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Restaurant Leasing 101: Presented by NAIOP's Developing Leaders - January 23rd

Learn about the challenges of restaurant leasing and get insight from our expert panel that includes an owner, attorney and landlord. They'll discuss new construction versus second generation space, permitting contingencies, the liquor license process, design trends, marketing and more. Speakers: * Steve DiFillippo, chief executive officer, Davio's and Avila * Joseph Hanley, partner, McDermott, Quilty & Miller LLP * Douglass Karp, executive vice president, New England Development * John Tobin, project executive, Shawmut Design and Construction Moderator: *Andrea Matteson, vice president/retail services, CBRE-Grossman Retail Advisors Agenda: Registration: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Program: 5:30 pm - 6:30 p.m. Cocktails & Networking: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Price includes a drink ticket and hors d'ouevres. All registrations received after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Janaury 22 will be processed at the door and include a $10 fee. Cancellations must be received by Noon, January 21 to receive a refund.
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