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Join the Real Estate Finance Association for an exciting fall

 

 

Boston, MA Sponsorships and tickets are available for the 36th Annual REFA Gala on Thursday, October 17th at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring Paul Nasser, president, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. with the Swain Distinguished Service Award. 

Nasser joins an accomplished group of Swain Award recipients such as Steven Samuels, founder and chairman, Samuels & Associates; Paul Ayoub, chair, Nutter; Kirk Sykes, co-managing partner, Accordia Partners; Tammy Jones, CEO and founder, Basis Investment Group; Jon Davis, CEO and founder, The Davis Companies; Bryan Koop, EVP, Boston Properties; Pam Herbst, managing director, AEW; mayor Thomas Menino; The Bulfinch Companies Inc.; and WinnCompanies. 

Learn more about the Annual REFA Gala at www.annualrefagala.com.

Join REFA for our the following events: 

Annual Emerging Leaders Panel - The Future of Investing in Office: On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at One Federal St., 9OFS (9th Floor).

This highly anticipated discussion will focus on an in-depth look of office in the new environment bringing together owners, investors, leasing agents, and lenders. Featuring speakers, Kristin Blount, executive vice president, Colliers; Patrick Mulvihill, senior vice president, leasing, BXP; and Quentin Reynolds, managing director, Davis.

• The Immersion of AI in Commercial Real Estate: Thursday, September 26th, at 12:00 p.m. 9OFs, One Congress St.

Featuring industry experts, James Robert Scott, director, MIT and Jason Shuman, partner, Primary Ventures. More info is available online!

REFA invites you to advance your real estate career with Boston University! Whether you’re an experienced commercial real estate professional or new to the industry, Boston University’s program equips you for greater success. Evening courses, offered live via Zoom, provide networking opportunities with like-minded peers. Courses begin the week of September 16th, 2024. Learn more and register online at BU’s website, https://bit.ly/3ARkp5F

Keep an eye out as more programs and events will soon be announced for this fall. More info can be found on our website, www.refa.org under our Events tab.

What REFA members can expect this fall:
• Walking Tours;

• Educational Panels;

• Emerging Leader Executive Insights; and

• Annual Holiday Happy Hour!

Learn more about REFA, including membership, events, and ways to get involved, please visit us at www.refa.org. 

Follow REFA’s LinkedIn, X, and Instagram @REFABoston.

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