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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet: Who is MERC & NAREB? Breakfast & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Breakfast & Learn featuring leaders from the Metro East Realtist Collective (MERC) and learn more about the organizations\, programs\, and initiatives working to expand homeownership opportunities and strengthen communities throughout the Metro East region.This meet-and-greet and educational session will provide REALTORS  with an opportunity to connect with members of MERC\, hear from MERC President Dr. Terrance Duncan\, and gain a better understanding of both MERC and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Attendees will learn about the mission of these organizations\, the resources they provide\, and their efforts to support consumers\, real estate professionals\, and underserved communities.Whether you are familiar with MERC and NAREB or learning about them for the first time\, this session is a great opportunity to build connections and broaden your understanding of organizations making an impact in our region.Date: September 9\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: SIBR Office\nCost: Free for SIBR MembersBreakfast will be provided.Come enjoy breakfast\, make new connections\, and learn how MERC and NAREB are working to create opportunities for homeownership and community growth throughout the Metro East.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p style="text-align: justify\;">Join us for a special Breakfast &amp\; Learn featuring leaders from the Metro East Realtist Collective (MERC) and learn more about the organizations\, programs\, and initiatives working to expand homeownership opportunities and strengthen communities throughout the Metro East region.</p><p style="text-align: justify\;">This meet-and-greet and educational session will provide REALTORS&reg\; with an opportunity to connect with members of MERC\, hear from MERC President Dr. Terrance Duncan\, and gain a better understanding of both MERC and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Attendees will learn about the mission of these organizations\, the resources they provide\, and their efforts to support consumers\, real estate professionals\, and underserved communities.</p><p style="text-align: justify\;">Whether you are familiar with MERC and NAREB or learning about them for the first time\, this session is a great opportunity to build connections and broaden your understanding of organizations making an impact in our region.</p><p style="text-align: justify\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="color: rgb(41\, 105\, 176)\;">Date:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(41\, 105\, 176)\;">&nbsp\;September 9\, 2026<br /><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Time:</strong> 10:00 a.m.<br /><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Location:</strong> SIBR Office<br /><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Cost:</strong> Free for SIBR Members</span></p><p style="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: rgb(41\, 105\, 176)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Breakfast will be provided.</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify\;">Come enjoy breakfast\, make new connections\, and learn how MERC and NAREB are working to create opportunities for homeownership and community growth throughout the Metro East.</p><p style="margin-left:.5in\;"><br /></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/v1781275152/tenants/54a75321-c1b0-4e10-9b2e-7d71c7629fcd/6c924b9b6d9d480899fa2f171f1c3b38/Making-Homeownership-Possible-1.png" style="width: 727px\; display: block\; vertical-align: top\; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px\; text-align: left\; height: 940.824px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" width="727" height="940.824" fr-original-style="width: 727px\; display: block\; vertical-align: top\; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px\; text-align: left\; height: 940.824px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /></p><p><br /></p></body></html>
LOCATION:1 Regency Plaza Drive Suite 400 Collinsville IL 62234
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URL:https://southwesternillinoisboardofrealtorsibor.growthzoneapp.com/education-events/Details/meet-greet-who-is-merc-nareb-breakfast-learn-1763879?sourceTypeId=Hub
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