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CIPS Awarded to Maria McKee-Gandy
Maria McKee-Gandy was awarded the prestigious designation of “International Property Specialist” at the National Association of Realtors Convention in New Orleans. The CIPS designation is one of the most difficult and sought after designations offered by NAR.
Maria McKee-Gandy Invited to Speak at Orange County BAR
Maria McKee-Gandy, CIPS, ABR, has been invited to speak at the Orange County BAR Association (OCBA) International Law Section Seminar on the “Pratfalls, Pitfalls and Profits of Foreign Investors in U.S. Real Estate”, and Short-term Property Management.
Other speakers include:
“Legal Pitfalls for Lawyers, Brokers and Buyers”
by Robert R. Hendry, Esq., of Hendry, Stoner, Calandrino & Brown, PA
“Criminal Liability Risks for Professionals in International Transactions”
by Albert F. Tellechea, Esq., of Holland & Knight
“Tax and Practical Issues Relating to Foreign Investment in U.S. Real
Estate & Their Challenges for Attorneys and Other Professionals”
by J. Richard Duke, Esq., of Duke Law Firm, PC
“Asset Protection & Tax Planning Considerations for Foreign Investors”
by David L. Fleming, Sr. Consultant, of WealthCare International
British American Chamber Elects Maria McKee-Gandy to BOD
The British American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held its Annual General Meeting on May 31st in Orlando where Maria McKee-Gandy was elected to the Board of Directors for a two year term, and appointed to Chair the newly formed Governmental Affairs Committee by the new President Blaine Henry.
The British American Chamber is a networking organization of US / UK individuals and businesses dedicated to helping foster trade, commerce and better understanding between these two countries.
Britain is one of Central Florida’s biggest international trading partners. The UK is the largest overseas investor in the US, and receives more than 40% of the US investment in Europe. The UK and the US, respectively, provide an excellent base for onward business development into Europe and the Americas. As well as providing practical business benefits and opportunities for members, the BACC is also concerned with promoting a positive transatlantic policy environment to assist them in the efficient and profitable conduction of their business.
Maria McKee-Gandy Meets with Congressmen
The Orlando Regional Realtor Association recently visited Capital Hill to meet with legislators about issues that effect all of us who own property in Florida, such as the high cost of property insurance and property taxes.
Pictured here is Maria McKee-Gandy with Congressmen John Mica. Maria serves on the governmental affairs committee for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) and was part of the team in Washington.
Charity Golf Tournament
Charity Golf Tournament
Worldvest Properties was proud to participate in the British American Chamber of Commerce Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
This tournament benefits the Dream Flight Charity which brings critically ill children over from the UK for an Orlando Holiday.
The Worldvest Foursome pictured here (from left to right was comprised of Mick Nicholson, Maria McKee-Gandy, Dave Stack and Lee Ewertz.
We look forward to participating again next year and would encourage you to do so as well.