Past Events

Repositioning Office for Change // Nov 4th, 2025 // Hartford, CT

On September 16, 2025, members and guests gathered at Robinson+Cole in Hartford for an evening of networking, conversation, and insight into the current and future state of the commercial office market in Connecticut.

The program began with a presentation on market trends, followed by a panel discussion exploring the economic outlook and what lies ahead for office spaces in the Hartford region and across the state.

We were honored to be joined by a distinguished panel of experts:
Don Poland, Senior VP & Managing Director, Planning & Strategy, Goman+York
John McCormick, Executive Vice President, CBRE
Gene Goddard, Chief Business Investment Officer, MetroHartford Alliance
Patrick McMahon, Economic Development Director, Town of Windsor
Kristen Gorski, Economic Development Manager, Town of West Hartford

Their perspectives sparked thoughtful dialogue on how Connecticut communities and businesses can adapt to changing workplace dynamics while continuing to foster economic growth.

A special thank-you to Robinson+Cole for hosting and to all who attended and contributed to this engaging and successful event.

To view pictures from the event click HERE.

9th Annual Women's Networking Evening - Unedited: The Power of Owning your Whole Story // Oct 14th, 2025 // Purchase, NY

Our 9th Annual Women’s Networking Evening brought together professionals from across Fairfield and Westchester Counties for an inspiring night of connection, empowerment, and authenticity. Hosted at Mastercard’s Global Headquarters, the event featured keynote speaker Yvonne Alston, who delivered a powerful message on embracing and owning our complete stories — unedited.

Attendees enjoyed an evening of meaningful conversation, networking, and celebration of women’s leadership and advancement in Corporate Real Estate. A special thank-you to Mastercard for hosting, to Yvonne Alston for her impactful words, and to our sponsors and participants for helping make this event a success.

Together, we continue to champion women’s empowerment and the importance of showing up as our full, authentic selves. 💜

Check out photos from the event HERE.

Insights, Inspiration, and Open Dialogue with Industry Leaders // Sept 10th, 2025 // Virtual

Thank you to Scott Tibbo for joining us for our latest Coffee with a Leader session. Your generosity in sharing career insights, leadership lessons, and perspectives on thriving in today’s evolving CRE landscape made for an engaging and inspiring conversation.

It was a privilege to hear directly from such a respected voice in the field, and I know our emerging professionals walked away with new ideas, valuable connections, and a fresh sense of motivation.

A special thanks to everyone who grabbed a coffee, asked thoughtful questions, and helped make this conversation so impactful. Programs like this remind us that learning and growth happen best when we come together to share experiences.

Check out the recording from the event HERE.

2025 Annual Golf Outing // July 28th, 2025 // Milford, CT

The CoreNet Global CT/Westchester Chapter held its annual Golf Outing on July 28, 2025, bringing together members, sponsors, and industry colleagues for a day of networking and fun on the green.
The outing featured a full day of golf, camaraderie, and connection, followed by a lively reception. Attendees enjoyed sunny weather and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for building relationships and strengthening our professional community.
We extend our sincere thanks to our event sponsors, planning committee, volunteers, and participants for making this event such a success. Your continued support is what makes gatherings like this possible.

Check out photos from the event HERE.

The Insider's Guide to CRE Hiring & Job Searching // July 16th, 2025

Dan Wellings, Partner, Head of Commercial Real Estate Heron Wolf, presented an exclusive webinar designed to elevate your career - or your hiring strategy - in corporate real estate. This expert-led session  covered how to craft a standout resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, expand your network, and master interview techniques (both virtual and in-person) from both the job seeker and hiring manager perspective. If you would like to view this webinar you can here. If you would like to view the slides from the presentation in PDF format you can here.

Building Bridges: Enhancing Recruitment & Retention in CRE // May 6, 2025 // Stamford, CT 

The CoreNet Connecticut/Westchester Chapter was thrilled to host such an engaging discussion on "Building Bridges: Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in CRE" last week. Thank you to our moderator, Jeremiah Hancock, and panelists Bill Ekstrom, Michael Byrne, and Cameron Scott for sharing their perspectives. It was great to see so many members and guests actively participating! View all the photos here.

Virtual Coffee with a Leader // March 26, 2025 // Zoom

The CoreNet Global CT/Westchester Young Leaders kicked off the first "Coffee with a Leader" session on March 26th. It was an honor to feature Terri Finucane, Chairman Emeritus and National Market Leader for SLAM's Corporate, Science & Technology Sector! Terri shared valuable lessons learned from her extensive career on leadership, career growth, and the power of building meaningful relationships in the industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined and to Terri for sharing her personal stories and career experiences with us. We look forward to continuing our series with more leaders in our field! Watch the full recording here.

2025 Kick-Off Party  // January 29, 2025  // Stamford , CT

Thank you to MillerKnoll, COR and SOF for hosting our Kick-Off party. The atmosphere was vibrant, enriched by laughter and engaging conversations within the elegantly designed venue. As we look forward, it is evident that this event has established a foundation for promising collaborations and unforgettable experiences. Here’s to more successful gatherings and a year brimming with growth and opportunities here.

