The following piece was written by Jim Villa ahead of the NAIOP Wisconsin chapter’s annual Day at the Capitol in Madison. It first appeared in the Milwaukee BizTimes and is reprinted here with permission. On a national level, politicians can’t seem to hammer out a deal […]
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We read headlines about the race to 5G in the news almost daily. The news promises that 5G will exponentially increase the speeds at which we receive and transmit data over our mobile devices. To get to the stage where the U.S. consumer can enjoy 5G, […]
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Commercial real estate developers want to build projects that enhance lives while also protecting the environment. But in doing so, developers must comply with a litany of regulations at the federal, state and local level. Ensuring these rules are fair and predictable, and strike a balance […]
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Vancouver’s natural assets, mountains and surrounding expanses of water, contribute to an exceptional setting and a high-quality of life for its residents. However, these geographic features also limit the amount of land available for development and, combined with a healthy economy, have led to very low […]
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History happens on the nines. That was the theme for Douglas Poutasse’s keynote presentation at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium in Vancouver. Poutasse, executive vice president and head of strategy and research for Bentall Kennedy, wanted to study history in college but joked that, “I wasn’t a […]
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A relatively new extended-maturity loan option from the U.S. Small Business Administration is heating up the real estate market among small businesses that are anxious to purchase properties while the economy is booming and interest rates remain low. In April 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration […]
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When it comes to interest rates and tax rates, you can’t go lower than zero. The same thing is true of free trade. When there are no tariffs, it’s impossible to lower tariffs any further. Still, if you want to maintain the benefits of free trade, […]
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If you are involved with NAIOP on the North American level, you are likely to already know Kate Nolan Bryden. A vice president of development with MRP Industrial LLC and a recipient of NAIOP’s 2018 Developing Leaders Award, Bryden has followed a somewhat nontraditional path in […]
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The traditional distribution model has evolved quickly, with growing demand for two-day and same-day shipping and a seamless shopping experience for customers. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will share the key characteristics of effective omnichannel distribution networks, how to meet […]
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The opportunities for industrial real estate investment are seemingly endless, with capital at the ready. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will dive into the investment pool to share their outlooks on what regions and what types of properties are most […]
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