La Paz, BCS, Mexico - The annual conference of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) is held in a different city each year. This year it was in Zacatecas, ZAC. (Last year in Tijuana, B.C.)

The "silver city" was founded on June 20, 1548 by silver prospector Juan de Tolosa along with Diego de Ibara, Cristobal de Onate and Baltasar Tamino. It has been dubbed the "Silver City" due to the many veins that were mined in the area, especially in the 19th Century.

AMPI members come together to hold their Annual General Meeting, attend social and education functions, elect new members of the National Advisory Board and decide on the location of the Conference for the following year.

This year saw a talented array of speakers including Chris Polychron, President of the National Association of Realtors®. (NAR) In addition to Chris, Past President Steve Brown attended along with staff members Janet Branton and Bethsy Sachs.

Ten new members of the National Advisory Board were elected. They represent a cross section of the Republic.

Beatriz Gamboa Lago was elected AMPI's new Vice President. In 2017, she will become only the second female to hold the title of President in the 59 year history of the organization.

AMPI's 2016 Conference will be held in Puebla, Puebla.