The New Jersey Cooperator magazine and Yale Robbins, Inc. are pleased to invite  all property managers, HOA board members, and unit owners to the 3rd annual New  Jersey Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo, a one-day trade show event on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 11:30  a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The 2010 Expo will again take over the Meadowlands Exposition  Center at 355 Plaza Drive in Secaucus with booths, seminars, and demonstrations  all day long.  

 Since its launch two years ago, the Expo has quickly established itself as a  unique event that addresses the diverse, evolving needs of the Garden State's  condo and HOA community. This year, there will be over 200 exhibitors offering  assistance and expert advice in the areas of building management, maintenance,  insurance, security, energy and countless other services. Attendees will also  be able to choose from among an exciting roster of seminars covering an array  of topics of great interest to condo owners and administrators alike.  

 In two short years, the Expo has grown, attracting larger and larger numbers of  attendees. The 2009 Expo brought board members, residents, and managers from  hundreds of area buildings. And that's to say nothing of the numbers of other  real estate professionals and service providers who are make the Expo an annual  pilgrimage.  

 Interacting with Professionals

 One of the biggest draws of The New Jersey Cooperator’s Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo is that it's really more than just a trade show. The event offers  educational opportunities as well as a chance for various members of the  residential real estate community to interact and network with HOA and condo  board members, residents, vendors and service providers from across many  diverse industries and disciplines.  

 The 2010 Expo will feature a wide array of information and educational  opportunities for participants, including scores of booths and several free  seminars sponsored by established industry professionals, covering the kinds of  topics that boards, managers, and building residents are most eager to discuss.  These seminars are perhaps one of the day’s most popular features, and routinely attract standing-room-only audiences.  (It's definitely a good idea to arrive and claim a seat a few minutes before  your chosen seminar is scheduled to start!)  

 This year’s seminar sponsors include perennial favorites Stark & Stark, who will discuss common legal issues facing board/management teams, as  well as representatives from the worlds of finance, energy conservation,  property management, and security. Expo seminar speakers make a point to simplify and illuminate often-complex  issues in such a way that even the most novice board member can benefit from  their presentation. Each seminar at this year’s Expo will run around an hour in length, giving you enough time between talks  to check out the booths on the exhibit floor and enjoy the show’s other attractions.  

 More to Come!

 There will be plenty of other exciting activities to partake in at the Condo,  HOA & Co-op Expo, including multiple raffle drawings sponsored by exhibitors  throughout the day. Past giveaways have included theater tickets, spa packages,  golf equipment, and flat-screen TVs.  

 This year will mark the introduction of a new Reserve Fund prize giveaway,  courtesy of The New Jersey Cooperator and Yale Robbins, Inc.. One attendee will win a $2,500 contribution to their  association's reserve fund.  

 The winner will be drawn at random after registration has closed, and a check  for the winnings will be made payable to the winner’s building care of their management company. Only board members qualify to enter  the reserve fund drawing, and attendance at the Expo is required for  eligibility. For complete details on how to enter the reserve fund drawing, go  online at www.nj-expo.com.

 Not all freebies are tangible, of course. If you have questions about how your  board should hold meetings, or about your association’s finances, policies, or day-to-day management, you can stop by one of the Expo’s free advice booths for answers. The booths are staffed throughout the day by  legal, management, building and financial professionals ready to answer your  questions, off the clock and on the house. For guests needing nourishment or  access to e-mail, be sure to drop by the conveniently-located food court and  cyber-cafe.  

 How to Get Involved

 If you’re interested in joining over 3,000 metro area visitors to the Expo for a day of  information, education, and networking, you can pre-register right now by  calling our registration line at 201-708-4408. Admission is free, but  pre-registration will get you into the Expo quicker on the day of the show.  

 The 2010 New Jersey Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo is quite simply the biggest, most in-depth event of its kind in the  region. If you’re a board member, a property manager, or just an HOA resident interested in  getting involved and improving how your community is run, stop by the show and  take advantage of all it has to offer!  

 For more information on who is exhibiting at the show or to register for this  one-of-a-kind event online, please visit our website at www.nj-expo.com.