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New England chapter members to attend October SIOR 2019 World Conference in Portland, Oregon

Porland, OR Mt. Hood to Multnomah Falls. Roller Derby to Rose Gardens. Powell’s City of Books to Paul Bunyan. Trailblazers to Timbers. Craft brews to the Columbia River Gorge. Just a start to the sites and sounds you’ll experience in Oregon.

And with so much to see and do, it’s all the more reason to make plans to join your peers across commercial real estate at the 2019 SIOR Fall World Conference. On top of a great destination, you’ll experience the leadership and education you’ve come to expect from an SIOR conference, and the invaluable opportunities to connect with the best-of-the-best in industrial and office brokerage. 

All Fall World Conference activities will take place at the Hilton Portland Downtown, unless otherwise noted. Located in the city’s business and entertainment district and one block from the MAX Light Rail System, this hotel offers access to top attractions including the Portland Saturday Market, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Art Museum, and many shopping and dining options. Rooms have been blocked for attendees at the Hilton and its boutique sister-property, The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel, located across the street. From both locations you can walk to music and theater venues, tax-free shopping, Providence Park, craft breweries, and more. There is a golf trip as well. 

Bandon Dunes Golf Trip

Oct. 12-15, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kick off the conference early with a golf networking event at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the coast of Oregon! Named the #1 Golf Resort in America by Golf Digest, you will have the opportunity to golf four Bandon Dunes courses over three days of golf. 

October 16 is all about committee meetings from until 4pm. The Legacy Group will meet from 1pm to 2pm. The IBG reception will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Then the Bank of America Reception by private invitation will open the convention from 5:30 pm to 7pm. 

October 17 morning is a continuation of committee meetings with the Opening Session at 10:45 am. Concurrent Sessions will be held in the afternoon with the Panatonni Evening Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7:30pm. 

Friday, Oct. 18 is the ProLogis Speaker Series at 10:15 am. The afternoon is filled with concurrent sessions and more networking receptions. 

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