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Real Estate Finance Association jumps into summer with golf and tennis tournament

Boston, MA REFA’s DEI Committee hosted its first panel on June 18th, Capital Conversations: Navigating Wealth Creation, Equity, and Real Estate Investment at Nutter, 155 Seaport Blvd. The session showcased speakers: Onay Payne, senior managing director at Manulife Investment Management; and Ralph Parent, managing partner at Parent + Diamond, and moderated by our DEI Tri-Chair and board of director, Caroline Suarez, associate, Manulife Investment Management. The program explored the role of real estate investment in the pivotal link between access to capital and wealth creation. As well as reviewed the importance of forging partnerships to bring investment opportunities to communities of color.

REFA’s Charitable Golf & Tennis Tournament: Monday, July 29th, Woodland Golf Club

Sponsorships & Registration are now available on our website, www.refagolf.com/sponsor.

Thank you to the following tournament sponsors: 

• Event Sponsor: Berkshire Residential Investments

• Charitable Gift Sponsor: Bank of America; 

• Driving Range Sponsor: Newmark; 

• Golf Ball Sponsor: US Bank; 

• Hand Towel Sponsor: Tremont Realty Capital; 

• Lunch Sponsor: Available! Learn more at www.refagolf.com/sponsor.;

• Mulligans Sponsor: Walter & Shuffain PC;

• Putting Green Sponsor: Nutter; 

• Reception Sponsor: Net Lease Capital Advisors; 

• Snack and Beverage Sponsor: First American Title Financial Corporation - NCS; 

• Tennis Tournament Sponsor: Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company - NCS;

• Water Bottle Sponsor: Capital One Bank; 

• Weather Sponsor: R.J. Kelly; 

• Tennis & Pickleball Tournament Sponsor: Commonwealth Land Title; and

• Hole Sponsors: AEW Capital Management, Avison Young, Brookline Bank, Brown Rudnick, Cambridge Savings Bank, Citizens Bank, Crosspoint Associates, Eastern Bank, Hinckley Allen, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, JLL, M&T Bank, Newbanks, Rhino Capital Advisors, Riemer & Braunstein, Ryan, LLC, Walker & Dunlop, and Webster Bank.

Save the Date: REFA Emerging Leaders: Summer Panel
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, 9OFs, One Federal St. - More info coming soon!

Save the Date: REFA 26th Annual Gala
Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport; 450 Summer St.

The REFA Gala is the largest gathering of the Real Estate Finance Association and brings together 500+ members of the real estate finance community to network with colleagues, reflect on the year, as well as honor their peer(s) with the Swain Distinguished Service Award. Learn more at www.annualrefagala.com.

To learn more about REFA, including membership, events, please visit us at www.refa.org. Follow REFA’s LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @REFABoston.

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