Around town: events seminars meetings talks.

Hall Of Fame

Dec. 22: New York Business Hall Of Fame "Networking & Leads Event" will take place from 7:30 AM-9 AM at 110 West 40th Street, Suite 203, New York, NY (between Broadway & 6th Ave.) Terri Hess, President & CEO of Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce will be speaking on "The Chamber-Member Relationship: Marketing Your Business & Maximizing The Results." Bring a friend, colleague or business associate and plenty of promotional items, business cards, brochures, a sense of humor and a willingness to help other business professionals. Admission is free. For more information call Ron at [phone].

NYREI Course

Dec. 27-Jan. 7: New York Real Estate Institute is offering the 45-hour New York Real Estate Broker's course. This class is scheduled to meet during the days from 9:15a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the NYC location, 139 West 35th St. Call [phone] or [e-mail].

CPA Forum

Jan. 9: "Current Trends in the Residential and Commercial Markets" sponsored by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and its Foundation of Accounting Education. Open to CPAs, CFOs and other business and financial professionals working in the real estate industry. Jacky Teplitzky, an executive vice president with Prudential Douglas Elliman, will identify and discuss key residential real estate issues and emerging trends that will impact the New York City market in 2007. Visit www.nysscpa.org or call 800.633.6320 to register or for more information.

Muscle Team Gala

Jan. 9: David Arena and Anthony Cammarata will partner as co-coaches with Metro-New York athletes at a VIP & Media Reception for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's ("MDA") 10th Annual Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Philip Bottega, vice president of Real Estate Services Worldwide, Tiffany & Co., will receive the Champion of Spirit Award. The Reception and Gala will take place at Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, Hudson River & 23rd St. WWOR-TV--Channel 9 Sports Anchor Russ Salzberg will Emcee.

CHIP Seminar

Jan. 10: The Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) along with the Vendome Group will host a "Building Maintenance Requirements" seminar. It will teach city requirements for maintaining and inspecting boiler/burners, elevators, sprinklers systems, facades and sidewalks. Speakers will include Department of Buildings officials, attorneys, and other building maintenance experts. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and carry on until noon at the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA), 14 Vesey Street, New York, NY. Cost is $50 for non-members, and free to CHIP members or subscribers to ALL Call the 212-838-7442 or e-mail RSVP @chipnyc.org.

NYARM Seminar

Jan. 10: The New York Association of Realty Managers seminar titled, "Fire on the 14th Floor" is a hands-on workshop for pre-emergency planning in high-rise buildings. Participants will take part in simulated exercises. This program is being presented in conjunction with Affiliated FM Insurance Company. Seminar chair: Michael Fleischer, svp, Sobel Affiliates, Inc. Daniel Wollman CPA and COO and Harry Smith, vice president and director of management of Gumley-Haft Real Estate, will speak. Seminar begins at 10:30a.m.; Networking and Technology Circle noon--lp.m., and Lunch from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at Tavern-on-the-Green, Central Park West & 67th Street. RSVP via the website www.nyarm.com to register online, call 212-216-0654 or email [e-mail].

REBNY Breakfast

Jan. 10: The Real Estate Board of New York will host it's Annual Residential Management Leadership Breakfast at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue in the Grand Ballroom, NYC 8:30 a.m.--10:00 a.m.. Guest speaker will be Vicki Been professor from New York University School of Law where she is the director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. Tickets: $75 per person. For information or to purchase tickets contact Trisha Ycaza at [phone].

WHF Discussion

Jan. 11: Women in Housing and Finance will host a panel discussion on "Affordable Homeownership--New Initiatives and Market Trends" from 6:00p.m.--8:00 p.m. at the Washington Mutual Bank/ 587 Fifth Ave, 3rd Floor. Cost: WHF members: $15; Non-members: $20. RSVP by January 8, 2007 by calling 212-439-1056 or mailing Women in Housing and Finance, Inc., PO Box 281, Canal Street Station, New York, NY 10013.

