CCIM Conference
Oct. 15-16: Money Management Institute 2013 Fall Solutions Conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal. It will focus on ways that the Managed Solutions industry can capitalize on the changes and opportunities that lie ahead in the financial services sector. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director, AgeLab – Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dr. David Kelly, Managing Director & Chief Global Strategist – J.P. Morgan Funds.
NYBC Forum
October 17: The New York Building Congress hosts a Construction Industry Breakfast Forum with L. Jay Cross, President, Related Hudson Yards, at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, Trianon Ballroom, Manhattan. The program will also focus on the release of the latest Building Congress research report, New York City Construction Outlook 2013-2015. Registration and reception at 8:00 a.m., breakfast and program begin at 8:30 a.m. Fee: $85 for NYBC members; $800 for member table; $150 for non-members; $1,250 for non-member table. For more information on reservations or sponsorship opportunities, contact Alanna Draudt at 212-481-9099 or [email protected]. To register online, visit www.buildingcongress.com.
NPCR roundtable
Oct. 17: New Partners for Community Revitalization (NPCR) is hosting a roundtable for developers and stakeholders to discuss Brownfield revitalization opportunities at Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, 750 Lexington Ave, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. The event will cover the New York State Brownfield Tax Credits and other critical programs that encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of New York City’s contaminated properties. To register and learn more about confirmed speakers, visit www.npcr.net.
Stroock Forum
Oct. 17: Stroock hosts another Government Leadership forum featuring three experts in infrastructure and real estate in the auditorium at 180 Maiden Lane. Kyle Kimball, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Daniel R. Tishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Construction Corporation and Christopher O. Ward, Executive Vice President for Major Projects of Dragados USA will discuss their views on investment in infrastructure in New York.
Robert Abrams, former New York State Attorney General and Chair of Stroock’s Government Relations Practice and Ross F. Moskowitz, Stroock Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee, will moderate this panel discussion. Richard G. Madris, Stroock Partner and Head of Stroock’s Infrastructure Department will welcome and open the program. Registration and continental breakfast start at 8:30 a.m., the program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Staten Island Symposium
Oct. 17: The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) is hosting its 7th annual Global Real Estate Symposium at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr. in the Staten Island community of Livingston. Attending the event will be keynote speaker Fredrik Eklund of Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” who will discuss the tenets of local and international transactions. Tickets for the symposium, including breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception, are $75 for SIBOR members and their guests, and $95 for non-members. To purchase tickets, contact Annmarie at SIBOR by calling 718-928-3223 or via email at [email protected].
PWC Forum
Oct. 17: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents “Data Center Technology Forum” on Thursday, October 17, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue (40th Street), NYC. Speakers: Dennis Cronin, Steel Orca, LLC; Ron Bowman, Structure Tone Mission Critical; Paul Hines, Sentinel Data Centers; Daniel Kennedy, Tate Acess Floors; Robert McFarlane, Shen Milsom Wilke, LLC. Buffet dinner included – cash bar. Exhibit tables & sponsorship available. Tickets (advance reservation): PWC member: $85; Non-member: $95. All tickets at door: $100. Event sponsors welcome. Contact: [email protected] or 212.486-7745.
MAS Summit
Oct. 17-18: The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) will host the 2013 MAS Summit for New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. In 40+ sessions over two days, more than 100 city-shapers and thought leaders will discuss how to build a globally competitive city that is socially, economically and environmentally resilient. Among of scheduled speakers are Dr. Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation; Republican Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota; NYC Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick; New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Robert K. Steel. The program starts Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Hotel Forum
Oct. 22: NYC Hotel Forum; New York City Hotel Development: Financing Development and 2014 Outlook, at the McGraw-Hill Conference Center, 1221 Avenue of the Americas. Registration begins at 8 a.m., keynote address at 11 a.m. The Forum will bring together influential leaders in the hospitality industry to discuss opportunities and challenges in the hotel and lodging sector in today’s marketplace. The conference gives attendees the chance to network, gauge trends and take away valuable advice from hospitality experts. Leading hospitality executives, investors and developers will participate in robust discussions on diverse and timely industry topics such as development, the economy, finance, forecasts, transactions and more. For more info and to register, visit nychotelforum.com.
AIA Session
Oct. 22: Christopher J. Pollock, PE, CTS, LEED, AP, BD+C, a Partner at Cerami will present “Acoustics in the Future Workplace” from 6- to 7:30 p.m., at DORMA Design Center, 1040 Avenue of the Americas. The 45-minute talk will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session and is worth 1.0 LU (Learning Unit) towards the AIA CEU requirements.
