Presents

THE STARTING BLOCK

Championing the BL Next Mission to Educate and Empower the Next Generation of Student-Athletes Pursuing Careers in Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

6-9 PM

GH ON THE PARK
54 W 40th Street, New York, NY

Industry MVPs

Limited Single Tickets & Sponsorships Available

You’re Invited

Join CRE industry leaders, professional athletes, university partners, coaches, program mentors, and our exceptional student-athletes as we celebrate the first year of BL Next—its achievements and our exciting journey ahead.

Reach out to Justin Aquilante justin@proservevents.com for details and sponsorship opportunities!

 

Industry MVPs: An Exclusive Interview with Scott Rechler (RXR) & Mark Gibson (JLL) on the Current State of the NYC Real Estate Market

 

HOSTED BY JIMMY ROBERTS OF NBC SPORTS

15x Emmy Award-Winner Jimmy Roberts of NBC Sports Anchoring the BL Next Interview Desk

 

Live interviews throughout the evening featuring professional athletes and real estate executives, where they discuss their belief in the BL Next mission and the value that student-athletes bring to the workplace when they enter the industry

Performances by SNACKTIME, the House Band for ESPN’s They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce

 

Seven-piece American soul, funk, alternative band that got its start by performing free shows in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square in the summer of 2020

Culinary Tastings & Experiences Featuring NYC Chefs and Restauranteurs

 

Culinary tastings and experiences featuring NYC chefs and restauranteurs

Artisan Cocktails, Wine Bar & Lounge with Views Overlooking Bryant Park

 

NYC-inspired cocktails and Old World and New World wines

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Sponsors

Event Host

Pan Am Equities

Presenting Sponsors

JLL
Blue Light Capital
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
Investcorp
UBS

Platinum Sponsors

A.CRE Consulting
The Breakfast Club
Day Pitney
Goldman Sachs
Hines
JDS
Justin Pugh and ATHLETE+US
National Development
Paul Galiano
Prologis
RXR
Schnitzer West
Titan Corp
Young People's Leadership Foundation

Partner Sponsors

Acadia Realty Trust
Ackerman & Co.
Axiom
Bank United
Cassandra Clark
The Garrett Companies
Love Communities
Marquette University
TD Bank
Vigilant Holdings
Villanova Real Estate
Willow Hill
Farm Excel

Media Partner

CO

Curriculum & Training Application

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 The BL Next program is specifically designed for student-athletes currently enrolled in an undergraduate program—or within 180 days of their graduation—and who are officially listed on the roster of a university athletics team. Club, intramural, and recreational sports do not meet the eligibility criteria. Thank you for your interest!