SMPS panel

Jan 17: The Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professionals is offering "Spinning Your Website to Catch Your Prey" from 8:00-10:00 a.m at the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho, NY. Matt DeLange, Principal of GU3 Design, will present a non-technical program on improving your online presence. Price: $60 for SMPS Members, $80 for Non-Members, Walk-ins add $10. For more information and to register, please call 516-263-0095.

REBNY Banquet

Jan. 18: The Real Estate Board of New York will hold its 111th annual banquet. Daniel Brodsky, William C. Rudin, Paul J. Massey, Jr., Jeff Brodsky, Arnold Fisher and Vincent Terranova will be honored at the event. The banquet will take place at the New York Hilton, 1335 Ave. of the Americas in New York City. For additional information, please contact Thomas Griffin at 212-616-5241.

IREM Luncheon

Jan. 18: The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will hold their luncheon at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street, NYC. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Keynote speaker is David Michonski, COO of Coldwell Banker. The cost is $65 for members; $130 non-members. For reservations and information call 212-944-9445.

Broker Panel

Jan 22: "How to Become a Power Broker" sponsored by the Learning Annex. Geared toward junior real estate professionals and those thinking about becoming a broker. Jacky Tephtzky, an executive vice president with Prudential Douglas Elliman, will share information on how to succeed within the competitive world of New York City residential real estate. Call 212.371.0280.

SMPS Seminar

Jan. 24: NY chapter chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services presents, 'What's Hot in Transportation in the Northeast? Clients Talk Back Breakfast Series from 8:00-10:00 a.m.. The public is eager to hear about the new and on-going hot transportation projects emerging in the Northeast and how to position themselves for opportunities. When is the right time for consultants to participate in the key milestones of these projects? Moderator: Linda Travis, Superintendent, New York City Transit Authority. Panelists: Richard Roberts, Chief Planner, New Jersey Transit; John Drobny, Project Management Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Location: The Penn Club 30 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036. $65 Members $85 Non-Members.

NYARM Gala

Jan. 27: The New York Association of Realty Managers, NYARM, announced the award recipients to be honored at this year's Dinner Dance Gala. NYARM will be celebrating the event at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, Long Island. For tickets for individuals or special table sizes, call Margie Russell at [phone] as well as to purchase congratulatory ads in the program journal. For the flier, log on to www.nyarm. com.

CoreNet Global

Feb. 8: The New York City Chapter of CoreNet Global will present a program entitled "Development in New York City: Trends & Challenges" at The Princeton Club of New York, 15 West 43rd Street. Guest speakers will be MaryAnne Gilmartin, Forest City Ratner Companies; David Green-baum, Vomado Realty Trust; and Anthony Mannarino, Tishman Speyer. Kate Collignon, NYC Economic Development Corp., will moderate. The event, open to members and nonmembers, begins at 8:00 AM with registration and networking, followed by the program from 9:00-10:00 AM. For registration and further information: www.nyc.corenetglobal.org, e-mail to info@corenet globalnyc.org or phone [phone].

SMPS

Feb. 14: The Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professionals Services if offering "Market Boom: Who's Building Multi-Family / Senior Housing on Long Island" from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho, NY. As Baby Boomers hit the retirement age, many are choosing to spend their golden years on Long Island. Likewise, changing lifestyles and a growing suburbia point to huge strides in multi-family high-rise rentals and condos. Meet the owners and developers behind the Multi-Family Housing boom and learn what you need to tackle this market. Moderator: Peter J. Elkowitz, Jr., President & CEO, Long Island Housing Partnership and Affiliates. Panelists: John Edwards, Director, Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC; Matthew B. Whalen, Vice President--Development, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; Alec Ornstein, President, Ornstein Leyton Company; Andy Belfer, President and CEO, Hassett Belfer Seniors Housing, LLC; and Steven Krieger, Principal and Co-Founder, The Engel Burman Group. Price: $75 for SMPS Members, $95 for Non-Members, Walk-ins add $10. For more information and to register, please call 516-263-0095.

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