2020 Seminar Schedule
Friday, January 10
1:00 p.m. Designing spaces that fit your life
Presenter: Laura Goranson and Connie Gilsinger, G. Furnishings
Description: Every room in your house should not only have high function for you and your family but also reflect your personal style. The g.home team explains how to plan and execute spaces that fit your life and style.
2:00 p.m. Appliance Technology
Presenter: Dan McCafferty, Samsung
3:00 p.m. Healthy is the New Green
Presenter: Jonathan Synovic, Source 1 Project Solutions
4:00 p.m. On the cutting edge of the cutting edge - Robotic Lawn Mowers
Presenter: Eric Berg, Robin Autopilot
Description: Discussion on the 93 Billion Dollar Lawn Care industry, the shift to Robotic Lawn Mowers, and how Robins Autopilots service component pairs with Robotic Mowers.
5:00 p.m. Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage! Demystifying Home Finance
Presenter: Michael Creed, LeaderOne Financial
Description: Buying a home isn’t as complicated as you think, and you don’t need 20% down to make it work; sometimes 0% down is enough! In our time together, we’ll discuss the basics of the home buying process as well as equip you with the tools you need to get all your questions answered.
6:00 p.m. 2020 Design Forecast
Presenters: Heidi Larson, Cambria; and Jason Brost, Schluter Systems
Saturday, January 11
11:00 a.m. Careers in the Trades: A Parent’s Survival Guide to Navigating the Pathways!
Presenters: Panel Discussion comprised of MBA members, students and educators
Description: High School Dual Enrollment. Apprenticeships. Technical Schools. College Options. Even direct hire, no-experience needed jobs in the trades! In today’s labor market, there are more ways than ever to pursue a career in construction. This panel discussion will help you understand the many pathways your student can take, what to expect and how it’s an industry primed for opportunity!
12:00 p.m. Smart, Safe, Secure: What a Connected Home Security System will do for You
Presenter: Susan Keel, Advanced Communication Specialists, Inc.
Description: Today’s security systems go above-and-beyond when it comes to keeping your family safe and secure. Learn what home automation features can be incorporated to control lights, door locks, thermostats and cameras to keep you in touch with your home, family and pets even when you’re away.
1:00 p.m. Renovation Loans, Big and Small
Presenter: Ginny Myszewski and Jon Reetz, Great Midwest Bank
Description: Thinking about a home renovations? Whether its as simple as a bathroom remodel or a larger project that involves a major renovation and/or addition, great Midwest Bank offers a variety of product options to best suite your particular renovation project.
2:00 p.m. Beautiful and Smart – Integrating Your Kitchen and Bathroom
Presenter: Mitch Sutton, Gerhards Kitchen & Bath
3:00 p.m. Healthy is the New Green
Presenter: Jonathan Synovic, Source 1 Project Solutions
4:00 p.m. The Mystery of your Credit Score & How it Affects Getting a Loan
Presenters: Eric Rabe and Steve Kaphingst, Johnson Financial Group
Come learn how your credit score is determined and what you can do to improve it. Also, some Do’s and Don’ts for when you are preparing to get a loan.
5:00 p.m. Power of the Sun – Solar, Electronic Cars, and More!
Presenter: Brad Koepke, Current Electric
6:00 p.m. The Wrong House: Turn That Fixer Upper Into Your Dream Home
Presenter: Matt Retzak, Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Description: Have you found the wrong house in the right place at the right price? Matt Retzak from Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource focus on the unsellable home and discuss how buying under your means can be the answer to getting everything you want in a home.
Sunday, January 12
11:00 a.m. Simplifying Life with Smart Lighting Control by Lutron
Presenter: Sam Janicek, Engineered Representation Inc. / Illuminate
12:00 p.m. The Home Building Process and How to Have a Great Experience
Presenter: David Belman, Belman Homes
1:00 p.m. Making Family Time Active – Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Courts!
Presenter: Alec Hartsuiker, Sport Court
2:00 p.m. Sell Your Home For Top Dollar In A Competitive Market
Presenter: John Gschedmeier, RE/MAX Service FirstDescription: Selling your home can seem overwhelming but it shouldn’t be. Oftentimes sellers don’t know what TO DO or NOT DO when preparing for your home’s sale. Should you replace the semi-worn carpet or offer the buyers a credit? Should you upgrade your kitchen or bathrooms or just advertise your home for less? In this session John will provide the top tips on what things to do in a competitive market to give yourself the best chances of getting the most money when you sell.
