🏆 WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED?

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 NYSCAR Hudson Valley Dealmakers Awards!

Think back on the past year.

Who made the deal happen?

Who found the creative solution when others couldn’t?

What transaction made a real impact on our region?

Now is the time to recognize the members and affiliates who are making things happen in Hudson Valley commercial real estate.

Nominate your colleagues, partners—or even a deal you were part of—for:

🏆 James Walker Award for Outstanding Dealmakers – Deals between members & affiliates from October 2025 through October 2026
💡 Creative Dealmaker
🏙️ Economic Development East
🌄 Economic Development West
⭐ Most Valuable Deal
🎉 …and a few surprises!

Don’t assume someone else will nominate them. Help us recognize the people, partnerships and deals that deserve to be celebrated!

📣 SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY!

Then join us Wednesday, November 4 | 5:30–8:30 PM at The Powelton Club in Newburgh as we celebrate another year of deals, connections and accomplishments across the Hudson Valley.

Submit your nominees HERE.

#NYSCAR #DealmakersAwards #HudsonValleyCRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREDeals #HudsonValleyBusiness #CRENetworking

Join NYSCAR Hudson Valley for our October Monthly Meeting featuring attorneys Dylan C. Harris, Partner, and Steven Vegliante, Of Counsel, of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP.

⚡ Powering Progress: Land Use & Regulatory Issues Regarding Battery Storage and Data Center Siting within NY.

As battery storage and data centers continue to reshape the commercial real estate landscape, understanding the regulatory and land-use challenges is more important than ever. Learn about NYS regulations, zoning and local approvals, permitting, the opportunities and the challenges these rapidly growing sectors present for CRE professionals and property owners.

📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 8:30–11:00 AM
📍 DCC Fishkill | 461 US-9, Fishkill, NY

Stay informed. Stay ahead. Connect with your CRE community.

#NYSCAR #HudsonValleyCRE #CommercialRealEstate #DataCenters #BatteryStorage #LandUse #NewYorkRealEstate #CRENetworking #NYSCARHudsonValley

Join Us for NYSCAR Hudson Valley’s August Monthly Meeting!

Get a pulse on the commercial real estate market with Nate Kanney, CCIM SEC of SVN as he presents:

“Pulse on NY: Data-Driven Insights Shaping Commercial Real Estate”

Discover the latest market trends, key data points, and emerging opportunities impacting commercial real estate across New York State. Whether you’re a broker, owner, investor, or industry professional, this presentation will provide valuable insights to help you stay ahead of the market.

📅 August 5
⏰ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 DCC Fishkill
🥐 Breakfast will be served

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry peers and gain actionable market intelligence from one of the region’s leading commercial real estate professionals.

Join us for the NYSCAR Hudson Valley Summer Social!

Take a break, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a summer evening of networking, great food, and great drinks at Equilibrium Brewery.

📅 Tuesday, July 8
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Equilibrium Brewery: 4 South St, Middletown, NY

Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or making new connections, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind and celebrate summer with fellow real estate professionals.

FREE for NYSCAR Members!

Good people. Great connections. Great food. Great drinks. Summer vibes.

Join NYSCAR Hudson Valley for a complimentary Westchester County Real Estate Leadership Event on August 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM. Connect with industry professionals and hear insights from respected Westchester commercial and residential real estate leaders as they discuss market trends, opportunities, and the future of real estate in that region. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, stay informed, or gain a competitive edge, this free event offers valuable perspectives and meaningful connections you won’t want to miss.

Opening Remarks by:

Kenneth Jenkins

Westchester County Executive

Guest Panel Speakers:

Bridget Gibbons

Director, Economic Development

Westchester County

Jason M Hilliard

Director of Government Affairs  – The Building & Realty Institute (BRI) of the Hudson Valley

David Imamura

Legislator District 12

Commitees -Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

Joseph Apicella 

Executive Vice President – MacQuesten Development, LLC

June Monthly Meeting – Commercial Real Estate Leasing

June 3 | 8:30AM – 11:00AM | DCC Fishkill

Don’t miss our June Monthly Meeting featuring commercial leasing attorney Scott A. Klion. With a practice devoted exclusively to retail and office leases, Scott will cover:

• The importance of the LOI

• Common leasing issues

• Strategies to better serve your leasing clients

• Live Q&A with members

Gain practical insight to strengthen your leasing expertise and better represent landlords and tenants alike.

🥐 Breakfast will be served.

