Around town: events seminars meetings talks.

B'nai B'rith Real Estate Luncheon

Nov. 1: Jonathan J. Miller, principal, Miller Samuel Inc., will speak at the B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit Luncheon to be held at noon at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, Ivy Room. His topic is "Manhattan's Housing Market: Where We Are, Where We're Headed." Call Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at 212-885-7239, or fax her at 212-697-5076, or e-mail [e-mail] to secure your reservation. Admission is $55 in advance and $65 at the door. Make checks payable to B'nai B'rith Real Estate and mail to Aracelis Kuilan at BDO Seidman, LLP, 330 Madison Avenue, New York.

MBA Symposium

Nov. 1: Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, Inc., present The 2006 Metropolitan Symposium on Real Estate Development & Finance: Tri-State Real Estate Trends from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the New York University Rosenthal Pavilion in the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor. $300 at the door.

REBNY Benefit Fair

Nov. 1: The Real Estate Board of New York will host its Benefit fair at 570 Lexington Avenue Classroom from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Israel Bonds Luncheon

Nov. 2: State of Israel Bonds' Real Estate & Construction Division will honor independent developer, Arnold S. Penner, at its annual luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Pierre. Campaign chair: Kent Swig of Swig Equities and Terra Holdings. Luncheon Chairs: Jerry L. Cohen of Tishman Speyer, Michael Lazar of The Lazar Group, Harry Macklowe of Macklowe Properties, Burton Resnick of Jack Resnick & Sons and Daniel R. Tishman of Tishman Realty & Construction. Speaker: Ambassador Dan Gillerman, Israel's Permanent Representative to the U.N. Admission: $195 per person Reservations: Celine Leeds, 212-446-5858.

REBNY Courses

Nov. 3-17: Fridays 9:00 a.m.--5:30 p.m.. Understanding Commercial Leases and the Law M6804, Commercial Leases and the Law at Work M6805, and Identifying a Property's Potential M5983. REBNY Member: $40 each Non Member: $70 each. For more info email Indi Jaipal at [e-mail].

AREW Luncheon

Nov. 7: Association of Real Estate Women hosts luncheon, "What's Happening with the High Line?" with keynote speaker Robert Hammond, Friends of the High Line Co-Founder Pre-lunch networking reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch starting at 12:30 p.m., at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th Street, New York. Fee: free for members; non-members $110 if pre-registered, $120 for walk-ins. To register or for more information, visit AREW's website, www.arew.org [phone].

Fundraiser

Nov. 7: Network news anchors Tom Brokaw and Brian Williams are honorary chairmen of the 2006 "Strolling Supper with Blues and News" to raise funds for lung cancer research and awareness of the nation's leading cancer killer. Hosted by Joan's Legacy: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer, the party will commemorate Lung Cancer Awareness Month in New York City. The event will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Allen Room of Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, located on Broadway at 60th Street.

C.H.I.P. Seminar

Nov. 8: The Community Housing Improvement Program (C.H.I.P.), a city-based organization that represents property owners, and Washington Mutual will co-host a seminar, "Buying and Selling Real Estate in New York--An Insider's Guide ... What's Ahead in Real Estate Markets." Robert Knakal-Massey of Knakal Realty Services will be the keynote speaker. Michael Stoler of The Stoler Report will serve as moderator. Other featured speakers include Peter Spies (Goldman. Sachs & Co.); Ofer Yardeni (Stonehenge Partners, Inc.); James Wacht (Sierra Realty Corp.); Eastern Consolidated Properties, Inc.; Michael Lynch (Lynch & Associates); Marc Wieder-Anchin (Bloch & Anchin), and Martin Brady, senior vice president of Washington Mutual Multi-Family Lending Division. The seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. Advance registration is required and can be done by contacting Catherine Tassoulas at catherine. [e-mail] or 516-745-2397.

Trade Fair

Nov. 8: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents the annual Trade Fair: "Downtown Rising" 5:30 p.m to 8:00 pm at Con Edison, 4 Irving Place, NYC. W/M/DBE Workshop at 4:45 p.m.-free. Sponsors and exhibitors include wide spectrum of construction industry (private & public sectors). Tickets: $50 member; $75 nonmember. Exhibit table: $395 PWC member; $495 nonmember (includes tickets, directory listing). Sponsorship: $1,000 (includes exhibit table, tickets, ad, acknowledgment). Light buffet served. For reservations: T: 212.486-7745; F: 212.486-0228; Email: [e-mail]; www.pwcusa.org.

ABO 96th Annual Dinner Dance

Nov. 9: The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York celebrates the splendor of the silver screen at this year's "Hooray for Hollywood" Dinner Dance. Attendees will enjoy live music and entertainment at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Broadway at West 45th Street. This year's honorees include: Fred C. Trump Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by Donald Trump): Jerome Belson, president of Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York; Developer of the Year: Larry Gluck, president of Stellar Management; Management Company of the Year: Peter J. Alizio, president of A-1 Realty Management Co., Inc.; Associate of the Year: Christopher Durnan, president of Durnan Group Managers; and Woman of the Year: Sherry Frankel, president of Caran Properties, Inc. In addition, the Emma Lazarus Special Recognition Awards will also be presented to industry leaders selected for their dynamic role in business. The winners of this award will be named closer to the event. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 8:00 p.m. For more information on the Dinner Dance or to RSVP, please call 212.385.4949.

