Around town: events seminars meetings talks.

Appraisal Institute Forecast

Jan. 31: The New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate and Metropolitan New York Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will jointly host a breakfast meeting focusing on the "2007 Real Estate Economic Forecast." The meeting will he held at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at East 40th Street. Guest speakers are: Mark Zandi, Ph.D., chief economist and co-founder, Moody's Econ-omy.com, Inc.; and Anne B. Covell, CRE, managing director, analytics, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. The program will be moderated by Martha Peyton of TIAA-CREF. Registration is at 7:45 a.m with the breakfast and program from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The cost is $75 per person. For additional information and reservations, contact: Mary Papa, Counselors of Real Estate, 646-265-5619, [e-mail] OR Connie Puccio, Appraisal Institute, 866-966-3710, metr [e-mail].

NAIOP Annual Meeting

Jan. 31: The NJ Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties 2007 Real Estate Forecast, Annual Meeting and Election, will be held at the Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J. Cocktails and networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker: Stephen Blank of The Urban Land Institute. Chris Terlizzi of Citizens Bank will moderate panel: Joseph S. Taylor of Matrix Development Group, Mitchell E. Hersh of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, Brandon L. Famous of Fameco Real Estate, L.P. and Joseph F. Riggs of K. Hovnanian Companies. $115 per member, $170 per nonmember. Register on-line at www.njnaiop.org or call 732-729-9900.

REBNY Seminar

Feb. 1: REBNY will host its Inside Secrets of Top Brokers: "What Happened to My Buyer? Love Me or Leave Me," how to build customer loyalty. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Chase, 270 Park Avenue. Event is free to REBNY brokers and sales associates. For more information visit rebny.com.

NAI Global Event

Feb. 6: NAI Global will host an event to present its 2007 Global Market Outlook surrounding the release of NAI Global's 19th edition of the Global Market Report publication. It will feature a presentation by Dr. Peter Linneman, chief economist of NAI Global and principal of Linneman Associates, a company that provides strategic research, M&A analysis, market studies and feasibility analysis to a number of leading U.S. and international companies. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Westin New York at Times Square, New York, NY. For further information please call 609-9454017.

AREW Luncheon

Feb. 6: Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) will sponsor its monthly luncheon, "Use or Abuse: The Pros & Cons of the Evolving Use of Eminent Domain." Featured panelists will include Lisa Bova-Hiatt, Vicki Been and Michael Rikon. The luncheon will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th Street, on the main floor, following an hour-long networking reception. Admission is free for members and $110 for non-members. There will be a $10 surcharge for walk-ins. To register or for more information, visit AREW's website, www. arew.org or call 212-599-6181.

NYU Course

Feb. 6: The Real Estate Institute of New York University is offering an approved 22.5-hour continuing education course, titled "New York Landlord Tenant Law." This class fulfills the continuing education requirement for all New York State real estate licensees and is being offered on three consecutive days, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, beginning February 6 and ending on February 8, meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This class will be presented at the Midtown Center, 11 West 42nd Street, 4th floor. For more information, please call Sal Gulino at 212-992-3305 or email sg7@nyu. edu.

REBNY Award

Feb. 7: REBNY's Most Ingenious Commercial Deal of the Year 2006 Award Nomination Deadline is 5:00 p.m.. Nominations should be sent to Eileen Spinola. For registration form go to Upcoming Events at rebny, com.

B'nai B'rith Luncheon

Feb. 7: Anthony E. Malkin, president, W&H Properties, 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 "Reinventing Real Estate: The Repositioning of Manhattan's Wien & Helmsley Portfolio." Call Aracelis Kuilan at 212-885-7239 to secure your reservation. You can also fax her at 212-697-5076, or e-mail akuilan@ bdo.com. 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, NY 10017.

BOMA Awards

Feb. 7: Who will win the New York Skyline's most prestigious award? Special 40th Anniversary Edition at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street and the Hudson River, NYC. Cocktails are from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., dinner & awards, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It will be business attire. $330 per person; tables of 8, 10 & 12 available. RSVP by January 26, 2007. Contact Bobbi McGowan at 212-239-3662 with any questions, or for more information.

REBNY Course

Feb. 7: REBNY will give its Emergency Action Plan Director Course from 8:30-5:00 p.m. at 570 Lexington Avenue, lower level classroom. Advanced registration is required. Go to Upcoming Events on rebny.com for form.

MKDA Event

Feb. 7: MKDA, a leading corporate interior architecture firm, will celebrate 47 Years of Design Excellence. Guests at the invitation-only blowout will enjoy the chance to win an "Audi for a Week". RSVP by calling 212-532-9800.