WHF Seminar
Oct. 22: Join Women in Housing and Finance and Keynote Speaker, Reverend Terry Troia, for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Restaurant, 131 Duane Street, New York, NY. Since Hurricane Sandy hit the shores of Staten Island in October of 2012, Reverend Troia has been at the forefront of the relief efforts and is currently serving as a board member for The Staten Island Community and Interfaith Long Term Recovery Organization, addressing the needs of Sandy victims. Cost: Members: $50; Member Students: $40; Non-Members: $65; Non-Member Students: $50. Go to www.whf-ny.org to RSVP and Pay.
Election Breakfast
Oct. 23: The BOMA/NY Annual Conference and Leadership Breakfast, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Club 101 at 101 Park Avenue, will focus on New York’s upcoming elections. The Republican Mayoral candidate, businessman and former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, will kick-off the conference with a presentation of his platform as it affects commercial real estate, followed by Q&A. Invitations have also been extended to the Democratic candidates, including Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, who is running for Comptroller, and NYC Council member Letitia James, who just won the run off for Public Advocate. Cost is $90 for BOMA/NY members and $155 for non-members.
Consolo talks food
Oct. 23: Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group, moderates “Branding: Creative Strategy Behind a Successful Culinary/Hospitality Brand,” at the Second Annual Harlem Hospitality and Culinary Conference from 10:30 – to 11:30 a.m., at the Studio Museum of Harlem, 144 West 125th Street between Lenox and Seventh Avenues. Joining her are four of New York’s leading experts in restaurant and culinary marketing: Jennifer Baum, Founder and President, Bullfrog & Baum; Christina Grdovic, Publisher, Food & Wine Magazine; Aliya Lee Kong, Culinary Creative Director, Junoon NYC Restaurant; and Eddie Opara, Partner, Pentagram.. More information about scheduling is currently available by emailing [email protected].
Breakfast Discussion
Oct. 24: Herrick, Feinstein, LLP is hosting a breakfast presentation and discussion on The New York Condominium Syndication Program in its offices on the 14th floor of 2 Park Av. (between 32nd and 33rd St.). Breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m., panel discussion from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This program will analyze the issues involved in the financing of New York real estate condominium developments with investor/purchaser funds with an emphasis on the tax implications and corporate structures. For questions about this event, please contact [email protected].
NAIOP Breakfast
Oct. 24: The NAIOP CT & Suburban NY Chapter, in partnership with Stamford Downtown, will host a breakfast program at UConn, Stamford Campus, 1 University Place, on “The Changing Landscape of Stamford.” Come hear from some of the developers that are doing projects in Stamford and why. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., the program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. NAIOP MEMBERS: Register online at www.naiop-ctny.org Or www.stamford-downtown.com/Businessresources/events.
NJAA Awards
Oct. 24: The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate its 20th Annual Garden State Awards, in a black and white-themed event at the Hilton East Brunswick. The NJAA will recognize excellence amongst leaders in one of the state’s most valuable industries, multi-family rental housing. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., the awards presentation and dinner will commence. Registration for this event is now open online at www.njaa.com.
Brooklyn Networking Event
Oct. 29: Join NWE Consulting Corp and many local residential and commercial real estate professionals for an evening of business networking at The Woodland restaurant, 425 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are free, register at www.eventbrite.com.
Hospitality Networking Event
Oct. 29: The Business Consumer Issues Committee (“BCI”) of Community Board 7/Manhattan is hosting “Food for Thought: Jobs and the Hospitality Industry” as its fourth B2B program and networking event, Tuesday, October 29th, 6-8 p.m. at Hostelling International New York, 891 Amsterdam Avenue, between 103rd and 104th Streets. Keynote speaker for the evening will be Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance. There is no charge to attend the B2B event and more information may be found on the CB7/Manhattan website at www.nyc.gov/mcb7.org or by contacting BCI Co-Chair George Zeppenfeldt-Cestero at [email protected].
NAIOP Green Panel
Oct. 30: NAIOP New Jersey hosts a panel discussion titled “50 $hades of Green: Hi-Tech Options for Lower Operating Costs” on trends, practices and a number of cutting-edge technologies than can lower operating expenses and increase bottom line, at the Eisenhower Corporate Campus, 290 West Mount Pleasant Av., Livingston, NJ. Registration, networking & breakfast start at 7:45 a.m., program starts 8:30 a.m.. Among the confirmed speakers are Jennifer Senick (Rutgers Center for Green Building), Commissioner Joseph Fiordaliso (NJ BPU) and Evan Conley (Solis Partners). More information and registration: http://naiopnewjersey.onefireplace.com/EventsCalendar?eventId=761500&EventViewMode=EventDetails
ORT Honoree Luncheon
Nov. 1: ORT America is hosting the ORT Engineering and Construction Honoree Luncheon at the Union League Club, 38 East 27th Street. The event will honor Edwin L. Christian, President & Business Manager at Local 14-14B, International Union of Operating engineers and Frank J. Sciame, Jr., Chairman & CEO of F.J. Sciame Construction Company, with the ORT Community Achievement Award. The reception starts at 11:30 a.m., program and luncheon will run from 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or become an Event Sponsor, visit www.ortamerica.org/AAFS_Tribute2013 or contact Adam Bronstone at [email protected].
