More than 3,900 attendees and suppliers from around the Midwest gathered at the Indiana Convention Center on Oct. 9 and 10 for the annual Midwest Multifamily Conference. The two-day event is the largest focused on the Midwest multifamily industry.
Attendees were able to enhance their management, sales and customer service skills at 30 breakout sessions, many featuring nationally recognized speakers. The trade show this year was the largest ever, with over 52,000 square feet of more than 200 exhibit booths featuring suppliers of products and services to the multifamily housing industry.
A highlight of the conference every year is the Prodigy Awards and the Awards of Excellence. The Prodigy Awards recognize apartment communities for excellence in appearance, service, marketing and design. The Awards of Excellence honor onsite management and maintenance personnel who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective positions.
Westfield property Maple Knoll Apartments of Marquette Management received two honors. The first was the Community of the Year (11+ years in age). The other award was for Best Overall Amenities (11+ Years). This community has been thriving with high occupancy. The property group created a comprehensive marketing program that includes virtual and local outreach. There is a variety of things to keep you busy here, including bocce ball and volleyball courts, a library, 24-hour fitness and business center, a bike garage with service area and a resort style pool.
Carmel’s Avant Apartments of Edward Rose & Sons won Best Overall Amenities (1-10 Years). The community provides premiere features and sophisticated splendor. Residents enjoy a resort style pool, three courtyards with outdoor games, and a quarter-acre pet park with an agility course. Interior amenities include a 24-hour full circuit eFitness gym and internet hotspots throughout the property. The Olivia on Main, Keystone Realty Group, received the Best Leasing Office/Clubhouse (1-10 years).
In Fishers, The Hamilton Luxury Apartments, a J.C. Hart Company, Inc. property, won Best Overall Curb Appeal (1-10 years). The beaming florals, immaculate masonry and emerald green grass made this a winning property. Sun Lakes Apartments, Regency Windsor Management, Inc., took home the Best Community Corporate Suite Program.
About the Indiana Apartment Association
The Indiana Apartment Association, the fifth largest association in the country affiliated with the National Apartment Association, represents the owners and management companies of more than 220,000 apartment units throughout the state. Offices are at 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 725, Indianapolis. Visit IAA’s website at iaaonline.net.