Past Events

Past Events

Virtual Coffee with a Leader — Kevin Kenny — June 3, 2026
Virtual Coffee with a Leader: An Hour with Kevin Kenny — Jun 3, 2026

The CoreNet Global Connecticut Westchester Young Leaders had the pleasure of hosting Kevin F. Kenny for our Virtual Coffee with a Leader session. Moderated by Connor Vickerman and Sean A. Kumnick, it was an engaging and inspiring conversation with Kevin, Founder & President of NAI Lexington Commercial and Vice President of Lexington Partners, LLC, as he shared the experiences, lessons, and relationships that have shaped his career.

Kevin reflected on his unique journey into commercial real estate, beginning with an internship at Gilbane that sparked his interest in the industry. He later spent four years working under CEO Billy Gilbane during the 2008 construction downturn before returning to Hartford to help grow his father's business, laying the foundation for a successful career in commercial real estate.

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Key takeaways Kevin shared during the discussion:

Lead with kindness, honesty, and integrity
Build long-term relationships and protect your reputation
Focus on "Results not excuses"
Say "yes" to opportunities, work hard, and continue learning
Surround yourself with positive people and never give up

Kevin also shared valuable insights on Hartford's evolving real estate market, noting the strong demand for multifamily housing and the continued shift toward experiential retail. His perspective on how relationships, adaptability, and a strong work ethic can create opportunities was especially impactful for professionals at every stage of their careers.

Kevin closed the session with a piece of advice for professionals at every stage of their careers: "Lead with kindness." A simple message, but one that resonated strongly with everyone in attendance.

Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your story, insights, and leadership with our Young Leaders community. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from your experience and perspective.

Young Leaders Yard Goats Outing — May 27, 2026
Young Leaders Yard Goats Outing — May 27, 2026

What an incredible evening at our Young Leaders Yard Goats Outing! We had a fantastic start to the night beginning with a pre-game happy hour generously hosted by Infinity Group, followed by an exciting Hartford Yard Goats Baseball game. It was a great opportunity to bring together professionals from across the industry for an evening of networking, connection, and baseball under the lights.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the event. Your engagement and energy made the evening truly stand out.

Special appreciation to Infinity Group for their hospitality and for providing such a great space to kick off the night. Their partnership was instrumental in making the evening a success.

Past Events 2026 Chapter Events
AI Skills for the CRE Pro
May 6, 2026 · Stamford, CT
AI Skills for the CRE Pro: A Hands-On Introduction

Hosted at Harbor Terrace Amenity Center at Shippan Landing, led by Nadine Ezzie, CEO of ezzie + co. and Co-Founder of CRE AI Studio — a hands-on workshop bringing AI skills to corporate real estate professionals.

Rye After Five Happy Hour
Mar 31, 2026 · Rye, NY
Rye After Five | CoreNet CT/W Happy Hour

A great evening at Rye Grill & Bar filled with lively conversations, new connections, and a chance to unwind with colleagues from across the CRE community.

Young Leaders Happy Hour March 2026
Mar 25, 2026 · Virtual
Young Leaders Happy Hour

A networking evening for Young Leaders — connecting rising CRE professionals for conversation, collaboration, and community.

Virtual Coffee with a Leader — Michael Tyre
Feb 24, 2026 · Virtual
Virtual Coffee with a Leader: An Hour with Michael Tyre

An intimate virtual conversation with Michael Tyre — sharing career insights, leadership lessons, and perspectives on the evolving corporate real estate landscape.

Real Advantage Dinner Q4 2025
Feb 11, 2026 · Connecticut
2025-Q4 Real Advantage Catch-Up Dinner

A fantastic evening of meaningful conversation and peer connection. Special appreciation to the Real Advantage Dinner Committee headed by Carmelo Pawelzik, along with Miles McDonald, Emily Wadman, Mary Fox, Leslie Shih, and Scott Kosswig.

