Pre-Conference and National Forums Meetings ·
Speaker Bios ·
Special Events
Project Tours ·
Continuing Education
Full Program
Monday, October 20
Young Professionals Forums
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Supersize Your NAIOP Experience
4 - 5 p.m.
Open to all attendees.
This informative session will share the keys to maximizing your experience at development '08 along with the many benefits and resources that NAIOP has to offer! We'll explore the beneficial aspects of National Forums membership and how you may apply for appointment; learn how to get involved nationally with committees; review the resources available to you on www.naiop.org; and discover other outstanding member benefits.
Speaker: Marc Selvitelli, vice president for membership and chapter relations, NAIOP
Welcome Reception in the Networking Showcase
5 - 7 p.m.
Kick off development '08 by connecting with other conference attendees and welcoming our terrific Networking Showcase exhibitors during this opening Welcome Reception! Open to all attendees.
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Tuesday, October 21
Conference begins for all attendees!
NAIOP Green Development Award Breakfast
Keynote Rebecca Flora, executive director, Green Building Alliance; USGBC Executive Committee Chair
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Join us to honor the recipient of this year's recipient of NAIOP's Green Development Award!
After the award presentation, keynote Rebecca Flora will share data on current market trends and how to compete in the fast-growing green building marketplace. She will provide both national and local experiences regarding green development trends and share tips for building operators and owners on how to integrate design strategies into projects to achieve cost-effective solutions.
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National Forums Meetings
(Young Professionals Forums will be held on Monday, October 20.)
9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
* Forum members registered for the full development '08 conference will receive a complimentary MP3 file of all sessions that are taped on Tuesday, October 21, Forums Day.
Ready, Set, Save! An Overview of LEED® Tax Incentives
9:45 - 11 a.m.
Learn how your organization can benefit from the tax incentives offered to building owners seeking LEED® certification. This session will identify realistic strategies which will qualify your building for the substantial incentives offered in your area. The presentor will share his experience in being the first to successfully navigate through the incentives program. This presentation will help you to identify the different levels of incentives available, how to register your project for incentives (abatements), the various building requirements and what types of documentation will need to be gathered during the process.
Speaker: Mark Wilhelm, principal, Green Ideas
Let's Do a Deal, in a Commingled Fund Asset
9:45 - 11 a.m.
In the world of leasing services, there are many intangibles surrounding a successful lease transaction. This session introduces some of the key leasing guidelines and economic performance metrics to consider when negotiating the deal. In addition to the fundamental economic drivers, we will interactively discuss best practices while interfacing with brokers and customers. Among the issues we will cover: effective communication with a broker; posing the "right questions" to fully understand customer requirements; and utilizing market dynamics in making prudent investment decisions. During this discussion we'll also will examine the decision making framework of a fund manager during negotiations with a market officer and demonstrate how the two parties reconcile their interests and come to a mutually beneficial resolution.
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Case Study: Ogden Business Depot (Military to Industrial Redevelopment)
9:45 - 11 a.m.
This session will look at the history of the development of Business Depot Ogden from an Army supply depot that closed in 1997, leaving more than six million square feet of vacant buildings, to a vibrant industrial park consisting of more than 100 companies and housing more than 7.5 million square feet of tenants. Some of the factors in this successful redevelopment that will be discussed include: Closure of the base and transfer of ownership from the Federal Government to Ogden City, the environmental cleanup of the site, infrastructure reinvestment, marketing an "old army base", build-to-suit opportunities and challenges to development.
Speaker: Stephen Waldrip, project manager, The Boyer Company /Business Depot Ogden
CEO Insight with Quintin Primo, chairman and CEO, Capri Capital LP
Diversity is Not Just a Buzzword
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
As a successful African-American commercial real estate entrepreneur, Quintin Primo has been at the center of the topic of diversity for his entire professional life. Diversity is not just a buzzword to him. As chairman and chief executive officer of Capri Capital Partners in Chicago, Primo set out in the early 90s to create a diversified company that would be positioned to develop America's emerging urban markets that were diversifying at a tremendous rate. With America's population expected to grow by 120 million people by 2050, 90 percent of which will be minorities, Primo is establishing standards to meet the needs of the new America. He will discuss why it's important to work harder at diversifying the country's leading real estate organizations, plus add his unique spin on how trends from cultures, that are substantially different from ours, will change "business as usual" in this country.
