Ron Fredette

KW Commercial Hosts 2011 Commercial Real Estate Masterminds in Boston

Boston, MA - Are you a commercial real estate broker wondering if "extend and pretend" is over? Are you searching for new ideas on how to grow your business in this economy? Keller Williams Commercial NH & MA is hosting a free event for all commercial real estate brokers and affiliates to access the latest information and tips for navigating the current real estate market successfully. The 2011 Commercial Real Estate Masterminds Event will be held in Boston on Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the University of Massachusetts Club on 225 Franklin Street, Floor 33. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

The keynote address will be given by Buddy Norman, President of KW Commercial. Gordon Carr, Principal of GMC Strategies, will be the featured speaker. He will discuss tax strategies that assist with commercial real estate acquisition.

Event attendees will also benefit from the expertise of a moderated panel offering market insights on regional issues, along with best practices to achieve sales and long-term client relationships in a challenging economy. A question and answer session will follow. Panelists include: Justin Manning, President/CFO, JJ Manning Auctioneers; Jeremy Cyrier, 2011 CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) New England Chapter President and Principal of Mansard Commercial Properties; Sandra Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President, Fidelity Title; and Roger LaChance, Vice President, Bank of New England.

"Keller Williams Commercial has organized this knowledge-sharing forum to bring together commercial brokers and affiliates to discuss best practices and network," explains Ron Fredette, Managing Director of KW Commercial NH & MA. "We look forward to trading experiences and insights with brokers and affiliates across real estate companies to assist one another with harnessing opportunities that will ultimately further our profession and strengthen our sector."

There is no admission fee for the 2011 Commercial Real Estate Masterminds Event, but registration is requested. To register, visit http://2011masterminds.eventbrite.com.

For additional information, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Ron Fredette, Managing Director, KW Commercial NH & MA, at (603) 836-2700 or ronald@kw.com.

About Keller Williams Commercial NH & MA

Keller Williams Commercial has over 625 offices nationwide. Keller Williams Commercial NH & MA serves commercial real estate buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Providing commercial realty office sales, leasing, and property management services, the firm specializes in the following commercial property sectors: multi-family (MUF), apartments, tenant representation, landlord representation, offices for sale or lease, retail for sale or lease, site purchase decisions to buy or sell commercial land, and commercial real estate investor investment portfolio management. Its commercial agents are Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM) who analyze demographics using Site to Do Business (STDB) tools to help clients find the property that best suits their needs. For more information, call (603) 836-2700 or visit www.kwcommercialnh.com. Keller Williams Commercial NH & MA can also be found on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/CommercialPropertyNH >.

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