CoreNet Global - New England Chapter’s president’s message: The next generation of CRE professionals

Here at the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter, we’re known for investing in our early career professionals and providing opportunities for our members to nurture their leadership skills by providing mentorship to the next generation of corporate real estate professionals. With our robust professional development offerings, we believe that by injecting new ideas and innovative thinking into the workplace with the enthusiasm of young professionals eager to make a mark, we’re paving the way for a sustainable future in the industry. Read on to learn more about exclusive opportunities for Chapter sponsors to get involved in the work we do on a local and global level. 

The 2024 Cohort of the Young Leaders Professional Development Program kicked off its first class of the year in January 2024 - please join us in welcoming this year’s cohort! This one-year program began in 2015 and unites a maximum of 12 young professionals for a journey of personal and professional development, utilizing senior members of the CRE community and external professionals to elevate understanding of corporate real estate disciplines, provide one-on-one coaching for self-awareness and skill enhancement, culminating in a graduation ceremony at the annual Awards of Excellence dinner in 2025.

The Chapter provides yet another level of professional development with our Leadership 2.0 program, now halfway through their journey of growth and networking, recently sat down with DEI leader from The Equity Project, Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler for a deep dive on Equitable Leadership. 

Applications for the CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training) program just closed and we are proud to announce that several of our chapter’s member firms will be participating in the 10-week paid summer internship and mentoring program, supporting talented college students who have been historically underrepresented in our industry. Additionally, the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter will provide a subsidy to up to four of our sponsor firms to help cover the cost of the program. We can’t wait to meet the interns, gaining practical skills that go beyond the classroom. Stay tuned for announcements on the internship and mentorship pairings! 

Professional development and leadership opportunities are just some of the benefits extended to our chapter sponsors, in addition to early access to secure prominent placement at the 2024 Awards of Excellence which will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Westin Seaport in Boston. We’re excited to recognize and celebrate both individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership and highlight projects in the Corporate Real Estate industry for their accomplishments made in 2023. Award winners have officially been announced in the New England Real Estate Journal and on our website! Sponsorship opportunities for our chapter sponsors will open on February 21, 2024. Sponsorships and table sales will open to the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter membership community on March 13, 2024 and to the general public on April 10, 2024. Please visit our website or email newengland@corenetglobalne.org for more information about event and general sponsorship opportunities. 

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 5:30-8:00PM, join The Programs Committee at the Seaport Science Center for Transforming 601 Congress St., an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art life sciences facility, where cutting-edge technology meets the heart of corporate real estate innovation. Connect with industry leaders, professionals, and fellow enthusiasts during the guided tour and networking session. RSVP now - we hope to see you there! Thank you to our event sponsors for supporting this program: Primary - The Richmond Group,; Secondary - Life. Science. Architecture, Inc.

Maureen Rystrom is the president/chair of CoreNet Global New England Chapter and vice president of marketing | partner at J. Calnan & Associates, Quincy Mass.