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EVENTS

The REFF Programs Committee is charged with planning and facilitating regular networking events for REFF members, which are occasionally extended to the broader real estate industry. Events include professional development sessions on leadership, career advancement, and compensation; industry luncheons on current topics in real estate; property tours of new or rehabbed buildings in Chicago; and informal networking happy hours. Please find information on past and future events on the calendar below.

If you have a suggestion for an event, please contact the Programs co-chairs.

Upcoming events

    • 02/06/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Equinox Loop | 200 W Monroe


    Get together with other Chicago professionals and REFF for a fun evening of cycling! Cycle for Survival is the official rare cancer fundraising program of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). 

    REFF will be sponsoring two teams/bikes on February 6th from 5-9pm. Teams of 4-8 people will ride in 25-50 minute shifts lead by incredible Equinox instructors while hearing powerful stories from the community and inspiring research updates from MSK doctors. 

    No cycling experience or training is necessary! Come pedal hard (or hardly pedal!) with the REFF team for a good cause. Sign up to join the REFF team by January 17th!

    Team name: Real Estate Finance Forum

    Location: Chicago, IL: Equinox The Loop

    Date: Thursday, February 6

    Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    Fundraising Goal: $125-$250/Person

    Team Registration Instructions:

    • Go to our team page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/REFF
    • Click "Join our Team"
    • Enter the case-sensitive team password to join: cycle2025
    • Follow the prompts to complete your registration
    • Make a kickoff gift to inspire donors to match your generosity!

      Reach out to Rebecca Brielmaier (rebecca.brielmaier@jll.com) or our Cycle for Survival contact, Jenna at Jenna@CycleforSurvival.org (516-456-6002) with questions.

      Can’t make it? Donate to our team: https://secure2.convio.net/mskcc/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=4152&team_id=90432

      • 02/12/2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Beatrix Loop | 155 N. Wacker
      Register

      Please RSVP for planning purposes. Contact Victoria Rommer (765-994-1209) for day-of questions. Food and beverage are not covered.

                  • 02/13/2025
                  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
                  • Microsoft Teams
                  Register

                  NMHC Conference Recap & Takeaways

                  REFF represented again in Vegas! The NMHC Conference Cohort was a success helping 20+ members stay connected and informed throughout the conference. 

                  To keep the party and conversation going, attendees AND non-attendee members in multi are invited to debrief and share notes.

                  Post-Conference Recap Call

                  Thursday, February 13 | 12 - 1 PM

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                  Microsoft Teams meeting

                  Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

                  Join the meeting

                  Meeting ID: 278 380 831 69
                  Passcode: Wz95SH3p

                  +1 312-883-4913,,133151370#

                  Phone Conference ID: 133 151 370#

                  • 02/19/2025
                  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                  • Deborah’s Place | 1530 N Sedgwick St
                  Register

                  • 02/25/2025
                  • 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
                  • Virtual
                  Register

                  Title: Career Advancement: Perfecting your Job Search Strategy

                  When: Tuesday, February 25th from 12:15 – 1:30pm CST

                  Where: Virtual


                  Navigating the job market can be challenging, but with the right tools and approach, you can make a lasting impression on potential employers and position yourself for success. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, refining your resume, or building your professional network, every step of your job search matters.

                  Join Keller Augusta for a REFF-exclusive webinar where we’ll cover essential strategies to elevate your career prospects:

                  • Networking for Success: Learn how to build meaningful connections, leverage your network, and open doors to new opportunities.
                  • Interview Preparation: Master the art of answering tough questions, showcasing your skills, and leaving a lasting impression during interviews.
                  • Presenting Your Experience: Discover how to clearly communicate your skills, accomplishments, and career journey to potential employers.
                  • Resume Writing Tips: Learn best practices for crafting a resume that stands out and effectively highlights your unique strengths and qualifications.

                  The Keller Augusta team will walk you through each topic, providing actionable insights and tips to help you succeed. Following the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations with our team to address any specific questions or challenges.

                  Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to refine your job search strategy and take your career to the next level!

