to attend their industry trade exhibition.
It is interesting to note that in recent times business persons have been traveling to the Far East on buying trips but not attending trade fairs. In 2009 I am hoping that SLISBA will be promoting a number of visits to trade fairs. It is hard work to walk the floor of international fairs to identify products and services but it is very rewarding.
The upcoming National Exhibition for the 30th Anniversary of Independence during February, 2009 is expected to be the best ever and we can look forward to local manufacturers and service providers really putting on a grand show. It seems as though 2009 will be a very active year for St. Lucia as a conference/exhibition destination.
I feel that nothing should prevent us from seeing increased economic activity early in the New Year as the economic situation levels out and President Barack Obama takes office. The world is watch and waiting.
Here is my selected quote for the week:
THE ODDS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU IF YOU TRY
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Success in anything is connected with action.
Successful people keep moving.
They make mistakes but they don’t quit.
They hang on long after others have let go.
You must have persistence.
Keep trying is the rule that you must follow
to become successful in anything.
Persistence means taking pains to overcome
every obstacle, to do all that is necessary
to reach your goal.
You must never, never, never give up.
Copyright 2008 www.yourdailymotivation.com
President Elect Barack Obama is headed for the White House with a level of popularity that is unprecedented at such period of anxiety and uncertainty. Seventy five percent of the people feel he will do a good job. He won an election where the world voted. While Americans actually marked their ballots for Obama, the rest of the world voted with their hearts. It is truly a wonderful world!
Have a great weekend!
Keep the Faith, God is in Charge, A new Day is Dawning, Dream Big and Expect Miracles Everyday!!!
Edward Harris
Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist (RECS)
Freelance Journalist, Biblicist, Business & PR Consultant, Realtor, Networker, Private Sector & CSR Advocate, Motivational Speaker
Email: eaharrisdestiny@gmail.com
Website: http://www.stluciasimplybeautiful.com