Past Events - Commercial

PAST COMMERCIAL EVENTS

2012 Past Events

February 2, 2012
Kickoff Dinner & Networking Celebration (Residential & Commercial)
6:30 pm Reception
7:15 pm Dinner
Clydes of Tysons Corner, 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

Start off another year in the real estate finance industry by enjoying an evening with your colleagues and friends at MBA/MW’s Kickoff Dinner and Networking Celebration. This event is MBA/MW’s way of energizing our members as we begin 2012, and will feature an evening of:
- Networking for commercial and residential real estate finance professionals
- Introduction of the 2012 Board of Governors and Committee Chairs
- Presentation of the Outstanding Service Award
- Presentation of the Years-of-Service Recognition Awards.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get together in a relaxed setting with the best in the industry! Be sure to include your spouse, friends and colleagues as you make plans for this enjoyable evening.

Special thanks to MetLife Reverse Mortgages and Chris Warner for sponsoring this event.

2011 Past Events

December 9, 2011
Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon (Residential & Commercial)
11:45 am Reception; 12:30 pm Luncheon
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

It's time to raise a glass with your colleagues to celebrate the year's successes, renew lasting friendships, thank our outgoing Board of Governors, and approve and welcome our new 2012 Board of Governors. MBA/MW members will vote on the Slate for the 2012 Board of Governors during the business portion of the program.

Share in the excitement as one of our members will become the owner of a new iPad! The iPad drawing from MBA/MW's Member-Get-A-Member Campaign will be held during this event. The 2011 new member sponsors and key contact from the 2011 new member companies will be included in the drawing.

Sponsors are needed to help make this a successful event.
 

October 6, 2011
Commercial Real Estate Finance Fall Seminar & Networking Breakfast
at Bingham McCutchen, 2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
7:30 - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:30 - 9:45 am Program

The Washington region's finance experts from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington present the 30th Annual Fall Seminar, focusing on the economy and the markets for commercial financing. This is an information-packed, interactive opportunity for you to gain insights from industry leaders on the recent financing trends and forecasts for the future.

Featuring
The State of the Market
JAMIE WOODWELL / Vice President of Commercial/Multifamily Research/ Mortgage Bankers Association

The State of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Market
What is the current status of the commercial markets? Is it a good time to invest? Who's lending and what are the parameters? How can you get your properties financed? A panel of heavy hitters will provide a timely update on the state-of-the finance market. Panelists include:

- BRYAN McDONNELL / Principal / Prudential Mortgage Capital
- WILLIAM ASBILL / Senior Managing Director / Holiday Fenoglio Fowler
- TIM LEON / Division Executive / RBS Citizens Financial Group, Real Estate Finance
- STEPHEN HOLMES / Executive Director / Morgan Stanley's Fixed Income Group / Head of Domestic Commercial Mortgage Conduit
- DEBRA GOLDSTEIN / Vice President, Capital Markets & Finance / Combined Properties Incorporated
Moderator: MIKE PICKETT / Partner / Bingham McCutchen LLP

September 20, 2011
Fall Golf Outing (Commercial & Residential)
Location: 1757 Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles, VA
Schedule: Noon - 1 pm Driving Range/Lunch; 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Enjoy an afternoon of golf and networking at this new course in Dulles, VA. The course offers multiple sets of tees designed to accommodate golfers of all ability levels. Registration includes 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Join us for a well deserved afternoon of fun and networking with fellow members.

Sponsorship assistance is needed to help make this a great event for all.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GOLF OUTING SPONSORS:
- Boston National
- Morgan Stanley Mortgage - CMBS
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
- United Guaranty Insurance Corp

September 15, 2011
Charity Happy Hour (Commercial & Residential)
Starting at 6:00 pm
Location Johnny's Half Shell, 400 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC

Join the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington for our joint Residential and Commercial Charity Happy Hour at Johnny's Half Shell, 400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC starting at 6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for you to make new contacts, reconnect with old friends, and share conversation with fellow real estate finance industry professionals. This event is for residential and commercial professionals. Come solo, bring a friend or the entire office.

Share in the excitement at this event as one of our members will become the owner of a new iPad! The iPad drawing from MBA/MW's Member-Get-A-Member Campaign will be held during this event. The 2011 new-member sponsors and the key contact person from the 2011 new member companies will be included in the drawing. Good luck to all of our membership campaign participants!

In order for us to get an accurate headcount, please register in advance for this free event.

- Complimentary appetizers will be provided, courtesy of Johnny's Half Shell.
- A $5 - $10 donation will be collected at the door to benefit two DC-based housing charities -- Manna, Inc., and Hope and a Home.

Take a break after work and join us for an evening of networking and fun, all for a good cause.

