09
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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16
Mar
2021
How to Maintain Development Momentum Through the Looming “Second Dip”
Posted On March 16, 2021  By J. Michael Tracy  And has 50 Comments

Every economic downturn is unique, but the recovery from this pandemic-induced recession in particular hinges on factors beyond typical fiscal policy. While consumer spending is beginning to grow, some percentage of the retail and service jobs that were lost in the first wave of COVID-related closures […]

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14
Apr
2020
Building Your Business through Networking in Unusual Circumstances
Posted On April 14, 2020  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Even with no in-person events on your schedule, you can continue to build professional relationships right now – you may just need to think creatively during this unusual time. In a recent NAIOP Advantage Series webinar, networking strategist Lori Saitz, CEO and founder of Zen Rabbit, […]

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15
May
2018
How to Supercharge Your Networking
Posted On May 15, 2018  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Would it surprise you to hear that the close rate for in-person meetings is 40 percent? Or that 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking? Most professionals know the value of face-to-face communication with others in their industry, but not everyone prioritizes or particularly enjoys […]

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08
Dec
2017
Four Steps to Becoming a Networking Event Champion
Posted On December 8, 2017  By Chris Ware  And has 4 Comments

Myth: All real estate professionals are super-extroverts. They are born knowing how to work a room at a reception or networking event. Fact: Working a room is a skill. Skills can be taught and practiced. When I started my career I was lousy at working a […]

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31
Mar
2017
Never Miss an Opportunity to Network
Posted On March 31, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Jin Han spent his childhood years between Seoul and Vancouver, and then moved to the east coast to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Toronto Mississauga. There, he specialized in finance with a major in economics and a minor in psychology due to […]

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22
Jul
2016
New Opportunities, New Connections and New CRE Insights
Posted On July 22, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Unlimited opportunities to build key partnerships are available when 1,200-plus developers, owners, investors, brokers, architects, attorneys, engineers and more gather in one place. Commercial Real Estate Conference 2016, held September 26-28 in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a must-attend industry event, as previous attendees can attest. “I would […]

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09
Feb
2016
Five Tips for Networking Success
Posted On February 9, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

It’s February, which means that, statistically speaking, 80 percent of us have shelved our New Year’s resolutions and are back to the norm. If boosting your professional network and widening your circle was one of your resolutions, it’s not too late. Here are five tips (and […]

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