Re/Max recently held its annual Activate Conference in Toronto. The company notes that attendees gained valuable insights, built meaningful connections and discovered innovative strategies to elevate their business. It shares several key moments of the event:
Basketball tournament and live auction in support of Children’s Miracle Network
Five basketball teams participated in the tournament, raising $4,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Also, over $110,000 was raised for the organization during the live auction and several other breakout sessions including prize drawings. Donations raised will benefit the 13 Children’s Hospitals across Canada. The event featured CMN patient ambassadors Ava and Cash.
Alyssa Rae Johnson Fund hits $1 million milestone
Bruce Johnson, agent with Re/Max By The Bay Brokerage, and his family were also recognized for reaching the $1 million mark in donations for the Alyssa Rae Johnson Fund, benefitting the SickKids Hospital.
The network raised $165,635 at the conference to help reach this goal. Johnson was also awarded the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Community Care Award for his outstanding fundraising efforts, including his renowned Motorcycle for Miracles campaign.
Canada’s economic outlook: CIBC economist Benjamin Tal
At the event, Tal revealed that the real estate sector is facing its toughest challenge since the 1991 recession due to aggressive interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada, which have inadvertently increased inflation through higher mortgage payments.
He predicts that interest rates will drop by 50-75 basis points this year, reaching about 2.5 per cent by the end of 2025, supporting a market recovery.
Artificial intelligence decoded
Dr. R. David Edelman, founder and director of Project TENS at MIT and former White House tech advisor, discussed artificial intelligence and its impact on our work and the world. He emphasized that these technologies can “transform our interactions,” and help improve business practices.
Arlene Dickinson: Entrepreneur, on CBC’s Dragons’ Den
Dickinson shared her entrepreneurial journey to becoming a visionary leader and influential figure in Canadian business. Despite facing numerous challenges in life, her vision, dedication and perseverance have been her guiding forces. She highlighted the importance of taking risks on yourself, regardless of fear or the opinions of others.
