ISS Symposium
Sept. 23-24: Inside Self-Storage (ISS) will present a two-day Self-Storage Owner/Investor Executive Symposium which will comprise an Owner/Operator Executive Conference on day one and a Developers Conference on day two. Designed to prepare industry professionals for success in the rapidly growing self-storage marketplace, the conferences will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago. Registration for the symposium is now open at www.insideselfstorage.com
WHCC Mixer
September 24th: The Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be holding its monthly networking mixer on September 24th between 6-8 PM. The event is free for members and future members may pay a $25-35 admission fee.
Golf Outing
Sept. 29: The Ryan Wolfe Kossar Foundation will hold the 10th Annual Ryan Wolfe Kossar Million Dollar Classic at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, NY. Proceeds support the CJ Foundation for SIDS, an organization dedicated to fighting Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, and to sign up for the event, visit www.ryanwolfekossar.org/golf.
JLL Golf Classic
Sept. 29: JLL is sponsoring the 19th annual JLL Golf Classic, which will be hosted by the national Tourette Syndrome Association. More than 300 golfers will attend the fundraising event at the Westchester Country Club, 99 Biltmore Avenue in Rye, N.Y. Registration begins at 9:00 AM. Visit http://tsa-usa.org/give/jllgolf.html to register.
REBNY Course
Sept. 29-30: Real Estate Board of New York hosts a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Course, a two-day event from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at the REBNY Mendik Education Center, 570 Lexington Avenue (Lower Level). This two-day course is for real estate professionals who wish to obtain CNE certification or continuing education credits. It was created by Tom Hayman, of Harvard and Wharton, who has 25 years of experience as a professional negotiator, and is taught by national educator Marie Spodek of DREI who brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to agents in this new negotiation and business-building course. Please visit rebny.com for more details.
CEO Perspective: The Power of P3s
Sept. 30: NAIOP will host a conference on September 30th, 2014 that will feature a group of CEOs that are behind three major P3s (Public Private Partnerships). Topics such as pursuing multiple objectives, including infrastructure improvements, local and regional economic development & redevelopment will be discussed. Edward S. Walsh, Principal and Managing Director of Project Management Services, Avison Young, Peter Cocoziello, President and CEO, Advance Realty Group, Richard J. Landers, VP Tax and Real Estate, Campbell Soup Company, and Dr. Christopher J. Molloy, Sr. Vice President, Research and Economic Development, Rutgers University are confirmed speakers. Contact Kathy Iola at 732-729-9900 to register.
JNF Dinner
Sept. 30: Jewish National Fund (JNF) will host its annual Tree of Life Award Dinner at The Pierre. The event will honor Steven C. Witkoff, chairman of The Witkoff Group. Cocktails and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 7:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit JNF’s work in Israel where projects include greening the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks, creating new communities and bolstering Israel’s water supply. The dinner will also honor Adam D. Belfer with the Gregory A. Davis Leadership Award. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.jnf.org/nyctol or contact Amy Penchansky at 212.879.9305 ext. 804 or RSVPNY@jnf.org.
RealShare New York
Oct. 9: The 13th Annual RealShare New York conference will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Roosevelt Hotel. For registration and general information please contact Brooke Sandella at Bsandella@alm.com or 212-457-9682. For Sponsorship opportunities please contact Michael Toney at MToney@alm.com or 212-457-7827. Speakers will include, Raymond Kelly, Cushman & Wakefield, Seth Pinsky, RXR, Arthur J. Mirante, II, Avison Young, Howard Roth, Ernst & Young and many more.
MHA-NYC
October 1: The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) will host its annual gala, themed “Working for Wellness: Invest in America’s Veterans,” at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The benefit will recognize companies committed to supporting America’s Armed Forces service members who have returned to civilian life with significant reintegration challenges. Learn more about the event and ticket purchases at www.mhaofnyc.org/gala2014/.
Private Equity Summit
Oct. 1: What is the outlook for the real estate private equity market for the rest of 2014? Gain insight from the biggest powerhouses in New York City including Thor Equities, Lubert-Adler, Proskauer, Macklowe Properties and O’Connor Capital Partners at this year’s EisnerAmper Real Estate Private Equity Summit. At the McGraw-Hill Conference Center, 221 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advanced Registration: $399. For more info, visit www.eaprivateequity.com.
