News: Connecticut
Posted: September 16, 2016
2016 Real Estate Finance Association gala starts busy fall schedule
Dennis WatkinsMilford, CT The Real Estate Finance Association Gala was held on September 8, at the Great River Golf Club. Over 170 members and guests attended this event which consisted of networking, hors d’ouevres and a live presentation Dennis Watkins who is an award-winning, third-generation magician and entertainer from Chicago.
Time Out Magazine says he is “Astonishing.” And The Huffington Post says he is “Remarkable.”
This event was the start of the fall business season after slower pace of summer. Both chapters have fall programs planned which will be “sell outs,” so watch your mail for more information.
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