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Posted: May 3, 2024
IREM Boston hosts April 23rd Wine and Dinner, new member installation and networking event at Granite Links
David Barrett, Heather Phillips, Kaling Flynn and Frank Flynn at the IREM Wine and Dinner Event
Quincy, MA The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 hosted its annual Wine and Dinner, installation of new members and networking event at Granite Links Ballroom on Tuesday, April 23rd.
Scheduled from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., the evening began with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course meal paired with wine selected to best accompany each course.
The much anticipated evening also featured the installation of new members to the chapter and a networking session.
Sponsors of the event include Flynn Law Group PC, IREM Boston Metropolitan Chapter No 4, Granite Links, Bouvier Insurance, Schochet, BluSky Restoration Contractors, Norfolk Multifamily Cabinets & Countertops, Lofty Builders, ServiceMaster by Gilmore, and Alera Group.
IREM is an international institute for property and asset managers (headquartered in Chicago) providing complete knowledge to take on real estate management’s most dynamic challenges.
For more than 85 years, IREM has been the world’s strongest voice for all things real estate management; today membership encompasses close to 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management.
IREM Chapters are independently incorporated, organized groups working in partnership with IREM headquarters to advance the institute’s strategic initiatives and grow the real estate management profession. They offer local connection, continuous learning through IREM courses, networking via business or social events, and volunteer opportunities through chapter leadership and community outreach.
The Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 was founded on May 4, 1938. The growth of the chapter has paralleled the expansion of the real estate industry and the property management profession in its region of influence and is now the largest chapter of the organization. Chris Salamanis-Rivera serves as the chapter’s 2024 President. Offices are located at 5 Wampatuck Way, Scituate, MA 02066. For more information, please call 617-436-7565, email iremboston@iremboston.com, or visit www.iremboston.org.
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