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Real Estate Weekly, Oct 1, 2003

B'nai B'Rith Lunch

Oct. 1--B'nai B'Rith Real Estate Union will hold a luncheon, entitled "Developing Real Estate in Today's Challenging New York City Market," starting at noon. Francis Greenburger, chairman and chief executive officer of Time Equities, Inc., will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Cornell Club, at 6 E. 44th St. Members: $55 per person. Non-members: $65 per person. For registration and additional information please call Aracelis Kuilan at (212) 885-7239.

Israel Bonds Cocktail Party

Oct. 1--State of Israel Bonds' real estate new leadership cabinet will hold a cocktail party, starting at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at The Whiskey, at 1567 Broadway. Tickets: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call Celine Bensimon at (212) 446-5858.

Continuing Education Classes

Oct. 2 to Oct, 30--Pratt Institute Center for Continuing and Professional Studies will hold four sessions of continuing professional education for architects. On Sept 11 (Coping with Environmental Risk: A Guide for the Architect), Sept 25 (Designing, Constructing and Renovating the Healthcare Facility in the New Millennium), Oct 2 (Mold Liability Issues: An Essential Guide for the Architect), Oct 30 (Environmental Opportunity for the Design Professional). The classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 144 W. 14th St. Tuition: $295 per person. For information please call (212) 647-7199.

Benefit Walk

Oct. 5--Houlihan/ Lawrence will sponsor its ninth annual Support Connection Walk, starting at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit women with breast and ovarian cancers. The walk will start at the Taconic State Parkway on Route 202 in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. For registration and additional information please call (914) 962-4900.

AREW Lunch

Oct. 7--Association of Real Estate Women will hold its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Barbara Corcoran, chairman and founder of the Corcoran Group, will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Harvard Club, at 27 W. 44th St. Members: Free of charge. Non-members: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call (212) 599-6181.

NRC Lunch

Oct. 7--The National Realty Club will hold its monthly luncheon from noon to 2:00 p.m. Steven A. Kohn, president of Sonnenbliek-Goldman Co., will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the Williams Club, at 24 E. 39th St. Members: $40 per person. Nonmembers: $85 per person: For registration and additional information, please call Burton or Tamara Beck at (212) 551-1013.

IREM Lunch

Oct. 8--The Institute of Real Estate Management will hold its annual luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Helmsley Hotel, at 212 E. 42nd St. For registration and additional information please call Sheila Still at (212) 944-9445.

Ground Zero Rebuilding Discussion

Oct. 8--The Wharton Business School Club of New York will hold a presentation entitled "What will ultimately be built at Ground Zero?" from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Charles Gargano, chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation, Kevin Rampe, president of Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and Carl Weisbrod, president of the Alliance for Downtown New York, will be among the featured speakers. The event will take place at Hotel Intercontinental, at Lexington Ave. and 48th St. Members: $50 per person. Non-members: $70 per person. For registration and additional information, please go to www.whartonny.com or send an email to arline@whartonny.com.

ABO Lunch

Oct. 9--Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York will hold its monthly luncheon from noon to 2:00 p.m. Kevin Rampe, president of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, will be the featured speaker at the event. The luncheon will take place at the National Arts Club, at 15 Gramercy Park South. Members: $60 per person. Non-members: $75 per person. For registration and additional information please call (212) 385-4949.

Construction industry Good Scout Luncheon

Oct. 9--Insignia/ ESG and the Northern New Jersey Council will hold the 2003 Construction Industry Good Scout Award luncheon. Robert Alexander, president of Insignia/ESG, will be honored at the event.

RELA Reception

Oct. 9--The Real Estate Lenders Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York will hold a fall kick-off reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The reception will take place at the Bryant Hotel Cellar Bar, at 40 W. 40th St. Members: $125 per person. Non-members: $165 per person. For registration and additional information please call (212) 692-9379.

U.S.-China RE Summit

Oct. 15 to 17--US-China Economics Relations, Inc. will hold its first US-China real estate summit. The growth of the Chinese private real estate market, real estate investments in China and investment opportunities in the U.S. will be discussed at the event. For registration and additional information, please call Timmy Yu at (212) 686-6050.