Annual Holiday Party // December 11, 2024  // East Hartford, CT

Thank you to all who celebrated the end of the year with us at our Annual Holiday Party greatly appreciated! A fantastic time was had by all! View photos from this excellent event, here.

8th Annual Women's Networking Evening // November 7, 2024  // Stamford, CT

Thank you to all who celebrated with your support of our CRE Women and our 8th Annual Women’s Networking Event is greatly appreciated! A fantastic time was had by all! View photos from this excellent event, here.

2024 Annual Golf Outing // July 29, 2024 // Milford, CT

Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Golf Outing, July 29th at Great River Golf in Milford! Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this event a success! View photos from this excellent event, here.

2024 Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion // April 2, 2024 // Webinar

Thank you to everyone who attended this enlightening webinar with our excellent panel of speakers. Make sure to check out the recording under our Members Only content "past webinars". We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

AI Meets Real Estate // October 10, 2024 // Bloomfield, CT

Thank you Cigna, Cushman & Wakefield, and all who attended for another successful CoreNet  Global CT/Westchester Chapter event!

2024 The Subway Real Estate Journey // April 23, 2024 // Shelton, CT

Thank you to all who came out night to the Subway Real Estate Journey event. After an informative program, the group enjoyed some of Subway's signature dishes! View photos from this excellent event, here.

2024 Economic Outlook // January 18, 2024  // Webinar

2024 Annual Kick-Off Party // January 25, 2024  // Stamford, CT

2023 Annual Golf Outing // August 14, 2023 // Hamden, CT

Thank you to everyone who came out to the CoreNet Global CT/Westchester Annual Golf Outing to play, participate in the raffles and silent auction, volunteer and enjoy! It was another great day and a successful event! 

View photos from the event here!

Summer Social Happy Hour and Networking // July 18, 2023 // Stamford, CT

Cutting Edge Headquarters: Designing an Employee-Centric Workplace Experience // June 15, 2023 // Stamford, CT

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 the event here!

2023 Annual Holiday Party // December 13, 2023 // East Hartford, CT

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate at the Annual Holiday Gathering held at Red Thread in East Hartford. The CoreNet Global CT/Westchester Chapter presented awards to the following: Members Choice: Miles McDonald, President's Awards: Craig Lapinski and Jason Chapman and Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark Nisbett.

View Event Photos Here

A Corporate Real Estate Success Story  // May 25, 2022 // Bloomfield, CT

Cigna’s Corporate HQ and their newly renovated employee cafeteria was the setting for this panel discussion on using incentive programs to drive energy efficiency.  The group took behind the scenes tours of Cigna’s campus and enjoyed some networking following the discussion.

Networking @ Nite  // April 12, 2022 // Stamford, CT

On a beautiful spring evening, Serendipity Labs threw opened their doors to host this networking event in Stamford.

Designing for the Great Return // Friday, March 31, 2023 // Hartford, CT

We had a great turn out on March 31 at "Designing for the Great Return: Creating a Workplace Employees Want to Come Back to" (thank you Hartford Steam Boiler). Attendees were able to tour HSB's dynamic offices and hear from HSB personnel on needs and wants of office design.

View photos from the event here!

Five Things to DO in Your DE&I Strategy  // February 15, 2023 // Virtual

The video of this webinar can be found on our members only page.

2023 Kick-Off Networking and Celebration  // January 25, 2023 // Stamford, CT

We Kicked-Off 2023 with networking and celebrating at the OFI offices in Stamford, CT.  

Annual Holiday Party // December 7, 2022 // Hartford, CT

CoreNet CT/Westchester chapter celebrated the year end with an annual holiday party, hosted by Red-Thread. 

View photos

 from the event here!

Mitigating CyberTech & Security Risk  // November 10, 2022 // New Britain, CT

The CoreNet CT/Westchester chapter and RIMS partnered  up to bring this informative panel discussion to both chapter members at Stanley Black & Decker WHQ in New Britain.  Those attending were treated to a behind the scenes tour of the newly renovated space.

View photos from the event here!

Women's Networking Event  // October 19, 2022 // New Britain, CT

The CoreNet CT/Westchester chapter and RIMS partnered  up to bring this informative panel discussion to both chapter members at Stanley Black & Decker WHQ in New Britain.  Those attending were treated to a behind the scenes tour of the newly renovated space.

View photos from the event here!

Summer Social Pop Up Networking  // August 31, 2022 // Hartford, CT

Annual Golf Outing  // August 15, 2022 // Hamden, CT

The Annual Golf Outing drew a record crowd of golfers for a gorgeous day of golf at the New Haven Country Club! Thank you to everyone who sponsored and for those came out and made this event so great!

View photos from the event here!

Summer Social Happy Hour & Networking  // August 3, 2022 // Stamford, CT

Travelers hosted this fantastic panel event and provided the group with behind the scenes tours of their newly renovated space.  A special Thank you to Jim Scanlon upon his retirement for all he has done for the CoreNet CT/Westchester Chapter!

View photos from the event here!