On Wednesday, November 7, NAIOP Massachusetts along with the Boston Business Journal will present a cutting-edge conference featuring some of the nation's top business executives discussing two of the most significant influences on the business world and their impact on doing business in the Commonwealth:
*The role of private equity and venture capital investment
*Major new trends in real estate capital markets

An "all-star" list of leading private equity investors, venture capitalists, and national and international real estate executives has already been confirmed, including:
*Scott Sperling,T.H. Lee
*Bob Davis, Highland Capital Partners
*Steve Woodsum, Summit Partners
*Jane Brock Wilson, Berkshire Partners
*David Fialkow, general catalyst
*Michael Fascitelli, Vornado Realty Trust
*Ed Linde, Boston Properties
*Ron Ratner, Forest City Commercial Group

The event will be held from 7:15- 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Boston, One Avenue de Lafayette, in Boston's Financial District. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. and the program runs from 8:00 -11:30 a.m. Cost is $175. for NAIOP members and employees of NAIOP member firms, $195. for non-members, and $1,500 for a table of 10.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to network while hearing the views of some of the nation's foremost business leaders. Register today at www.naiopma.org or call Pauline Rand at (781)-453-6900x4 for additional information.

Join NAIOP today and receive three months free membership!

Needham, MA - NAIOP Massachusetts is now offering a terrific opportunity to receive the full benefits of membership at a discounted rate! Pay 2008 dues between now and the end of the year and receive the remainder of 2007 for free. Your membership will be valid until January of 2009 - the sooner you join, the greater the benefit!

NAIOP Massachusetts provides the commercial real estate industry and associated professions with the best in Education Programs, Networking and Business Development Opportunities, and Public Affairs Advocacy. The largest chapter in the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), NAIOP Massachusetts represents commercial real estate developers, owners, investors, and the professions that support the commercial real estate industry.

Special rates are available for members ages 35 and younger (with proof of age): Individuals can join for just $225, and employees of corporate members can join for only $100 each!

For additional information about NAIOP Massachusetts, or to join, visit our web site at www.naiopma.org or call Debbie Osheroff, Director of Member Services, at 781-453-6900 ext. 3.

NAIOP Cocktail Reception: An Evening with Finn Wentworth

When: Wednesday, October 3rd
5:30-7:30 p.m.

NAIOP Educational Workshop on Permitting

When: Wednesday, October 24th
7:15-11:00 a.m.

Money In/Money Out How Changing Trends in Capital are Affecting Business in Massachusetts

When: Wednesday, Nov. 7th
7:15-11:30 a.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency
Boston

NAIOP Awards Gala
When: Wednesday, Nov. 14th
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Where: Westin Copley Place
Boston

NAIOP/SIOR Annual Market Forecast
When: Thursday, Nov. 29th
7:15-9:45 a.m.

NAIOP Annual Meeting
When: Thursday, Dec. 12th
7:15 - 9:30 a.m.

For more information about these programs, or to register, visit www.naiopma.org or email Pauline Rand at [email protected].