This is more than just a Java Jam; it's a journey to build lasting connections that will shape your career.
Embark on a journey through various local coffee shops, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends seamlessly with the excitement of building meaningful connections.
Industry Connections:
Each coffee shop visit is an opportunity to network, share insights and foster relationships within the real estate community. Association staff will be on hand to offer guidance, fellow REALTORS® will share experiences and affiliated business professionals will provide valuable insights. Share your experiences, challenges and successes with your peers and gain insights from their perspectives. Exchange tips and strategies that have worked well for you and discover fresh ideas that can help you grow in your career.
Community Connections:
Enhance your personal brand by creating engaging content during this event. Showcase each coffee shop's unique features, share your experiences on social media or your blog and promote both local businesses and your brand simultaneously.
Choose Your Brew:
Includes a complimentary drink be it coffee, tea or other.
Bonus!
This event will fulfill Step 13 – Get Networking – of the Pathway to Success and get you one step closer to potentially winning your association dues and MLS fees paid for one year by Mainstreet! Don't miss out on this unique blend of networking, community engagement and caffeinated camaraderie. Secure your spot for Java Jam and let the conversations percolate!
Qualifications for attending:
Member of Mainstreet
Licensed for 2 years or less
Java Jam Schedule:
DuPage - May 31 | Peet's Coffee - Downers Grove
North Cook - June 21 |CoCo & Blu - Arlington Heights
ADA requirements: If you have any disabilities that require special accommodations, please identify those needs with Chief Operations Officer Kim McCoy at 630.324.8462 or Kim@MainstreetREALTORS.com
Speakers
Ramona Ruskuls
Director of Specialty Divisions, Mainstreet REALTORS®As the Director of Specialty Divisions, Ramona leads four of Mainstreet’s most dynamic and thriving member communities: Global, New Agent, Senior Services, and the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Career development is her passion, and her work reflects her dedication to helping others succeed in the real estate industry.
Ramona began her journey in 2005 with the REALTOR® Ass...
As the Director of Specialty Divisions, Ramona leads four of Mainstreet’s most dynamic and thriving member communities: Global, New Agent, Senior Services, and the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Career development is her passion, and her work reflects her dedication to helping others succeed in the real estate industry.
Ramona began her journey in 2005 with the REALTOR® Association of NorthWest Chicagoland, where she rose to Director of Education. After the association’s merger with Mainstreet REALTORS®, she expanded her expertise to include content creation, social media marketing, sponsorship development, and event management.
Her love for learning shines through in her achievements, including earning the e-PRO®, At Home with Diversity and the Alliance Certified Ally certifications, the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), Certified International Property Specialist® (CIPS), REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designations, and the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS®. As an RPAC Major Investor and YPN RPAC Pledge, Ramona is dedicated to advocating for private property and business rights.
Beyond real estate, Ramona is deeply committed to her community. She has volunteered in inner-city outreach programs for youth and the homeless and coordinated a volunteer ESL program with the Racetrack Chaplaincy. At home in Chicago’s Western suburbs, she stays active as a worship leader at her church, a leader with Friends on the Street Homeless Outreach-Chicago, and the go-to fun aunt for her nieces and nephews.
Whether she’s mentoring new professionals, organizing global initiatives, or lending her voice in song, Ramona brings energy, creativity, and a personal touch to everything she does.