NABOR® Recognized by National Association for Outstanding Committee Achievements

Brett Brown, 2023 Global Business Committee Chair; Carol Kairis, 2023 Global Business Committee Vice-Chair; and Cheyenne Chase, Staff Liaison

NAPLES, FL – Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) is proud to announce that its Global Network received the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®) during NAR®’s annual conference and expo held in Orlando on November 12, 2022.

“I’ve always been impressed at the high level of quality programs and networking events NABOR®’s Global Network offers each year,” said NABOR® President Nick Bobzien. “The network has consistently outdone itself year after year, and this national recognition is proof that it continues to be a model for other REALTOR® global councils.”

For the past seven years, NABOR®’s Global Network has received Gold or Platinum Awards from NAR® for its high levels of achievement in five categories: Business Plan, Marketing and Communication, Events/Education, Outreach, and Benchmarking. The Platinum Global Achievement Program Award places NABOR®’s Global Network in the top 8 percent of Global Councils nationwide.

“NABOR®’s Global Network has gone above the standard in their commitment to enhancing global business opportunities and engaging REALTORS® in their market,” said Charles Dawson, NAR Vice President, Engagement and Advocacy Outreach. “They have done an outstanding job and we are thrilled to present them with the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award.” 

In preparation of international buyers seeking to purchase Naples homes after travel restrictions were lifted, the Global Network initiated the following in 2022:

  • Sponsored “International Fest,” a public event hosted by the Asian Professionals Association of SWFL (APASWFL). This event provided an opportunity for the Network to use its resources to educate the public about the benefits of working with a CIPS Designee and promote the “That’s Who We R” campaign. Proceeds benefitted a scholarship fund for eligible local high school students.
  • Hosted an in-person Trade Mission to Costa Rica. By supporting this Trade Mission, NABOR® fulfilled its mission as the Ambassador Association to Costa Rica. NABOR® members have gained valuable referral partners in Costa Rica as well as from many U.S. states. 
  • Hosted Global Edge Day featuring best-selling author Terri Morrison/CIPS Institute Kickoff Event. Morrison, author of the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands® Series and Bradstreet’s Guide to Doing Business Around the World, a cornerstone of the CIPS Course material, headlined the event with an informative presentation about Communicating Across Cultures. The author also signed books while attendees networked with other globally focused real estate professionals.

Since 2021, the NABOR Global Network has been instrumental in designing 22 educational programs to 1,138 attendees/participants.

The NABOR® Global Network was developed in 2009 and works to connect members with resources that help them serve clients from around the globe and build member awareness of the global and multicultural business opportunities in the local markets. NABOR®’s Global Business Network is part of a consortium of 130 Global Councils that work directly with NAR® to develop globally themed education, programming, and networking for members. This includes hosting CIPS courses and social events that build partnerships with other globally minded businesses, mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other relevant local entities.

For information on how you can join or partner with NABOR®’s Global Network, check out the “Get Involved” tab on www.NABOR.com. NABOR® is located at 1455 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. To reach a NABOR® committee liaison, call (239) 597-1666.