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 Greenbaum, Vornado 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 a.m. with registration and networking, followed by the program from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.. For registration and further information: http:// nyc.corenetglobal.org, email to info@corenet globalnyc.org or phone [phone].

REBNY Seminar

Feb. 8: REBNY will be hosting a commercial seminar, "Negotiating in Changing Times" with moderator, Michael Laginestra, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by The New York Times for REBNY members only. Please call Desiree Jones at 212-16-5250 to register.

SMPS Panel

Feb. 14: The Long Island Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services is 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. 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 cofounder, 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.

Downtown Lecture

Feb. 15: The Alliance for Downtown New York will host its second Downtown Third Thursdays lecture. Guest speaker will be Mark Kurlansky, author and food historian, on the topic "The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell," at the India House, Marine Room. All lectures are free and begin at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.. Registration is required in advance. Visit www. downtownny.com/ thirdthursdays.

PWC Panel

Feb. 20: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents Meet The Construction Chiefs on from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, NYC. Exhibit tables are available. Honored guests include: Maureen Henegan, chairman Y CEO, Henegan Construction; Steve Sommers, deputy director, Phoenix Constructors J V; Frank Pampalone, director design & construction, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Marcello Velez, associate v.p. design & construction, Columbia University--others to be announced: Tickets: $65 member; $75 nonmember (if no reservation, all tickets are $85 at the door). Exhibit table: $375 member; $475 nonmember. Event Sponsorships available: $650 member; $750 nonmember. Program ads available (includes tickets). For reservations call: 212-486-7745; email: pwcusa@ aol.com; website www. pwcusa, org.

NYU Course

Feb. 20: New York University Real Estate Institute is offering the 45-hour New York Real Estate Salesperson's course. This class is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays/Thursdays, February 20 through April 19, meeting from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. It will be presented at the Midtown Center, 11 West 42nd Street, 4th floor. For more information, please call Sal Gulino at 212-992-3305 or [e-mail].

IREM Luncheon

Feb. 21: The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will hold its monthly luncheon featuring guest speaker Tim Carey of the New York Power Authority on Wednesday at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street, NYC. A complimentary networking cocktail hour will be from 11:30 to noon; lunch from noon to 1:30. To reserve places or for additional information please visit www.iremnyc.org or call 212-944-9445.

NYCREW Panel

Feb. 21: New York Real Estate Commercial Women Network (NYCREW) will present Meet the Press: "Lessons in Publicity," with panelist: Julie Satow, Commercial Real Estate Reporter, Crain's New York Business; Christine Haughney, Residential Real Estate Reporter, the New York Times; Samantha Rowan, Managing Editor, Real Estate Finance & Investment; Linda Barr, Editor. Real Estate Weekly; and moderator: Jeannette] Boccini, Executive Vice President, LVM Group Inc. These leading ladies in journalism will offer their perspectives on different facets of the real estate market, the role of reporters and, how to use publicity to your best advantage. At The Harvard Club of NYC, 27 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) from 6:00-8:00p.m. Advance Registration: $50-members/$75-non-members/ $30-students. To receive the benefit of the advance registration rate, you must register by 5:30p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2007; otherwise, walk-ins are permitted at a $10 surcharge. In order to receive a refund, cancellations must also be received 5:30p.m. on February 19, 2007 as well.

NYU Seminar

Feb. 27: Michael Stoler and the New York University Real Estate Institute will host "Tri-State Real Estate Market Trends" featuring prominent industry leaders for lively discussions on the latest trends and developments in the region. This unique breakfast seminar addresses economic trends, evolving neighborhoods, public and nonprofit sector activity, and more. This seminar will run on Tuesdays from Feb. 27 thru Apr. 27, 8:30 to 10:40 a.m., at the NYU Midtown Center, 11 West 42nd Street. For a list of guest speakers, visit our website http://www.scps.nyu.edu/ stoler. This class is approved for 15 hours of NY sales/brokers continuing education. Call Sal Gulino at 212-992-3305 or email [e-mail].

REBNY Luncheon

Feb. 27: REBNY will be hosting its Members' Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m .at the Hilton. REBNY members only. Please call Desiree Jones at 212-616-5250 to register.

Appraisal Institute Course

Mar. 2: Long Island Chapter Of the Appraisal Institute will hold the national Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 7-hour update course at Citibank Conference Center, 1 Reckson Plaza, Uniondale, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Course studies rules of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and updates appraisers about changes in USPAP. Instructor is David M. Bradley, MAI, SRA. Cost: $195 Members / $210 Non-Members. Call 516 248 8964, e-mail [e-mail].

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