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Leading the Transition from Pandemic to Endemic

By Megan Parsons posted Jul 12, 2022
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Recently, our Chapter members and prospects came to an in-person program held at PepsiCo’s state of the art global headquarters facility. Guests arrived to the beautifully renovated PepsiCo’s Smile Café for some networking, followed by Chapter President Rebecca Nolan welcoming the group. The discussion was moderated by Scott Tibbo (Sireas) with a diverse panel consisting of Erica Wagner (PepsiCo), Jenya Adler (PepsiCo), Kristina Alfonso (PepsiCo) and Sajit Sankar (MasterCard). The discussion flowed organically with panelists offering a diverse perspective on how they’ve navigated their corporations through the pandemic and how they are leading their companies’ ...
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Member Spotlight: Jason Chapman

By Shelby McInvale posted May 15, 2020
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Jason Chapman, Director of New Business Development, Red Thread Tell me how you first got involved in with CoreNet: My company Red Thread is a sponsor for the Chapter so upon starting I was quickly introduced by Dave Jackson. What is your first memory related to CoreNet? One of my first memories in Corenet was playing in a golf tournament. Was a great way to start in the organization! What has surprised you most being a member and in your various roles? I think the openness of the people I have intersected with regardless of role, seniority, etc. has surprised me the most. Everyone genuinely is interested in having a ...
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Chapter Leaders Make Special Delivery to The Village

By Shelby McInvale posted Dec 12, 2019
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Chapter Leaders Make Special Delivery to The Village DEC | 2019 Incoming chapter President Scott Tibbo , of JLL, right, and outgoing chapter President Mark Nisbett , of People, Places and Spaces, delivered the toys collected at the chapter’s Dec. 12 Holiday party to Sandra Kaye Baker , Development Associate at The Village for Families & Children. The three gathered at All Saints Orthodox Church in Hartford, which is storing the toys temporarily because of The Village’s limited space. Baker holds the check representing the chapter's donation to The Village out of proceeds from the chapter's 2019 golf outing. #Community #Chapter-Events #Chapter-Event ...
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Webinar: Travelers Championship Networking Breakfast

By Jessie C posted Jun 25, 2020
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Webinar: Travelers Championship Networking Breakfast On June 26th, our chapter hosted a virtual networking breakfast in conjunction with the Traveler's Championship. We featured a special video from Traveler's Tournament Director Nathan Grube, before breaking out in small discussion rooms led by chapter leaders. #Chapter-Event
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RIMS Event: ""Transforming the Way We Work: Practical Ideas to Get Time Back at Work""

By Shelby McInvale posted Dec 04, 2020
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Paul Hevesy of Stanley Black & Decker inc. engaged attendees in an open dialogue about organizational effectiveness, courageous conversations and close loop conversations to ensure our time at work is productive and meaningful. #Chapter-Event
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Chapter Named Chapter of the Year for Second Time in Five Years

By Jessie C posted Nov 01, 2018
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Chapter Named Chapter of the Year for Second Time in Five Years The chapter was excited to be named Chapter of the Year in the Small-to-Medium Chapter category. The award was announced at the 2018 Boston Summit. It was the second time in five years that the chapter was considered the best chapter in the world, and the sixth straight year in which the chapter was a finalist for the award. From left, Leo Pupim , VisionPoint; Pete Olson , CBRE; Rosalind Dos Santos , who attended the Summit from Johannesburg, South Africa; Dave Jackson , Red Thread; Mark Nisbett , People, Places and Spaces (and chapter President); Becky Nolan (front), MetroHartford Alliance; ...
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June 15 | Cutting Edge Headquarters: Designing an Employee-Centric Workplace Experience

By Elise Bebko posted Jul 13, 2023
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Thank you to everyone who joined CoreNet Connecticut-Westchester for their Charter Communications Panelist Event and HQ Tour. It was a fantastic event and we look forward to seeing you at the next one! View photos from our event here. #ChapterEvent
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Virtual Women's Networking Event

By Shelby McInvale posted Dec 04, 2020
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We had a great time connecting at our Women's Networking program in November. Thank you to our featured participants, Robyn Abbate , Laura Kaufman , Martha Mahoney and Connie van Rhyn - SLCR, LEED AP, NICIDQ for sharing their insights! #Chapter-Event
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University-Outreach Event

By Jessie C posted Nov 08, 2018
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University-Outreach Event Draws from UConn and U. of Hartford Students from the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford joined chapter Young Leaders, chapter board members and other chapter members at a university-outreach networking event at Bear’s Smokehouse in downtown Hartford. Some 40 people attended the Nov. 8 event, making this the largest university-outreach program that the chapter has ever organized. The event followed a visit to UConn in Storrs, at which Scott Tibbo of JLL, Chapter President Mark Nisbett of People, Places and Spaces, and Leo Pupim of VisionPoint introduced UConn real estate students to CoreNet Global and ...
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Member Spotlight: Miles McDonald

By Jessie C posted Oct 27, 2020
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Miles McDonald, Audiovisual Technology Consultant, VisionPoint LLC Tell me how you first got involved in with CoreNet: I first heard about CoreNet from a colleague that invited me to the event at Diageo at the beginning of 2018. What is your first memory related to CoreNet? My first event at Diageo What has surprised you most being a member and in your various roles? Having attended other networking groups, both related to corporate real estate and other industries, I was surprised how close-knit CoreNet’s CT Westchester group was. Everyone seemed to know each other and yet they were still very welcoming to new people. What ...
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Webinar: COVID and Beyond: Insights from Our Sponsors

