CCIM/SIOR social networking event held July 22nd at The Essex Yacht Club
By Tom Hill, CCIM/SIOR
Heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to John Cafasso, CCIM, current president of the Connecticut CCIM Chapter, for a world class event at the Essex Yacht Club. I would like to thank the CCIM board of directors headed by past president, Jeff Ryer, CCIM/SIOR, for raffle ticket sales and organization. Also, Keith Kumnick, president of the SIOR Connecticut Chapter, and all the folks who showed up to have a great time at this beautiful facility.
The band was Kenny Mehler Band with special guest Wayne D'Amico, CCIM on guitar and lead vocals.
Annual Sponsors are: Robinson & Cole, Law Firm; BL Companies, Architectural and Environmental Specialists; and Arthur Gallagher.
Event Sponsors are: Readco, Management and Development; Peoples Bank; and J.H. Cohn, LLP.
Raffle Donations provided by: NEREJ.com & Connecticut Real Estate Journal; TC River Highlands; CT Commercial & Investment Properties magazine; and Ryer Associates Commercial Real Etate, Inc.
Silent Auction items were donated by: Nick Morizio, SIOR/CRE - donated sail cruise with dinner; Jay Amoruso, CCIM - donated sail cruise with libations afterward.
Tom Hill, III, CCIM/SIOR, Tom Hill Realty & Investments LLC, Waterbury, Conn.
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