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Some of the biggest names in real estate and construction will take the stage for a panel discussion during a networking event organized by Scouting America‘s Northern New Jersey Council.

Now in its seventh year, Building Connections aims to bring together professionals in architecture, construction, real estate, engineering and the skilled trades while supporting the scouting program’s workforce development initiatives. Up until February, the organization was known as the Boy Scouts of America but rebranded as a way to reflect its policy change allowing girls to join separate, gender-specific troops.

Scheduled for Sept. 10 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the gathering includes an industry-led panel on the topic of “Commercial and Multi-Family Market Trends: Affordable and Attainable.” CSG Law member Frank Giantomasi will moderate the talk.

According to the Northern New Jersey Council, participating panelists include:

• Stephen Fluhr, senior vice president of development, URW
• Karl Pehnke, associate principal, Langan Engineering
• Mark Semeraro, managing and founding partner, Semeraro Law
• Ron Simoncini, president, Axiom Communications; vice president brokerage at JLL
• Roger Smith, principal and design director, Gensler
• Tom Trautner; chair, redevelopment, land use & zoning; CSG Law

Additionally, the event will recognize Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Kirkos and MetLife Stadium Senior Vice President and General Counsel Mark Stefanacci with “Good Scout Awards” to honor their dedication and service to the community.

Building Connections will take place Sept. 10 from 4–7:30 p.m. Prior to the welcome reception and panel discussion, there will be VIP tours of the stadium. The event will wrap up with a cocktail reception and networking.

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