Commercial Real Estate Development Association
NAIOP Silicon Valley held their annual ”Capital Markets Panel Breakfast” on March 22nd at the Stanford Faculty Club. Industry leaders discussed the challenges facing the Silicon Valley market. The moderator was Matt Lituchy, Senior Vice President, Jay Paul Company. The Panelists were:
Mark your calendars today and join industrial real estate and NAIOP for I.con: The Industrial Conference, June 14-15, in Jersey City, N.J. You don’t want to miss the top industrial networking and education at NAIOP’s I.con conference. Here’s a quick look at the speakers and sessions that will help you exceed. I.con is held in partnership with NAIOP New Jersey and SIOR. Register now!
Global Capital Markets Update and State of the U.S. Industrial Market
An overview of global capital market capital flows and the recent trends and expected performance of the U.S. industrial market in 2012. We’ll look at the world macro-economic picture, followed by a U.S. macro overview and then drill down to the micro-economic picture.
Speaker: Janice Stanton, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets Group, Cushman & Wakefield
The Intersection of Trade and Real Estate
A panel of logistics experts from national real estate firms will look at emerging trade dynamics and what the latest trends suggest are the best locations to own and develop industrial real estate in order to capture the flow of imports to a warehouse.
Moderator: John DiCola, Partner, KTR Capital Partners
Panelists: John Carver, Executive Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle; Tim Feemster, Senior Vice President, National Director Global Logistics, Grubb & Ellis; John Morris, Senior Managing Director, Global Consulting Group, Cushman & Wakefield of Illinois, Inc.
Industrial to Data Centers – A Hot Trend
Expert panelists discuss why data center demand continues to grow and what the future holds; learn what makes for the perfect data center location and how these facilities are designed and developed.
Moderator: Jeffrey Hipschman, Senior Managing Director, CBRE Inc.
Panelists: William Beck, Managing Director, Credit Suisse; Michael Bucheit, Chief Executive Officer, FiberMedia Group; Brian Doricko, Vice President, Digital Realty Trust; Edward Russo, President and Chief Operating Officer, Russo Development
Understanding and Navigating State Incentives
Hear about state incentives from two of the nation’s top incentive consultants as they highlight the pros and cons for six states and give some insight into current and future trends. Discover some of the best and often overlooked areas for incentives and discover why understanding the incentive game may separate you from your competitors.
Moderator: Jeff Palmquist, Senior Vice President, Nashville Group, Duke Realty Corporation
Panelists: Jay Biggins, Executive Managing Director, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company LLC; Michael Rhodes, Director, Economic Development and Incentives, Ice Miller LLP
What Are the Channel Masters Thinking About the Supply Chain?
The supply chain industry is dynamic – in response to changing consumer and business demands, companies rapidly alter their use of freight services, industrial buildings, and overseas facilities.
Moderator: Anne Strauss-Wieder, Principal, A. Strauss-Wieder, Inc.
Panelists: Michael J. Landsburg, Real Estate Manager, NFI Real Estate; George Harry, Director of Global Transportation for North America, Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Company
Investment Strategies: Public vs. Private
Focus on the similarities and differences between public REITs and private real estate companies when it comes to investment in industrial property. Look at markets that are targeted for new or additional investment; valuation differential between product quality; and flex, bulk and more specialized industrial facilities.
Moderator: Mark G. Levy, First Vice President, Investments-East Region, Prologis
Panelists: Stanley Alterman, Executive Managing Director, USAA Real Estate Compan; Nick Anthony, Senior Vice President, Capital Transactions, Duke Realty Corporatino; Don Chase, Partner/Senior Vice President, KTR Capital Partners; Michael Hagan, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Liberty Property Trust
Art of the Deal – “Shark Tank”
Watch as two developers/operators pitch their own development/acquisition opportunities to the institutional equity “sharks.” Folks from Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and LaSalle Investment Management will listen as the developers pitch their deals. Who will win?
Moderator: Rob Kossar, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Panelists: Jennie Friend, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; Peter Sibilia, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Asset Management; Alexander Taylor, Partner, Head of Industrial Division, Matrix; Paul White, Managing Director, LaSalle Investment Management
Senior-level commercial real estate development professionals including developers, owners, investors, attorneys, brokers and lenders are encouraged to join their peers for the NAIOP Senior Executive Economics Conference with the Zell/Lurie Center for Real Estate at Wharton, May 16 -17, 2012. The conference, Investing and Operating in the Property Markets, will address the critical topics faced by industry leaders making vital day-to-day decisions on investing and operating in today’s changing real estate markets and uncertain economic landscape. Registration is open now, and due to the exclusivity of this event, space is limited.
On Thursday February 2, 2012 nearly 200 commercial real estate industry leaders attended the annual NAIOP Silicon Valley Brokers Panel Luncheon. Mike Biggar of Orchard Partners moderated a panel that consisted of Phil Mahoney, Joe Moriarty, CB Richard Ellis, and Erich Sengelmann.
National Forums Symposium April 24-26, 2012
Eden Roc, A Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa Miami Beach, Fla.
NAIOP National Forum members are invited to join us for this exclusive, three-day conference specifically designed for Forum members, the NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors and NAIOP Corporate Committee members.
You’ll spend part of our time together meeting with your respective Forum, hear the latest economic forecast and have opportunities to connect with all Forum members. The Forums Symposium provides an ideal platform for exchanging ideas and gaining new strategies for success.
February 6-9, 2012
Capital Hilton * Washington, D.C.
LEAP into 2012 and the leap year by leading your chapter to growth and success with the invaluable insights you’ll acquire during NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat:
Learn: Learnnew strategies and ideas that you can use to hone your leadership skills and strengthen your chapter!
Educate: CL&LR offers you vital information on everything from programming ideas to how to advocate your chapter’s legislative issues so you can best educate your members, further enhancing the value of their membership.
Achieve: Achieve your membership, sponsorship, programming and legislative goals in 2012 and beyond with the essential information you’ll take back from the conference.
Perform: Your experience at CL&LR gives you all the tools you need to effectively perform your role as chapter leader and help your chapter exceed its goals!
Join your fellow leaders from NAIOP’s United States and Canadian chapters for three days dedicated to professional development, education and sharing lessons learned in managing the many diverse aspects involved in successful chapter leadership.
You’ll gather enlightening industry, organizational and leadership perspectives by participating in breakout sessions tailored to your specific chapter leadership role. You’ll also share original ideas and innovative programming with other NAIOP chapter leaders and key speakers as you network during event receptions, luncheons and breakfasts.
At the conclusion of the Retreat, you’ll have a better understanding of the chapter network and how you can benefit from all of the experience and resources that NAIOP has to offer your membership. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s political process and see how NAIOP lobbies to advance commercial real estate’s interests and keep abreast of the many state and federal issues that affect our industry. You’ll learn more about the political process directly from elected officials and NAIOP’s own government affairs staff, culminating with a visit to Capitol Hill and face-to-face meetings with your state’s elected officials.
Finally, join us as we recognize the extraordinary achievements of NAIOP chapters by honoring them with Chapter Merit Awards during a gala dinner and awards ceremony.
