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WhAT is GHAR?
TheGreaterHarrisburgAssociationofREALTORS (GHAR)isatradeassociationthat representsover2,300REALTORS andover150BusinessPartnersthroughout Cumberland,DauphinandPerrycounties.
ThemissionoftheGreaterHarrisburgAssociationofREALTORS®istoservereal estateprofessionalsthroughacommitmenttopromoteethicalandcompetentreal estatepractices,tosupportthepreservationofrealpropertyrights,toprovide leadershipinadaptingtoadvancesintheindustry,andtoenhanceeachmember’s opportunityforsuccess.
424N.EnolaDr.,Enola,PA,17025 717-364-3200
OfficeHours:Monday-Thursday8:30am-5:00pmandFriday8:30am-4:00pm
Your business partner staff liaison
Accountableforbusinesspartnermembershipretentionandisstrategicinformingbusiness relationshipsthatalignwiththegoalsoftheassociationandrecruitingformembership.Isthe primarystaffpersontoplanandorganizevariousAssociationandFoundationeventstoinclude the-AnnualMeeting&TradeFair,FoundationGolfOuting,HolidayLunch,Membership Reception,ThanksgivingFoodDrive,andmore.
www.ghar.realtor Have questions? Ask me!
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business partner newsletter
BusinessPartnerNewslettersaresentoutbi-weekly.Stayuptodateon: ImportantAssociationNews SponsorshipOpportunities
UpcomingEvents
MarketStats Andmore!
Interested in commercial?
IfyoudidnotselectCommercialasyourprimaryareaofbusinessonyourapplicationbut wouldliketoreceivecommercialupdatesandeventinformation,pleasenotifyShanaso youcanbeaddedtotheCommercialNewsletterdistributionlist.
Advertising opportunities
Haveanevent,servicesyouoffer,ordiscountyouwouldliketopromote?Advertiseto thoseindividualswhowillbenefitmost.Advertisingoptionsinclude:
Website
WeeklyNewsletter
RollingTVAd
CoffeeSponsor
ClassroomSponsor
membership list
Primary Memberships
Includes1complimentarymembershiplist
Shouldonlybeusedonce
ShouldnotbeusedtospamREALTORS®
Membership Lists
Canbepurchasedatanypointthroughouttheyear
Discountedmemberrate Emailsareonlygiventomembers
can be used for:
OfferingdiscountsspecificallytoGHARmembers
Introducingnewproductsoffered Apointofsupportandknowledge interested in obtaining a list?
ContactShanaatshana@ghar.realtoror Chrisatchris@ghar.realtorformoreinformation
classroom/ conference room rentals
2conferenceroomsavailable
ConferenceRoom1-holds4-6
ConferenceRoom2-holdsupto18
2Classroomsavailable
Multi-PurposeRoom-holdsupto80classroom style
SusquehannaRoom-holdsupto48classroom style
Discountedmemberrate
Fullday,halfday,andeveningrentalsareavailable
AVequipmentisincludedinrental
Cocktailtablesareavailableforanadditionalcharge
Association Committees
AsamemberofGHAR,youhavetheabilitytoserveonavarietyofAssociation andFoundationcommittees.ThisisagreatwaytonetworkandmeetREALTORS andotherbusinessprofessionalsandbuildrelationships. ® BelowisalistofcommitteesopentoBusinessPartners.
CommercialCouncilBoardofDirectors(LimitedNumber)
ThepurposeoftheCouncilistoprovidefortheeducation,exchangeofinformation, mutualcooperation,andfellowshipofcommercialREALTORS andbusiness partners. ®
DiversityandInclusion
Promotesequalopportunity,fairhousingandculturaldiversitywithintheCentralPA realestateindustryandencouragesanassociationculturethatfosters,embracesand celebratesourdifferences.
GovernmentAffairs
Monitorsfederal,stateandlocalmunicipalissues/concerns/proposedordinances. Participatesandorganizesappropriateactionwhenneeded.EncouragesREALTOR participationinthepoliticalprocess.Promotesawarenessandimportanceofthe REALTORS PoliticalActionCommitteeandcollectsfundsforannualgoal. ® ®
LevelUpSessions
Plansnon-continuingeducationapprovedinformationsessionson“hottopics”.
MemberValueandCommunications
Assistsstaffinthedevelopmentandcoordinationofacomprehensive communicationsplantoaddresstheneedsofthemembership,brainstormsocial mediaideas,andpromoteothermemberbenefits.
SpecialEvents
Coordinates,promotes,andobtainssponsorsfornetworkingopportunitiesand specialeventssuchastheHolidayLunch,AnnualMeeting,MembershipReception andSocials.
foundation Committees
AsamemberofGHAR,youhavetheabilitytoserveonavarietyofAssociation andFoundationcommittees.ThisisagreatwaytonetworkandmeetREALTORS andotherbusinessprofessionalsandbuildrelationships. ® BelowisalistofcommitteesopentoBusinessPartners.
GolfOuting
Plans,promotes,solicitssponsorsandteamsfortheFoundationGolfOuting.Assist withsetupatevent.
TriviaNight
Plans,promotes,solicitssponsorsandteamsfortheFoundationTriviaNight.
MiniGolfOuting
Plans,promotes,solicitssponsorsandteamsfortheFoundationMiniGolfOuting.
BacktoSchoolDrive
Assistswithplanning,promotinganddistributingfortheFoundationBacktoSchool Drive.
ThanksgivingFoodDrive
PromotesannualThanksgivingFoodDrive,brainstormcreativewaystomarketand improveeventeachyear,solicitmoneyandsponsors,volunteerattheTradeFairand Distributiondays.
BINGONight
Plans,promotes,solicitssponsorsandplayersfortheFoundationBINGONight.
LetyourstaffliaisonShanaknow,andshewillgetyouadditionalinformation.
annual events
*Eventsanddatesaresubjecttochange.
AssociationEvents:
AnnualMeeting&TradeFair-October1
HolidayLunch-December
MembershipAppreciationEvent-May12
Socials-MarchandAugust
LevelUpSessions-4-5ayear
ManagementIssueSessions-3-4ayear
NewMemberOrientation-1amonth
LegislativeBreakfast-March19
MunicipalOfficialsBreakfast-June11
CountyCommissionersBreakfasts-September17
FoundationEvents:
TriviaNight-February
MiniGolfOuting-April
ShreddingEvent&FlowerSale-May
GolfOuting-June
Back-to-SchoolSupplyDrive-August
BINGONight-September
REALTORS ReachOutEvents-October ®
ThanksgivingFoodDrive-November
CommercialEvents:
CommercialAnnualMeeting-October/November
CommercialDayofEducation-August(oddyears)
CommercialNetworking&EducationSessions
RegionalCommercialConference-May
Other benefits language
DidyouknowthatifyouarefluentinlanguagesotherthanEnglish,your companywillbelistedwhenmembersandclientssearchthelanguagefeatureon ourwebsite.
government breakfasts
MeetwithLegislatures,MunicipalOfficials,andCountyCommissionersto discussandaskquestionsabouttopicsthatimpactyourbusiness.
Getinvolvedandexemplifyexcellencetoincreaseyourchancesofbeing nominatedasBusinessPartneroftheYear. AwardsarepresentedduringtheHolidayLunchandInstallation.
QuestionsorideasonhowtostrengthenBusinessPartnerMembership?
Notamember,butinterestedinjoining?
ContactShanawithquestionsortodiscussanyideas.
Take advantage of the benefits you pay for and make the most of your membership!
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