NextGen Growing Into Leadership Event
Rio Salado Conference Center
2323 West 14th StreetTempe, AZ 85281-6950
United States
8:30 – 8:45 AM Beyond the Membership: Your Connection to AMA
The Arizona Multihousing Association is more than a membership organization. It's a resource, advocate, and connection point for Arizona's rental housing community. This session covers AMA's mission to represent, advocate, and educate the industry, the opportunities available through education, networking, committees, and industry involvement, and ways professionals at every career stage can get engaged.
Key messages:
- AMA's mission to represent, advocate, and educate Arizona's rental housing community
- Opportunities available through education, networking, committees, and industry involvement
- Ways professionals at every career stage can engage with AMA
- Building a stronger industry through connection and collaboration
8:45 – 9:30 AM Real Talk: The Journey into Leadership (Panel)
Leadership journeys rarely look exactly as planned. Join experienced industry leaders for an honest conversation about the moments, challenges, opportunities, and relationships that shaped their careers, with real stories about unexpected turns, lessons learned along the way, and the advice leaders wish they had earlier in their journey.
9:30 – 10:00 AM Branch Out: Networking with Purpose (Session)
Meaningful relationships can open doors, create opportunities, and shape your career journey. In this facilitated session, participants will learn practical strategies to network with confidence, engage in authentic conversations, and build connections that extend beyond the event.
Attendees will:
- Understand how to network with purpose
- Practice starting meaningful conversations
- Learn strategies to build professional relationships
- Gain confidence connecting with leaders and peers
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM The Leadership & Growth Exchange (Facilitated Roundtables)
Small-group conversations. Real experiences. Practical leadership insights. Connect with experienced industry leaders and fellow professionals through facilitated small-group conversations focused on leadership, career growth, and the experiences that shape our professional journeys. Each discussion explores a specific topic designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, share practical insights, and provide attendees with ideas they can apply throughout their careers.
Reflect, commit, and identify ways to continue growing.
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Need Approval to Attend?
Make the case to your supervisor in minutes. Here's a ready-to-send letter covering why NextGen is worth the time out of the office. Just fill in the highlighted fields and send.
Re: Approval for NextGen: Growing Into Leadership Attendance
Dear [BOSS NAME],
I'm writing to request approval to attend NextGen: Growing Into Leadership, an Arizona Multihousing Association leadership development experience.
NextGen is designed to connect emerging professionals with experienced industry leaders through authentic conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections.
Some of the reasons I'd like to attend include:
Connect: Build meaningful relationships with industry leaders and peers while learning how to network with purpose.
Learn: Hear candid stories and practical lessons from experienced leaders about career growth, challenges, opportunities, and leadership.
Grow: Participate in facilitated discussions focused on topics such as communication, confidence, career development, relationships, and leading before having the title.
Apply: Bring actionable ideas and new perspectives back to my role and identify specific steps I can take to continue developing professionally.
The bottom line is that attending NextGen will help me become a stronger contributor to our organization and more effective in my role as [YOUR JOB TITLE].
I'd appreciate the opportunity to attend and invest in my continued professional and leadership development.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
[YOUR NAME]
Choose Your Registration
Capacity is limited for this inaugural event. Register early to reserve your seat.
Management Company – Owner/Operator & Industry Partner
Includes breakfast and professional development sessions · 4.0 NAA CE Credits
Owner/Operator Sponsor (members only)
Reserved table of 6 · logo recognition on website, signage & attendee survey · 4.0 NAA CE Credits
*This event is intended for early-career multifamily professionals ages 35 and younger. For more information about membership, click HERE - opens in a new tab.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Management Company - Owner/Operator
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4.00 (NAA) | $75.00 |
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Industry Partner
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4.00 (NAA) | $75.00 |
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Management Company - Owner/Operator Sponsor
Available to owner/operator members only 1 Reserved table of 6 in prime location Company logo recognition on website Company logo recognition on event signage Company logo recognition on attendee survey |
4.00 (NAA) | $700.00 |
Agenda
| October 15 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Beyond the Membership: Your Connection to AMA Discover the resources, opportunities, and connections available through AMA. |
| 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM | Real Talk: The Journey into Leadership Build confidence and skills to create meaningful professional relationships. |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Branch Out: Networking with Purpose Understand the value of networking and develop practical skills to build meaningful professional relationships |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM | The Leadership & Growth Exchange Participate in facilitated roundtable conversations focused on leadership and career growth. |
| 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Your Next Step: Turning Growth into Action Reflect, commit, and identify ways to continue growing. |
Beyond the Membership: Your Connection to AMA
The Arizona Multihousing Association is more than a membership organization, it is a resource, advocate, and connection point for Arizona’s rental housing community.
Discover the many opportunities AMA provides through education, networking, advocacy, and industry engagement, and learn how getting connected can help you build relationships, expand your knowledge, and continue growing throughout your career.
Key Messages:
- AMA’s mission to represent, advocate, and educate Arizona’s rental housing community
- Opportunities available through education, networking, committees, and industry involvement
- Ways professionals at every career stage can engage with AMA
- Building a stronger industry through connection and collaboration
Real Talk: The Journey Into Leadership (Panel)
Leadership journeys rarely look exactly as planned.
Join experienced industry leaders for an honest conversation about the moments, challenges, opportunities, and relationships that shaped their careers. Hear real stories about unexpected turns, lessons learned along the way, and the advice leaders wish they had earlier in their journey.
Branch Out: Networking with Purpose (Session)
Building confidence, creating connections, and making conversations count.
Meaningful relationships can open doors, create opportunities, and shape your career journey.
In this facilitated session, participants will learn practical strategies to network with confidence, engage in authentic conversations, and build connections that extend beyond the event.
Through guided activities and conversation, attendees will leave with tools to create more intentional professional relationships.
Attendees will:
- Understand how to network with purpose
- Practice starting meaningful conversations
- Learn strategies to build professional relationships
- Gain confidence connecting with leaders and peers
The Leadership & Growth Exchange (Facilitated roundtables)
Small-group conversations. Real experiences. Practical leadership insights.
Connect with experienced industry leaders and fellow professionals through facilitated small-group conversations focused on leadership, career growth, and the experiences that shape our professional journeys.
Each discussion will explore a specific topic designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, share practical insights, and provide attendees with ideas they can apply throughout their careers.
