March 18, 2010 (Thursday)

New DNREC Secretary O'Mara to Share his Vision

• Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Speakers:
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  • Collin O'Mara : Secretary, Delaware Natural Resources & Environmental Control
• Description:

   

  Secretary Colin O'Mara to Address CIRC

  DNREC Secretary O'Mara will discuss his vision for the environment and related economic development issues in the State of Delaware.

  Collin O’Mara serves in the Cabinet of Delaware Governor Jack A. Markell as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. In this role, Secretary O’Mara is responsible for carrying out the department’s mission and overseeing the department’s five major divisions – Air and Waste Management, Fish and Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, Soil and Water Conservation and Water Resources – and the Office of the Secretary, which encompasses the Delaware Energy Office, as well as leading the Governor’s efforts to create a thriving green economy and sustainable natural environment.

  Secretary O’Mara serves as a Governor’s appointee on State Boards and Commissions including: the Delaware Cancer Consortium, Open Space Council, Nutrient Management Commission, Center for the Inland Bays Board, Sustainable Energy Utility Oversight Board, State Water Supply Coordinating Council, Ozone Transport Commission, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Chesapeake Bay Program Executive Council.

  Lunch Menu:  Chicken Marsala w/Wild Mushrooms, vegetables and a starch; Salad: mixed baby greens w/grape tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried cherries and pine nuts and a balsamic dressing; Dessert, with coffee in pitchers on the table.   
  * A Vegetarian plate is available on request, in advance.

• Cost: $30 Member; $40 Non-member
• Payment by Cash/Check in advance or at the event required.
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• Location: Clarion Hotel-The Belle, 1620 N. Dupont Hwy (Directions)

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April 21, 2010 (Wednesday)

Commercial Mortgage Market Outlook

• Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Topic: April 21 Monthly Membership Luncheon
• Description:

  CIRC is honored to have a principal member of Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman, New York, NY, the world's largest privately-held commercial real estate services firm, address CIRC membership about the current condition and outlook for the commercial market.

  On 23 July 2007 the firm announced:

  Cushman & Wakefield Completes Acquisition Of Sonnenblick Goldman

   

  Global firm will focus on all commercial real estate asset classes and hospitality sales

  Cushman & Wakefield, the world’s largest privately held commercial real estate services firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of real estate investment banking specialist Sonnenblick Goldman.  The debt and equity finance firm will be renamed Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman, capitalizing on the brand equity of both firms.

  The acquisition represents a continued expansion of Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Capital Markets platform, adding Sonnenblick Goldman’s reputation for leadership in real estate financing and hospitality sale and finance transactions.  The firm will provide highly specialized debt structuring, mortgage banking, equity raising, brokerage and associated advisory services to real estate owners, investors and developers. 

  Steve Kohn, president of Sonnenblick Goldman, has been named president of Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman.  Tom MacManus, executive vice president and head of Cushman & Wakefield’s Debt & Equity Finance practice, has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer. 

• Cost: $30 Member; $40 Non-member
• Payment by Cash/Check in advance or at the event required.
• Location: Clarion Hotel-The Belle

May 19, 2010 (Wednesday)

Annual Meeting and Board Elections

• Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Description:

• Cost: $30 Member; $40 Non-member
• Payment by Cash/Check in advance or at the event required.
• Location: TBA

June 9, 2010 (Wednesday)

Annual CIRC Golf Outing - June 9 at Deerfield

• Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Topic: Annual Golf Outing Approaches
• Description:

   

  Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club, Newark, DE

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• Cost: $130 per golfer
• Payment by Cash/Check in advance or at the event required.
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• Location: Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club