2026 Economic Outlook
Feb 4, 2026 · Virtual
2026 Economic Outlook

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Economic Outlook virtual program. The conversation was insightful, timely, and made impactful by the engagement of our incredible community.

Young Leaders Happy Hour January 2026
Jan 28, 2026 · New Haven, CT
Young Leaders Happy Hour

Young Leaders kicked off 2026 with an evening of networking, connection, and conversation for rising CRE professionals in downtown New Haven.

CoreNet CTW 2026 Kick-Off Party
Jan 8, 2026 · Stamford, CT
2026 Kick-Off Party

A fantastic evening hosted by MillerKnoll at their Global Retail Headquarters, with generous support from Creative Office Resources and Stamford Office Furniture. Thank you to all who joined!

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Past Events 2025 Chapter Events
Annual Holiday Party 2025
Dec 4, 2025 · East Hartford, CT
Annual Holiday Party

A fantastic evening of connection and celebration sponsored by Red Thread. Thank you to everyone who joined us to wrap up an incredible year together!

Repositioning Office for Change
Nov 4, 2025 · Hartford, CT
Repositioning Office for Change

Members gathered at Robinson+Cole for networking and insight into Connecticut's commercial office market, featuring a distinguished panel including Don Poland, John McCormick, Gene Goddard, Patrick McMahon, and Kristen Gorski.

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9th Annual Women's Networking Evening
Oct 14, 2025 · Purchase, NY
9th Annual Women's Networking Evening

Hosted at Mastercard's Global Headquarters, featuring keynote speaker Yvonne Alston on embracing and owning our complete stories — unedited. An inspiring night of connection and empowerment.

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Coffee with a Leader — Scott Tibbo
Sept 10, 2025 · Virtual
Coffee with a Leader — Scott Tibbo

An engaging virtual conversation with Scott Tibbo on career insights, leadership lessons, and thriving in today's evolving CRE landscape. A must-watch for emerging professionals.

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The Insider's Guide to CRE Hiring
July 16, 2025 · Virtual
The Insider's Guide to CRE Hiring & Job Searching

Dan Wellings, Partner at Heron Wolf, led an expert webinar covering resumes, LinkedIn, networking, and interviews from both job seeker and hiring manager perspectives.

Building Bridges — Recruitment & Retention in CRE
May 6, 2025 · Stamford, CT
Building Bridges: Recruitment & Retention in CRE

Moderated by Jeremiah Hancock with panelists Bill Ekstrom, Michael Byrne, and Cameron Scott sharing perspectives on enhancing recruitment and retention in corporate real estate.

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Virtual Coffee with a Leader — Terri Finucane
March 26, 2025 · Virtual
Virtual Coffee with a Leader — Terri Finucane

The inaugural Coffee with a Leader session featuring Terri Finucane, Chairman Emeritus at SLAM, sharing leadership lessons, career growth insights, and the power of meaningful industry relationships.

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2025 Kick-Off Party
Jan 29, 2025 · Stamford, CT
2025 Kick-Off Party

A vibrant evening hosted by MillerKnoll, COR, and SOF — filled with laughter, engaging conversations, and the energy of a community looking ahead to a year of growth and collaboration.

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Past Events 2024 Chapter Events
Annual Holiday Party 2024
Dec 11, 2024 · East Hartford, CT
Annual Holiday Party

Thank you to all who celebrated the end of the year with us at our Annual Holiday Party! A fantastic time was had by all.

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8th Annual Women's Networking Evening 2024
Nov 7, 2024 · Stamford, CT
8th Annual Women's Networking Evening

A fantastic evening celebrating our CRE Women community. Thank you to all who attended and supported this special annual event!

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AI Meets Real Estate 2024
Oct 10, 2024 · Bloomfield, CT
AI Meets Real Estate

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

2024 Annual Golf Outing
Jul 29, 2024 · Milford, CT
2024 Annual Golf Outing

Thank you to all who participated at Great River Golf in Milford and to all our sponsors for helping make this event a success!

