U.S. manufacturing has been declining for many years – both as a share of GDP and as a share of total employment – yet the value add per worker has increased over time. In spite of its overall decline, manufacturing remains a critical driver of the […]
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Millennials have dominated discussions of generational change, but the generation to follow (born 1996 to the present) – called Gen Z – is poised to make waves in the workforce in the coming years as well, according to panelists of “Competitive Workforce Strategy” at NAIOP’s Commercial […]
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Seeking a dynamic work, live, play experience in greater Phoenix? Look no further than Scottsdale Quarter, a 28-acre, open-air, mixed-use development that will reach more than 1 million square feet when fully completed. Attendees of NAIOP’s Commercial Real Estate Conference 2016 enjoyed a guided tour of […]
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Commercial real estate is a world of limitless opportunities and new adventures every day, says Katharine Watts, a 2015 NAIOP Developing Leaders Award winner. Her sunny disposition has helped Watts develop a reputation as a respected leader who can be counted on to do an exceptional […]
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Growing up in Canada, 2015 NAIOP Developing Leaders Award winner Max Vo always knew that he would dedicate his career to commercial real estate. He drew inspiration from his family’s story of emigrating as refugees from Vietnam and building successful careers in commercial real estate in […]
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From an early age, Mandi Thorn – a recipient of NAIOP’s 2015 Developing Leaders Award – considered commercial real estate to be an important and exciting industry. Her parents’ careers in the field inspired her to pursue CRE, as did the opportunity to make a direct […]
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If you work in commercial real estate in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, it’s likely that you know Coleman Team, CCIM, a 2015 recipient of the NAIOP Developing Leaders Award. This young professional has made his mark within the local market and the NAIOP North […]
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Since joining NAIOP in 2009, Nicole Wilhelm Smith – a recipient of NAIOP’s 2015 Developing Leaders Award – has contributed her infectious enthusiasm, skills and innovative ideas to the association. She quickly became an active member of the NAIOP Maryland Developing Leaders group and Membership Committee, […]
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Melissa Scofield first became interested in commercial real estate when a family friend and mentor encouraged her to explore the field; after meeting numerous CRE professionals and learning about their industry experiences, she was captivated. Scofield – a recipient of NAIOP’s 2015 Developing Leaders Award – […]
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While she was first drawn to the field of architecture, Lauren Richter – a recipient of NAIOP’s 2015 Developing Leaders Award – realized that a career in commercial real estate would best fit her goals and interests, enabling her to blend her passion for both the […]
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