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The New England Real Estate Journal to host Women in Real Estate Summit on October 10th

Needham, MA The New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ), will host the Women in Real Estate on October 10th at the Sheraton Needham, 100 Cabot St. To attend please register at: http://www.nwire.eventbrite.com. Tickets cost $119. Come and meet old friends, create new contacts, or learn something new during discussions from women in the real estate industry.

Enjoy networking and a buffet breakfast from 8 – 9 a.m.

The first panel will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. and topics include: Changing the affordable housing paradigm; a conversation about sustainability, healthy living and smart growth. Speakers include: Moderator: Adelaide Grady of Leggat McCall Properties; Tabetha McCartney of 2Life Communities; Kimberly Martin-Epstein of Hackett Feinberg P.C.; and  Nancy McCafferty of MHP.

The second panel will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. and topics include: Thoughts on women in CRE. Speakers include: Moderator: Susan Shelby of Rhino Public Relations; Karen Medeiros of Gilbane; Diane Danielson of SVN; and  Emily Reith of A/Z Corp.

Sponsors include:

• Platinum Sponsor: M&T Bank;

• Corporate Sponsors: A/Z Corporation; CREW Boston; and Rhino Public Relations; and 

• Vendor Sponsor: U.S. Pavement Services, Inc.

Contact Rick Kaplan at rkaplan@nerej.com or 781-878-4540 x247 for more information.

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