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2024 The Subway Real Estate Journey
Apr 23, 2024 · Shelton, CT
The Subway Real Estate Journey

After an informative program, the group enjoyed some of Subway's signature dishes. A great evening of learning and networking!

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2024 Advancing Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Apr 2, 2024 · Webinar
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

An enlightening webinar with an excellent panel of speakers. Recording available under Members Only content — "past webinars".

2024 Economic Outlook Webinar
Jan 18, 2024 · Webinar
2024 Economic Outlook

An insightful webinar kicking off 2024 with expert perspectives on the economic landscape and what it means for corporate real estate professionals.

2024 Annual Kick-Off Party
Jan 25, 2024 · Stamford, CT
2024 Annual Kick-Off Party

A great start to the year with members gathering to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for an exciting 2024 chapter calendar.

Past Events 2023 Chapter Events
2023 Annual Holiday Party
Dec 13, 2023 · East Hartford, CT
2023 Annual Holiday Party

Celebrated at Red Thread in East Hartford. Awards presented to Members Choice: Miles McDonald, President's Awards: Craig Lapinski and Jason Chapman, and Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark Nisbett.

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Summer Social Happy Hour and Networking 2023
Jul 18, 2023 · Stamford, CT
Summer Social Happy Hour and Networking

A great evening of connection and networking at our annual Summer Social. Members gathered to celebrate the season and build lasting professional relationships.

2023 Annual Golf Outing
Aug 14, 2023 · Hamden, CT
2023 Annual Golf Outing

Thank you to everyone who came out to play, participate in the raffles and silent auction, volunteer and enjoy! Another great day and a successful event!

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Cutting Edge Headquarters 2023
Jun 15, 2023 · Stamford, CT
Cutting Edge HQ: Designing an Employee-Centric Workplace

Thank you to everyone who joined for the Charter Communications Panelist Event and HQ Tour. A fantastic event showcasing employee-centric workplace design.

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Designing for the Great Return 2023
Mar 31, 2023 · Hartford, CT
Designing for the Great Return

Attendees toured Hartford Steam Boiler's dynamic offices and heard from HSB personnel on needs and wants of office design. A great turnout and inspiring event.

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Five Things to DO in Your DEI Strategy 2023
Feb 15, 2023 · Virtual
Five Things to DO in Your DE&I Strategy

An insightful webinar on actionable DE&I strategies. The recording is available on our Members Only page under past webinars.

2023 Kick-Off Networking and Celebration
Jan 25, 2023 · Stamford, CT
2023 Kick-Off Networking and Celebration

Kicked off 2023 with networking and celebrating at the OFI offices in Stamford, CT. A wonderful start to the chapter year.

Past Events 2022 Chapter Events
A Corporate Real Estate Success Story
May 25, 2022 · Bloomfield, CT
A Corporate Real Estate Success Story

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
Apr 12, 2022 · Stamford, CT
Networking @ Nite

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

Annual Holiday Party
Dec 7, 2022 · Hartford, CT
Annual Holiday Party

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

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Mitigating CyberTech & Security Risk
Nov 10, 2022 · New Britain, CT
Mitigating CyberTech & Security Risk

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.

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Women's Networking Event
Oct 19, 2022 · New Britain, CT
Women's Networking Event

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.

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Annual Golf Outing
Aug 15, 2022 · Hamden, CT
Annual Golf Outing

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!

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Summer Social Happy Hour & Networking
Aug 3, 2022 · Stamford, CT
Summer Social Happy Hour & Networking

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!

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Summer Social Pop Up Networking
Aug 31, 2022 · Hartford, CT
Summer Social Pop Up Networking

An evening of causal connections and pop-up networking with peers across the local region through the summer season.

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Young Leaders Yard Goats Outing
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Rye After Five Happy Hour
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