                Past events

                01/27/2025 REFF Conference Cohort: NMHC Las Vegas
                01/22/2025 Meet the Board: CRE Career Panel
                12/14/2024 Dog Moms: Annual Ugly Sweater Pawty
                12/05/2024 2024 REFF Holiday Party
                12/05/2024 REFF Holiday Party - Volunteer Sign Up
                11/13/2024 REFF SIG: Book Club (All the Light We Cannot See)
                11/06/2024 Arthur on Abderdeen Tour & Breakfast
                10/22/2024 REFF SIG: Business Lunch Group
                10/19/2024 Habitat for Humanity Women Build REFF Team
                10/17/2024 Chicago Board of Trade Tour & Happy Hour
                10/10/2024 REFF Habitat for Humanity Happy Hour Fundraiser
                09/26/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                09/19/2024 2024 Goldie Gala
                09/17/2024 2024 REFF Dine Arounds
                09/13/2024 Golf Outing & Happy Hour
                09/11/2024 REFF SIG: Mom’s Luncheon & ‘Fair Play’ Guided Discussion
                09/05/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                08/28/2024 NAIOP Farewell to Summer Networking Event
                08/27/2024 REFF & The Goldie Initiative Architecture Cruise
                08/20/2024 Foundry Apartments Tour & Happy Hour
                08/08/2024 REFF SIG: Business Lunch Group
                07/30/2024 Fitness SIG: Boxing & Coffee @ Rumble Boxing
                07/23/2024 Info Session: Habitat for Humanity Women Build REFF Team
                07/16/2024 SIG Restaurant Group: Itoko | Lakeview (Southport)
                07/10/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                06/25/2024 REFF SIG: Book Club (Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle)
                06/23/2024 REFF SIG: Dog Moms Beach Day @ Montrose Beach
                06/20/2024 REFF Membership Party
                06/19/2024 REFF SIG: Mom’s Luncheon & ‘Fair Play’ Guided Discussion
                06/14/2024 Multi-Housing Cohort Call
                06/12/2024 SIG Restaurant Group: avec | West Loop
                06/10/2024 Willis Tower Tour & Happy Hour
                05/30/2024 Fulton Market Walking Tour & Happy Hour
                05/23/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                05/19/2024 REFF SIG: Dog Moms Brunch @ Ranalli's
                05/17/2024 Fitness SIG: Boxing & Coffee @ Rumble Boxing
                05/14/2024 REFF SIG: Book Club (The Women by Kristin Hannah)
                05/14/2024 REFF SIG: Business Lunch Group
                05/09/2024 SIG Restaurant Group: Bungalow by Middle Brow | Logan Square
                04/25/2024 REFF x Deborah's Place Volunteer Day
                04/24/2024 Tour & Breakfast @ Millennium on LaSalle
                04/17/2024 SIG Restaurant Group: Chef's Special | Bucktown
                04/10/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                04/05/2024 Multi-Housing Cohort Call
                03/20/2024 Tour & Happy Hour @ The Belden-Stratford
                03/19/2024 SIG Restaurant Group: LÝRA West Loop
                03/13/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                03/12/2024 SIG Fitness: Morning Yoga @ Lululemon Lincoln Park
                02/13/2024 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                02/09/2024 REFF NMHC Conference Debrief
                02/08/2024 REFF Team Cycle for Survival
                01/29/2024 REFF @ NMHC San Diego: Member Cohort
                12/13/2023 SIG Fitness: Beginner Golf Lessons @ Five Iron Simulators
                12/09/2023 Dog Moms: Annual Ugly Sweater Pawty
                11/30/2023 2023 REFF Holiday Party
                11/30/2023 REFF Holiday Party - Volunteer Sign Up
                11/15/2023 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                11/08/2023 Insurance Market Update Presented by Lockton Co
                11/01/2023 Mentor & Mentee Networking Lunch
                10/24/2023 SIG Fitness: Rock Climbing
                10/10/2023 2023 REFF Dine Arounds
                10/06/2023 Golf Outing & Happy Hour
                10/03/2023 REFF Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser & Build Competition
                10/01/2023 SIG Fitness x Dog Moms: Sunday Stroll on the Riverwalk
                09/21/2023 2023 Goldie Gala
                09/12/2023 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                08/25/2023 REFF Multi-Family Cohort Call
                08/22/2023 REFF & The Goldie Initiative Architecture Cruise
                08/15/2023 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                08/09/2023 REFF Tour & Networking Happy Hour at Salesforce Tower
                07/20/2023 Info Session: Habitat for Humanity Women Build REFF Team
                07/12/2023 REFF Tour & Networking Happy Hour at Southbank
                06/29/2023 The Goldie Initiative: Cirrus Tour & Panel
                06/21/2023 REFF Membership Party
                06/07/2023 REFF Debt Capital Markets Panel Luncheon
                05/17/2023 Spring Planting @ Deborah's Place
                05/16/2023 SIG Fitness (aka Wellness): Wellness at Work Workshop
                05/16/2023 REFF Prospective Member Meet Up & Tour (Nonmembers Only)
                05/12/2023 REFF Multi-Family Cohort Call
                05/08/2023 REFF SIG Fitness & The Goldie Initiative Self-Defense Class
                05/03/2023 REFF Monthly Happy Hour with REIA
