Good morning and Happy Monday:
STA is looking forward to our next event: Construction Banking Outlook Panel & Networking Breakfast on Thursday, November 5 at the Cornell Club. Members and non members are invited to attend. 
Join leading banking executives for a timely discussion on capital, credit, and growth in New York’s construction market. Panelists will explore current lending conditions, financial challenges and emerging opportunities for construction businesses.
Event Details
Thursday, November 5, 2026
8:30–10:30 a.m.
The Cornell Club
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
This event is free for STA members. Non member tickets are $100. Networking breakfast is included with ticket.
Co-Moderators
Nancy Schnee, Senior Vice President, American Global
Carl Oliveri, Construction Practice Leader and Partner, Grassi
Panelists
James Stephens — BMO
Rick Scheffel — OceansFirst Bank
Brian Diffendale — M&T Bank
Charles Dantone — Customers Bank
Matt Gallo — Bank United
Thank you to our sponsors: Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of New York, Inc., American Global, and Grassi!
As always, reach out to me with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Samantha Sweeney
Senior Vice President
Subcontractors Trade Association
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor
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