27
May
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: Working for Meaningful Change
Posted On May 27, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

A career in the commercial real estate industry requires problem-solving, teamwork and determination – making it a natural fit for Briana Harney, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award. She played on the women’s Division I field hockey team while pursuing her undergraduate degree at […]

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25
May
2021
Industrial Development Accelerates to 5-Year High
Posted On May 25, 2021  By Patrick McGregor  And has 53 Comments

Last year was challenging for everyone as the world seemed to come to a halt. But, the transition to sheltering-in-place and working from home was helped immensely by the availability of two-day or same-day shipping — powered by a robust and growing industrial real estate market. […]

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19
May
2021
Effective Advocacy Leads to Legislative Victories in Florida
Posted On May 19, 2021  By Toby Burke  And has 3 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic created new challenges in educating state and local lawmakers during this legislative year. NAIOP of Florida successfully adapted to these new challenges through a sustained advocacy approach that resulted in several legislative victories of importance to NAIOP and the commercial real estate industry. […]

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13
May
2021
Post-COVID Transformations for Safe and Functional Retail Spaces
Posted On May 13, 2021  By Jordan McDowell  And has 3 Comments

In the strange new reality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, face masks, and limited capacity seating are now part of everyday life. But as eager as we are to get back to our pre-COVID habits, the reality is that some aspects of our […]

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11
May
2021
What REIT Leaders Are Discussing in the Boardroom
Posted On May 11, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

No topic is more talked about in boardrooms of real estate investment trusts (REITs) across the country right now than ESG – the trending acronym for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance factors that measure the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or […]

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07
May
2021
Developing Leaders Spotlight: At the Vanguard of CRE Research
Posted On May 7, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

As senior vice president and senior director of research for JLL, Lauren Gilchrist, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2020 Developing Leaders Award, is sought after for her opinions by not only members of her own company but also leaders of other large companies and members of city […]

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05
May
2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: What State and Local Governments Should Know
Posted On May 5, 2021  By Toby Burke  And has 17 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire country and the world. Most state and local governments in the United States issued stay-at-home orders and imposed business restrictions on nonessential services to slow the spread of the virus. This caused an economic slowdown that initially concerned many […]

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