DEMOCRACY IN HOUSING
Advocating for the underserved through education, leadership, & service in our community.
DEMOCRACY IN HOUSING
Advocating for the underserved through education, leadership, & service in our community.
Save the Date: 16th Annual Membership Gala
We are excited to invite you to our 16th Annual Membership Gala—please save the date!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 21st
📍 Location: 444 W. Third St Dayton Ohio 45402 (Sinclair Community College)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Doors open at 4:30 PM)
In addition to ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities will be available. More details will be shared soon.
We hope you’ll be able to join us for this special evening!
Bianca D Harvey
2026 Gala Chair
937.607.0491
2026 ORA STATE CONFERENCE
🎓 Let’s talk about these classes…
This year’s Professional Development Series is packed with real, relevant education that every agent needs right now:
✔ Understanding Ohio’s NEW Wholesaling Law
Compliance for real estate licensees + a fireside chat featuring Senator Catherine Ingram
✔ Power of Attorney, Estates & Trusts
What you need to know, who needs to sign, and how to protect your transactions
✔ Deal or Deed?
What every Realtor needs to know BEFORE the ink dries
✔ SHIBA: Learn It. Teach It. Change It.
Helping leaders communicate the state of housing in Black America to their communities
✨ This isn’t just a conference… this is information that directly impacts your business, your clients, and your community.
✈️ Dayton Fun Fact:
Dayton has one of the highest innovation rates in the country — and this conference is bringing that same forward-thinking energy.
EDUCATIONAL & NETWORKING MEETINGS (General Membership)
January Meetings
January Meetings
January Meetings
"Martin Luther King Jr. & Financial Wellness Month"
Member Speakers: WPCU & PC Title Pros
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Panel Discussion: "What to do with Big Momma's House" Deed Options
February Meeting
January Meetings
January Meetings
"Black History Month"
Member Speakers: First Financial & Francis Foundation
Guest Speaker:
Barbara Waddell (Dayton REALTORS)
Theresa Barron (Take a Look Real Estate Broker)
Member Speakers:
Greg Elmore + Dave Gerhard (First Financial Bank)
Gail Johnson (Francis Family Foundation)
March Meeting
January Meetings
March Meeting
"Women’s History & National Credit Education Month"
Member Speakers: Civista, Fred & Cora, Priority
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April Meeting
March Meeting
REALTIST WEEK
"Fair Housing Month & Stress Awareness Month"
Member Speakers: WPCU
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Panel Discussion: Legislative Committee Panel:
May Meeting
June Meeting
"Small Business Month & Affordable Housing Month"
Member Speakers: Miami Valley Fair Housing & Cross Country Mortgage
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June Meeting
June Meeting
"Homeownership Month & Men’s Health Month"
Member Speakers: Salem Biz & Fairways
Guest Speaker: Ohio Realtist Conference
Topic: Kick-off
July Meeting
September Meeting
August Meeting
"Minority Mental Health Awareness Month"
Member Speakers: WPCU
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August Meeting
September Meeting
August Meeting
"Black Business Month & National Wellness Month"
Member Speakers: DAYAIR
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September Meeting
September Meeting
"Workforce Development Month"
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October Meeting
"Economic Development & Housing America Month"
Member Speakers: WPCU
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November Meeting
November Meeting
"National Entrepreneurship"
Member Speakers: MVFH, CRS, ODIL Partners
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December Meeting
November Meeting
"National Business Plan Month"
Member Speakers: Kim Williams / Cross County
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