Tuesday, October 8, 2024
| 5:00-7:00 pm |
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VMBA Convention Kickoff Party at Chick's
Chick's Oyster Bar, 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hosted by the Tidewater Mortgage Bankers Association, join all your VMBA friends at Chick's for a crush or two to kickoff the 2024 VMBA Annual Convention.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
| 8:00 am |
Registration Open & Networking in the Exhibit Hall |
| 9:30-9:40 am |
Welcome & Introductory Remarks
Bill West, TowneBank Mortgage, VMBA Vice President & Convention Committee Chair |
| 9:40-10:30 am |
General Session - "MBA Update"
Pete Mills, Mortgage Bankers Association |
| 10:30-10:50 am |
General Session - "Virginia Legislative Update"
Dave Albo, Williams Mullen, VMBA Lobbyist |
| 10:50-11:10 am |
Networking Break |
| 11:10 am-12:40 pm |
General Session - "Confessions Of A Top Producer: What's Working Now"
Carl White, Mortgage Marketing Animals
In this presentation, you'll see:
- The step-by-step plan of making $500,000 in income as a loan officer in today's market.
- Where most borrowers find their loan officer and how to make it "you" next time
- What technology to embrace and which are money and time sucking things to avoid
- The 4 Step Simple Plan to make your phone ring
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| 12:40-2:10 pm |
Lunch & VMBA Annual Meeting
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| 2:10-3:00 pm |
General Session - "AI vs. You - How to Be Competitive in an AI World"
Kelly Zitlow, Cornerstone Home Lending
Sponsored by Cornerstone Home Lending
This session will delve into the impact of AI on the mortgage industry and how mortgage professionals can stay competitive. A highlight of the presentation will include the importance of developing a strong personal brand as a key differentiator in an AI-driven landscape. The discussion will cover how to leverage AI tools to streamline processes while building and promoting a unique personal identity that resonates with an audience. Attendees will learn strategies for integrating technology with personal branding to enhance client trust, improve service delivery, and maintain a competitive edge. Combining human strengths with AI efficiencies is the ultimate way to win in today's competitive market. |
| 3:00-3:20 pm |
Networking Break |
| 3:20-4:10 pm |
General Session - "Tapping Into Multicultural Markets"
Tony Thompson, NAMMBA |
| 4:10-5:00 pm |
General Session - "Winning by Reading, Understanding and Sharing Market Data"
Bill Bodnar, Tabrasa/Mortgage Market Guide This session will focus on helping mortgage originators understand the financial markets, economy and interest rates and how that creates value for potential clients/realtor contacts.
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| 5:00-7:00 pm |
Networking Reception & Silent Auction to benefit VAMPAC
Network with friends and bid on items in a silent auction with proceeds benefitting VAMPAC. Rounds of golf, vacation homes, baskets galore, and more await your bids. Click here if you'd like to contribute an item for the silent auction! |
| 7:00 pm |
Dinner on your own! |
Thursday, October 10, 2024
| 9:00-11:00 am |
Hair of the Dog Breakfast & Networking Social
Hosted by VMBA Emerge |
| 11:30 am |
TMBA Golf Tournament (separate registration required, click here for details and to register)
Heron Ridge Golf Club |
*Agenda subject to change.
