HERE COMES FIGHTNIGHT

The Real Estate Council isn't challenging anyone to a throw-down, but it is gearing up for its 22nd annual FightNight, May 6 at the Hilton Anatole. Before that, TREC is one of the sponsors of the Bisnow 2010 DFW State of the Market. (April 15, sign up now!)
 
We snapped Stream Realty Partners co-managing partner Lee Belland, who co-chairs what is TREC Foundation's biggest fundraiser. This year's black-tie event again features boxing, exceptional cuisine, casino gaming, and Vegas-style entertainment. The Foundation aims to improve local quality of life  by addressing housing, education, economic development, and the environment.
 
 
Here's one of last year's featured bouts (these are pros; no slugging over the roulette table). Lee reminds us FightNight started in '88"when the CRE industry was at a low point," so it has no plans to end the tradition, especially because it provides great networking and was even the backdrop to a few deals closing. He's proud that it's not only one of the best opportunities for top decision-makers to gather, but raises funds for the good works of the Foundation.

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