JAAR/YPN Fall Conference + Expo + Chili & Soup Cook-Off 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
ππΆοΈ JAAR/YPN FALL CONFERENCE + EXPO + CHILI & SOUP + LEGAL CE! 2026πΆοΈπ Hosted by JAAR and the YPN Committee
π Thursday, October 8 | Forty-Nine South | 2527 Helena Avenue, Jackson
9:30 AM
Sign-In, Registration + β Coffee & Donut Mingle
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Legal CEπ2 HOURS OF LEGAL CE - Presented by Mick Falahee and Steve Makulski
REAL ESTATE LANDMINES: Ownership, Title, Taxes, Disclosures & Fraud
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
π’ Expo + Games + Prizes πΆοΈπ² Chili & Soup Cook-Off π€ Networking with REALTORS® and Affiliates
β ALL-ACCESS PASS
Get the full experience for one great price! Includes: 2 Legal CE Hours | Coffee & Donuts | Expo | Chili & Soup Tasting | Games & Prizes
YPN Members — $30 Early Bird
Non-YPN Members — $40 Early Bird
Can't stay for the whole morning? No problem!
Social Ticket / Expo Pass Includes Expo access and Chili & Soup Cook-Off tasting from 12:00–2:00 PM.
YPN Members — $5
Non-YPN Members — $10
Early Bird pricing ends October 1!
β€οΈ A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS!
We want to give a huge shout-out to the businesses and members who have already stepped up to support this event through event sponsorships, annual sponsorships, chili & soup teams, and side/snack donations.
Your support helps make this event possible—and we appreciate you!
π LEGAL CE SPONSORS
A special thank you to Mick Falahee, American Title and Steve Makulski, Anderson & Makulski for sponsoring and presenting our Legal CE session.
π AWARDS SPONSOR
Thank you to Kathy Byerly for sponsoring our event awards!
Your support helps us provide an educational, informative and fun experience for our members.
A special thank-you to everyone who has volunteered to provide breadsticks, cornbread, rolls, snacks, and other goodies to help round out our chili and soup spread. π₯πΆοΈπ₯£
πΆοΈπ² BATTLE OF THE BOWLS
And let's talk about the Chili & Soup Cook-Off!
A HUGE thank you to all of our teams for stepping up and making this year's competition possible!
We'll be tasting, voting and crowning the People's Choice winners for BEST CHILI and BEST SOUP!
OUR 2026 TEAMS:
American Title — Morgan Pack
Champia Real Estate Inspections — Alan & Jonna Way
Community Choice Credit Union — Lindsay Noll
ERA Reardon — Jen Dalrymple
Exit Realty 1st — Kim Kurtz & Robin
Flagstar Bank — Stephanie Hawley
Inspection One — Kevin & Joyce Haire
JAAR — Sarah Joyner
Liberty Title — Xander Willis & Jayelynn Dejohn
M3 Mortgage — Matt Bicknell
Production Realty — Lindsey Torcolacci
Sproat Realty Professionals — Missy Vandercook
State Farm — Joe Munie & Sydney Finch
We can't wait to see who takes home bragging rights!
π₯ WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
There are still several ways to be part of the fun!
πΆοΈ Become an Event Sponsor
Help us make this year's event even bigger and better while getting your business in front of JAAR members.
π₯ Bring a Side or Snack!
Want to contribute without becoming a sponsor? We're also looking for businesses willing to donate breadsticks, cornbread, rolls, chips, crackers, or another tasty side to go along with all that chili and soup. No monetary sponsorship required—just bring something delicious to share!
SPONSOR THE EXPERIENCE
Mimosa Bar — $200
Coffee & Donuts — $200
Sponsorship dollars go directly toward helping us provide food and drinks for attendees.
π’ EXPO BOOTHS
$100 Early Bird
$125 after October 1
Put your business in front of REALTORS® while they enjoy a morning of Legal CE, networking, games, prizes and the Chili & Soup Cook-Off. Don't just have a booth. Be part of the experience!
REGISTER NOW
π HELP US MAKE THE BUSINESS CARD RAFFLE A SUCCESS!
We're also looking for JAAR members and local businesses willing to donate a prize for our Business Card Raffle.
Gift cards, merchandise, gift baskets or other items from your business make great prizes — and it's a simple way to support the event while getting your business in front of fellow REALTORS® and attendees.
Interested in sponsoring or donating a raffle prize?
Simply reply to this email and let us know!
π THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS!
Your continued support helps JAAR provide valuable education, events and experiences for our members throughout the year.
DIAMOND: American Title - Midstate Title - Norfolk Homes
GOLD: Community Choice Credit Union
SILVER: America's Preferred Home Warranty - True Community Credit Union
BRONZE: @Home Mortgage - CrossCountry Mortgage - Fifth Third Bank - Flagstar Bank - Mortgage Chicks - Old National Bank - Southern Michigan Bank
π WE'LL SEE YOU OCTOBER 8!
Whether you're joining us for the full All-Access experience, stopping by for the Expo and Cook-Off, sponsoring the event, exhibiting, competing in Battle of the Bowls, or donating a raffle prize, thank you for helping make this event special.
Come learn. Come connect. Come hungry.
or scan the QR code to register:
Questions?? Call Kelly @ 517-787-6175 ext1 or email: kelly@jacksonmihomes.com
This event is hosted by: JAAR and the YPN Committee
Sponsors
BLAZIN' (ANNUAL SPONSOR)
HOT (ANNUAL SPONSOR)
MEDIUM (EVENT SPONSOR)
MEDIUM (ANNUAL SPONSOR)
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π²All-Access Conference Pass:
ποΈ YPN Members — $30 Early Bird β‘ After October 1st: $50
ποΈ Non-YPN Members — $40 Early Bird β‘ After October 1st: $50
π’ Expo Booth — $100 Early Bird β‘ After October 1st: $125
π² Expo Pass (Expo + Cookoff Tasting Only)
β¨ YPN Members — $5
β¨ Non-YPN Members — $10
2527 Helena Ave
Jackson, MI 49203 United States
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