07 Oct Planning & Zoning Resource: Advocating for your community's future (NAR Certificate Course) IN PERSON Planning & Zoning Resource: Advocating for your community's future (NAR Certificate Course) IN PERSON Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) 7.0 Education Credits Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructors Planning & Zoning Resource: Advocating for your community's future (NAR Certificate Course) This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of continuing education credit. Planning and zoning decisions shape the future of every community—and every real estate transaction. Join us for this engaging course to build a practical understanding of planning and zoning concepts, the development process, and the smart growth principles that influence how communities evolve. You'll learn how thoughtful planning supports sustainable, equitable, and economically vibrant communities while gaining valuable insights to better serve your clients, engage in local planning discussions, and strengthen your role as a trusted real estate professional. **Please note: This class will be offered IN-PERSON. Materials will be sent to you via email 24-hours prior to the class.If you register and are unable to attend, we would appreciate it if you would let us know 48 hours in advance of the class, this way we have an opportunity to allow another student to attend since class size is limited. If you cancel within 2 business days of the class, you will be charged $25. "No Shows" will be charged $50. Plan to be on time as the DOC Rules require you to not miss ANY of the class or NO CE will be given. Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Minneapolis Marriott Northwest7025 Northland Drive NorthMinneapolis, MN 55428 Map & Directions Craig Foley Craig Foley is a leading national voice on sustainability in the real estate industry. Craig’s combination of real estate and energy management skills give him a unique perspective about sustainable energy solutions and subject matter expertise on greening the MLS, high-performance home valuation and marketing, and the impact of climate change on the real estate industry. He is a LEED Green Associate and the chief sustainability officer for LAER Realty Partners. As a real estate broker, he has sold several high-performance projects in and around Greater Boston. He is also the team co-founder of REthink39 Group. REthink39 is devoted to lowering the 39% of U.S. energy consumption attributed to the built environment and believes they can be part of a solution with every transaction closed. In 2023 Craig was named by RISMedia as a 2023 Newsmaker in the Trailblazers “Agents of Change” category. He is currently serving on NAR’s Executive Committee for his sustainability expertise.