Joe Flynn, senior associate at Margulies Perruzzi Architects, president of the Boston Chapter of IFMA, was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. Margulies Perruzzi Architects is one of Boston's largest architecture and interior design firms, and has been in business for more than 26 years. The firm specializes in serving clients for whom the workplace is an important part of their business -- specifically in the Corporate, Healthcare, Real Estate Development, Professional Services, and Research/Lab communities.

Jay Dunlevy, regional sales manager Northeast for Command Security Corp. (CSC) was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. Command Security was a sponsor of the event The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. With more than 30 years of service and more than 6,500 trained personnel, Command Security Corp. is an experienced provider of full-solution security services. The executive team brings a combined 200 years of expertise in high-level security positions for the homeland security and defense marketplace, allowing them to provide the ultimate security perspective. Command Security and Aviation Safeguard's mission is to serve our nation and our customers by securing what's important, which enables the safe conduct of commerce and public life.

David Kirk, principal and founder of Kirk & Co., was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. Kirk & Co. is a real estate consulting firm that has been providing appraisal and valuation, market analysis, and counseling services to sophisticated investors since 1993. Kirk & Co. provides clients with real estate counseling and valuation services for all types of income-producing property on a national basis. Our specialized services include development and operating feasibility, marketability, valuation, and due diligence services for development, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, financing, investment, disposition, and litigation. Kirk & Co. has specialized expertise in valuation of all types of multifamily housing, fractional interests, air rights, and ground leases; and metropolitan markets in the northeastern U.S.

Dave Barrett, president of Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Metro Chapter #4, and director of operations of Crowninshield Management Corp., was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, maximizing the value of investment real estate, and promoting superior management through education and information sharing. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, IREM is the home for all industry professionals connected to real estate management -- and the only organization serving both the multi-family and commercial sectors. For 80 years, IREM has set the standard for best practices in real estate management.

Brittney Herrera, president-elect of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) New England Chapter and a design director at Gensler Architecture was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. IIDA New England Chapter is a dynamic and creative group that takes pride in the intellect, delight and vision evident in every event, program and volunteer dedicated to the organization's success. IIDA volunteers work to improve their local and regional design communities through thought-provoking communications, membership marketing and programs. The New England Chapter develops annual events for our membership that offer professional development and networking opportunities, including Interior Design Boston (IDB), the Business Leaders Forum, a mentoring program, Student Sketch Day and our outreach programs, which increase the community's awareness and understanding of the interior design profession.

Adrienne Maley, executive director of Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), a division of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. REFA is a leading trade association for commercial real estate finance professionals.As a key member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, REFA is committed to providing industry information, networking events, and professional education that enhance professional development. REFA provides ongoing, important forums for the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and solutions among some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

Adrienne Maley, executive director of Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA), a division of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. The Building Owners and Managers Association of Boston - BOMA Boston - was founded in 1917 and represents commercial real estate professionals in Greater Boston who own, manage or service the established and developing real estate environment. BOMA Boston has over 650 members representing over 100,000,000 square feet of real estate in the Boston area. BOMA Boston is a federated affiliate of the Building Owners and Managers Association International. BOMA Boston is the 3rd largest local affiliate of BOMA International's 93 local affiliates.

New England Affordable Housing Management Association held an extensive one day training for real estate managers & maintenance professionals at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Sponsored included NEAHMA, IREM and ARS Topics: Sustainable Landscape Strategies, REAC/Physical Inspections, Budgeting Basics for Maintenance, Crisis Management, Understanding Your Building HVAC and Plumbing Needs, Asbestos, Lead and OSHA, Fair Housing, Risk Management, The Maintenance & Marketing Mindset, Green Cleaning Products, Electrical/ Alarms, and REAC/ Physical Inspections