Boston Corporate Finance Community Gathers to Give Back Benefitting More Than Words

To our friends and colleagues:

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We are overwhelmed by, and very thankful for the continued support of the Boston Corporate Finance Community (BCFC) Gathers to Give Back event each year.  The 8th annual networking reception will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the InterContinental Hotel. In addition to celebrating our long-term partnership with More Than Words (MTW), we will honor the recipient of the 2026 BCFC Leadership Award, Andy Graiser, Co-President of A&G Real Estate Partners, an industry-pioneering real estate advisory firm he co-founded in 2012.

Since inception in 2018, our objective was to create a premier networking event while supporting MTW, a non-profit social enterprise that supports and empowers the most vulnerable and disadvantaged youth through a job training and development program teaching life-changing skills that provide a path to self-sufficiency.

The incredible enthusiasm and engagement from this initiative have been truly impactful for MTW – contributing over $2.5 million in net proceeds since our first event.  These funds have provided the capital to allow MTW to serve more young adults and  provides additional support to achieve self-sufficiency.  As MTW noted in its 2025 Annual Report  “We will continue showing up with and for youth, innovating and growing through challenges... even when it is hard or risky.”

 
Andy, a seasoned restructuring expert, is widely respected throughout the real estate and restructuring communities for his thoughtful leadership and results-driven approach.  He has advised companies across a wide range of industries including retail, restaurant and healthcare. Under his leadership, A&G has earned numerous industry accolades, including multiple project-specific awards from the Turnaround Management Association and Global M&A Network, Real Estate Advisory Firm of the Year (2019 -2025) and Retail Real Estate Influencer.

Our collective accomplishments to date give us confidence that we will continue to make an impact in 2026.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 5, to share a memorable evening together celebrating our community, our partnership with More Than Words, and Andy Graiser.

 

Cheryl, Keith, Ken, Kevin and Ward