Bubbler Calendar

*Friday, Nov. 14, BizTimes Media will present the 12th annual Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference with a panel of industry experts who will discuss current trends in commercial real estate and some of the region’s most significant projects. The panel will be moderated by Mark Eppli, Ph.D., interim James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration and Robert B. Bell Sr. Chair in Real Estate at Marquette University. Additionally, Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior vice president of research for the National Association of Realtors, will give a keynote address focused on a national real estate outlook. The event will run from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, located at 1721 W. Canal St. in Milwaukee. Cost is $65 for individuals and $520 for a corporate table of eight. Registration will be available at the event. For more information, visit www.biztimes.com/creconference.

*Friday, Nov. 14, the Northside YMCA will salute World Diabetes Day with a free community breakfast and educational open house promoting healthy eating. The event, themed “Go Blue for Breakfast at Northside,” will help attendees learn how to prevent type 2 diabetes and will feature a keynote address from John Anderson, an athlete living with type 2 diabetes. The YMCA will also offer attendees free diabetes screenings, educational presentations and a host of community vendors. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue to help spread awareness of diabetes. The event will run from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Northside YMCA, located at 1350 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee. For more information, click here.

*Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Tech Trends” information session focused on iOS7 updates, AppleTV, iPhones and iPads. The “Tech Trends” series advises businesses on ways to stay updated and secure with their technology. The series is led by Gjeret Stein of Sensible Gurus and is held at the chamber’s office, located at 17100 W. Bluemound Rd., Suite 202, in Brookfield. The Nov. 18 event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration costs $5 for chamber members. Cost for prospective chamber members and the public is $15. For more information or to register, click here.

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*Tuesday, Nov. 18, BizTimes Media will celebrate its 2014 Fittest Execs participants and winners during a cocktail reception and awards ceremony at the Wisconsin Athletic Club in Menomonee Falls. The program will include networking, light appetizers, and a “plank off” competition that attendees are encouraged to join. The event will also include presentations on health, workplace wellness and this year’s Fittest Execs results. Presenters are Larry Schreiber of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Dr. Andrew Seter of Sensia Wellness, and Jennifer Smith of the Wisconsin Athletic Club. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $35. The Wisconsin Athletic Club’s Menomonee Falls location is at N91W15700 Falls Parkway. For more information or to register, visit www.biztimes.com/fit.

*Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Public Relations Society of America Young Pros will hold a networking and best practices event focused on “What’s Next in Social Media.” The event will feature a presentation by Caity Strong, senior strategy at Milwaukee-based Sosh. Strong will expand on future trends in social media, best platforms to consider using, Gen Y online practices, and questions companies need to be asking to keep up with trends. The event, which will also include networking and complimentary food from Cousins Subs, will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Gravity Connect, located at 305 N. Plankinton Ave. in Milwaukee. Cost is $5 for PRSA and PRSSA members and $10 for non-members. Attendees should RSVP by noon on Monday by contacting Sarah Kikkert, Young Pros co-chair, at smkikkert@gmail.com.

*Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce will host a community conversation on funding for greater Milwaukee’s cultural and entertainment assets. The free event will explore how much money should be invested in cultural and entertainment assets and where specifically investments should be directed, particularly as these assets enhance quality of life and help the region attract top talent. A panel discussion will anchor the event as Zoological Society CEO Dr. Bert Davis, Milwaukee Art Museum director Dan Keegan and Milwaukee Public Museum president/CEO Dennis Kois weigh in with their perspectives on funding. The session will run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the MMAC’s offices, located at 756 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 400, in Milwaukee. For more information or to register, visit www.mmac.org/events.

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*Wednesday, Nov. 19, FUEL Milwaukee will hold a “Purely Social” event at Who’s On Third, located at 1007 N. Old World 3rd St. in Milwaukee. The organization’s “Purely Social” series brings together young professionals from across the region to network and explore a variety of bars, restaurants and venues. The November social will feature drink specials and complimentary appetizers for attendees. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free for members and non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.fuelmilwaukee.org.

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