August 30, 2011
Senior Executives Reception (by invitation only - see below for details)
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Rooftop Terrace in Washington, DC

Special thanks to Bingham McCutchen LLP for sponsoring this event.

Open to Senior Executives from Preferred Corporate Partner companies, Past Presidents and the 2011 Board of Governors, this complimentary invitation-only event will recognize and honor MBA/MW's 2011 Platinum, Gold, Bronze and Silver Preferred Corporate Partners, Past Presidents and current Board of Governors. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while overlook spectacular view of the city. This event will be held rain or shine.

Special Thanks to Our 2011 Preferred Corporate Partners:

DIAMOND:
- Bank of America Home Loans
- Metlife Home Loans
- SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

PLATINUM
- Capital One N.A.

GOLD:
- BB&T Mortgage

SILVER:
- PNC Mortgage
- Radian Guaranty Inc.

June 21, 2011
CREF Council Networking Event:
A Great Night in Adams Morgan
Best Dive Bar-Best Pizza-Best Commercial Real Estate Group
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Millie & Als, 2440 18th St., NW (Adams Morgan), Washington, DC

Make plans to attend the next CREF Council meeting and networking event on June 21 at Millie & Al's. The CREF Council will meet in the bar at 5:15 pm.

- Pizza and beer will be provided, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Joseph J Blake & Associates, Gimbert Associates LLC and Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital.

- A $10 donation will be collected at the door to benefit Manna Inc. for affordable housing.

Location and Parking:
Millie & Al's is almost midway between Woodley Park and Dupont Circle Metro Stations (about 7 blocks either way). Street parking is available and a Colonial Parking Garage is about a block away (can be accessed off of 18th street): http://www.ecolonial.com/location.pl?location=462
 

May 19, 2011
Fall Golf Outing (Residential & Commercial)
1757 Golf Club
45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles, VA
Noon - 1 pm Driving Range/Lunch; 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Enjoy an afternoon of golf and networking at this new course in Dulles, VA. The course offers multiple sets of tees designed to accommodate golfers of all ability levels. Registration includes 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch, drinks on the course, dinner and prizes. Join us for a well deserved afternoon of fun and networking with fellow members.
 

May 12, 2011
CREF Spring Seminar and Reception: Small to Big Deals -- How Are They Getting Done
PNC, 800 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC
4:30 - 7:00 pm

MBA/MW's Commercial Real Estate Finance Council presents it annual Spring Update of the economy and the market for commercial and residential financing in the Washington region: Small to Big Deals -- How Are They Getting Done. This is an interactive opportunity for audience members to gain insights from industry leaders on the recent financing trends and forecasts for 2011.

The Spring panel includes some of Washington DC's most active and prominent Borrowers and Lenders in the market today. Come hear their interactive perspective and learn how deals are getting done today:

- JEFF TITHERINGTON / Director of Real Estate Syndications / Merrill Lynch
- LESLIE LUDWIG / Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance / JBG
- WILLIAM LYNCH / Senior Vice President & Washington DC Market Manager for Real Estate Banking / PNC Bank
- SCOTT POTTEBAUM / Director-Mortgages / Principal Real Estate Investors
- Moderator: DAVID WEBB / Senior Managing Director / Cassidy Turley

This event will take place at PNC Place, a Leeds Platinum Building. Tours of the green building will be available both before and after the seminar.

Reconnect with your colleagues during the rooftop reception, offering spectacular views of the city. This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be moved indoors on the 12th floor.

A roster of attendees will be distributed to everyone to help you continue to connect with your colleagues. Renew old acquaintances and make new ones at this Spring networking reception.

You won't want to miss this informative evening. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Special thanks to PNC for sponsoring this event.
 

March 7, 2011
Become a CMB - A FREE conference call offered by MBA/MW
2:30 - 3:15 pm

Set your sights on professional success. Find out how YOU can become a Certified Mortgage Banker. It’s probably not as difficult as you think.

Make plans to join one of our FREE informational Professional Designations Conference Calls on March 7 at 2:30 pm to find out how your experience and education can help you achieve the professional designation. You may already have many qualifying points – here’s your opportunity to find out how to maximize your experience and education to help you early the prestigious CMB designation.

The conference call will include details about the path to getting the CMB and help you determine which path is right for you. CMBs in the metropolitan Washington area will be on hand to discuss the mentoring process and how they can help you prepare for the CMB exam. It may be easily within your reach – all you need to do is find out what steps you need to take to get yourself there.

The Certified Mortgage Banker® (CMB®) designation is the industry standard of professional success. It symbolizes respect, credibility, ethics, and achievement within real estate finance. Earning a CMB instantly places you at the top of our dynamic industry and makes you a part of the elite group that has achieved the highest level of professional success.

