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Posted: April 6, 2018
Team IREM takes to the ice with Team Tom Brady - 4/14
past president Jonathon Donohue; and current president Gregg Jenner at “A Night at The Boston Bruins.”
On March 6 The Institute of Real Estate Managements’ (IREM) Boston Chapter hosted “A Night at The Boston Bruins.” A pre-game private party was sponsored by Brian Shimkus and ProGroup Contracting at The Causeway Club, with nearly 100 friends and members in attendance, including Bruins Alumni president Rick Middleton, the Bruins made a great night even better with an exciting win over The Detroit Red Wings in overtime 6-5.
Bruins Alumni Rick Middleton;
and event sponsor Brian Shimkus
at “A Night at The Boston Bruins.”
On April 14 Team IREM will take to the ice at Bavis Arena in Rockland as part of their partnership with Team Tom Brady and The Best Buddies Organization. The event is open to the public, admission is free, and the day will include 3 premiere hockey games, one champion, on ice ceremonies, raffles, silent auctions, and a private after party. For more information visit TEAM IREM for Best Buddies on Facebook.
The Institute continues to celebrate their 80th anniversary with a number of new and unique events. March 31 a group Medium Reading, April 1Bon Jovi, and on April 11 Granite Links will host IREMS annual Wine Tasting event, please join us by visiting IREM.org. and register today.
IREM will host the 2018 Super Regional Conference this June in the Seaport District. This three day leadership conference will bring IREM leaders together from Virginia to Maine. A networking event at Morton’s Banquet facility on June 21 will highlight the week’s events. To register please visit IREM.org.
Gregg Jenner, CPM, ARM, is the 2018 president of IREM Boston and senior regional manager at The Simon Companies, Braintree, Mass.
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