Industry Talent Panel
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Success in commercial real estate requires a multitude of unique talents in addition to professional experience. This panel, comprised of accomplished real estate entrepreneurs, will address the skills and experience that helped them guide their firms to the top of the industry. They'll also discuss the knowledge and skills they seek in professionals looking to join their successful teams.
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Moderator: Bob MacMillan, principal, MacMillan Associates Consulting |
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Jeff Rank, managing director, Cushman & Wakefield LePage Inc. |
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Martin Coyne, senior vice president/regional manager, Southwest Region, AMB Property Corporation |
Tax Policy Positions of the 2008 Presidential Candidates
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join members of NAIOP's Government Affairs Subcommittee on Tax & Finance as they discuss the tax policy positions of the Democratic and Republican candidates for President of the United States, and their possible impact upon the commercial real estate industry.
Speakers:
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Larry Brewster, managing director, Federal Tax Reduction, O'Connor & Associates |
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Larry Pobuda, partner, Stewart Lawrence Group |
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Aquiles Suarez, vice president for government affairs, NAIOP |
Lunch in Networking Showcase
12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Network with fellow attendees and engage with exhibitors during lunch in the Networking Showcase! Buffet luncheon for all non-Forums member attendees.
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Global Trade Impacts on Transportation and Logistics Distribution
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
This session will focus on how global trade affects our nation's transportation systems as well as the future development of new distribution centers. We'll explore the latest trends in international cargo along with the challenges of accommodating rapidly-increasing numbers of imports from Asia. We'll also examine the latest technology available for agile ports and maritime vessels and discuss the growth trends of rail systems and emerging inland ports in North America.
Speaker: John Vickerman, founder, Vickerman & Associates LLC
Starting Your Own Real Estate Company
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Join this panel of commercial real estate entrepreneurs as they share their stories of how they
successfully launched their own development firms. They'll discuss the obstacles, pros and cons, lessons learned and essential steps involved in starting their own companies. You'll gain valuable insight into the minds of these developers and brokers who have taken the big leap.
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Moderator: Scott Beggs, investment specialist, NAI Alliance |
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Brad Logan, Logan Commercial Properties |
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Steven McCraney II, principal, McCraney Property Company |
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Steven Schwarz, managing director, ViaWest Properties LLC |
Private Capital Investment: A Closer Look at the Most Active Investor Segment of the Real Estate Investment Landscape
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Large portfolio and trophy asset sales dominate the headlines, but this overshadows a little known fact of the investment landscape: over 85 percent of transactional activity is comprised of single asset sales valued less than $20 million! While institutional class investors are responsible for most of the "news" in the print and electronic media, the private sector (including high net worth individuals and families, private syndications, 1031 exchangers and TICs) continues to play an active and substantial role throughout the pricing spectrum. In this session you'll learn about the dynamics driving the private investment segment and come to better understand the nature of this highly influential investment population.
Roundtables
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Facilitated by industry experts, roundtable sessions will last approximately 45 minutes each, with the opportunity to participate in two tables.
Some of the industry topics that will be explored during the Roundtable sessions include:
- Building Green - The Value Proposition from the Developer Perspective
Douglas Howe, founder and principal owner, Touchstone Corporation
- Country Club Capital
Brad Andrus, president, Bridge Realty Capital
- Emerging issues and current trends in the U.S. real estate market: a discussion of the Grant Thornton 2008 Real Estate Survey
Thomas Novosel, national managing partner - construction, real estate and hospitality industry practice, Grant Thornton
Download the survey.
