Coming Events

Annual AIC Conference - Streams, Currents and New Waves
June 6 - 9, 2007
Vancouver, BC
Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina
Website: aicanada.ca/e/aic2007

Join members, guests and associates of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) will in Vancouver, British Columbia for an inspiring, thought-provoking, motivational and educational professional development opportunity from June 6 - 9, 2007. The theme of this year's Annual AIC Conference is 'Streams, Currents and New Waves', and the strong and diverse educational program will include:

• 'Hot Topics' focusing on current valuations issues, industry trends and emerging opportunities in the valuation profession.
  
  
• 'Tools, Techniques and Tips' focuses on tech support and new approaches enabling our profession to keep pace with ever changing models, systems and approaches in real property valuation and consultation.
  
  
• 'Personal Growth, Lifestyle and Balance' addresses the need for sustained health in all aspects of our professional, social and personal lives.

Do not miss this opportunity to put your organization's name in front of members of the premier real estate appraisal association in Canada.

Register before May 22 and save!
Online registration now open: aicanada.ca/e/aic2007

Gaining Ground Summit - Sustainable Urban Development Leadership Conference
June 4 - 6, 2007
Laurel Point Inn
Victoria, BC
Website: gaininggroundsummit.com

Conference Theme: "Whole-City Change"

Gaining Ground is one of the premier conference events in North America for leaders in business, policy, government and education focused on an integrated, regenerative approach to development and land use.

Network with important influencers who are shaping this integrative approach. Come for learning, inspiration, idea exchange, new business and intellectual collaboration opportunities. Leave this event invigorated by a new vision of the harmonizing and transformative potentials of sustainable development.

“Linking Valuation
and Sustainability”

Vancouver Valuation Accord Signatories:

The Hon. Gordon Campbell,
Premier of British Columbia

Bob Elton, President & Chief Executive Officer, BC Hydro

Brian Fellows, President & COO, Workplace Solutions Inc (WSI)

Chris Corps, Principal, Asset Strategics Ltd.; Past Chair of RICS

Sandy Wiggins, Chair, US Green Building Council

Kevin Hydes, Vice President, Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Jim Amorin, Vice President, Appraisal Institute

George Maurice, Vice President, Appraisal Institute of Canada

Thomas Mueller, President & CEO, Green Building Council

Louis Armstrong, CEO, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Philip Parnell, Partner, Drivers Jonas

Stephen Williams, Partner, Williams Murdoch

Clemencia Parra, Director, UPAV

Graham Hill, Mayor, Town of View Royal

Peter Clark, The Appraisal Foundation