IREON meet and mingle event hosted by Champion Elevator

Manhattan, NY Champion Elevator hosted the latest IREON meet and mingle event at the Champion Elevator headquarters. The event highlighted the importance of cultivating strong professional relationships while opening doors to new ventures.

“As a new member, I was truly impressed by the warmth and professionalism of this networking event. The conversations were meaningful, the connections genuine, and I left feeling both welcomed and inspired. It’s clear this community is committed to helping one another grow,” said Chris Albes of eLtru Group.

AJ Sonnick, founder and CEO of ONE18 shared his gratefulness to Don Gelestino said, “ Last night’s IREON event delivered what matters... quality operators, real conversations, and opportunities we can act on. Big thanks to Don Gelestino and the Champion Elevator team for hosting.”

Kristine Wolf, publishing director of NYREJ, expressed her experience, said, “I really enjoyed meeting so many members in person at Wednesday’s mix and mingle. The Zoom calls are great for staying connected, but meeting face-to-face really reinforced the strength of the IREON network and the caliber of its members.”

Stan Cohen, senior associate at Sedhom Law Group, indicated IREON’s importance to members, said that, “The continuity of events that IREON has recently put together has created friendships that are already forging exciting opportunities. Mixing business with fun is a beautiful thing.”

Chaim Orzel, president at Orzel Energy Solution, conveyed his thoughts on his experience from the event, said, “I had a great time at the IREON event and got to meet some remarkable people. This organization allows you to meet business owners who are incredibly successful that will give you their time and still remain humble. On top of that, there are some people in this group that just know everybody.”

Michael Villacres, principal at H.A. Bader Consultants Inc., said “Great to put bodies to the faces on Zoom. The Chick-fil-A was an especially down to earth touch. Great evening, looking forward to doing it again.”

Tara Umstead, director of operations of IREON, expressed her gratitude for the members, “It’s always an honor to be in a room with an incredible mix of expertise, creativity and generosity. The space was gorgeous, but it was also overshadowed by the energy and connections in the room.”

Steve Kirschner, founder and CEO of IREON, echoed Tara’s sentiments and his pride in the organization’s evolution. “I’m thrilled to see our community flourish and look forward to continuing on this road of success and friendship together,” said Kirschner.

The event hosted by Champion Elevators at their headquarters is another milestone for IREON, strengthening their reputation as a trusted organization. One committed to fostering relationships and collaboration which guarantees further success for its members.