- Enhance Your Professional Value Through Advanced Education
Marie Kline, associate director, Operations - Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, Daniels College of Business / University of Denver
- Entering the Mainstream: Medical Office Development and Investment
Larry Pobuda, partner, Stewart Lawrence Group
- Goods Movement During a Down Market
Curtis Spencer, president, IMS Worldwide
- Green Retrofits: Asset Optimization and Risk Management
Grant French, corporate sustainability manager, Swinerton Builders
Laura Rodormer, green services division manager, Swinterton Management & Consulting
- Infill Development: Redevelopment and Value-Added Conversions
Mark Hansen, vice president of capital deployment, AMB Property Corporation
Kim Snyder, senior vice president/managing director, AMB Property Corporation
- Is Now the Time to Consider a Sale Leaseback?
Kenneth Zakin, senior managing director, Newmark Knight Frank
- LEED Landscape Watering
Paul Wolbert , Vice President, U.S. Lawns
Michael Smith, Toro Irrigation
- Real Estate Capital Markets: The "New Normal"
Michael A. Cantwell, president, Johnson Capital of Colorado
- Regulatory Developments Impacting Commercial Real Estate
John McDermott, senior vice president, Sperry Van Ness
- Repositioning Older Industrial Properties
Brian Parno, vice president, Real Estate Development, Stirling Capital Investments
- The Real Estate Capital Markets: Calm Waters on the Horizon?
Michael McDonald, managing director, Eastdil Secured
- Vertically Stacked Mixed-Use Development
Gil Garrison, AIA, principal, Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates
Developing Leaders Award Winners Reception
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
By invitation only.
Reception in Networking Showcase
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Relax and connect with your colleagues and new contacts as you explore the many products and services offered by development '08's Networking Showcase exhibitors!
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Wednesday, October 22
Breakfast with Keynote Speaker
Continental Buffet Breakfast in Exhibits
7 - 8 a.m.
Keynote Session with Bob Sulentic, group president/EMEA, Asia Pacific and Development Services, CB Richard Ellis/ chief executive officer, Trammell Crow
The Past, Present and Future - An In-Depth Review of the Commercial Real Estate Industry
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Bob Sulentic has been an industry leader for nearly 25 years, first with Trammell Crow Company then with CB Richard Ellis since their acquisition of Trammell Crow. Join Sulentic for this insightful keynote address as he explores the global nature of our business and reflects on the key changes we've seen in the commercial real estate industry in its evolution over the past twenty years. He'll also discuss challenges currently facing the industry, including access to capital, and will comment on what he foresees as the major opportunities and obstacles in the future.
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CEO Insight with Michael Dermody, chairman and CEO, DP/Dermody Properties
IRR Really Stands for Integrity, Respect and Responsibility
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Michael Dermody is chairman and CEO of DP/Dermody Properties, a leading private national industrial development company. Dermody recently sold 24,719,000 square feet in one of the largest transactions of its kind. While Dermody's career has experienced many notable highlights and real estate firsts, he is most proud of how his company has maintained his deep commitment to employees, to clients and the communities in which he does business.
In this CEO Insight session, he'll discuss what has driven him and his 30+ year career. With candor, he will discuss his successes and his failures with a focus on lessons learned: How a family business is managed; the reasons for not taking the company public; his experience as a general partner with CalSTRS in 1991; and most importantly, how Dermody Properties calculates its IRR.
CEO Insight with Bill Hankowsky, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Liberty Property Trust
A Public and Private Perspective on Real Estate Development
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Bill Hankowsky is chairman, chief executive officer and president of Liberty Property Trust, a leading, publicly-traded office and industrial real estate company. During this CEO Insight session, he will share experiences from a very varied real estate career in both the public and private sectors.