Charity Benefit
Oct. 2: 14+ Foundation, a charitable organization formed to develop schools and orphanages for African children in rural communities, will host its Annual Cocktail Benefit at the Diamond Horseshoe club at the Paramount Hotel, 235 West 46th Street. The event will be hosted by Joseph Mizzi, philanthropist and construction industry leader, and Nchimunya Wulf, native Zambian and fashion stylist. As part of the evening’s event, select art works will be exhibited courtesy of artists Julian Schnabel, Solange Knowles and many others. For more information about the event or to register, visit www.14plusevent.org.
Real Estate Fashion Night Out
Oct.3: The Council of Urban Real Estate & Fashion Week Brooklyn are hosting an evening of fashion on Friday, October 3rd at Industry City. Meet with Real Estate professionals at one of the leading events showcasing the talent of aspiring and established designers from across the globe. Tickets include fashion show, DJ, VIP, and specialty drinks by Premis Cognac. A portion of proceeds will go to the NYU Schack Institute’s James Kuhn Diversity Scholarship. Fees: $100; $75 early bird special if purchased by 9/12/2014. Purchase tickets at http://curefashion.eventbrite.com/?aff=REW.
NYCLA Panel
Oct. 8: The New York County Law Association host a forum on the “2 Cases From the Past Year Every Real Estate Lawyer Should Know” from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at NYCLA, 14 Vesey Street, New York. A panel of experts will discuss the most important real estate decisions of the past year. Faculty: Adam Leitman Bailey, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Scott Mollen, Herrick Feinstein LLP, Stuart M. Saft, Holland & Knight LLP. NYCLA Member: $100. Non-member: $150. For details go to www.nycla.org
AREPA Panel
Oct. 9: The Asian Real Estate Professional Association (AREPA) will host a speaker event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Herrick, Feinstein LLP, 2 Park Avenue, New York. Ian Bruce Eichner, chairman of the Continuum Company, will discuss his career and current projects. Tickets are $50.00. For membership information and to purchase tickets, visit www.arepainc.org
SBRE Investment
Summit
Oct. 16-18: Billy Procida will speak at the Small Balance Real Estate Investment Summit in Seattle, which will take place from Oct 16 – Oct 18. The SBRE Investment Summit is a forum connecting high-caliber fund managers to up to 300 accredited investors highly interested in the below $2 million average deal size. Contact amandap@axiominc.net for more info.
ULI Fall Meeting
Oct. 21-23: The Urban Land Institute 2014 fall meeting takes place at the Javits Convention Center. Headlining the event are keynote speakers Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., whose remarks will be on Tuesday, October 21; and Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, former editor of TIME and former CEO of CNN, who will speak on October 23. For details, go to http://fall.uli.org.
HGAR Event
Oct. 27: The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) will meet at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown for its annual Member Appreciation Day on Monday, October 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is FREE for HGAR Members, and is expected to draw more than 1,000 Realtors from the Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange Counties. This year’s keynote speaker is Jason Dorsey, “the Gen Y Guy, ®” a noted author and generational expert.
Port Authority
Conference
Oct. 31: The inaugural ENR Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Conference: Building Connections & Creating Opportunities is being held on October 31, 2014 at the McGraw Hill Financial Global Headquarters in New York City. Construction professionals throughout the regional will learn about new opportunities with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ).
NYC Development Finance Conference
Nov 5: This year’s NYC Development Finance Conference will be held on November 5th, 2014 at Four World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich St., New York, NY from 8 AM-6:30 PM. Topics at this year’s conference will include housing finance, commercial development, infrastructure investments, and the industrial landscape, among others. Contact finance_conference@nycedc.com for more info.
Emerald Awards
Nov. 7: The U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey has named Bayer Healthcare’s East Coast Headquarters as co-recipient of its 2014 Suburban Green Project Award. Vision Real Estate Partners’ Sam Morreale, founder and managing partner, will accept the award at the organization’s 12th Annual Emerald Awards Gala at the Montclair State Conference Center in Montclair, New Jersey.
Borrower’s Forum on Real Estate Mezzanine Lending/Sub Debt Forum
Nov.10: The IMN’s 14th Annual Borrower’s Forum on Real Estate Mezzanine Lending/Sub Debt Forum will take place at the Union League Club in NY on November 10th, 2014. A limited amount of Speaking & Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Stacey Kelly (events@imn.org) for additional info and a full list of speakers.
Joan’s Legacy
Nov. 12: Joan’s Legacy : Uniting Against Lung Cancer (www.unitingagainstlungcancer.org) is holding its signature gala to benefit innovative lung cancer research. The 12th annual “Strolling Supper with Blues and News will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway) in Manhattan. . NBC news anchor Brian Williams will return as the event’s honorary chairman, and will be joined by WABC’s Bill Ritter, the evening’s emcee.
