Around town: events seminars meetings talks

Real Estate Weekly, Oct 12, 2005

NAHREP Relocation Course

Oct. 14--Real estate agents will have the chance to learn the basics of relocation transactions at a "Relocation 101-Assisting Consumers in Corporate-Sponsored Moves" course offered by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton New York Hotel at 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Cost: $75 per person. Membership is not required to attend. To register, or for more information, go to www.nahrep.org.

5th Annual Hispanic Marketing Convention

October 14 to 17--L. Stephen Smith, president and chief executive officer of PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., will address Hispanic real estate professionals from around the nation at the 5th Annual Hispanic Marketing Convention & Expo. The event is hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and is expected to draw 2,000 practitioners from all segments of the industry to the Hilton New York at 1335 Avenue of the Americas. This event is for Hispanic and non-Hispanic real estate professionals that work closely with the underserved Latino community. It will feature leading experts from the private, corporate and government sectors and an educational curriculum as well as a two-day trade show with more than 100 exhibitors.

NYARM's October Golf Outing

Oct. 17--NYARM will hold its October golf outing at the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Golf Ticket Includes: Buffet Brunch, 12 Noon Tee-Off, Cocktails and Barbeque. For reservations call 212-216-0680.

15th Annual James D. Grady Golf Outing

Oct. 17--Fannie Mae, The Mortgage Bankers Association of New Jersey, and The Mortgage Bankers Association of Greater Philadelphia invite you to join them for the 15th Annual James D. Grady Golf Outing at the Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope, Penn. at 1:00 p.m. Price Includes: Golf, buffet lunch, beverages available on Golf Course, reception following golf with Hors D'oeuvres (cash bar) and a buffet dinner. All proceeds go to the Educational Foundations of the MBA of New Jersey and MBA of Greater Philadelphia.$ 225.00 GOLF/DINNER per person. Call (973) 379-7447.

Meet the N.J. Construction Chiefs

Oct. 18--Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents "Meet The New Jersey Construction Chiefs from 3:00 p. to 5:30 p.m. at N.J. Transit Headquarters in Newark, N.J. Come interact with public & private sector chiefs. Exhibit tables: $350; Sponsors: $500; Tickets: $50 members; $75 nonmembers; W/M/DBEs: special consideration. Advance registration and payment necessary. Call PWC at 212-486-7745.

BOMA Conference

Oct. 18--Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. will examine the redevelopment of the Yankee Stadium neighborhood. The conference will also feature a plenary session with Building Commissioner Patricia Lancaster, FAIA; a workshop on emergency preparedness with the FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Howard Hill and industry experts; as well as seminars on new legislation and the BOMA BEEP program, the on-line course for reducing energy use/expenses with no cost, or low cost, solutions. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Marriott Marquis at 1535 Broadway. Cost: Member --Conference only, $100; Conference and luncheon, $150. Non-member --Conference only, $150; Conference and luncheon, $210. Contact 212-239-3662.

NRC Luncheon

Oct. 18--Alice Palmisano, executive director for Brown Harris Stevens Appraisal & Consulting, LLC will speak. Members sign up by calling 212-551-1013 to reserve. Please call by the Friday prior to the luncheon and a $35 reduced rate will be charged to your house account for the luncheon. Non-members, please send a check for $75 to NRC, 380 Lexington Avenue, SUITE 1700 New York, NY 10168. At the door, non-members pay $95 in check or cash.

NYCREW Meeting

Oct. 19--The New York Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women will continue its Industry Spotlight Series with a panel session entitled "ON THE WATERFRONT" from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kitano Hotel. The panel will discuss the status and undercurrent of plans for the development of New York City's Waterfront. Carter Craft, of the Municipal Waterfront Alliance, will moderate the discussion, which will feature a panel including Tom Fox, President and CEO of NY Water Taxi, as well as representatives of SCIAME, Schaeffer's Landing and the Governor's Island Preservation and Development Corp. Advance Registration Tickets: Members $45; Non-members $65. Register by October 17th to get the benefit of the advance registration rate. For registration and additional information go to www.nycrew.org/programs

Industry Recognition Dinner

Oct. 20--The New York Building Congress will host its 2005 Industry Recognition Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt New York, on Park Avenue at Grand Central. The black-tie dinner honors Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Partner Marilyn Jordan Taylor; Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc. Chairman Eugene R. McGrath; Forest Electric Corp President Howard Hirsch; and Forest Electric Corp. Chairman and CEO Philip Altheum. A Special Recognition will be presented to New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 7:15 p.m. Individual tickets start at $600. For reservations or for more information call 212-843-1730.