17
Jul
2017
Making the Business Better: A NAIOP Chairman’s Retrospective
Posted On July 17, 2017  By Sheila Vertino  And has No Comment

It’s hard to imagine, but back in 1971 when Brian Hogg was introduced to NAIOP, office and industrial development in Atlanta was limited. Seeing the potential, NAIOP’s then-Executive Director Jimmy Johnson planted the seed for a small group of developers to form a chapter in Atlanta. “We […]

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21
Jun
2017
Infrastructure Investment Can Pave the Way for Growth
Posted On June 21, 2017  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

America has earned a D+ for infrastructure conditions and needs after decades of underinvestment, according to the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The condition of infrastructure, ASCE says, “has a cascading impact on our nation’s economy, impacting business […]

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07
Jun
2017
Ohio’s New Title Cure Statute Should Be a National Model
Posted On June 7, 2017  By Michael J. Sikora III  And has No Comment

For many years, my real estate clients engaged in transactions throughout the country complained that they had greater challenges completing transactions in Ohio than in other state. I represented many clients in prolonged litigation in Ohio over seemingly minor title issues. When I served as president of the […]

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17
May
2017
Trump’s Distractions Threaten Legislative Agenda
Posted On May 17, 2017  By Aquiles Suarez  And has No Comment

Winston Churchill once said, “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”  The advice to remain focused on the ultimate goal and avoid becoming distracted is certainly one many Republicans in Washington wish President Donald Trump would […]

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03
May
2017
POTUS and SCOTUS Tackle WOTUS
Posted On May 3, 2017  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

Last month, the contentious battle over Judge Neil Gorsuch’s appointment to the Supreme Court was finally put to rest, fulfilling a key campaign promise made by President Donald Trump. Ironically though, in confirming Judge Gorsuch, the GOP may have fast-tracked the implementation of former President Barack […]

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13
Apr
2017
Key Legislative Issues for CRE in the New Administration
Posted On April 13, 2017  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

NAIOP’s second Advantage Series webinar took place this week, providing a legislative update to members on key priorities for the association and the industry in 2017: tax reform, infrastructure, and the availability of capital and credit. Aquiles Suarez, NAIOP’s vice president for government affairs, who led […]

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22
Mar
2017
Trump’s Regulatory Agenda Picks Up Steam
Posted On March 22, 2017  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

Newly elected presidents typically enjoy a “honeymoon” period, during which they’re granted a reprieve from the otherwise normal state of partisan hostility and opposition. Though more of a subjective concept than an empirical measurement, these first few months represent a critical stage in any presidency, and […]

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08
Mar
2017
Trouble for Tax Reform?
Posted On March 8, 2017  By Aquiles Suarez  And has No Comment

In today’s political environment, the idea of simplifying our nation’s tax code has become a stated goal of both Republicans and Democrats. Despite some differences between the parties, in general a consensus has developed that lower tax rates, particularly for corporations that have to compete internationally, […]

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22
Feb
2017
The Impact of Federal Tax Reform on State and Local Governments
Posted On February 22, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

President Trump and Congress are committed to undertaking comprehensive federal tax reform this year in order to create jobs and spur domestic investments in manufacturing and other industries. These federal tax reform efforts should not overshadow the potential fiscal repercussions at the state and local levels. […]

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08
Feb
2017
NAIOP Goes to the Hill
Posted On February 8, 2017  By Aquiles Suarez  And has No Comment

This week, as they do early each year, NAIOP members from all over the United States and Canada, as well as from AMPIP, our sister organization in Mexico, are attending NAIOP’s Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat (CL&LR) in Washington, D.C. At CL&LR, NAIOP leaders learn how […]

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