The National Realty Club (NRC): Friendships you can build on

The NRC offers a variety of events to its members. NRC's 19 luncheon programs feature speakers who have unique insights and information for their group. NRC Cocktail Parties and Cigar Evenings are informal gatherings that offer the chance to socialize and network. The Business-Builder Breakfasts are a forum for members to reach out to each other for opportunities. Tom Graf said, 'Members should consider the membership as a resource for doing business." The NRC has been around for over 60 years. Established in 1947 as a forum for the exchange of ideas and furtherance of business among real estate owners, builders and developers, the NRC today counts among our membership many multi-generational "real estate families." Their members are also lawyers, accountants and other service professionals, bankers, lenders, brokers and brokerage firms, managers, and developers. "We are large enough to be effective and small enough so you will get to know everyone," said Graf. Please visit their website: www.nationalrealtyclub.com for an overview of the club. The "Business-Builder Breakfasts" have been successful and are a valued member benefit. These events are for members only. "We dedicate these programs to getting business done," said Graf. Members share what they do and what they need from each other at the breakfast in an "elevator pitch." Graf instituted another great member benefit by having cocktail parties for the members and their guests as a way for members to get to know each other. "I noticed that members did not necessarily know each other. Now, I see that deals are getting done. NRC's motto, after all, is 'Friendships you can build on,' " said Graf. "We encourage membership in the NRC. There are many benefits to being a member, not the least of which is greatly discounted luncheons and other programs, for which non-members pay a premium," said Graf. Membership applications are available by email to [email protected]. NRC upcoming events include: * Tuesday, March 16: Luncheon at noon with Mark Rubin, Jahn Brodwin, from The Schonbraun McCann Group. * Monday, April 5: Luncheon at noon. Commercial Real Estate Debt and Lease Restructuring Solutions with Greg Apter, president, and Ron Lubin, managing director-debt management services, Hilco Real Estate LLC. * Monday, May 3: Luncheon at noon. Meet the Media Panel. * Tuesday, May 18: Luncheon at noon. Tony Malkin, Malkin Holdings LLC. * Monday, June 7. Luncheon at noon. Uday Shah and Richard Podos, Lance LLC discuss their "[Existing] Tenant Improvements Funding Solution."