2012 promises to be an interesting and exciting time for the Mexico Real Estate industry!  The real estate industry continues to rebound and general elections in both the United States and Mexico all add to the mix of information gathering and networking opportunities. This year, we have moved the G20 Convention to the exclusive Barcelo Resort in Los Cabos in order to give participants the broad spectrum of options that an all-inclusive resort can offer.  In addition, we have revised the program to best fit current economic conditions and have added several topics, including break-out sessions, specifically for the domestic and international real estate experts. Join specialists to discuss, learn and develop business relationship while discovering new opportunities.

Keynote address on the Impact of the Upcoming Mexico and U.S. Election on the Mexican Real Estate Industry

Panel One – State of the Market – Latest Issues to Affect the Mexico Real Estate Industry
Panel Two – Access to Capital and Options for Financing and Bank/Developer Workouts
Panel Three – Doing Your Homework – Importance of Due Diligence
Panel Four – The Mexico International Sales Environment Today
Panel Five – Sustainability – Going Green AND Increasing Profits
Panel Six – Regional Analysis of the Major Tourism Development Markets in Mexico
Panel Seven – Dealing with Distressed Assets in today’s Real Estate Market
Panel Eight – Current Tax and Legal Considerations for Real Estate Projects in Mexico
Panel Nine – Marketing and Going Viral – Latest Strategies to Market and Sell Developments
Panel Ten – Trends in Hospitality Industry
Panel Eleven – Gaming in Mexico – Casino gambling – finance, legal and tax issues

Harold Hoekstra, Deloitte
Carlos Sugich, Snell & Wilmer
Ben Rosen, Rosen Law
Blanca Rodriguez, Real Capital Investment Management
Bruce Greenberg, Montana Verde
Richard Krombein, Portilla Ruy-Diaz & Aguilar, S.C.
Debra Dodson, Prudential Cabo Gold
Chris Snell, Snell Real Estate
Mitch Creekmore, Stewart Title
Chad Martin, Element 360
Horacio Navas, Deloitte
Ricardo Zuniga, Vertex Real Estate
Daniel Urrea, Lex Advisors
Jeronimo Gomez del Campo
Gustavo Ripol, Leisure Partners
Aaron Levet, Santamarina and Steta
Javier Mazoy, Lex Advisors
Manuel Rajunov, DLA Piper
John McCarthy, Leisure Partners

Guest Speaker – Ruben Reachi Lugo, Secretary of Tourism of Baja California Sur

Option #1 – Includes: two nights, three days ocean view room at the Barcelo Resort, two days of education and networking conference,  all meals, breaks, conference materials, receptions, nightly entertainment
Early registration (by March 26th)
$895 – single occupancy
$765 – double occupancy (per person)
Registration (after March 26th)
$995 – single occupancy
$865 – double occupancy (per person)

Option #2 -Includes: two days of education and networking conference, all meals, breaks, conference materials, receptions, nightly entertainment
 $495 - Early registration (March 26th)
$595 – Registration (after March 26th)

 Who You’ll Meet
:

Accountants * Appraisers * Architects * Assisted Living Professionals * Bankers * Builders * Construction professionals * Developers * Financial Institution experts * Infrastructure developers * International hospitality experts * International real estate attorneys * International tax practitioners * Investors * Investment advisors * Medical tourism experts * Mortgage finance experts * Private equity managers * Real estate owners * Resort and hotel operators * Title insurance professionals

As a veteran conference organizer, I assure you that the chemistry, networking opportunities and quality of industry information offered October 12th does not happen often.  The type of electricity experienced comes from top notch presenters AND top notch attendees working together to learn and discuss the important issues affecting the Mexico Oil & Gas Industry today.  Presentations from PEMEX, CNH, SENER, Baker Institute, ProMexico, Energia, NOV, Weatherford International, ICA Fluor, Daniel Johnston & Company, Baker & McKenzie, PGPB, CRE, ET International,  AMGN, and others were succinct, to the point, full of timely information and chock full.  An extremely well received group of esteemed faculty.

Special thanks to Benjamin Torres-Barron of Baker & McKenzie who worked directly with Teal Education to provide the most up to date agenda and speakers possible.

My apologies to those who were “closed out” of the event.  We will be organizing a similar event to take place in the spring of 2012 and we will make sure to send announcements to all interested parties.

If you have any suggestions or comments for the 2012 forum, please forward them to me at Lynne@TealEducation.com.  I look forward to greeting you at another Teal Education event in the near future.

