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The Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University College of Business to hold fall luncheon on Oct. 20

Farmingdale, NY The Real Estate Institute (REI) at Stony Brook University (SBU) College of Business will hold a joint panel event on October 20th. The fall luncheon, titled “Reimagining the Modern Office Space,” promises an exploration of the evolving landscape of work environments. This event aims to bring together industry experts and leaders to share their perspectives on the future of office spaces in today’s business world.

Join REI at SBU for a discussion that will bring insight into the intricacies of reshaping the modern office space. As work paradigms shift, this event will dissect the trends, innovations and design principles that are shaping the offices of tomorrow. The panelists will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities in adapting office spaces to meet the evolving needs of businesses and employees. To register click here 

Speakers and industry experts who will share their insights include:

Moderator: David Pennetta, executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield L.I.

Panelists: Cristofer Damianos, principal of Damianos Realty Group; Tony Fromer, principal of Were Associates Inc.; Carolyn Mazzenga, office managing partner at Marcum LLP; Christopher Palmer, managing partner at Cullen & Dykman LLP; and Evan Portnoy, managing director of Rampart Insurance Services/The Hilb Group of New York LLP.

Registration will commence at 11:15 a.m., followed by networking opportunities with a cash bar at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon and panel discussion will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m., providing an enriching experience for all attendees.

Venue: Heritage Club at Bethpage, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd.

Sponsors: Diamond Sponsors: Ridgewood Savings Bank, Flushing Bank, CIBS, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, and New York Community Bank.

Platinum Sponsors: CertilmanBalin Attorneys, Citrin Cooperman, Cord Meyer Development Company, FarrellFritz Attorneys, Cullen & Dykman LLP, Engel Burman, Polsinelli, The Gitto Group, Connect One Bank, Merrit Environmental Consulting Corp, Combined Resources, and Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty.

Gold Sponsors: Damianos Realty Group, Groothuis & Company Inc, H2M, Castagna Realty Co., Inc, Louis Lefkowitz Realty Inc, Forchelli Deegan Terrana, NAILong Island, Rampart Insurance Services / HILB Group, R.D. Geronimo & Associates, Tritec, and VHB.

Silver Sponsors: GRASSI Advisors & Accountants and Jovia Financial Credit Union.

To Register: Click Here

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