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JOIN US ON Tuesday September 25, 2018 FOR A SPECIAL EVENING OF NETWORKING WITH AREPA MEMBERS AND A DISCUSSION WITH Hotelier and Developer John Lam , Chairman and CEO of the Lam Group

Speaker Biography

Hotelier and Developer John Lam , Chairman and CEO of the Lam Group

John Lam, Chairman & CEO of Lam Group. In 1972, John Lam, began building his business

in the garment industry, and through his hard work and vision, he became the largest garment manufacturer in New York City, operating thirteen garment factories and producing nine clothing brands. Mr. Lam’s garment business created more than 3,000

jobs for New Yorkers and generated substantial income and revenue within the garment

sector.

Applying the lessons of his success in the garment industry, Mr. Lam subsequently endeavored into the real estate business, and has since become a prominent name in this arena. The Lam Group is a privately-held, comprehensive real estate investment firm experienced in the acquisition, development, and management of various hotel,

residential, office, and mixed-use properties primarily in the New York City area. With over 20 years of real estate investment experience, the firm has acquired and developed more than 50 properties. Led by John Lam, who understands that opportunities are

made, not found, the Lam Group has built its reputation on the transformation of over 3 million square feet of underutilized properties into highly-desirable assets. Since 1997,

the Lam Group has been expanding its real estate investment into the hospitality sector. Now, with over 25 hotels developed from the ground up, 13 in its current portfolio, and

4 in progress, the Lam Group is recognized as a premier developer of branded hotel properties in New York City.

Mr. Lam serves on the Board of Directors of East Bank and sits as the Honorary

President of Greater Blouse Skirt & Undergarment Association, which represents roughly 35,000 workers, he is a Board Member of the New York City College of Technology Foundation, a member of the 9th Overseas Committee of the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, is the Founder and Chairman of the China-US Hotel General

Chamber of Commerce and serves as the vice president of the US-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Company Website: http://lamgroupnyc.com

Hosted at the Law offices of Herrick, Feinstein LLP.

A reception with wine, beer, soda, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Event catered by Thai Direct

This event is generously sponsored by Signature Bank

This event is free for 2018 AREPA Members $50 for Non Members $75 at the door

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