# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher's top-tier networking program for an inspiring event with two Detroit business (and philanthropic) legends— Dennis Bernard, Founder and President of Bernard Financial Group, United Jewish Foundation Past President and JVS (now Gesher) Past President and Matt Lester, Founder and CEO of Princeton Management and Jewish Federation Past President. Dennis and Matt, both pillars of the community, will be joining us to share lessons learned from pivotal moments, overcoming setbacks and how their involvement with Federation and the greater Detroit Jewish community has impacted their businesses.  

Please RSVP at https://jlive.app/events/16024

$18 includes networking, drinks and light appetizers.


Thank you to our chairs: 
Adam Blanck, Stephanie Bloom Lucker and Josh Ketai

Meet Our Speakers 
Dennis S. Bernard  
Dennis Bernard is the founder and Managing Partner of Bernard Financial Group; one of the largest privately owned national commercial mortgage banking firms. Mr. Bernard received his undergraduate degree from Miami University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Mr. Bernard has received numerous awards and commendations for his community, philanthropic and business involvements. Annually named to Metropolitan Detroit Top100 Business Leaders. Mr. Bernard was recently named as one of Michigan's Most Influential Leaders. Mr. Bernard serves on the executive board of Jewish Federations of North America and is currently their national chair of Government relations. He is past president of the United Jewish Foundation. 

Matthew B. Lester 
Matthew B. Lester is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of Princeton Enterprises, a leading multifamily investment and management firm with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties nationwide. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Southern California, he established Princeton Enterprises in 1995 and has guided its growth into a nationally recognized company. Mr. Lester is a respected speaker and educator, frequently presenting at real estate and community events. Mr. Lester recently served as president of the United Jewish Federation and was awarded the Frank A. Wetsman Young Leadership Award. He also recently received Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Outstanding Leadership Award. A dedicated philanthropist and civic leader, Mr. Lester remains actively involved in charitable and community initiatives.

NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit. Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/farmington-hills/nextwork-presents-lessons-from-legends-networking-and-discussion-with-dennis-bernard-and-matt-lester/200030196907701
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Farmington Hills
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bloom Advisors, Inc.  31275 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
- **lat**: 42.51523
- **long**: -83.33566
- **full address**: Bloom Advisors, Inc.  31275 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, 31275 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2531, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester being held?
  - **A:** NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bloom Advisors, Inc.  31275 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, 31275 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2531, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester?
  - **A:** NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester is organized by NEXTGen Detroit.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Farmington Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NEXTWork presents Lessons from Legends: Networking & Discussion with Dennis Bernard and Matt Lester sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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