Meeting/Event Information

The deals are getting bigger, the markets are shifting, and capital is moving fast. This month, LBCREC brings together six powerhouse lenders across the full spectrum of commercial real estate finance for a no-fluff, insight packed panel you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re brokering, investing, developing, or advising clients in today’s capital tight environment, this is your chance to hear exactly where money is flowing—and how to position your deals to win.

🎤 Moderator

Arnie Garfinkel – All Star Group
CRE veteran, industry connector, and host of the All Star commercial real estate and lending conference.

🏦 Featured Panelists

• Owner-User Loans: Mark Morales – AmPac Business Capital
• Small Commercial: AJ Jamal – Community Commerce Bank
• Conventional Commercial: Paul Buss – Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Private Money / Bridge: Tom Gans – RTI
• Multifamily / Affordable Housing: Jake Mathews – City First Bank

*** IMPORTANT NOTE*** It's a new year and we need to do some membership housekeeping, please take a moment to review your membership. Most memberships expired at the end of the year, so please review and renew if you have trouble registering for the meeting. Link here: Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council - Member Dues

*** GOLD MEMBER PERK*** For 2026, the "bring a friend" benefit is in effect for Gold Members. 

**Bring a new guest every month - no charge**

Note the guest name in your RSVP/comment section and we'll check them in at the door :-)

As always full breakfast buffet and refreshments will be served.  

Every attendee has opportunity to network their business. Come and join 35 years of relationships!

Save money and become a supporting member today! Full details on annual membership options are located here on the website: https://lbcrec.com/join

For more information about corporate memberships or sponsorships please email [email protected].