A PEMEX supported event designed to update and inform companies interested in doing business in the Mexico Oil and Gas Industry

This event has SOLD OUT.  No more registrations are being accepted.  Due to overwhelming response, we have secured conference space at the Alden Hotel, 1117 Prairie Street.  If you’d like information on future events on this topic, contact Lynne@TealEducation.com. 

October 12, 2011
Houston, Texas
Up to 7 CLE Credits Available

Some of the Companies Sending Representatives Include:

 Program at a Glance:
Current State of the Oil and Gas Industry in Mexico
New Business Opportunities
The New Upstream Contracts
The New Economic Model
Proper Structure of Mexican Operations From Tax, Labor and Legal Standpoints
Current Issues Affecting the Natural Gas Industry in Mexico
Network with Key Industry Professionals

Conference Sponsor:

Conference Speakers confirmed include:
Aurora Pierdant, PEMEX
Juan Carlos Zepeda, CNH
Benjamin Torres Barron, Baker & McKenzie
Genaro Gomez, ET Global
Alejandro Martinez,  PGPB
Ivan Aleksei Aleman, SENER
Luis Carbajo Martinez, Baker & McKenzie
Santosh Mathilakath, National OilwellVarco
Guadalupe Campuzano, PEMEX
Carlos Marron, ProMexico
Gustavo Hernandez-Garcia, PEMEX
Marco Padilla, Weatherford International
Federico Ruanova, Baker & McKenzie
Francisco de la Isla, CRE
Amy Myers Jaffe, Baker Institute
Jorge Gonzalez, Baker & McKenzie
Ben Welmaker, Baker & McKenzie
Carlos Linares, Baker & McKenzie
Rosario Lombera, Baker & McKenzie
Susan Stone, Baker & McKenzie
Jorge Guadarrama, Baker & McKenzie
Alfonso Cortez Fernandez, Baker & McKenzie

Why you should attend:
The Mexico Oil & Gas Industry continues to be a “hot” topic throughout the worldwide business community.  As the global markets recover from the recent economic crisis, there is a tremendous focus on the energy sector and how corporations and the public can benefit from new technology, partnerships, environmental challenges, etc.  Teal Education, in conjunction with Baker & McKenzie and PEMEX, has developed a one day, comprehensive, innovative conference event that will enhance your knowledge of the industry and allow you and your company to take advantage of the latest opportunities. Learn about industry trends, new policies, upstream contracts, doing business with PEMEX, the newest economic model, the latest in the natural gas industry and much more.   Join key industry players from both Mexico and the U.S. to learn and discover how you can achieve goals within this ever growing industry.

Additional Benefits of Attending:
• Learn about the latest trends and policy changes to affect this industry
• Discover what new business opportunities exist – how to work with Pemex, which are the upcoming tenders, etc.
• Find out about the New Upstream Contracts, what they mean, liabilities, regulations and more
• Understand the New Economic Model and how it affects your business activities
• Learn about the most important tax and labor issues to affect the industry today
• Hear the latest update on the Natural Gas Industry in Mexico
• Network with Key Industry Professionals

Who You’ll Meet
This one day,  comprehensive event with group live instruction has been designed for various executives within the energy companies and their service providers.  This event should attract: Business Development Executives, Legal Counsel, Chief Financial Officers, Investors, Financial Institution Executives, Tax experts, Business/Management Professionals, Oil and Gas Company investment advisors, Service Providers in the fields of Transportation, Installation, Repair/Maintenance, Platform, Pipelines, Drilling and representatives from any companies that have or plan on doing business in the Mexico oil and gas industry.

  Media and Association support from:

U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Oil & Gas Insight

* additional media and associations to be announced

CLE Credits: 6.5 California, Illinois, and Texas general CLE credits and 7.0 New York general CLE credits will be available.  Baker & McKenzie LLP is a California and Illinois CLE approved provider.  Baker & McKenzie LLP has been certified by the New York State CLE Board as an accredited provider in the state of New York for the period 12/12/09-12/11/12.  Baker & McKenzie LLP is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.

Registration Information:
Registration includes: continental breakfast, networking refreshment breaks, luncheon, reception and conference materials

Early registration (by September 23) $495
Registration (after September 23) $595

Special rate for Baker & McKenzie clients – contact Lynne@tealeducation.com
*speakers and topics subject to change

Rebound in Mexico: Real estate market still enjoys unique advantages

By Darren Ballegeer

Americans, Canadians, and other foreigners are still buying homes in Mexico’s popular beach destinations – they’re just not buying as many as they did two or three years ago. And they’re not buying nearly as many as Mexicans, who as a group are buying about half of all new properties currently sold in popular regions such as the one anchored by Puerto Vallarta.