                04/26/2023 REFF Salt Shed Property Tour with R2 & Bluestar
                04/18/2023 REFF New/Prospective/Returning Member Meet Up
                04/14/2023 REFF Multi-Family Cohort Call
                03/21/2023 REFF New/Prospective/Returning Member Meet Up
                03/15/2023 REFF Union Park Development Tour with Marquette
                03/10/2023 REFF Multi-Family Cohort Call
                02/22/2023 REFF C-PACE Lunch & Learn ft. Julie Sommese
                02/21/2023 REFF New/Prospective/Returning Member Meet Up
                02/12/2023 REFF @ MBA/CREF San Diego: Member Cohort
                02/10/2023 REFF NMHC Conference Debrief
                01/31/2023 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                01/30/2023 REFF @ NMHC Las Vegas: Member Cohort
                01/17/2023 REFF New/Prospective/Returning Member Meet Up
                12/30/2022 REFF Holiday Party - Volunteer Sign Up
                12/13/2022 Member Happy Hour & Cookie Exchange
                12/11/2022 REFF Dog Moms: Ugly Sweater Paw-ty
                12/08/2022 REFF Holiday Party - Sponsor Guest Ticket
                11/30/2022 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                11/12/2022 Pre-Thanksgiving Meal @ Deborah's Place
                11/01/2022 REFF Tour & Networking | Tribune Tower | Tues 11/1
                10/23/2022 REFF Dog Moms: Howl-O-Ween
                10/19/2022 2022 REFF Dine Arounds
                10/11/2022 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                09/15/2022 REFF / Goldie Initiative Architecture Cruise
                09/14/2022 REFF Fitness: Studio III Cycle Class & Tour
                08/30/2022 REFF Tour & Networking | One Chicago | Tues 8/30
                08/24/2022 REFF SIG: Blue Door Kitchen & Garden - CANCELLED
                08/23/2022 REFF Monthly Members Only Happy Hour
                08/18/2022 NAIOP Farewell to Summer Networking Event
                07/29/2022 Golf Outing & Happy Hour
                07/26/2022 REFF Monthly Member Happy Hour
                07/23/2022 REFF Dog Moms: Summer Beers & Bones - POSTPONED
                06/28/2022 REFF Membership Party
                06/01/2022 REFF Monthly Member Happy Hour
                05/25/2022 Spring Planting @ Deborah's Place
                05/18/2022 REFF Tour & Tasting at Eris Brewing | Weds 5/18
                03/31/2022 REFF Monthly Member Happy Hour
                03/26/2022 REFF Dog Moms: Pizza & Beer Pawty
                03/24/2022 Sector Socials
                02/24/2022 REFF Monthly Member Happy Hour
                01/16/2022 REFF SIG Fitness: Lululemon x CAA Hotel Architecture Yoga
                12/02/2021 REFF Holiday Party - Volunteer Sign Up
                11/03/2021 SIG Fitness: Sound Meditation
                10/28/2021 SIG Dog Moms: Howl 'O Ween
                10/21/2021 REFF Fall Dine Arounds
                09/24/2021 Golf Outing & Happy Hour
                09/23/2021 Goldie Gala
                08/28/2021 REFF Dog Moms Meet Up
                08/25/2021 NAIOP Farewell to Summer Networking Event
                07/27/2021 REFF Membership Party
                06/23/2021 Fulton Labs Tour & Networking (In Person!)
                06/03/2021 All Things Advancing Women in Real Estate | Thurs 6/3 | 5:30 pm
                04/28/2021 REFF Spring Dine Arounds
                03/10/2021 Breaking It Down: 2020 CREW Network Benchmark Study
                02/02/2021 Women’s Virtual Self Defense Class With StandStrong
                12/09/2020 Happy Hour & Fireside Chat with Karen Case, REFF and The Goldie Initiative
                11/18/2020 All Things Advancing Women in Real Estate Series: Part 1 - Your Market Value
                10/16/2020 Ballsy Ladies Golf Un-Outing
                10/07/2020 Dine Around with the REFF Board
                09/27/2020 West Loop Strong - Fitness Class
                08/29/2020 REFF Fitness: Standup Paddleboarding
                03/09/2020 Self-Defense Class
                02/04/2020 Female Entrepreneurship Case Study: Birch Road Cellars & the New Membership Economy
                01/12/2020 [solidcore] Wicker Park
                12/18/2019 Member Wednesday Cofffee
                12/16/2019 REFF Fitness-Meditation Event
                12/05/2019 VOLUNTEER at REFF Holiday Party
                12/05/2019 2019 REFF Holiday Party
                11/20/2019 Member Wednesday Coffee
                10/29/2019 Philanthropy - Debrorah's Place Pumpkin Decorating
                10/23/2019 REFF Neighborhood Dine Around - City
                10/23/2019 Member Wednesday Coffee
                10/18/2019 REFF Neighborhood Dine Around - Suburbs
                09/19/2019 Loan Docs 101
                09/12/2019 Goldie Gala
                08/28/2019 NAIOP's Farewell to Summer
                07/15/2019 Universal Sole Burgers & Beer 5K
                07/11/2019 Pullman Trolley Tour with Chicago Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI)
                06/18/2019 2019/2020 MEMBERSHIP PARTY
                04/25/2019 727 W MADISON TOUR & PANEL LEAD BY FIFIELD CHAIRWOMAN, RANDY FIFIELD
                04/18/2019 THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR: BROKEN SHAKER @ FREEHAND
                04/14/2019 REFF FITNESS – PILATES
                03/25/2019 REFF Fitness – Soul Cycle
                03/21/2019 THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR – Vol. 39 @ Kimpton Gray
                11/08/2018 Philanthropy – Deborah’s Place


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