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In addition to a 20-year journalism career in which his work appeared in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune, USA Today and Time, Matt Baron in 2005 launched Inside Edge: PR + Media. For over a decade, Matt wrote extensively for the Chicago chapters of the Urban Land Institute and NAIOP.

9
Jan
2023
I.CON 2023 Preview: Q&A With Celeste Tanner
Posted On January 9, 2023  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

Preview what to expect at the 2023 I.CON events: I.CON West on March 8-9 in Long Beach, California, and I.CON East on June 7-8 in Jersey City, New Jersey. “We have designed I.CON to give our peers the maximum benefit in the minimum amount of time,” said I.CON Committee Chair Celeste Tanner.

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12
Oct
2022
Capital Markets: Investing in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
Posted On October 12, 2022  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

Midway into a panel discussion at CRE.Converge, a quip about the Federal Reserve behaving like a novice teenaged driver – “way too much gas, way too much brake, way too much gas” – drew laughter from many attending the jampacked session. But palpable nervousness tinged those […]

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12
Oct
2022
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Tech Adoption in CRE
Posted On October 12, 2022  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

There are times when the advantages of property technology are crystal clear. PropTech can sometimes help commercial real estate professionals identify and seize opportunities in a matter of days, whereas an older tool may have required weeks or months – at which point the opportunity may […]

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11
Oct
2022
It’s About Time: Fixing the Development Approvals Process
Posted On October 11, 2022  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

When you invest time on the front-end of your development efforts, you will reap dividends during its latter stages. Conversely, if you don’t heed the details – political landscape, concerns of residents, requirements of regulatory agencies and more – then you will pay in stalled or […]

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11
Oct
2017
Implementing Effective (Not Reactive) Tech Solutions
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

When a company adopts a tech solution successfully, it can boost efficiency, thwart cyber-threats and spark other positive business breakthroughs. But too often, companies get mired in a revolving door of half-hearted, half-executed plans that give way to the next splashy sales pitch that comes across […]

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11
Oct
2017
Tech Tools to Close the Deal
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

Technology has accelerated the pace of back-and-forth communication in transactions, but it hasn’t necessarily sped up the overall time needed to consummate deals. One of the factors behind that reality: the amount of information at our fingertips has grown exponentially. While extraordinarily enlightening in some cases, […]

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11
Oct
2017
Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Professional Brand
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

LinkedIn represents a huge opportunity to connect with other professionals and to demonstrate your expertise to a global audience. Attendees at CRE.Converge 2017 heard from experts who shared simple steps that anyone can take to build a stronger profile that elevates their experience on, and benefit […]

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11
Oct
2017
CRE’s Bright Tech Future
Posted On October 11, 2017  By Matt Baron  And has No Comment

It’s not a question of whether to get onboard with technological changes, but determining which ones are the best fit for your organization and keeping close tabs on the impact of those tech innovations on your growth, panelists said at the “CRE’s Bright Tech Future” session […]

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