The real estate market in Mexico was hit hard by the housing bust in the U.S., though home sales in Mexico have been supported somewhat by a strong Canadian economy and by many Mexican buyers acquiring second or third homes. Though Mexico’s real estate market is currently in a historic slump, the people who are optimistic about its rebound have much evidence to support a forecast of increased sales and home values in the next few years. Realtors and other people who work in real estate need to be optimistic about the real estate market, but they usually temper their optimism with hard data whenever they gather to discuss the market realities. These realities framed a fascinating exchange of information and expert insight at the 2011 Mexico Real Estate Forum recently held at the Westin Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta.

The event brought together an impressive list of top real estate, tourism, financial, and legal experts from Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Presenters from distinguished financial firms and government agencies spoke about recent developments, and updated forecasts and projections for the Mexico real estate industry. Adam Bryk from Canadian firm Deloitte concluded that there are many investors (domestic and foreign) interested in increasing their real estate investments in Mexico. “The money is there,” says Bryk. With improved financial management by Mexican developers, Bryk says more investment dollars will flow to real estate projects in Mexico.

The conference event was organized by Lynne Strauss of Teal Education (www.tealeducation.com) and Cecilia Gonzalez of CGBD Consulting Group (www.CGBDGroup.com).

“The response from delegates and speakers has been tremendous,” says Strauss. “The education aspect combined with the networking opportunities allowed participants to gain valuable knowledge while connecting with new colleagues.”

“We were delighted to see the interaction and collaboration between the American, Canadian, and Mexican business leaders as well as people from Mexican federal institutions such as FONATUR (Mexican Fund for Tourism), The Mexico Tourism Board and Bancomext (National Bank of Foreign Commerce Trade).”

Healthy private investment in real estate seems to be matched by government investment in infrastructure, according to FONATUR, the institution responsible for the planning and development of tourism projects of national impact. Infrastructure investment from 2007 to 2011 was $574.9 million U.S. dollars.

More than one million Americans are currently living in Mexico, many of them retirees seeking warm weather and a lower cost of living. The housing crisis and recession in the U.S. have greatly impacted sales of vacation homes in Mexico, yet experts say that it´s this very economic crisis and inflation that has many retired Americans looking to make Mexico their primary or only home. Mexico’s growing and stable economy and its excellent private healthcare system are also giving retirees increased confidence in making the country their home.

As the real estate market fights to emerge from the global recession, Mexico seems well-positioned to compete in the global marketplace of real estate and tourism. The country’s natural advantages of climate and proximity to the U.S. and Canada continue to fuel tourism and a growing foreign population. Demographic trends and cost of living pressures in the U.S. are also set to fuel a healthy rebound that for current property owners, and real estate people, cannot come too soon.

Darren Ballegeer is the marketing director for Vision Hispana Newspaper www.VisionHispanaUSA.com and is co-founder of Vision Marketing www.visionmarcom.com.

A New Decade- Time for Growth & Revitalization: May 4th-6th, 2011- The Westin Resort and Spa, Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

Teal Education and CGBD Consulting Group thank all presenters, attendees, sponsors, supporters, media partners, colleagues and friends for your participation at the May 4-6th Mexico Real Estate Forum. The initial feedback has indicated that the level of program, including the expertise and quality of speakers and their presentations, has been excellent. The networking opportunities have proven to be lucrative as many new business relationships were forged. In addition, a good time was had by all!

As conference designers and organizers, we are always striving to improve the program and increase the number of qualified attendees and therefore we welcome your comments and suggestions. As we continue to share knowledge about the forum and increase awareness of the superior quality of the networking and the educational advantages, we are certain that this event will grow and become recognized as a frontrunner for enriching the Mexico Real Estate industry.

We have posted pictures, testimonials and presentations. The presentations require a password which has been emailed to you.

We have already begun planning our 2012 forum. The tentative dates are May 2-4th. We will certainly keep you posted. In the meantime, feel free to contact us with ideas, speaker/sponsor requests and the like.

Warmest regards,
Lynne Strauss, Teal Education
Cecilia Gonzalez, CGBD Consulting Group

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Going to Heaven!
I dont know when – -
Pray do not ask me how!
Indeed Im too astonished
To think of answering you!
Going to Heaven!
How dim it sounds!
And yet it will be done
As sure as flocks go home at night
Unto the Shepherds arm!

