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Marie Ruff is Communications Senior Manager at NAIOP.

12
Oct
2017
Why Leaders Should Drive Boldly through Discomfort
Posted On October 12, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Leadership means convincing others to step into the unknown – without a guarantee of success – in the pursuit of something better. One major challenge: navigating the discomfort of pursuing new, untested ideas. Julie Benezet, founder and managing principal of Business Growth Consulting, LLC, is no […]

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11
Oct
2017
Forces Driving the Rebirth of Cities
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Cities and urban areas across the U.S. are experiencing a boom in popularity as millennials and baby boomers alike rediscover the appeal of urban living, prompting ripple effects in local office, retail and multifamily development. A panel of experts led by moderator John Petrovski, senior vice […]

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11
Oct
2017
Taking Work Home with You: The Realities of Running a Family-owned Business
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 90 percent of U.S. businesses are family owned or controlled. These types of business face special considerations such as successful transition between generations and determining the role of non-family members, according to the panel of experts discussing “Leveraging the Power […]

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11
Oct
2017
Predicting the Unpredictable in CRE Investments
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Investment strategy, risk and reward were the topics of the morning as industry titan Jon Gray, Global Head of Real Estate and a member of the board of directors of Blackstone, sat down with Dr. Mark Eppli, Ph.D., Professor of Finance and Bell Chair in Real […]

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10
Oct
2017
The Design and Development of Chicago
Posted On October 10, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

“Architecture is the art with which we live,” according to Blair Kamin, the architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune. CRE.Converge 2017 attendees enjoyed a unique view of the many developments that form the Chicago skyline during an architectural river project tour of Chicago sponsored by the […]

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9
Oct
2017
Harnessing the Power – and Financing – of the Crowd
Posted On October 9, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Crowdfunding has emerged as a viable source of financing – under certain conditions. At CRE.Converge 2017 in Chicago, Selequity CEO A.J. Chivetta will address the ins and outs of crowdfunding in commercial real estate. He co-founded Selequity, an online syndication platform for commercial real estate investments, […]

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3
Oct
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Passion for CRE, Finance and Law
Posted On October 3, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Attorney Mike Riopel, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, grew up in commercial real estate as his father was a broker, developer and investor. Riopel has paired his passion for commercial real estate with his education and love of law to help clients navigate […]

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2
Oct
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Different Kind of ROI
Posted On October 2, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

“Give back and invest in people, and, more often than not, they will invest in you, too,” says Mindy Rietz, CCIM, an investment services associate with Prologis, Inc., This recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, exemplifies that motto, contributing her industry knowledge, creativity and passion […]

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29
Sep
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: Making His Mark on the Build Environment
Posted On September 29, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Growing up, Stephen Powell Jr., a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award, always had an interest in construction, spurred by his grandfather’s work as a general contractor. He studied civil engineering and spent a dozen years doing construction management before making the change to development. […]

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22
Sep
2017
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Natural Leader and Teacher
Posted On September 22, 2017  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Leadership by example is a guiding career principle for Brian O’Sullivan, CPA, CVA, a recipient of NAIOP’s 2016 Developing Leaders Award. He draws inspiration from driven leaders who are not only successful in business but who take the time to guide and mentor those who are […]

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