Global real estate developer Harwood International recently held a kick-off event to celebrate the launch of HARWOOD Professionals Organization (HPO). The newly formed organization represents an international community of leaders based in the district of HARWOOD in Dallas, Texas.

"The district of HARWOOD has grown exponentially and we wanted to form a group that meets regularly for our tenants to learn and network within our community," said Jihane Boury, vice president and director of leasing for Harwood International. "We have over 3,000 tenants and 75 companies including Fortune 500 companies represented in our district."

The event was held at the ground level of Frost Tower in HARWOOD’s newest restaurant concept due to open this fall. The event unveiled a sampling of the Italian restaurant’s menu paired with fine Italian wines. Among those who attended were Pam Patsley, CEO, MoneyGram International; John Rochon, CEO, Rochon Family Office; Alexis Barbier- Mueller, managing partner, Harwood International; and James Billingsley, shareholder, Polsinelli.

About Harwood International

Harwood International is an international real estate firm with offices and developments in select niche markets including Beverly Hills, Dallas, Geneva, London’s West End, Paris, and Zurich. The company is recognized globally as a purveyor for building the finest developments in terms of design, location, and quality while creating cultural experiences within them that are beyond exceptional.

Harwood International is best known for transforming the Uptown Dallas neighborhood into the acclaimed district of HARWOOD featuring premier class AA office, luxury residential, and retail space set within a park-like campus with garden and art-filled lobbies. HARWOOD will continue to grow to include over $3 billion in office, retail and residential development.

Around the world, Harwood International has developed and managed more than 20 major facilities including 46 St. James’s Place, Cleveland House, and 32 St James’s Square in London’s West End as well as the Beverly Hills Rolex Building in California. Please visit www.harwoodinternational.com for more information.

John Rochon, Jihane Boury

James Billingsley, Bill Rafkin

Mark Flagg, Jihane Boury, Pam Patsley, Gary Patsley

David Guedry, Wilson Chu, John Lee