Edison, NJ – October 16, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will give the keynote address at the eighth annual Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo, which will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center December 9-11, 2008. Sponsored by the New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania associations of REALTORS®, Triple Play is the largest annual real estate event in the region.
Slated as one of the highlights of the convention, Kennedy’s Grand Assembly keynote address will focus on environmental issues. In his presentation “A Contract with Our Future,” Kennedy will offer advice on how businesses can utilize sound environmental policies and procedures to grow, save money and help preserve the environment for the future. The Grand Assembly will take place on Wednesday, December 10, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
A renowned environmentalist, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. The group’s achievement helped spawn more than 130 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. Kennedy serves as chief prosecuting attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and president of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a clinical professor and supervising attorney at Pace University School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic. Earlier in his career, he served as assistant district attorney in New York City.
Kennedy is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller “Crimes Against Nature” (2004) and “The Riverkeepers” (1997). His writings have appeared in the New York Times, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Esquire, The Nation, Outside magazine and numerous other publications.
A graduate of Harvard University, Kennedy studied at the London School of Economics, received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School, and a master’s degree in environmental law from Pace University School of Law.
Kennedy’s address is just one of many exciting events that will take place at Triple Play. The convention provides a unique opportunity for commercial and residential brokers and salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and other real estate professionals to converge in one place to network, attend educational events and hear from nationally recognized speakers. This year, more than 7,500 people are expected to attend. The Trade Expo will feature more than 400 booths showcasing the latest real estate technology and products. Exhibitors include a variety of mortgage, home inspection, insurance, financial, environmental, real estate and technology companies.
Early-bird, discounted prices of $60 for members and $120 for non-members are available for those who register by October 15, 2008. Regular fees of $75 for members and $135 for non-members will apply thereafter. The deadline for pre-registration is November 21, 2008. Registration may be completed online at www.realtorstripleplay.com. Application forms may also be downloaded from the site and faxed to (301) 694-5124, or mailed to: Triple Play c/o Experient (NJR081), P.O. Box 4088, Frederick, MD 21705. To contact an Experient customer service representative by phone, call (866) 229-2386. Onsite registration will be available for an additional fee.
For more information about obtaining booth space and/or to view the Trade Expo floor plan and list of exhibitors, visit www.realtorstripleplay.com. Those interested in booth space at Triple Play may contact Maureen Murphy at (732) 494-4724 (maureen (at) njar (dot) com) or Mary Pilaar at (732) 494-4719 (mary (at) njar (dot) com).
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