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LICN attends Long Island Commercial Real Estate Expo; Also holds breakfast featuring Haber of Abrams Garfinkel

LICN members had several opportunities to expand their sphere of influence, and become familiar with some important issues as it relates to commercial real estate. On March 18th, LICN participated in and sponsored the Long Island Commercial Real Estate Expo at the Melville Hilton. It was a chance to interact with professionals representing all sectors that relate to real estate in any way such as engineering, construction, facilities, retail, energy and the like. There were several seminars as well as an exhibition hall where one could meet, learn, and connect. LICN also held their monthly breakfast on March 25th. Larry Haber partner of Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson LLP spoke on "Good Guy Slauses and Guarantees." Attendees at the breakfast were able to participate in the discussion and sharpen their skills. LICN's next event will be a networking breakfast on May 27th from 8 to 10 a.m. The event will be held at On Parade Diner, 7980 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. The event will feature Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.'s Chuck Merritt discussing "Update On Environmental Issues." LICN Member: $15/Non-members: $25
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.