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26 Sep2023

2023 Fall Summit - Schedule of Events



 

Wednesday, September 27

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Opening Reception
 
7:00pm - 10:00pmDinner on Your Own
 
10:00pmRendezvous
Meet with fellow members for a late-night drink.
 
Thursday, September 28 

8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast Buffet
 
8:00am - 9:00amTechnology Committee Meeting
 
8:00am - 9:00amPast Presidents Committee Meeting (closed meeting) 
 
9:00am - 10:00amAffiliation Development Committee Meeting
 
10:00am - 11:00amInternational Committee Meeting
 
11:00am - 12:00pmCommunications Committee Meeting
 
12:00pm - 1:30pmExecutive Committee Meeting and Lunch (closed meeting)
 
1:00pm - 4:00pm
 
Detroit Institute of Arts (ticket required to attend)
The Detroit Institute of Arts has more than 100 galleries and displays 5,000 years of art treasures including works by van Gogh, Rembrandt, Diego Rivera, and Renoir. Many must see works of art and sculpture. This tour conflicts with programing. 
 
1:30pm - 2:30pmNext Gen Forum: Best Practices in Technology, Social Media and AI (open to all attendees) 
A panel of members will share strategies for using tech services, social media platforms and AI to expand business opportunities and productivity. 
Moderator: Ben Kuykendall, First Capital Property Group/CORFAC International
Panelists: Joe Santaularia, Bradford Commercial/CORFAC International, Chelsea Ritter, First Capital Property Group/CORFAC International, Roger Steinbacher, Bridgemer AG/CORFAC International, Jason Wolf, WCRE/CORFAC International
 
2:30pm - 3:00pmSponsor Break
 
3:00pm - 5:00pmOffsite Property Tour: Bedrock Detroit's Book Tower 
The resurgence of Detroit's downtown is an iconic American comeback story featuring numerous state-of-the-art redevelopment projects. Local developer Bedrock Detroit will provide a guided tour of Book Tower, their one-of-a-kind $300 million historic renovation project, which features 500,000 square feet of residential, office and hospitality space. (meet in the hotel lobby)
 
6:00pm - 9:00pmDinner and Drinks at the Ford F150 Factory (ticket required to attend)
Join fellow conference attendees for an evening at the Ford Rouge F150 Factory assembly plant. At this working factory you will see the F150 truck assembled from an 80-foot-high-observation deck. Historic vehicles will be on display and exhibits that explain what goes into running a factory and successful automotive company. There will be time to mingle, eat and drink. 
 
10:00pmRendezvous
Meet with fellow members for a late-night drink.
 
Friday, September 29

8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast Buffet
 
9:00am - 9:45amOpening Remarks and Awards Presentation
 
9:45am - 10:45amWorking with National Developers
Is your firm looking to forge relationships with national developers? This panel session will feature industry developers who will discuss their markets, project trends, and what they look for when choosing brokerage firm partners. 
Moderator: Jason Capitani, CCIM, SIOR, L. Mason Capitani, Inc./CORFAC International 
Speakers: Alice Benner, Bamboo Equity Partners, Kevin Hegg, CCIM, SIOR, Ashley Capital, Quinn Kiriluk, KIRCO
 
10:00am - 2:00pmThe Henry Ford Museum of America (ticket required to attend)
The Henry Ford Museum of America is full of innovations in mobility, design, racing, and social transformation. You'll experience the history of America - its inventions, people, culture and can-do spirit. This tour conflicts with programing. 
 
10:45am - 11:15amSponsor Break
 
11:15am - 12:15pmBest Practices Session: The Upside of a Down Market
Slow market conditions provide an opportunity to evaluate your business and invest in areas that will benefit you in the future. A panel of seasoned CORFAC brokerage owners will share practical advice for getting business and staying afloat in challenging markets. 
Moderator: Scott Shanks, SIOR, Dickson Commercial Group/CORFAC International
Speakers: Mason Capitani, SIOR, L. Mason Capitani Inc./CORFAC International, Jeff Garibaldi, CCIM, The Garibaldi Group/CORFAC International, Charlie Thompson, SIOR, Farebrother/CORFAC International 
 
12:15pm - 1:00pmNetworking Lunch
 
1:00pm - 2:00pmReinventing Detroit: Trends in Downtown Mixed-Use Development
Developers are using creative strategies to elevate downtown districts around the country. Stefan Stration, VP of Development at Olympia Development of Michigan, will share insights on their contributions to Detroit's transformation as well as perspectives on mixed-use development trends nationwide. 
 
2:00pm - 2:30pmSponsor Break
 
2:30pm - 4:30pmInteractive Deal Making Session
Get your personal elevator pitch ready. This fast-paced session will give you a chance to interact with every attendee at the Fall Summit. Come prepared to introduce yourself and connect with members for potential leads and business opportunities within the network.
Moderators: Sim Doughtie, SIOR, MCR, SIOR, King Industrial Realty/CORFAC International, David Prior, SIOR, The Klabin Company/CORFAC International
 
4:30pmCORFAC Sponsor Raffle
 
6:00pm - 7:00pmReception
 
6:45pmCORFAC Night Out at the Ballpark  (ticketed event)
Fall Summit attendees are invited to join us for the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians game at Comerica Ballpark. The negotiated event price of $55 includes a ticket to the game and a $25 voucher that can be used on food, beverages and merchandise. This specially negotiated deal is available for purchase directly from Comerica Park click the link for more information: LINK
 
10:00pm Rendezvous
Meet with fellow members for a late-night drink.
 
Saturday, September 30

8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast Buffet
 
9:00am - 11:00amBoard of Directors Meeting
 
 
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