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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10
Oct
2017
Leading NAIOP: 2018 Chairman’s Perspective
Posted On October 10, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

As I take on the role of chairman, I offer my thanks to the executive committee and the board of directors for this great honor. I feel fortunate to take on the responsibility of leading this great organization when the times are high for our industry, […]

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10
Oct
2017
Diversity Brings Vitality to CRE
Posted On October 10, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Since it began offering a real estate degree in 2002, Roosevelt University has welcomed 500 students in undergraduate or graduate programs. Of those, an impressive 45 percent is female, and 61 percent are non-white – far higher than typical programs, says Collete English Dixon, executive director, […]

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10
Oct
2017
Is Coworking Disrupting the Office Leasing Market?
Posted On October 10, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the new iPhone. It was met with skepticism, but today it’s practically a part of the human body. “There’s an app for that” are five words that changed the world. Today, we expect an app for everything we need before […]

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09
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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03
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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02
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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13
Sep
2017
In a Period of Rapid Change: A NAIOP Chairman Retrospective
Posted On September 13, 2017  By Sheila Vertino  And has No Comment

Throughout 50 years of up and down cycles, the commercial real estate industry has evolved from individual or family-run local development companies to strong regional, and even international, publicly traded companies. The latter is the perspective that Gene Reilly brought to NAIOP during his 2013 chairmanship. […]

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