MIPIM PropTech Summit
Oct. 11: Reed MIDEM and MetaProp NYC announced speakers for the Second Annual MIPIM PropTech Summit to be held during the first two weeks of October throughout the city. In addition to an opening keynote by Al Goldstein, CEO of Avant Inc., other speakers include Ric Clark of Brookfield Asset Management, Sandy Jacolow of Silverstein Properties, Aine Brazil of Thornton Tomasetti and Jonathan Pearce of Ivanhoé Cambridge representing real estate; Ragnar Lifthrasir of velox.RE, Caren Maio of Nestio, Corey Capasso of Urbint and Matthew Abeles of BuiltWorlds representing technology; Clelia Peters of MetaProp and Brendan Wallace of Fifth Wall representing venture capital.For a full list of participating speakers, or to learn more about the MIPIM PropTech Summit, visit www.mipim-proptech.com.
Autumn Leaves Gala
Oct. 10: James Lenox House – celebrating its 151th Anniversary and its sister residence, Carnegie East House – will host its annual Autumn Leaves Gala at 6:00 p.m. at The New York Hilton, 1335 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Gregg S. Fisher, founder and head of quantitative research, Gerstein Fisher, Louis S. Milo, president and founder, Milrose Consultants. Inc. and Ruth R. Alward, board member, James Lenox House Association, will be honored for their dedication to and advocacy for older adult housing communities in New York City. Sponsorship and Ticket information can be obtained by visiting jlhainc.org or calling Lane Peace at 212-588-5883. Donations to the outstanding Autumn Leaves Silent Auction by local vendors, restaurants, artists and other interested businesses are currently being accepted. Donations can be made by contacting: Kelly Andrews at 212-288-5886.
ULI-NJ Excellence Awards
Oct. 12: ULI NNJ Excellence Awards nominations are now being accepted. Projects will be recognized in multiple categories, including Mixed-Use, Small Deal of the Year, Capital Markets/Equity Award, Industrial, Residential, Sustainable Development and NJ Development Project of the Year. Individuals will be honored in two categories: Leadership in Public Policy or Public Service, and Leadership in Real Estate. The networking dinner and awards ceremony event is slated for Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack, N.J. To purchase tickets, nominate a project or person, or sponsor the Excellence Awards 2017 event, visit nnj.uli.org. Cushman & Wakefield is serving as promotional sponsor for the 2017 program.
REDinNYC Networking
October 18: Michael Shah from DelShah Capital and Dan Hollander from DHA Capital will take part in a Fireside Chat interview at the Dream downtown PHD rooftop from 7:15 – 7:45pm. For details go to www.redinnyc.com
IREM Course
Oct 23: The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will conduct their popular Ethics for the Real Estate Manager course from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1751 Second Avenue in NYC. Topics include tactics and strategies to resolve ethical dilemmas and Avoiding Conflict, Identifying factors that contribute to conflicts of interest so you’ll know when to avoid them. The cost to attend is $185 members & $230 non-members. To reserve please visit iremnyc.org or call 212-944-9445.
ULI Fall Meeting
Oct. 23-26: The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Fall Meeting isat the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Architect Frank Gehry will headline an impressive list of keynote speakers and thought leaders who are influencing the built environment through their work. In addition, findings from the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2018 survey will be discussed during a general session that spotlights the most favorable markets for investment and development next year. For more information, please visit uli.org
IREM Course
October 24-Nov.1: The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will conduct Managing Residential Properties. Attendees will learn management styles, recruiting and hiring, effective communications, and the always-tricky intergenerational dynamics. Find out how to boost productivity and collaboration; Create a maintenance and risk management plan, get smart at emergency planning, and discover the keys to working with contractors; Improve your property’s bottom line and earn recognition by mastering accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and operating expenses; Understand target markets, comparison grids, marketing strategies and social media, and the ins and outs of relevant laws. Those who successfully complete this course & exam receive IREM’s ARM designation. Course will be held at 1751 Second Avenue in NYC from 8:00 to 5:00. The cost to attend is $715.00 members & $870.00 non-members. Register at least 30 days in advance & receive $100 off. To reserve please visit iremnyc.org or call 212.944.9445.
