The ARA/FMLS Showcase is back and bigger than ever!
The 2026 Showcase will be held at the Coca-Cola Roxy, at the Battery, on Thursday, August 20th. This annual event brings together REALTORS®, real estate professionals, and affiliated industries on a single day and features an afternoon of dynamic speakers and networking. Plan to join us early for a lunch reception with bar service. Community Partners, industry friends and select vendors will be on site to meet with you to network and learn more about their benefits.
This year we are taking a deeper look at Atlanta's place on the world stage and how your business benefits from these partnerships.
Showcase Run of Show
11:00 am - Networking with Real Estate Industry Vendors, Lunch Buffet, and Bar Service.
12:30 pm - Speaker presentations and panels.
3:00 pm - 50/50 Raffle Ticket Drawing
Support the Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation and win big!
💵 One lucky winner receives 50% of ticket sales proceeds.
🎓 Funds support scholarships and care funds for REALTORS®.
Stay tuned for more details!
50/50 Raffle Drawing
Purchase a bundle of raffle tickets to support the Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation . The Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation was founded in 2022 to provide educational scholarships and community charitable giving on behalf of the Atlanta REALTORS®. Over the past year, we have awarded twelve $1,000 scholarships to deserving students and distributed Care Funds to six members in need. One lucky winner will receive 50% of raffle ticket sales proceeds!
Ticket bundles available:
5 tickets for $10
20 tickets for $20
100 tickets for $50
250 tickets for $100
Parking
We strongly recommend using the Red Deck , which offers the most affordable parking option. Self-parking in the Red Deck is complimentary for the first 2 hours. After that, rates are $10 for up to 3 hours and $15 for up to 4 hours (also applies to the Green Deck).
🚫 Avoid the Orange Deck — rates there are significantly higher .
A Note on Security
Prio
Office Hours are unstructured discussions between Golden Seeds members and entrepreneurs. This opportunity is particularly relevant for companies that are likely to seek funding in the next 12 to 24 months.
Tech Square Game Day @ The Biltmore Innovation Center 📅 Thursday, Nov 5 🕛 12-1PM 📍 Biltmore Innovation Center- Imperial Ballroom About the Event We’re kicking off Game Day—a monthly gathering for the Tech Square community centered on food, play, and shared experience. Expect a catered lunch (while it lasts!), games/shared activity, and a lively midday atmosphere designed to bring Tech Square together in one place. What to Expect 🍽️ Catered lunch (while it lasts!) 🏈 Casual games & friendly competition 🤝 A cross-section of founders, builders, operators, students, and community leaders Who It’s For Anyone who works, meets, studies, networks, or plays in Tech Square. 📌 Game Day will take place monthly, with food + play!
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