21
Jul
2021
States Look to Strengthen Local Permitting Processes
Posted On July 21, 2021  By Toby Burke  And has 2 Comments

Owners and developers of commercial real estate recognize that obtaining local building permits is an essential and fundamental requirement for the development and improvement of their properties. The processes for obtaining these permits vary by municipality and state. These variations lead to uncertainties and delays in projects […]

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19
May
2021
Effective Advocacy Leads to Legislative Victories in Florida
Posted On May 19, 2021  By Toby Burke  And has 13 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic created new challenges in educating state and local lawmakers during this legislative year. NAIOP of Florida successfully adapted to these new challenges through a sustained advocacy approach that resulted in several legislative victories of importance to NAIOP and the commercial real estate industry. […]

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18
Sep
2019
NAIOP of Florida Preparing Now for 2020
Posted On September 18, 2019  By Yvonne Baker  And has No Comment

The Florida Legislature will begin its 2020 session on January 14. When it does, NAIOP of Florida is prepared to hit the ground running, delivering a to-do list for lawmakers that would boost the economy and support the growth of commercial real estate. Last week, representatives […]

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21
Feb
2019
NAIOP Converges on Tallahassee for Florida Day at the Capitol
Posted On February 21, 2019  By Yvonne Baker  And has No Comment

In politics, there is strength in numbers. NAIOP of Florida, serving as the voice of commercial real estate, hosted its annual state Day at the Capitol last week. The event brings together members across the state, which altogether represent more than 1,000 members of NAIOP chapters […]

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18
Nov
2015
The Business Rent Tax Hurts Growth, Economic Development and Commercial Real Estate
Posted On November 18, 2015  By Alan Sheppard  And has No Comment

Florida is the only state in the country that currently applies a business rent tax to every company, big or small, that rents commercial space in the state. Given its harmful impact to the state’s economy, NAIOP of Florida is leading the charge to have this burdensome […]

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