*Subject to change.
1:00 p.m. Designing spaces that fit your life
Presenter: Laura Goranson and Connie Gilsinger, G. Furnishings
Description: Every room in your house should not only have high function for you and your family but also reflect your personal style. The g.home team explains how to plan and execute spaces that fit your life and style.
2:00 p.m. Appliance Technology
Presenter: Dan McCafferty, Samsung
3:00 p.m. Healthy is the New Green
Presenter: Jonathan Synovic, Source 1 Project Solutions
4:00 p.m. On the cutting edge of the cutting edge - Robotic Lawn Mowers
Presenter: Eric Berg, Robin Autopilot
Description: Discussion on the 93 Billion Dollar Lawn Care industry, the shift to Robotic Lawn Mowers, and how Robins Autopilots service component pairs with Robotic Mowers.
5:00 p.m. Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage! Demystifying Home Finance
Presenter: Michael Creed, LeaderOne Financial
Description: Buying a home isn’t as complicated as you think, and you don’t need 20% down to make it work; sometimes 0% down is enough! In our time together, we’ll discuss the basics of the home buying process as well as equip you with the tools you need to get all your questions answered.
6:00 p.m. 2020 Design Forecast
Presenters: Heidi Larson, Cambria; and Jason Brost, Schluter Systems
Saturday, January 11
11:00 a.m. Careers in the Trades: A Parent’s Survival Guide to Navigating the Pathways!
Presenters: Panel Discussion comprised of MBA members, students and educators
Description: High School Dual Enrollment. Apprenticeships. Technical Schools. College Options. Even direct hire, no-experience needed jobs in the trades! In today’s labor market, there are more ways than ever to pursue a career in construction. This panel discussion will help you understand the many pathways your student can take, what to expect and how it’s an industry primed for opportunity!
12:00 p.m. Smart, Safe, Secure: What a Connected Home Security System will do for You
Presenter: Susan Keel, Advanced Communication Specialists, Inc.
Description: Today’s security systems go above-and-beyond when it comes to keeping your family safe and secure. Learn what home automation features can be incorporated to control lights, door locks, thermostats and cameras to keep you in touch with your home, family and pets even when you’re away.
1:00 p.m. Renovation Loans, Big and Small
Presenter: Ginny Myszewski and Jon Reetz, Great Midwest Bank
Description: Thinking about a home renovations? Whether its as simple as a bathroom remodel or a larger project that involves a major renovation and/or addition, great Midwest Bank offers a variety of product options to best suite your particular renovation project.
2:00 p.m. Beautiful and Smart – Integrating Your Kitchen and Bathroom
Presenter: Mitch Sutton, Gerhards Kitchen & Bath
3:00 p.m. Healthy is the New Green
Presenter: Jonathan Synovic, Source 1 Project Solutions
4:00 p.m. The Mystery of your Credit Score & How it Affects Getting a Loan
Presenters: Eric Rabe and Steve Kaphingst, Johnson Financial Group
Come learn how your credit score is determined and what you can do to improve it. Also, some Do’s and Don’ts for when you are preparing to get a loan.
5:00 p.m. Power of the Sun – Solar, Electronic Cars, and More!
Presenter: Brad Koepke, Current Electric
6:00 p.m. The Wrong House: Turn That Fixer Upper Into Your Dream Home
Presenter: Matt Retzak, Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Description: Have you found the wrong house in the right place at the right price? Matt Retzak from Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource focus on the unsellable home and discuss how buying under your means can be the answer to getting everything you want in a home.
Sunday, January 12
11:00 a.m. Simplifying Life with Smart Lighting Control by Lutron
Presenter: Sam Janicek, Engineered Representation Inc. / Illuminate
12:00 p.m. The Home Building Process and How to Have a Great Experience
Presenter: David Belman, Belman Homes
1:00 p.m. Making Family Time Active – Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Courts!
Presenter: Alec Hartsuiker, Sport Court
2:00 p.m. Sell Your Home For Top Dollar In A Competitive Market
Presenter: John Gschedmeier, RE/MAX Service FirstDescription: Selling your home can seem overwhelming but it shouldn’t be. Oftentimes sellers don’t know what TO DO or NOT DO when preparing for your home’s sale. Should you replace the semi-worn carpet or offer the buyers a credit? Should you upgrade your kitchen or bathrooms or just advertise your home for less? In this session John will provide the top tips on what things to do in a competitive market to give yourself the best chances of getting the most money when you sell.
*Subject to change.
