The Coldwell Banker franchise International Business Conference

The Coldwell Banker franchise recently spent three days at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference in San Francisco, California.

The annual event brought together more than 10,000 real estate franchise sales associates, managers, directors and employees together for an intensive professional development program and awards ceremony. The Coldwell Banker franchise celebrated the 100^th anniversary of the brand, which was founded in San Francisco in 1906 just months after the great earthquake.

General Colin Powell, former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under president H.W Bush, was the conference’s key speaker. Cyndi Lauper, known for such hits as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time” was the featured entertainer.

“The goal of IBC is to allow those in the Coldwell Banker System to enhance their skills so they can become even more successful,” said Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate franchise Corporation.

“The annual IBC allows attendees to visit the trade show, take courses about the industry, learn about the latest Coldwell Banker can offer them, and most importantly network with other real estate professionals from various parts of the country and the world. It is also a time to recognise the achievements of Coldwell Banker affiliated companies and their sales associates.”

“The Coldwell Banker IBC gave many of our Coldwell Banker Sale Associates the opportunity to exchange ideas with other professionals and learn new ways to improve our customers’ real estate experience,” Allan Dabbagh, Master Franchisor said. “Coldwell Banker is enjoying its 100th anniversary and we are at the top of our game.”