This week, Rick and Eric discussed the snow that prevented them from being in studio last week. They also talked about the events that they've attended in the past week. Eric went to the ABC Mass. Chapter breakfast hosted by Grapevine Marketing last week that focused on social media and USGBC's event at The Baseball Tavern. Rick joined IREM Boston last week for a ski outing to Loon Mountain. In their first segment, Rick and Eric unveiled the primary details of NEREJ's next networking event. Cocktails and Conversations -- Dress for Progress will be held at Mr. Sid's in Newton, Mass. on March 20th from 6-9 PM. Tickets for the event will be $29. Rick and Eric interviewed Frank Lombardi of Goodman, Shapiro & Lombardi. Frank is a lawyer who specializes in condominium law and heads GSL's Rhode Island office. Frank clarifies for everyone what a condo is, the general structure of how condo boards are run and some of the pros and cons of living in a condo. He also reflects on his time in criminal law and how it relates to current legislation on marijuana and condo board regulations. Closing the show Rick and Eric discussed upcoming events. February 26 -- ASM Young Professionals Group Outing March 20 -- Cocktails & Conversation -- Dress for Progress at Mr. Sids March 30 -- April 4 -- BOMA Conference Thank you to our show sponsors: Law Office of Goodman Shapiro & Lombardi, TOCCI Building Companies, Pro-Care Restoration, ahp Architects, and Consigli Construction.

John Torvi of Landy Insurance was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. The Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Inc. has been a national leader in providing Professional Liability Insurance and Errors and Omissions (E & O Insurance) since 1949.

his week, Rick and Eric discuss social media presentation that Eric had given. Our interview this week is Bill Cummings of Cummings Property L.L.C, Cummings Foundation. Bill talks about how he first started in commercial real estate after selling his food company. Bill also talks about and why he and his wife Joyce started the Cummings Foundation and some of the organizations and charities the Foundation has helped. Bill will close the show and discuss what and why he had become part of the Giving Pledge Started by Bill and Melinda Gates. Closing the show Rick and Eric discussed upcoming events. March 20 -- NEREJ Year End Celebration -- Cocktails & Conversations March 30 -- April 4 -- BOMA Conference Thank you to our show sponsors: Goodman Shapiro and Lombardi, TOCCI Building Companies, Pro-Care Restoration, ahp Architects and Consigli Construction.

Tammy Bouchard of Bouchard Law was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration.

Robert Nahigian, SIOR, CRE, and principal of Auburndale Realty Co. is the president of the New England chapter of SIOR was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. Auburndale Realty Co. of Newton, Mass. and has 32 years in commercial/industrial real estate experience. He has handled approximately $ 5 billion of real estate totaling 40 million square feet. Rob is the past CRE New England Chapter President and past National Editor-In-Chief. He has served as New England Chapter President for SIOR.

Reesa Fischer, chief operating officer of the NAIOP Mass. chapter was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. NAIOP Massachusetts is the acknowledged leader in real estate advocacy and policy development for owners, developers and investors. It is the premiere organization for education and networking for the commercial real estate industry.

Rebecca Roy of SMPS Boston was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. SMPS Boston aims to be the primary resource for education, team building, and strategic and marketing information for SMPS members and others involved in the built environment.

Joe Flynn, senior associate at Margulies Perruzzi Architects, president of the Boston Chapter of IFMA, was interviewed by Maxine Ramos of NEREJ at the New England Real Estate Journal's January 2014 Cocktails and Conversations Networking Event held at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Over 175 people attended. The networking event showcased the leading local commercial real estate associations: IREM, SMPS, IFMA, NAIOP, BOMA, CORENET, CCIM, REFA, NHCIBOR, IIDA, SIOR and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Rick Kaplan and Eric Wilson hosted the NEREJ Radio show. Creative Resource Group video taped interviews conducted by NEREJ's Maxine Ramos during the celebration. Margulies Perruzzi Architects is one of Boston's largest architecture and interior design firms, and has been in business for more than 26 years. The firm specializes in serving clients for whom the workplace is an important part of their business -- specifically in the Corporate, Healthcare, Real Estate Development, Professional Services, and Research/Lab communities.