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Want to break into commercial real estate? Looking to level up your existing CRE practice? Join AREAA’s National Commercial Committee for Commercial Catalyst NYC, a fast‑paced, one‑day event designed to help new and seasoned commercial professionals elevate their business, increase deal flow, and expand their networks. Learn from top CRE leaders, connect with industry peers, and gain tactical insights across capital markets, investment trends, development, brokerage, and more. Register now

Events Coordinator Reymond Yoo will contact you for payment.

Agenda:

9:15- 9:45AM Check-In
 

9:45AM Welcome and Quick CCIM Update
 

10:00–11:00 AM Panel #1
Where Tenants Are Going: Cross-Sector Updates
Speakers:

  • Matthew Chmielecki, Senior Vice President, CBRE
  • Peter Yoon, Executive Managing Director, Ripco Real Estate
  • David Hsu, Director, Simon Property Group
Moderator:  Stephany Lee Sigier, Director, Millennium Commercial Properties
 
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Panel #2
Preserve, Defer, Grow: 1031 Strategies for Investors
Speaker:
  • Tarra Chen, ESQ, Exchange Director, Legal 1031
Moderator:
  • Terring Wang, CCIM, CEO, Terring Wang Group
 
12:00–1:00 PM (Lunch served — 30–45 minutes)
Wells Fargo Economic Update
Speaker:
  • Charlie Dougherty, Executive Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo
 
1:00–2:00 PM Panel #3
Term Sheets & Turning Points: Capital Markets 2026
Speakers:
  • Michael Chase, CCIM, Managing Director, Northmarq
  • Bill Buettin, Middle Market Real Estate Leader, Wells Fargo
Moderator:
  • William Wang, AREAA National VP
 
2:00–3:00 PM  Panel #4
The Whole Package: Selling the Business and the Building
Speakers:
  • Marlene Sundquist Behlman, CCIM, CBI, Managing Director, The Torch Team
  • Yoon Saechao, Vice President, SBA Lending, First Business Bank
Moderator:
  • Justin Wong, Senior Advisor, SVN Pacific Commercial Advisors

3:00–3:45 PM
Networking Session

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Commercial Catalyst NYC: Accelerate Your CRE Growth

Feb 12 | 10:00 AM EST
New York City
Price
Member Price: $25.00
Non-Member Price: $85.00
* To receive member price please log into your AREAA account
Register here:
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Description

Want to break into commercial real estate? Looking to level up your existing CRE practice? Join AREAA’s National Commercial Committee for Commercial Catalyst NYC, a fast‑paced, one‑day event designed to help new and seasoned commercial professionals elevate their business, increase deal flow, and expand their networks. Learn from top CRE leaders, connect with industry peers, and gain tactical insights across capital markets, investment trends, development, brokerage, and more. Register now

Events Coordinator Reymond Yoo will contact you for payment.

Agenda:

9:15- 9:45AM Check-In
 

9:45AM Welcome and Quick CCIM Update
 

10:00–11:00 AM Panel #1
Where Tenants Are Going: Cross-Sector Updates
Speakers:

  • Matthew Chmielecki, Senior Vice President, CBRE
  • Peter Yoon, Executive Managing Director, Ripco Real Estate
  • David Hsu, Director, Simon Property Group
Moderator:  Stephany Lee Sigier, Director, Millennium Commercial Properties
 
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Panel #2
Preserve, Defer, Grow: 1031 Strategies for Investors
Speaker:
  • Tarra Chen, ESQ, Exchange Director, Legal 1031
Moderator:
  • Terring Wang, CCIM, CEO, Terring Wang Group
 
12:00–1:00 PM (Lunch served — 30–45 minutes)
Wells Fargo Economic Update
Speaker:
  • Charlie Dougherty, Executive Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo
 
1:00–2:00 PM Panel #3
Term Sheets & Turning Points: Capital Markets 2026
Speakers:
  • Michael Chase, CCIM, Managing Director, Northmarq
  • Bill Buettin, Middle Market Real Estate Leader, Wells Fargo
Moderator:
  • William Wang, AREAA National VP
 
2:00–3:00 PM  Panel #4
The Whole Package: Selling the Business and the Building
Speakers:
  • Marlene Sundquist Behlman, CCIM, CBI, Managing Director, The Torch Team
  • Yoon Saechao, Vice President, SBA Lending, First Business Bank
Moderator:
  • Justin Wong, Senior Advisor, SVN Pacific Commercial Advisors

3:00–3:45 PM
Networking Session

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Next National Event

Exclusive Property Tour: 1 Wall Street

February 14, 2026
10am-12pm EST