A good Property Owner or Manager always looks for new ways to cut costs, increase revenue or strengthen relationships with tenants. In short, there's always room for improvement.

If you don't already, we think you'll agree once you attend our Third Annual Owner Symposium on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Navy Pier. We know you'll leave the event energized and excited to use at least one of the strategies or tips you learn that day.

At the event, you'll choose from eight interactive educational sessions led by recognized experts on topics such as inspections, managing your property and lease, the HCV Program, landlord/tenant law, evictions and more.

You'll also have an opportunity to network and discuss best practices with your peers at a three-course luncheon as well as visit with a number of exciting vendors and sponsors who will offer exclusive discounts and prizes to event attendees.

We encourage you to take advantage of the professional development portion of the program and bring your management, maintenance and administrative staff along with you.

Don't delay! With more than 17,000 Owners in the HCV Program and only 1,000 available seats, you need to register today.

With just over five weeks to go until CHA's Third Annual Owner Symposium on Saturday, October 2, 2010, Property Owners, Property Managers and their staffs are flocking to the official Owner Symposium website, http://www.chaownersymposium.org/, to register for this year's event.

Of our more than 700 available seats, half have already been claimed. Don't delay or you might miss out on CHA's educational event of the year.

You don't want to miss you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• Updated HCV Program and Housing Quality Standards training materials


• Your choice of seven educational sessions


• The Nuts and Bolts of the HCV Program


• How to Pass Inspections the First Time


• How to Be a Great Property Manager


• And more


• Catered networking luncheon

Property Owners and Managers that take part in the HCV Program can attend the event for FREE. At that price, you can't afford to miss it.

Register now before it's too late by clicking the Registration tab in the menu at the top of this page.

August 26, 2010, 4:07 pm

On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, more than 600 Property Owners and Managers will converge upon Navy Pier for CHA's Third Annual Owner Symposium. This premier event presents a great opportunity for vendors to connect with one of their key markets.

We've developed a number of sponsorship packages at various levels of involvement: from a premier sponsorship of the entire event to exhibition space in the vendor area. See our full list of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

At the event, Property Owners and Managers will be looking for ways to help them improve their business. They will be looking for solutions to their property management challenges, and the event provides you access to build relationships with these property management professionals and expose them to your solutions.

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the Third Annual Owner Symposium, please contact Marideth J. Salgado at msalgado@thecha.org or 312-913-7478.

June 25, 2010, 3:16 pm

One of our priorities for the Third Annual Owner Symposium is making the educational sessions relevant, engaging and interactive.

At this year's event, you'll choose from eight educational sessions presented by recognized experts on topics such as: inspections, managing your property and lease, the HCV Program, landlord/tenant law, evictions and more.

If you have any ideas about additional topics you'd like to see included in these sessions, please let us know by sending an e-mail about your idea to ownerinfo@thecha.org.

June 25, 2010, 3:11 pm

However you count it down, there's not much time left until CHA's Third Annual Owner Symposium. It will take place on Oct. 2, 2010 at Navy Pier.

And registrations are coming in by the boat-load. We already have 300 registrants, and the venue only has room to accommodate about 6 percent of our 17,000 HCVP Owners!

So, we recommend that you register now before it's too late. Reserve your seat today by calling the Owner Hotline at 312-786-3602, e-mailing us at ownerinfo@thecha.org or visiting www.CHAOwnerSymposium.org. Tickets are only $25.

June 25, 2010, 3:06 pm

• Learn and share property-managerment strategies
• Gather insight from recognized experts in housing
• Get exclusive discounts and win prizes from event sponsors
• Network with your peers
• Enjoy a three-course luncheon

Space is limited. Register today and then join us at Navy Pier from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd. Simply fill out the registration form below and click Submit to reserve your spot. Or, if you prefer, contact the Owner Hotline at 312-786-3602 or e-mail us.

The Owner Symposium is CHA's annual, premier educational event for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This year, the Symposium's third, over 600 Property Owners, Property Managers, Office Staff and Maintenance Workers will converge upon Chicago's Navy Pier to experience the best in housing education, networking opportunities and discussion regarding the property-management industry.

Want to be a part of it?

The Owner Symposium Vendor Area features leading companies showcasing products and services essential to the housing market. Our attendees are THE decision-makers for their property and are always looking for ways to improve their investment. We look forward to working with you to make the most of this once-a-year opportunity.

All Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities include the following benefits:

Visibility and Branding - Your organization's name and logo printed in marketing materials including the official Owner Symposium Program and signage
Message Delivery - Convey your core message with a 50-word description of your organization in the Sponsor/Exhibitor Section of the official Owner Symposium Program
Online Presence - Your organization's logo with hyperlink provided on the Owner Symposium website (www.CHAOwnerSymposium.org)

Please see our full list of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. If you have questions or would like more information, please e-mail Marideth J. Salgado or call 312-913-7478.

Leading up to the event, here we will provide information about speakers, educational session topics and other opportunities.

After the event, you will find pictures, recaps and other post-event information.

We've been hard at work developing and scheduling the educational sessions that industry experts will present to Property Owners/Managers and their staffs at CHA's Third Annual Owner Symposium Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Navy Pier.

In addition, we've also secured two distinguished keynote speakers that will discuss the status and future of public housing and property management in Chicago.

• President and CEO of CHA Lewis A. Jordan
• Director of HUD's Illinois Office of Public Housing Steve Meiss

• "The Nuts and Bolts of the HCV Program"
  Janice Stewart, Chicago Housing Authority
• "How to Pass Inspections the First Time"
  Stan McCright, McCright and Associates
• "How to Be a Great Property Manager"
  Taft West, Community Investment Corporation
  David Edwards, National Apartment Association

How much does it cost to attend the event?
There is no cost to attend this event. However, there are a limited number of seats available. Therefore, we ask that you register only if you definitely plan to attend.

How do I register?
You can register in one of three ways: 1. Visit the Registration page on this site, 2. Call us at 312-786-3602 or 3. E-mail us.

Where should I park the day of the event?
We recommend that you take public transportation if possible. If you must travel by car, discounted parking will be available in the East Garage at Navy Pier for $10. A parking validation ticket will be included in your Welcome Packet at registration. Please see the Directions page of this website for driving directions.

Who will speak at the event and what topics will be covered by the educational sessions?
As speakers and presentations are finalized, we will make announcements in the News and Highlights sections of this website.