Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF)

REFF represented again in Vegas! The NMHC Conference Cohort was a success helping 20+ members stay connected and informed throughout the conference. To keep the party and conversation going, attendees AND non-attendee members in multi are invited to debrief and share notes. NMHC Post-Conference Recap & Takeaways Call Thursday, February 13 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Teams Dial-In & Calendar Invite: https://lnkd.in/gWSXwgBq

TODAY members are participating in Cycle for Survival, the official rare cancer fundraising program of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). This event fuels groundbreaking research and lifesaving treatment for rare cancers. Please consider donating to help REFF make an impact. Every dollar raised goes directly to MSK to advance research, develop new therapies, and bring hope to countless patients and families. https://lnkd.in/gJN-gwcm

Ventas, Inc. is currently hiring. For those interested, please apply through the link below and reach out to Maggie Brawner with questions / interest. https://lnkd.in/dGp-6DEf ?

Calling all women in architecture - The Chicago Women in Architecture Foundation’s Ladders to Leadership Program is accepting applications for its third cohort! This six-month, cost-free program (April–September 2025) is designed to help women advance into executive-level, equity-based roles within the built environment. Deadline extended to Friday, February 7! If you or someone in your network could benefit from this opportunity, don’t wait—spread the word and apply today! https://lnkd.in/g7HnfdbJ

Thank you to everyone who joined last week's "Meet the Board" Commercial Real Estate Path Panel! We had a great time sharing our diverse career paths and roles within commercial real estate during the interactive session, followed by networking. Interested in becoming a member of REFF? Sign up and connect with Annamarie Bjorklund https://lnkd.in/gwjuKvJH Looking to take on a leadership role? Board elections are around the corner—reach out to Victoria Rommer for more information!

Thank you to our sponsors and those who attended the REFF Holiday Party! Save the date for the 2025 REFF Holiday Party: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Morgan Manufacturing! See Party Photos: https://lnkd.in/gh6D484e Become a REFF Member: https://lnkd.in/gwjuKvJH Reach Out to Sponsor: [email protected]

REFF Members – Don’t miss out! Register today for our "Meet the Board" Commercial Real Estate Career Path Panel. https://lnkd.in/gAMjR36q

Support REFF’s Ride for Rare Cancer Research! We’re proud to share that REFF is sponsoring two teams for Cycle for Survival, the official rare cancer fundraising program of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). This event fuels groundbreaking research and lifesaving treatment for rare cancers. Donate today to help REFF make an impact. Every dollar raised goes directly to MSK to advance research, develop new therapies, and bring hope to countless patients and families. https://lnkd.in/gJN-gwcm We’re looking for REFF members to join our team for this incredible event! How to Register: 1. Visit our team page: https://lnkd.in/gJN-gwcm 2. Click "Join Our Team" 3. Enter the team password found in your email / on the REFF website event page 4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration Sign up by January 17th! Questions? Contact Rebecca Brielmaier ([email protected]) or Jenna at Cycle for Survival ([email protected] | 516-456-6002).

REFF Board member, Anna Plewa, recently participated in the panel "Real Assets: Navigating the Ups and Downs in Finding New Areas of Opportunity" at the SS&C Deliver Conference in New Orleans, LA. During the session, she discussed the latest shifts in market fundraising strategies and how to manage key performance indicators for investors in today's dynamic environment. We love highlighting the accomplishments of our members! If you'd like to spotlight a member's achievements, feel free to reach out to Lauren Nagle.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the 2024 REFF Holiday Party! Tickets are available at the door! https://lnkd.in/gPSJA9BZ