You can choose to earn a Commercial or Residential CMB or see if you qualify to earn an Executive CMB. Complete both Commercial and Residential CMB programs to earn your Master CMB. Achievement of these designations represents the epitome of dedication and expertise in the real estate finance industry.

February 3, 2011
Kickoff Dinner (Residential & Commercial)
6:30 pm Reception
7:15 pm Dinner
Positano Restaurant, 4940 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, MD

2011 has just begun and what better way to start off another year in the real estate finance industry then by enjoying an evening with your colleagues and friends at MBA/MW’s Kickoff Dinner.

The Kickoff Dinner is MBA/MW’s way of energizing our volunteers and members as we begin 2011. This event will feature an evening of networking for commercial and residential professionals, introduction of the 2011 Board of Governors and Committee Chairs, and presentation of the Outstanding Service Award. This is a wonderful opportunity to get together in a relaxed setting with the best in the industry!

Be sure to include your spouse, friends and colleagues as you make plans for this enjoyable evening.

2010 Past Events

December 10, 2010
Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon (Residential & Commercial)
11:45 am Reception; 12:30 pm Luncheon
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Join your friends and colleagues to celebrate the years successes and share the achievements of MBA/MW. Renew friendships and make new contacts on this important day when our association community comes together. Members will vote on the 2011 Slate of the Board of Governors during the business portion of this luncheon. Take time out of your busy schedule to attend this special MBA/MW event. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this annual event.

October 5, 2010
Fall Golf Outing (Residential & Commercial)
1757 Golf Club
45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles, VA
Noon - 1 pm Driving Range/Lunch; 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Enjoy an afternoon of golf and networking at this new course in Dulles, VA. The course offers multiple sets of tees designed to accommodate golfers of all ability levels. Registration includes 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Join us for a well deserved afternoon of fun and networking with fellow members.
 

September 22, 2010
Commercial Real Estate Finance Fall Seminar
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seminar
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Reception
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC

The Washington region's finance experts from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington present the 29th Annual Fall Seminar, focusing on the economy and the markets for commercial financing. This is an information-packed, interactive opportunity for you to gain insights from industry leaders on the recent financing trends and forecasts for the future.

June 16, 2010
Spring Golf Outing (Commercial & Residential)
Westfields Golf Club, Clifton, VA

This Fred Couples designed course is both fun and accessible for the novice, while challenging and thought-provoking for the experienced golfer . . . carved through natural wetlands, rolling hills, and majestic beech and oak trees, this course offers a setting that is virtually free from distraction.

Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Beverages on the course are not included in the registration fee. Golfers will be able to purchase beverages from the Beverage Carts. Join us for a well deserved afternoon of fun and networking with fellow members.

May 6 , 2010
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council's:
Spring Real Estate Update and 'Where Are They Now Reception'
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Washington, DC

Picking Up the Pieces--Getting Deals Done in the Current Market      4:30 - 5:15 pm
MBA/MW's Commercial Real Estate Finance Council presents it annual Spring Update of the economy and the market for commercial and residential financing in the Washington region. Featuring presentations on:
- Valuation/appraisals in the new market.
- Borrower perspectives on their focus, targets and expectations for the coming year.
-  New CMBS/Pool Investments and what qualifies a property for pool participation in the new market.
- Perspectives from the private equity sector.

Speakers include:
• Katherine Roberson, President, Combined Properties Inc
• Stephen Krooth, Managing Director, RBS Global Banking and Markets
• Randal Howard, Mid-Atlantic Regional Partner, Moran & Company
• Tom Shields, MAI, Principal/Regional Manager, Joseph J. Blake & Associates 

'Where Are They Now' Reception 5:15 - 7:00 pm, 13th Floor Outdoor Terrace
Reconnect with your colleagues after last year's many shake-ups. This outdoor reception, offering spectacular views of the Old Post Office Pavilion and the Washington Monument, is designed to provide commercial real estate finance professionals an opportunity to get together with those who have switched jobs, are in transition or you just haven't seen in a while.

A roster of attendees will be distributed to everyone to help you continue to connect with your colleagues. Renew old acquaintances and make new ones at this Spring networking reception.
 

February 23, 2010
2010 Kickoff Dinner (Commercial & Residential)
Positano Restaurant, Bethesda, MD
6:30 pm Reception; 7:15 pm Dinner

2010 has just begun and what better way to start off another year in the real estate finance industry then by enjoying an evening with your colleagues and friends at MBA/MW’s Kickoff Dinner.

The Kickoff Dinner is MBA/MW’s way of energizing our volunteers and members as we begin 2010. This event will feature an evening of networking for residential and commercial professionals, introduction of the 2010 Board of Governors and Committee Chairs, and presentation of the Outstanding Service Award. This is a wonderful opportunity to get together in a relaxed setting with the best in the industry!

Be sure to include your spouse, friends and colleagues as you make plans for this enjoyable evening.