Minnesota – October 14, 2026 -- FirstService Residential Minnesota has held its first Board of Directors' Forum & Vendor Showcase, a single-evening event that put community association board members in direct contact with local service providers.
Forum combines expert-led sessions with a vendor showcase for Minnesota associations
The program included educational sessions led by industry experts, networking among board members, and a vendor showcase of service providers that support community associations across Minnesota. Attendees covered emerging trends, shared best practices and discussed challenges board members face today.
FirstService Residential created the event in response to rising demand from association leaders
The company said the forum answers growing demand for education and networking tailored to community association leaders. Broc Coen, President of FirstService Residential Minnesota, said meeting vendors, asking questions and evaluating solutions in person helps boards "make informed decisions" for their communities.
Megan Kucz, Senior Director, Client Success & Operations at FirstService Residential, noted that board members volunteer countless hours for their neighborhoods. She said the company wants to give them access to education, industry expertise and resources for decisions made on behalf of residents.
Vendor partners, presenters and volunteers carried the first edition
FirstService Residential credited participating vendor partners, presenters, volunteers and its own team members for the event's delivery. One board member attendee said the mix of educational content, networking and vendor access made the evening informative and valuable.
Citing the response from attendees, FirstService Residential Minnesota plans to continue offering educational opportunities, industry connections and resources for board members across the region. The source gives no date for a second forum.