Perhaps youre going too!
Who knows?
If you should get there first
Save just a little space for me
Close to the two I lost – -
The smallest “Robe” will fit me
And just a bit of “Crown” – -
For you know we do not mind our dress
When we are going home – -

Im glad I dont believe it
For it would stop my breath – -
And Id like to look a little more
At such a curious Earth!
Im glad they did believe it
Whom I have never found
Since the might Autumn afternoon
I left them in the ground.

Loves Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley

The fountains mingle with the river
And the rivers with the ocean,
The winds of Heaven mix for ever
With a sweet emotion;
Nothing in the world is single,
All things by a law divine
In one spirit meet and mingle – Why not I with thine?

See the mountains kiss high Heaven
And the waves clasp one another;
No sister-flower would be forgiven
If it disdained its brother;
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the sea – What are all these kissings worth
If thou kiss not me?

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Beloved, thou hast brought me many flowers
Plucked in the garden, all the summer through
And winter, and it seemed as if they grew
In this close room, nor missed the sun and showers.
So, in the like name of that love of ours,
Take back these thoughts which here unfolded too,
And which on warm and cold days I withdrew
From my hearts ground. Indeed, those beds and bowers
Be overgrown with bitter weeds and rue,
And wait thy weeding; yet heres eglantine,
Here s ivy!-take them, as I used to do
Thy fowers, and keep them where they shall not pine.
Instruct thine eyes to keep their colors true,
And tell thy soul their roots are left in mine.

Young and Old by Charles Kingsley

When all the world is young, lad,
And all the trees are green,
And every goose a swan, lad,
And every lass a queen;
Then hey for boot and horse, lad,
And round the world away,
Young blood must hanve its course, lad,
And every dog his day
When all the world is old, lad,
And the trees are brown;
And all the sport is stale, lad,
And all the wheels run down,
Creep home, and take your place here,
The speen and maimed among:
God grant you find one face there,
You loved when all was young

Famous poems are in places all over the world. They can be found in books, on the internet and in many different other places.

In inspirational poem competition writers are usually told to enter a poem that is in some kind of way inspiring. Poetry about overcoming a difficult challenge, hope or self-esteem could be entered into an inspirational poetry competition. Writers who like writing inspiring poems are probably the most likely ones to enter.

Motivation poetry contests usually require people to enter a poem that is motivational. A poem about achieving a goal, gaining something or on self-esteem can be entered into a motivation poetry contest. Motivation poetry is written a lot by people. Just hearing about a motivation poetry contest could motivate a person to write a motivation poem.

• When it comes to love poetry love poem contests requires poets to enter a poem in the area of love.
• A love poem can be about romance, family or friendship.
• Because a lot of poets write love poetry lots of poets look for love poetry contests to enter.
• Most times when people write love poems its about the love that they have for another person that they are in a relationship with.

Urban poetry is a very popular form of poetry. African American poets are most known for writing urban poetry because of urban culture. For a writer to enter an urban poem contest their poem would have to relate to urban culture in some kind of way. Urban poetry is generally written with urban style words.

A short story poetry contest is a competition that usually requires a writer to enter a short poem that is written in a story style. People who write fantasy or fiction poetry are most likely the ones to be interested in a competition like this. Short story poetry can be written about any thing as long as its in the style of a story.

Christian poetry competitions are competitions based on Christians faith in God. These contests most likely would require that the enter poem be about God in some kind of way. Poets who often write pure poems or go to church are usually the ones who enter this kind of poem competition. At the same time poets who do not believe in God or have faith in God may enter a Christian poetry competition with a poem that explains their disbelief in God.

Before entering a poem contest it may be wise to know a little about the host of the competition. Some people set up poetry competition scams in order to gain something most of the time money. Poem contests may be found on the internet, in a magazine and hosted by local community business or organizations. Poems entered into poetry contests are usually very creative so in order to win the contest a person should try to write a great poem.

Love is taking one another just as they are,
And making them feel like a bright shining star.
Love is knowing what the other one needs,
Showing you care with kind words and deeds.

Love is supporting the other without gain,
Of sharing the grace to forgive a wrong,
To heel a slight and not carry it long.

Love is the security and earned trust,
The feeling of safe and that is a must.
love is the gentle,warm, kind embrace,
Of two hearts wanting to share common space…