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Members of Connecticut/Western Massachusetts SIOR attend World Conference

Shown (from left) are: Phil Gagnon, Nick Morizio, Bruce Wettenstein, Mark Duclos, Jeff Gage, Jeff Ryer, Frank Hird, and Jay Wamester Shown (from left) are: Phil Gagnon, Nick Morizio, Bruce Wettenstein, Mark Duclos, Jeff Gage, Jeff Ryer, Frank Hird, and Jay Wamester

Chicago, IL Several members of the Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter attended SIOR’s World Conference joining 904 attendees at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel.  Attendees from all over the world spent time in continuing education and networking sessions, and listening to renowned talented keynote speakers.  These included Neil Pasricha, one of the most popular TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)  speakers in the world, delivering a blend of positive psychology trends and contagious passion for workplace happiness; Josh Linkler, successful tech entrepreneur and promoter of Disrupting Your Organization Before Your Competition Does; and Dr. Peter Linneman, voted “One of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate” by Realtor Magazine, providing an optimistic economic outlook for commercial real estate.

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