By Shelby McInvale posted Dec 04, 2020
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There is nowhere better to look for insight, and to discuss the impacts of COVID -19 on our Corporate Real Estate Leadership, than within our own group of amazing Sponsors. Across a 2 part series they each provided the products and services that guide the path through, out of, and beyond Covid -19. We heard the professional/personal stories of the challenges and silver linings learned by these leading organizations. They also shared their thoughts on how they see our Corporate Real Estate world evolving post-pandemic. #ChapterEvent #Chapter-Event
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Member Spotlight: Maureen Funke

By Jessie C posted Oct 27, 2020
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Maureen Funke, Director, Business Development, Greenbox-IS Tell me how you first got involved in with CoreNet I started to get involved with CoreNet in 2013… I was immediately drawn to the quality of the programs, events and people! What is your first memory related to CoreNet? I don’t recall the location of my first memory, but I’ll never forget that Ron Zappile was there! He was so friendly and open to discuss his experience with me and to introduce me to others he was conversing with! What has surprised you most being a member and in your various roles? Most surprising to me has been the consistently excellent programming, ...
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Chapter Held Panel: Best Practices for Outsourced Corporate Real Estate

By Jessie C posted Feb 19, 2020
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Chapter Held Panel: Best Practices for Outsourced Corporate Real Estate On February 20, over 50 guests joined us for a Panel Discussion on Best Practices for Outsourced Corporate Real Estate. Jim Scannell of Travelers moderated the discussion at the Bushnell. Our panelists, Scott Tibbo (JLL), Peter Olson (CBRE) and Dave Hawkins (Cushman & Wakefield) delved into hot topics in outsourced corporate real estate. Discussion points included emerging trends in outsourcing, insight into working for a global outsourcing firm, and common approaches for clients considering outsourcing. The panelists also spoke to technologies role in strategic value for outsource ...
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Scott Tibbo to Succeed Mark Nisbett as Chapter President in 2020

By Jessie C posted Nov 17, 2019
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Scott Tibbo to Succeed Mark Nisbett as Chapter President in 2020 After a highly successful run as chapter President (two-time Chapter of the Year winner), Mark Nisbett , President & CEO, People, Places and Spaces, will hand the reins to Scott Tibbo , Global Partnership Director, JLL, in January 2020. Congratulations to Mark, and best of luck to Scott! #Chapter-Event
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Member Spotlight: Larry Levine

By Jessie C posted Oct 27, 2020
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Larry Levine, President, Red Thread Tell me how you first got involved in with CoreNet When I joined Red Thread in 2011 I was new to the Hartford community. In my effort to begin building relationships I asked Dave Jackson to identify a few organizations I might want to get involved with. CoreNet was at the top of Dave’s list! What is your first memory related to CoreNet? I remember having lunch with Ron Zappile and discussing our career paths. Ron mentioned he had a finance background but no direct CRE experience. I asked how he learned enough to oversee UT Realty a highly diversified global conglomerate with tens of millions ...
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Webinar: A Conversation About Wellbeing, WFH and The Return to Work During COVID-19

By Jessie C posted May 13, 2020
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Webinar: A Conversation About Wellbeing, WFH and The Return to Work During COVID-19 On May 14th, our chapter hosted a conversation with Kibibi Springs, Workplace Wellbeing Knowledge Lead for Herman Miller. We discussed ergonomic hack recommendations while working from home and considerations for maintaining the psychological health of employees’ as we begin to return to the office. We were also joined by Rebecca J. Pardoe, President of Results HR, LLC on maintaining psychological wellbeing as employees return to the workplace. #Chapter-Event
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Chapter Earns Chapter of the Year Honors for the Second Straight Year

By Jessie C posted Oct 30, 2019
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Chapter Earns Chapter of the Year Honors for the Second Straight Year The Connecticut Westchester chapter has been named CoreNet Global Chapter of the Year for small and medium-size chapters for an unprecedented second straight year . The award was announced at the CoreNet Global Summit in Anaheim, Calif. This marked the third time in six years that the chapter received this honor. In announcing the award, CoreNet Global cited, among other things, the strides we made this year in governance, board structure and succession planning. From left, with the trophy, chapter members Peter Holland, BenchCoRE; Jim Scannell, Travelers; Becky Nolan, MetroHartford ...
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Speakers at Travelers Championship Breakfast Tee Up opportunities for Economic Development

By Jessie C posted Jun 21, 2019
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Speakers at Travelers Championship Breakfast Tee Up opportunities for Economic Development David Griggs , President & CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance, far left, and Scott Kosswig , Director of Real Estate, Stanley Black & Decker, center, shared perspectives on rebranding the Greater Hartford region -- and promoting its skilled workforce and quality of life -- as a means to expand economic-development opportunities both locally and internationally. Griggs is marking his one-year anniversary leading the Alliance. Andy Bessette , Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Travelers, far right, spoke of the continued growth of the ...
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Skip Weisman Provides Counsel on Workplace Communication

By Jessie C posted Nov 14, 2018
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Skip Weisman Provides Counsel on Workplace Communication Skip Weisman , business coach and workplace communication consultant, discussed the “Seven Deadly Communication Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them” at the chapter’s annual joint breakfast with the Connecticut Valley chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS). Nearly 100 members and friends attended the Nov. 14 event, which Stanley Black & Decker hosted once again at its New Britain, Conn., world headquarters campus. After his talk, Weisman, a former professional baseball executive, signed copies of his book, Overcoming the 7 Deadliest Communication Sins . #Chapter-Event
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June 15 | Cutting Edge Headquarters: Designing an Employee-Centric Workplace Experience

By Elise Bebko posted Jul 18, 2023
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