Around the town: events seminars meetings talks - listing of various real estate industry events - Calendar

NYARM Breakfast

Aug. 13--The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold a breakfast seminar titled "Controlling Cost, a Financial and Operational Perspective" from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Brooklyn Marriott located at 333 Adams St. Parking is available. Certification credit for the NYARM designation will be given. The topic is for both property managers and for NYARM's associate members, who are expected to work hand in hand with managers to reduce waste. The cost for members is $25 and non-members $50. For more information contact NYARM executive director Margie Russell at mrussell@nyarm.com or call 212-216-0654.

Aug. 14 & 26--Cowan Financial Group will hold a conference entitled "Giving Value to Your Client as Property Manager Through Long-Term Care" from 6-8 p.m, both dates. The conferences, sponsored by Neuhaus Chocolatier, are free and will take place at 530 Fifth Ave. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Aug 12 for 1st seminar and by Aug. 22 for the 2nd seminar. For registration and other information please call the event's host, CFG's Jeanne Brutman at (212) 536-7733.

PWC Networking Event

Aug. 19--Professional Women In Constuction presents "Meet The Architects," a networking event with exhibit tables at La Maganette Ristorante, Third Avenue at 50th Street from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Honored guests include representatives of architectural firms and government agencies. Tickets (includes buffet): $50 members; $65 non-members ($10 surcharge at door if no reservation). Exhibit tables: $350 members; $450 non-members (includes 4 tickets & ad); sponsorship: $650 members; $750 non-member (includes exhibit table, 8 tickets, ad, name on invitation). Call (212) 486-7745; fax: 212. 486-0228

Aug. 20--MetroZone will hold a "Seminar-on-Wheels" from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will focus on Midtown North and Upper Manhattan, with special emphasis on Harlem and East Harlem. The motor coach classroom will leave Times Square at 8 a.m. The cost is $175 per person or $150 per person for groups of 3 or more. For more information call Steven Barshov at (212) 421-2150.

NRC Lunch

Sept. 8--New York Post journalist Lois Weiss will be the featured speaker at a National Realty Club Inc. lunch from noon to 2 p.m. at The Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members, $65 for non-members who pay in advance and $85 at the door. Payments should be sent to NRC, 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168. Reservations must be made the Friday prior to the event. For reservations or information call Tamara or Burton Beck at (212) 551-1013

Events seminars meetings talks - Around the Town - listing of various real estate industry events - Calendar

Sept. 10--New York Building Congress will hold a breakfast forum, starting at 8:30 a.m. Mysore L. Nagaraja, president of MTA Capital Construction Company, will be the featured speaker. The breakfast will take place at Club 101, at 101 Park Ave. Members: $45 per person. Non-members: $65 per person. For registration please call (212) 481-9230.

BOMA Lunch

Sept. 10-The Building Owners and Managers Associates of New York will hold its monthly luncheon meeting from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m The meeting will take place at the Marriott Financial Center, at 5 West St. Members: $75 per person. Non-members: $85 per person. For registration please call Hallie Sherck at (212) 239-3662.

ICREW Gift Drive

Sept. 11-ICREW will hold its membership breakfast and gift drive intended to benefit the Jersey Battered Women's Shelter. The event will take place at the Woodbridge Hilton Hotel. Participants are encouraged to bring journals, picture frames, disposable cameras, nightgowns, phone cards, and $5 gift certificates for department stores and supermarkets. For registration and additional information please call (973) 227-4278.

RealShare New York Conference

Sept. 16 - Real Estate Media will hold its second annual RealShare New York conference. Mary Ann Tighe, director of CB Richard Ellis-Insignia/ESG, and Doug Shorenstein, chairman of Shorenstein Co., will be among the featured speakers at the event. The conference will take place at the Roosevelt Hotel. Admission: $255 per person. For registration and additional information please call Wendi Grinnell at (212) 2553620.

