NREIC Open House Networking Night at The Fort Garry Hotel
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ONCE A YEAR NREIC OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC, THIS EVENT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE OR ELIGIBILITY.
Join us for our Open House Networking Night in-person at The Fort Garry Hotel.
Networking Night brings together the NREIC community for an evening of networking amongst other active and high-performing real estate investors, in an unbiased, sales-free environment. Networking Night exists simply for networking, collaborating, assisting, and empowering one another. With a fusion of food, drinks, networking & celebration, casual conversations flourish into meaningful opportunities & execution between members.
What to Expect:
1. Casual and low-pressure networking environment
2. Organized Networking – organized networking occurs to ensure each member connects throughout the evening and gets the opportunity to know one another.
3. Keynote -- A featured local subject matter expert will deliver an educational presentation on a highly requested topic of interest within our community. The content of the Speaker Sessions is localized (relevant to Manitoban real estate investors specifically) and is geared towards the high-performing, active investors that make up our community. Featuring Marco Silvestri and his keynote: Beyond the Buy: Revealing Lessons from Decades in the Industry and How to Overcome Adversity in Real Estate.
4. VIPs: Special, designated area for NREIC VIP Members.
5. Dress Code -- Formal dress code — dress to impress
Keynote Title: Beyond the Buy: Revealing Lessons from Decades in the Industry and How to Overcome Adversity in Real Estate.
Overview of topic:
Award-winning real estate investor and developer Marco Silvestri shares practical insights from more than 30 years of experience in construction, investing, and property development. Drawing on real-world projects and lessons learned after suffering tremendous loss. Marco will explore how investors can identify overlooked opportunities, create equity through strategic development, evaluate potential deals, manage risk, and maximize returns. Marco has suffered tremendous loss, yet overcome it and he hopes to share his lessons with you.
This engaging 30-minute keynote will inspire attendees to think beyond traditional property investing and discover how the right strategies, partnerships, and execution can turn real estate opportunities into long-term wealth while avoiding costly mistakes.
Introducing our Speaker:
Marco Silvestri is an award-winning Canadian real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in construction, business ownership, and real estate.
Recognized by Canadian Real Estate Wealth (CREW) as the 2012 West Coast Investor of the Year, Marco has been involved in the development and delivery of more than 250 residential doors and 349 subdivision lots.
A Red Seal Plumber, Gas Fitter, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Marco brings a practical, hands-on understanding of real estate development, from acquisition and feasibility through financing, construction, and project delivery.
Today, Marco is the Founder and CEO of Silco Management Inc., specializing in real estate development, project management, housing development, and strategic partnerships. He also serves as a Senior Project Manager in the construction industry.
Marco is passionate about helping investors recognize opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and build long-term wealth through smarter real estate investment and development strategies.
Three Key points that will be discussed in this Keynote:
1. Finding the right opportunity to creating value
2. Managing risk
3. Building long-term wealth
Three Key Takeaways:
1. Deal evaluation
2. Project Delivery
3. Development feasibility
What you can expect to gain as a viewer:
Attendees will gain practical, real-world strategies to identify profitable real estate opportunities, uncover hidden value, minimize risk, and maximize returns. They’ll learn how experienced developers evaluate deals, structure financing, assemble the right teams, and successfully execute projects—giving them the confidence and knowledge to take their real estate investments to the next level.
The Venue:
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre is one of Winnipeg’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. This historic, century-old hotel blends timeless elegance and authentic charm with modern amenities, making it a beautiful setting for business events, weddings, and special occasions.
Featuring 240 guest rooms, elegant event spaces, the relaxing TenSpa, and the renowned Oval Room Brasserie, the hotel offers a unique experience that celebrates Winnipeg’s rich history while embracing modern-day style. Its iconic architecture and sophisticated atmosphere make it a memorable destination in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Event Schedule & Programming:
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:10-7:20pm - Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction
7:20-7:40pm - Keynote
7:40-7:50pm - Q&A session with speaker
7:50-8:50pm - Organized Networking
8:50pm - 11pm - Open Networking
How to prepare for our event?
Prepare your self-introduction to the community:
- Name
- What do you do (I.e, BRRR, JV, landlord, flipper, etc)
- How NREIC can be of value to you this evening - please be extremely specific (I am here to do deals is not acceptable, I am here to find one flip in the maples area is acceptable)
Curious to know how to leverage the community before you attend? Visit our webpage: www.nreic.ca/how-to-leverage-nreic
Join us for our Open House Networking Night in-person at The Fort Garry Hotel.
