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Posted: November 28, 2014
New England Real Estate Journal's Cocktails & Conversations Networking Event
Over 140 commercial real estate professionals attended the New England Real Estate Journal's Cocktails & Conversations Networking Event on November 19 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Hilton Hartford Hotel, 315 Trumbull St.
The City of Hartford was the Platinum sponsor; the Gold sponsor was Eldorado Stone; the Silver sponsor was Bradley Development League; and the Bronze sponsors were Security Specialists and Buck-A-Plan.
The commercial real estate networking gathering featured a cash bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and the NEREJ and NYREJ Radio show with hosts Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson.
The fun event showcased the leading commercial real estate associations including: BOMA-Greater Hartford, CCIM-CT, Metro Hartford Alliance, NAIOP, IREM, CREW-CT, Conn. Building Congress, SIOR and Conn. Economic Development Assn.
Video of the event and the NEREJ and NYREJ Radio show with guest interviews from event are on our YouTube channel youtube.com/NEREJournal. Please follow the New England Real Estate Journal on Facebook and review the evening's photos at facebook.com/nerejournal
Tom Deller, director of development for the City of Hartford spoke briefly referencing the planned projects that will greatly enhance the city's landscape.
The New England Real Estate Journal will hold a Cocktails & Conversations Networking Event on January 29, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Boston. To reserve a sponsorship package for the 2015 event contact Rick Kaplan at rkaplan@nerej.com.
For tickets please contact Rick Kaplan at rkaplan@nerej.com or 781-878-4540 x247 or Eric Wilson at ewilson@nerej.com or 781-878-4540 or visit nerej.com.
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