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Marie Ruff is Communications Senior Manager at NAIOP.

20
Oct
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: Growing the Industry
Posted On October 20, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Growing up in a multigenerational farming family, Brian Adamson, a 2016 NAIOP Developing Leaders Award winner, developed a deep appreciation for the importance of land and real estate for successful businesses. This led him to a career in commercial real estate, where he said he takes pride […]

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28
Sep
2016
Building for E-commerce: Challenges, Benefits and Lessons Learned
Posted On September 28, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 2 Comments

Total e-commerce sales for 2015 reached $341.7 billion according to the U.S. Department of Commerce – and online sales are only expected to continue increasing. How can developers benefit from this retail revolution? E-commerce and its impact on commercial real estate was the topic of discussion […]

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27
Sep
2016
Key Considerations for U.S. Manufacturing
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

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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27
Sep
2016
Maximizing Human Capital in CRE
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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27
Sep
2016
Scottsdale Quarter: The Deluxe Live, Work, Play Experience
Posted On September 27, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

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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23
Sep
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: Inspired to Take the Lead
Posted On September 23, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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22
Sep
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Passion for Making a Difference
Posted On September 22, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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20
Sep
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: Making an Impact in CRE and Beyond
Posted On September 20, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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15
Sep
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: Rising to New Heights
Posted On September 15, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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13
Sep
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: Leading by Example
Posted On September 13, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

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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