Networking Night brings together the NREIC community for an evening of networking amongst other active and high-performing real estate investors, in an unbiased, sales-free environment. Networking Night exists simply for networking, collaborating, assisting, and empowering one another. With a fusion of food, drinks, networking & celebration, casual conversations flourish into meaningful opportunities & execution between members.
What to Expect:
1. Casual and low-pressure networking environment
2. Organized Networking – organized networking occurs to ensure each member connects throughout the evening and gets the opportunity to know one another.
3. Keynote -- A featured local subject matter expert will deliver an educational presentation on a highly requested topic of interest within our community. The content of the Speaker Sessions is localized (relevant to Manitoban real estate investors specifically) and is geared towards the high-performing, active investors that make up our community. Featuring Marco Silvestri and his keynote: Beyond the Buy: Revealing Lessons from Decades in the Industry and How to Overcome Adversity in Real Estate.
4. VIPs: Special, designated area for NREIC VIP Members.
5. Dress Code -- Formal dress code — dress to impress
Keynote Title: Beyond the Buy: Revealing Lessons from Decades in the Industry and How to Overcome Adversity in Real Estate.
Overview of topic:
Award-winning real estate investor and developer Marco Silvestri shares practical insights from more than 30 years of experience in construction, investing, and property development. Drawing on real-world projects and lessons learned after suffering tremendous loss. Marco will explore how investors can identify overlooked opportunities, create equity through strategic development, evaluate potential deals, manage risk, and maximize returns. Marco has suffered tremendous loss, yet overcome it and he hopes to share his lessons with you.
This engaging 30-minute keynote will inspire attendees to think beyond traditional property investing and discover how the right strategies, partnerships, and execution can turn real estate opportunities into long-term wealth while avoiding costly mistakes.
Introducing our Speaker:
Marco Silvestri is an award-winning Canadian real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in construction, business ownership, and real estate.
Recognized by Canadian Real Estate Wealth (CREW) as the 2012 West Coast Investor of the Year, Marco has been involved in the development and delivery of more than 250 residential doors and 349 subdivision lots.
A Red Seal Plumber, Gas Fitter, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Marco brings a practical, hands-on understanding of real estate development, from acquisition and feasibility through financing, construction, and project delivery.
Today, Marco is the Founder and CEO of Silco Management Inc., specializing in real estate development, project management, housing development, and strategic partnerships. He also serves as a Senior Project Manager in the construction industry.
Marco is passionate about helping investors recognize opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and build long-term wealth through smarter real estate investment and development strategies.
Three Key points that will be discussed in this Keynote:
1. Finding the right opportunity to creating value
2. Managing risk
3. Building long-term wealth
Three Key Takeaways:
1. Deal evaluation
2. Project Delivery
3. Development feasibility
What you can expect to gain as a viewer:
Attendees will gain practical, real-world strategies to identify profitable real estate opportunities, uncover hidden value, minimize risk, and maximize returns. They’ll learn how experienced developers evaluate deals, structure financing, assemble the right teams, and successfully execute projects—giving them the confidence and knowledge to take their real estate investments to the next level.
The Venue:
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre is one of Winnipeg’s most recognizable architectural landmarks. This historic, century-old hotel blends timeless elegance and authentic charm with modern amenities, making it a beautiful setting for business events, weddings, and special occasions.
Featuring 240 guest rooms, elegant event spaces, the relaxing TenSpa, and the renowned Oval Room Brasserie, the hotel offers a unique experience that celebrates Winnipeg’s rich history while embracing modern-day style. Its iconic architecture and sophisticated atmosphere make it a memorable destination in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Event Schedule & Programming:
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:10-7:20pm - Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction
7:20-7:40pm - Keynote
7:40-7:50pm - Q&A session with speaker
7:50-8:50pm - Organized Networking
8:50pm - 11pm - Open Networking
How to prepare for our event?
Prepare your self-introduction to the community:
- Name
- What do you do (I.e, BRRR, JV, landlord, flipper, etc)
- How NREIC can be of value to you this evening - please be extremely specific (I am here to do deals is not acceptable, I am here to find one flip in the maples area is acceptable)
Curious to know how to leverage the community before you attend? Visit our webpage: www.nreic.ca/how-to-leverage-nreic
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Where is it happening?
The Fort Garry Hotel, Ascend Collection Member, 222 Broadway,Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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