May Monthly Meeting – Focus on Small Businesses

May 6 | 8:30AM – 11:00AM | DCC Fishkill

Join NYSCAR Hudson Valley for our May Monthly Meeting featuring Pursuit SBA Lending as our guest speaker. Learn about SBA lending options, funding resources, and opportunities available to support small business growth in our community.

This is a valuable session for commercial real estate professionals looking to better guide their small business clients.

🥐 Breakfast will be served.

 MASTER THE ART OF MODERATION

2-Day Commercial Equity Moderation Training

March 3–4 | DCC | Fishkill, NY

Sharpen your skills. Elevate your marketing meetings. Serve your clients at a higher level.

Join Peter West of the Society of Exchange Counselors for an intensive, hands-on training designed to help you confidently moderate commercial real estate packages during equity marketing sessions.

This vital skill keeps our meetings sharp, productive, and profitable. It ensures we continue delivering exceptional value and professionalism to our clients.

 DAY 1 – Tuesday, March 3

Moderator Training Intensive
 DCC, Fishkill, NY
 Lunch Served

Learn:

• How to effectively moderate commercial property packages
• Best practices for managing equity marketing discussions
• Techniques to keep meetings productive and focused
• How to create clarity and momentum in live sessions

 Exclusive Mastermind Dinner (Limited Seating)

 Eleven Eleven Grille
1111 Main St, Fishkill, NY

An intimate evening with Peter West and top professionals.
Strategic discussion. High-level networking. Real-world insight.

Dinner Pricing:

• $59 – Class Attendees
• $79 – Chapter Members
• $99 – Non-Members

 Limited tickets available – reserve early!

 DAY 2 – Wednesday, March 4

Monthly Marketing Meeting + Applied Practice

 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Breakfast Served

• APOD Review Session with Joe Deegan, CCIM
• Marketing Meeting Managed by Peter West
• Live Practice Moderating Property Packages

 Members: Please submit your marketing materials in advance!!

After the marketing meeting, the Moderator Training continues.

 Lunch Served

WE ARE HAPPY TO OPEN UP THESE 2 FULL DAYS OF ACTIVITY TO ALL NYSCAR MEMBERS.

CLASS PRICING FOR NON-HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER MEMBERS IS $199.

THIS COVERS INSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, BREAKFAST, AND TWO LUNCHES.

NYSCAR Hudson Valley Annual Conference
📍 Resorts World Catskills

📅 April 15–16

Join the region’s top commercial real estate investors, exchangors, and brokers for two high-impact days of education, deal-making, and serious networking—all in a casino resort built for big conversations and even bigger opportunities.

This is the only commercial real estate conference in New York’s Hudson Valley, designed for professionals who want more than panels and name badges. Expect real strategies, real relationships, and real deal flow—with a little fun mixed in.

Why You Can’t Miss This

• Two full days of CRE education, marketing, and equity exchange

• Network with active buyers, sellers, investors, and 1031 exchangors

• Learn from industry leaders and proven dealmakers

• Exclusive casino-side networking events

• Every attendee is entered to win one of THREE raffle prizes valued at nearly $1,000

Whether you’re a current or future NYSCAR member—or a commercial real estate professional anywhere in the Northeast—this event is built for you.

Conference Highlights

Day 1 — Wednesday, April 15

AI for Commercial Real Estate: From Buzz to Bottom Line
Learn how to master AI platforms and apply them directly to your daily CRE business with Nick DeMarte, SEC (CE credits pending). Walk away with practical tools you can use immediately.

🎲 After-Hours Casino Networking Mixer
Continue the conversations where deals are made—inside Resorts World Catskills.

Day 2 — Thursday, April 16

Deal Exchange & Pitch Sessions
Pitch your listings, buyer needs, and tenant requirements alongside the most active commercial agents in the Hudson Valley. Moderated by industry standouts Corey Bishop and Peter West, this is where collaboration turns into transactions.

This Isn’t Just a Conference. It’s a Deal Room.

If you’ve attended Mile High Exchangors, Society of Exchange Counselors, or Florida Real Estate Exchangors events, you know the value of being in the right room.
This is that room—Hudson Valley edition.

🎟️ Register now and secure your spot.
Space is limited, and the best conversations happen early.

Tickets can be purchased through EventBrite.

Hotel Room Block information on EventBrite.

Joining us for this month’s marketing session is Joe Deegan, CCIM to go over foundational financials for CRE. Please join us to go over APODs!

Breakfast and Networking begins at 8:30am with our program starting at 9am.

All members are welcome to join.