NAIOP Awards
Nov. 4: NAIOP New Jersey is honoring the recipients of the 2013 President’s Awards and the NAIOP NJ Hall of Fame Class of 2013 at the Short Hills Hilton. The evening begins with a Networking Cocktail Reception at 4:30 PM followed by Dinner and the Awards Presentation at 5:45. Register online at: http://naiopnewjersey.onefireplace.com/.
BTEA Trade Show
Nov. 7: The Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) 2013 Safety Conference and Tradeshow entitled, Moving Forward: Enhancing Construction Safety in New York City. This breakthrough conference will take place from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Sheraton New York at 811 7th Avenue in New York City. The conference will explore safety techniques being employed by construction professionals in the New York metropolitan area. The event will feature a keynote address by Jessica Bohan, Past President of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Opening remarks will be delivered by Robert LiMandri, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings. For more information on the event or to register, please visit http://2013bteasafetyconference.eventbrite.com/.
SMPS Event
Nov.8: The Marketing Event 2013: Maximizing Value, will be held by SMPS from 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM at CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue,
New York, NY 10016.
Giuliani Talk
Nov. 7: CoreNet Global New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) is hosting a landmark dialogue with Mayor Rudy Giuliani entitled, “New York City in Transition: Rudy Giuliani, Provides Insights on Opportunities and Challenges Facing a New Mayor And Lessons Learned from the Past” at 5:30 PM at the Grand Hyatt New York. Giuliani will illuminate the challenges and accomplishments of the Bloomberg era and offer a perspective on the City’s future. For more information or to register for the event, visit newyorkcity.corenetglobal.org. Follow the event on Twitter at #CoreNetGiuliani.
NYBC Dinner
November 12: The New York Building Congress hosts its 2013 Industry Recognition Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt New York, Park Avenue at Grand Central. The Building Congress is honoring Delta Air Lines Senior Vice President of the New York Area Gail Grimmett and Mancini Duffy/TSC Chairman and CEO Anthony P. Schirripa, FAIA IIDA. The George A. Fox Public Service Award will be presented to E-J Electric Installation Co.’s Chairman J. Robert Mann Jr. and President and CEO Anthony E. Mann. Special recognition will be given to The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. The festive attire dinner is chaired by Lend Lease (US) Construction LMB Inc. President Ralph J. Esposito and Turner Construction Company Senior Vice President and General Manager Charles F. Murphy. Reception starts at6:00 PM, followed by Dinner and Program at 7:00 PM. Individual tickets start at $850. For reservations or more information on tables, sponsorships and program advertising, call the Event Office at 212.481.9099 or [email protected]. To register online, visit www.buildingcongress.com.
Lung cancer fundraiser
Nov. 13: Joan’s Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer will celebrate its 11th annual “Strolling Supper with Blues and News,” a fundraiser benefiting lung cancer research, from 6:30-9:30 PM at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway. NBC’s Brian Williams will host the evening’s event along with WABC’s Bill Ritter as MC. Grammy Award-winning Blues artist Delbert McClinton will entertain guests. Tickets start at $350 and support lung cancer research. For more information about the foundation and lung cancer, to view and place bids on silent auction prizes or to purchase tickets for the benefit, please call 212-627-5500.
Award Breakfast
Nov. 14: The March of Dimes Greater NY chapter is honoring National Realty & Development Corp. at their 2013 Real Estate Award Breakfast at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains. Each year, the breakfast honors outstanding individuals and companies whose commercial real estate activities have significantly enhanced the community. For information on the March of Dimes Real Estate Award Breakfast, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities call 914-610-7528 or email [email protected].
PWC Gala Dinner
Dec. 6: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents “Annual Holiday Gala Dinner Dance”
(black tie) on Friday, December 6, 7:00 pm to midnight, at the Yale Club Ballroom, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, NYC. Tickets Include drinks, dinner and dancing.Music by The Stan Rubin Orchestra and a special runway show by the “Fashion Engineer” Anthony Manfredonia. Tickets: $385. Event sponsors welcome. Contact: [email protected] or 212.486-7745.