AIR teams with MyContracts to expand member services - American Industrial Real Estate Association - Brief Article

MyContracts, the leader in collaborative Web-based lease and contract management, today announced that the American Industrial Real Estate Association (AIR) has selected MyContracts as its exclusive lease management service provider.

AIR and MyContracts will work together to promote MyContracts' online lease management software to AIR members.

In addition, AIR and MyContracts will work toward the integration of AIR's standardized real estate forms with MyContracts software, developing a solution to automatically abstract the data from form leases.

"MyContracts delivers a cost-effective, Web-based lease management solution that is both user friendly and leading edge, adding tremendous value to our membership service offerings," said Tim Hayes, managing director for AIR.We're excited about the opportunity to collaborate with AIR," said Tom Turley, vice president of real estate for MyContracts. "We believe that MyContracts' solution directly supports their commitment to excellence and is a natural complement to their comprehensive offering solution-oriented services."

Around the town: events seminars meetings talks - listing of various real estate industry events - Calendar

Aug. 13--The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold a breakfast seminar titled "Controlling Cost, a Financial and Operational Perspective" from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Brooklyn Marriott located at 333 Adams St. Parking is available. Certification credit for the NYARM designation will be given. The topic is for both property managers and for NYARM's associate members, who are expected to work hand in hand with managers to reduce waste. The cost for members is $25 and non-members $50. For more information contact NYARM executive director Margie Russell at mrussell@nyarm.com or call 212-216-0654.Aug. 14 & 26--Cowan Financial Group will hold a conference entitled "Giving Value to Your Client as Property Manager Through Long-Term Care" from 6-8 p.m, both dates. The conferences, sponsored by Neuhaus Chocolatier, are free and will take place at 530 Fifth Ave. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Aug 12 for 1st seminar and by Aug. 22 for the 2nd seminar. For registration and other information please call the event's host, CFG's Jeanne Brutman at (212) 536-7733.

Aug. 20--MetroZone will hold a "Seminar-on-Wheels" from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will focus on Midtown North and Upper Manhattan, with special emphasis on Harlem and East Harlem. The motor coach classroom will leave Times Square at 8 a.m. The cost is $175 per person or $150 per person for groups of 3 or more. For more information call Steven Barshov at (212) 421-2150.

NRC Lunch

Sept. 8--New York Post journalist Lois Weiss will be the featured speaker at a National Realty Club Inc. lunch from noon to 2 p.m. at The Williams Club, 24 East 39th St. The cost is $40 for members, $65 for non-members who pay in advance and $85 at the door. Payments should be sent to NRC, 380 Lexington Ave., Suite 1700, New York, NY 10168. Reservations must be made the Friday prior to the event. For reservations or information call Tamara or Burton Beck at (212) 551-1013 or email natlrealtyclub@mindspring.com.

Appraisal Institute Course

Sept. 16 to Oct. 21--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Principles," on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as the valuation process, money and capital markets, and data collection. It will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Tuition: $400 per person. For registration and additional information please call (516) 248-8964.

IREM Lunch

Sept. 17--The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will host their monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd St. The keynote speaker will be announced at a later date. The cost to attend the luncheon is $65 and advance reservations are recommended. To reserve please call Sheila Still at (212) 944.9445.

Real Estate Course

Sept. 16&17--The Manhattan Association of REALTORS[R] is sponsoring a 2-day course called "Essentials of International Real Estate" from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the New York Athletic Club. The course is designed to provide both residential and commercial agents a better understanding of the international business environment, global cultures, and the practical aspects of international brokerage including the flow of capital and currency. The course has been approved for 15 hours of NY State CE credit and is the first step in earning the prestigious CIPS designation. The course will be taught be David M Michonski, CIPS, the 2004 NAR International Liasion and Board Member of the International Real Property Foundation. The cost of the course is $295 for REALTORS[R] and $350 for non-REALTORS[R]. For further information and registration materials call (212) 879-9166 or email lfrubinfeld@manarrealto