Hi-Rise Inspection Course

Nov. 9-11: Presented by Real Estate Education Center & Carson, Dunlop & Weldon International at 350 Fifth Ave. Suite 1106 NYC. This course is three days long, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and is approved for 20 CAHPI(BC) and 20 of ASHI[R] Membership Renewal Credits, 16CREIASM Continuing Education Credits and 24 NAHI CEUs as well as the protocol set out by the ASTM Standard E 2018-01 for Property Condition Assessments For more detail go to: http://www.cdwengineering.com/homecommercial_courses.asp. Topics covered: commercial inspection business and the difference with residential buildings, types of buildings inspected, Scope of Work--ASTM Standard E2018-01 including heating, electrical, plumbing, exteriors, structure, garages, balconies and more. Comes with a 250+ page manual Price: $1,895.00. Make reservations 866-964-3246

CoreNet Global Summit

Nov. 12-15: CoreNet will discuss emerging workplace strategies with Hewlett Packard, Herman Miller and Capital One. Learn about the role of university collaboration in successful economic development, as well as hear about providing sustainable workplaces among other topics in Orlando, Florida. This year's summit, themed Coming Together: Creating Opportunity, will also include keynote addresses from top business leaders and opportunities for leading service providers, real estate end users and economic development executives to network and exchange ideas. It will also include a world-class expo showcasing the latest innovations in corporate real estate and workplace strategies. Keynote speakers for the summit include Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, authors of the bestselling book Freakonomics, and Dr. Roberta Bondar, physician, scientist, astronaut and photographer. CoreNet Global's Leader Magazine will also facilitate a provocative panel discussion of industry leaders on how the transformation of the service provider industry is revolutionizing corporate real estate. In addition, CoreNet Global will announce the winners of the 2006 Global Innovator Awards sponsored by Equis, Gensler and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Orlando Global Summit, please visit www.corenetglobal.org. Working press members are encouraged to attend and must register in advance by contacting Tamara Chumley of Imre Communications at 410-821-8220.

ULI Regional Trends Conference

Nov. 14: The Regional Trends Conference is a full-day of panel discussing Emerging Trends in Real Estate at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY from 7:30am-6pm. For questions about registration or special needs requests, please call ULI Customer Service at 800-321-5011, or at 410-626-7505 if calling from outside the United States.

REBNY Luncheon

Nov. 14: REBNY will be hosting its annual member's luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New York. Sponsored by New York Private Bank & Trust, the luncheon speaking program will examine national interest in the NYC real estate investment market, as recent shifts in residential real estate prices and the upswing in commercial properties in Manhattan create a potential perfect storm for investment. The panel will be moderated by Bill McCahill, a partner at Apollo Real Estate Advisors. Speakers will include: Woody Heller, executive managing director and group head of the Capital Transactions Group of Studley; Robert A. Knakal, chairman and founding partner of Massey Knakal Realty Service; Scott R. Latham, executive director of the Capital Markets Group for Cushman & Wakefield; and Eric Negrin, senior vice president for the Investment Properties Institutional Group working with their Real Estate Transaction Team.

LI Real Estate Party

Nov. 15: Long Island Real Estate Group will be hosting their Fall Festival Party from 6:00-9:00 p.m at the Tam O'Shanter Golf Club, Brookville, Long Island. Free to members. Guests $100. RSVP to Georgette Strobel [phone] or [e-mail]

IREM Dinner

Nov. 15: Annual Dinner & Awards at Tavern on the Green, NYC. Cocktails at 6:30; dinner from 7:30 to 9:30. The cost to attend is $185 per person. Reservations must be received by November 8th. To reserve or for more information, please call 212.944.9445 or visit www.iremnyc.org.

UJA 

Nov. 16: UJA-Federation of New York will bring together 400 leading young professionals from New York's real estate, construction, and allied trades industries, including developers, owners, brokers, attorneys, and investment strategists for one of the biggest networking nights in the industry at its annual Real Estate and Allied Trades Division's REX Premiere Event at Crobar, 530 West 28th Street (between 10th and 11th avenues), New York City from 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Couvert: $75 R.S.V.P.: 212.836.1131 or [e-mail].

NYCREW Network Gala

Nov. 30: NYCREW Network invites you to join its members in celebrating its fifth anniversary at a Winter Wonderland Networking Gala at Bryant Park Grill-Rooftop, 25 W 40th St. (betw. 5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY from 6:00-9:00 pm.

MN Symposium

Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Information Management Network will be hosting its Fourth Symposium on Financing, Developing and Operating Condo Hotels at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.imn.org/eej916/pr.

B'Nai Brith Luncheon

Dec. 6: Carl Weisbrod, President, Real Estate Division for Trinity Church, will speak at the B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit to be held at noon at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, Ivy Room. His topic is "The Downtown Market and The World Trade Center." Call Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at [phone] to secure your reservation for the December 6 luncheon. You can also fax her at [phone], e-mail [e-mail]. Admission is $55 in advance and $65 at the door. Make checks payable to B'nai B'rith Real Estate and mail to Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at BDO Seidman, LLP, 330 Madison Avenue, New York.

REBNY

Dec. 14: Inside Secrets of Top Brokers (Residential) Located at the Brooklyn Marriot Hotel from 5:30-7:30 pm. For additional information contact: Residential Brokerage Division: Indi Jaipal at [e-mail] or Commercial Brokerage Division: Ossie Shemtov at [e-mail].

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