17th Annual Event to Honor Matt Borstein of Deutsche Bank and Dan Tishman of Tishman Realty with Special Guest Jorge Posada, Former New York Yankees Catcher
Over 700 of New York’s top executives in real estate and finance will join together for an exciting evening of casino games and a silent auction at the 17th Annual Casino Jazz Night on Wednesday, July 13th at Cipriani 42nd Street.
This year’s event will honor Matt Borstein, global head of commercial real estate, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Dan Tishman, principal, Tishman Realty, chair, Tishman Construction, and vice chair, AECOM, for their remarkable leadership and contributions to New York. Special guest and former New York Yankees Catcher Jorge Posada will also be in attendance to support BBBS of NYC.
The event will be chaired by BBBS Board Members Paul N. Glickman, vice chairman of JLL, Jody Durst, president, The Durst Organization, Anthony Orso, chief executive officer and co-founder, CCRE, Steven Durels, executive vice president and director of leasing, SL Green Realty Corporation,Glen Weiss, executive vice president and director of leasing, Vornado Realty Trust, and Dennis Friedrich, long time real estate executive.
A must-attend event among some of the biggest names in the real estate and finance industries, Casino Jazz Night 2015 raised over $1.4 million for BBBS of NYC’s mentoring programs, which serve more than 5,000 young people across the five boroughs each year.
“We’re thrilled to announce Matt Borstein and Dan Tishman as our 2016 Casino Jazz Night Honorees,” said Paul N. Glickman, vice chairman of JLL and trustee of BBBS of NYC. "Every summer, the real estate and finance communities come together to honor outstanding civic and business leaders, and Matt and Dan truly exemplify leadership in both realms. Our real estate community shapes the face of New York in many ways – where we live, where we work, and most importantly, in ensuring that the next generation of New Yorkers have the ability to achieve their dreams through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC.”
“The real estate and finance industries have not only shaped New York’s skyline – they have also helped shape the lives of countless young people through their leadership and steadfast commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City,” said Hector Batista, chief executive officer of BBBS of NYC. “This event is an opportunity to not only honor Dan Tishman and Matt Borstein for their service to our city, but also to join the real estate community in making an investment in the future of our young people.”
Guests will be treated to the classic drinks and dishes only found at the world-renowned Cipriani 42nd Street, while enjoying casino games and a silent auction. Sponsorships, tickets, and journal advertisements are available from $1,500 to $50,000. Visit http://www.bigsnyc.org/events/
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nation’s first and NYC’s largest youth mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of New York City’s most at-risk youth since 1904. The volunteer- and donor-based organization offers a variety of specialized mentoring programs to help children facing more complex challenges – including immigrant youth, children in foster care and children of incarcerated parents – as well as the Workplace Mentoring Center, which helps businesses throughout New York City positively impact the lives of young people and build a foundation for professional success. Additionally, since 1992 BBBS of NYC has worked through its Center for Training and Professional Development to equip non-profit professionals throughout New York City to develop and enhance their own mentoring and youth-development programs and organizations.
Through the support of individuals, foundations and corporations, this not-for-profit agency has been able to change the lives of the city’s most disadvantaged children, matching them with caring adult role models – dependable friends who can help to expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures. To learn more, become a mentor and/or offer support, please visit www.bigsnyc.org.
