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Opportunistic buying in the wake of the credit crunch; there is potential

The credit crunch has created tremendous challenges for the real estate and business communities, but even in the wake of this turmoil, there are potential opportunities for creative real estate investors. Where are these opportunities, and how can savvy investors take advantage of them? Hear from some of Greater Boston's leading investors as they discuss how to create upside opportunity from the downside of today's challenging credit environment at NAIOP's cutting-edge breakfast program, held Wednesday, February 6, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston Moderator Frank Petz, managing director at Eastdil Secured, LLC, will lead a panel of respected investors including Brian Chaisson, principal at Tishman Speyer Properties; Scott Oran, executive director at Morgan Stanley; and Peter Palandjian, chairman & CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m., the program will run from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Cost is $55.00 per NAIOP member, $70.00 per employee of a NAIOP member firm, and $85.00 per non-member, with an additional $25 for registrations at the door. The program sponsor is Goodwin Procter. To register, visit www.naiopma.org or call (781) 453-6900, x4.
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