BOMA 50th Anniversary
Oct. 24: Building Owners & Managers Association of New York will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala event on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle, New York. For more information, go to www.bomany.org
LIREG Ladies Networking
Oct. 26: The Long Island Real Estate Group’s women’s division, Networking Evening (women only) with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Seasons 52 Fresh Grill, Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City, NY, from 6-8:30 pm. Free to paid LIREGW members, $25 for non-members. RSVP: Attendees must pre-register at LIREG.org Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For details go to info@LIREG.org
NYBC
Oct. 27: The New York Building Congress will host a Construction Industry Breakfast, which will feature the release of the latest Building Congress research report, New York City Construction Outlook 2017-2019, at 583 Park Avenue, Manhattan. Registration and networking at 8:00 AM, followed by breakfast and program at 8:30 AM. Fee: $125 for NYBC members; $175 for non-members; $1,150 for member table; $1,750 for non-member table; $4,500 to co-host. For more information on reservations or sponsorship opportunities, contact Alanna Draudt at adraudt@buildingcongress.com. To register online, visit www.buildingcongress.com.
Fall Cooperator Expo
Nov. 2: The Cooperator and its parent company, Yale Robbins Publications, host the The Cooperator Expo New York at the Jacob K. Javits Center at 655 West 34th Street in Manhattan from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Expo is an opportunity for anyone involved in their building or association’s day-to-day operations to learn about the latest in building services from over 250 exhibitors, whose industries include law, property management, banking, insurance, and energy. It will also feature educational seminars throughout the day and free advice booths. For more information and FREE registration, visit coopexpofall.com.
Tribute Dinner
Nov. 6: St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children announced their annual Tribute Dinner honoring Steve Chen, Crystal Window & Door Systems. The fundraiser will be held at Guastavino’s in New York City and attracts the construction, development and real estate industries. For more information, contact 718-281-8816 or gfass@stmaryskids.org.
LIREG Networking
Nov. 9: Long Island Real Estate Group Farm-to-Table networking event featuring locally produced food, wine, craft beer and acoustic music. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, from 6 to 9 p.m. LIREG members, free; non-members, $100. RSVP: www.lireg.org/events/ For details email info@LIREG.org or call Deena Galante 631-721-7400.
Bnai Zion Foundation Gala
Nov. 9: Bnai Zion Foundation, which supports humanitarian projects in Israel, will host a New York Gala Dinner at 6:00pm at 45 East 45th Street, New York. The evening will honor: Kevin Roche, FAIA – Design Principal Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates; and Shoshana Bederman – Cofounder and President of Students & Parents Against Campus Anti-Semitism. Entertainment will be provided by comedian Joel Chasnoff. For more information contact Cheryl Bier at 646-485-7980 or Cheryl.Bier@BnaiZion.org.
Housing Partnership Benefit
Nov. 9:– Congressman Jim Himes is the keynote speaker at the NYC Housing Partnership’s annual Wine and Jazz Benefit at the Gansevoort Park Rooftop, 420 Park Ave South at East 29 Street, 6-8pm. Congressman Himes represents Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States House of Representatives where he is serving his fifth term. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, serves as the ranking member of the NSA and Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and is Chair of the New Democrat Coalition. For more information go to www.housingpartnership.com or contact Heidy Trinidad at 646·217-3391 or htrinidad@housingpartnership.com.
WX Woman of the Year
Nov. 16: WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate (WX) t will host its 2017 Woman of the Year Gala from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at The Pierre, 2 East 61st Street in New York City. The gala will honor Brookfield Property Partners Executive Vice President, Asset Management Sara Queen, for her accomplishments as a leader in real estate and her contributions to WX. For more information, visit www.wxnyre.org.
NYBC Gala
Nov. 16: The New York Building Congress hosts its 2017 Industry Recognition Gala on Thursday, November 16, at the Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd Street. Reception starts at 6:00 PM followed by dinner and program at 7:00 PM. Individual tickets start at $975. Tables of 10 are available starting at $9,500. For more information on reservations and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeanine Badalamenti at (212) 481-9099 or email jmb@buildingcongress.com. To register online, visit www.buildingcongress.com.
Magen David Adom New York Gala
Nov. 30: Kent M. Swig will receive the Visionary Award at the Magen David Adom New York Gala at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. The gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit www.afmda.org/NY-Gala. For more information, please contact Adi Ben-Ezra at 646.388.7508 or email NY-Gala@afmda.org.