15th Annual NYS Conference Real Estate June 14-15, 2016 by Brian DiNardo

Brian DiNardo, NYSCAR

On behalf of Conference chairman, Guy Blake, CCIM (Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage) and the planning committee, we invite you to attend the 15^th Annual NYS Commercial Real Estate Conference in beautiful Onondaga County. This year’s conference, sponsored by the NYS Commercial Association of Realtors (NYSCAR), New York State CCIM and the Society of Exchange Counselors (SEC) will be held at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel in Syracuse, June 13-15, 2016

This year’s program has something for everyone–great networking, deal-making and commercial continuing education courses! On June 13^th, CCIM will sponsor “High Tech Marketing for Real Estate” course instructed by Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM.

On June 14^th, the conference will open with roundtable discussions during breakfast on the following topics: “Federal Tax Credits for Flat Roof Solar Panel Installations” with Randy Stewart of Prism Solar Technologies; “Donation/Bargain vs. Conventional Sale of Commercial Properties” with Angela Butler of National Development Council; and “Historic Tax Credits, Harris Beach; and New Environmental Law Changes” with Doug Porter of Beardsley Design Associates.

The 14^th will then feature a full-day commercial investment marketing session, moderated by Jim Wilson, CCIM, SEC, EMS (Florida) and Chuck Sutherland, SEC (Texas). This is always a great networking and deal making event!

During the luncheon session, there will be updates from Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM senior instructor and Paul Martin Winger, SEC president.

We are proud to have Duke Long (The Duke Long Agency) as the keynote speaker. Duke will discuss how technology is changing the way commercial real estate professionals do business day-to-day. This session will be held during the welcome cocktail reception on June 14^th.

June 15^th will feature an array of commercial real estate courses for the attendees: “Navigating Environmental Due Diligence-How to Align a Transaction for Success” with Dennis Porter of LaBella Associates;  “Introduction to Creative Marketing of Commercial Real Estate” with James Walker, CCIM; “Code of Ethics” with Patrick Reilly; and “Social Media and Property Analysis Best Practices” with Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM. During the luncheon session, I will discuss updates with Mike Kelly, NYSAR director of government affairs.

Please go to www.nyscar.org for additional information and to register. Register by May 13 and save $25.00!

Many thanks to our sponsors for their outstanding support: Diamond Sponsor: Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Co.; Gold Sponsor: Exchange Authority; Silver Sponsors: Beardsley Architects and Engineers, Bridgeway Commercial Realty, CCIM members, DiNardo Realty Corp., Hudson Valley Economic Development, LaBella Associates, Monroe Capital, National Development Council, New York Real Estate Journal, Olin Capital Advisors, Inc., Prism Solar Technologies, Rand Commercial, The Chazen Cos. and Wells Fargo Bank.

Course Offering in Endicott, NY

NYSCAR in cooperation with the So. Tier Chapter of NYSCAR will present “Turning Real Estate Knowledge into Income” instructed by Tim Conley, CCIM, SIOR. The 3.5 hour c.e. course will be held at the Huron Center in Endicott, New York on May 19, 2016. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Huron Campus after the course. Go to www.nyscar.org for registration details.

Brian DiNardo is the president of NYSCAR and is a NYS licensed real estate broker, DiNardo Realty Corp., East Rochester, N.Y.