Before he could finish his academic career, Hankowsky was plucked from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania by the City of Camden, N.J. with the mission to create a new Department of Community Development. After spending eight years with Camden heading community development and then economic development, he spent three years in rail industry real estate for Amtrak and The Reading Company. He then joined the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, one of the nation's premier economic development agencies. His career at PIDC was briefly interrupted by a two-year stint as the city of Philadelphia's commerce director, but in his 11-year tenure as president of PIDC, he was responsible for managing 11 industrial parks, operating 20 loan programs and coordinating major projects including Philadelphia's new convention center and the development of Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles and Citizen's Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Making the leap from the public sector to the private in 2001, Hankowsky has been chairman and chief executive officer of Liberty Property Trust since 2003. He will discuss Liberty's significant growth, the challenge of maintaining an entrepreneurial culture in a growing, public company and Liberty's early and continuing commitment to sustainable development and real estate management.
LEED® Case Study: Molasky Corporate Center - Nevada's first LEED Gold Class A Office Tower
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Going Green in the Desert: Learn about the outstanding features that drove this Class A project into the LEED Gold category. The speakers will discuss the issues and benefits surrounding Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD) and the use of reclaimed water from HVAC systems for irrigation. They'll also offer a complete overview of how they approached the LEED® design process from conception to frequently occurring construction issues.
Capital Markets' State of the World
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Icons of the real estate industry will discuss the current status of capital in our business. This is a must-see discussion concerning debt, equity, property valuation and money flows.
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Moderator: Michael Dardick, president, Granite Properties |
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Mark Gibson, president, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. |
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Brian Stoffers, president, CBRE Capital Markets |
CEO Insight with Jordan Schnitzer, president and chief executive officer, Harsch Investment Properties
Running with the Herd
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Jordan Schnitzer is chief executive officer of Harsch Investment Properties. His family-owned 57 year old company has been built into a west-coast powerhouse that now controls close to $3 billion in real estate out of its six regional offices. Schnitzer is an insatiable entrepreneur who has grown his company with intense focus, creativity, enthusiasm and energy. He has accomplished this often by running against the herd and relying on an innate instinct he has honed for recognizing and creating value in real estate.
But real estate is only one of his passions. He devotes the same drive to his art collection (which is displayed in many of the Harsch Properties), and his countless charitable endeavors. He is a firm believer in giving back to the businesses and communities that have helped make him successful. These attributes make him a true leader in the real estate industry and a role model that many strive to emulate.
In this CEO Insight session, he will discuss his contrarian approach to the real estate business and how he has succeeded in areas where many have failed. You will see how his viewpoints have turned projects that many have passed over, into incredible success stories. You will also hear about how he has integrated his passion for art and philanthropy into every part of his organization and its culture.
The Capital Market Environment: A Glass Half Full with an Abundance of Opportunities
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
The "perfect storm" may have ended, but a plethora of opportunities exist in a market that still has an abundance of capital slated for
commercial real estate investment. This panel discussion will be conducted by leading investment banking professionals focused on the national and international real estate capital markets environment. Macro and micro market conditions will be explored with real-time pricing and valuation metrics communicated to the audience. We'll also focus on the overall capital marketplace - both equity and debt - and provide an overview of key transactions from across the country with detailed emphasis on cap rates, yields, active domestic and offshore investors and salient trends affecting the commercial real estate investment market.
Capturing the Value through LEED® for Existing Buildings
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
This not-to-be-missed session will utilize a multimedia presentation to provide insight and information as to why and how the USGBC's LEED® for Existing Buildings Green Building Rating System will become the standard that creates value for investment grade office buildings. Combining a lively and interactive opening presentation with real life examples and recent case studies will provide audience members with a desire to implement green initiatives to increase value while being motivated to avoid the downside risk of being viewed as a "brown" building.
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Moderator: Greg O'Brien, LEED AP, senior vice president, Transwestern |
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Tom Boeck, LEED AP, senior vice president, Transwestern |
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Rick Walker, Vice President - Sustainable Services, Transwestern |
2008 Developer of the Year Luncheon
Keynote Dr. Peter Linneman, principal, Linneman Associates
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Liberty Property Trust as NAIOP's 2008 Developer of the Year and hear their CEO discuss the unique projects, corporate vision and community and industry service that contributed to their success. The Developer of the Year is a prestigious honor awarded to a development firm for its industry leadership, support of NAIOP and active support of its community.
Then hear from economist Dr. Peter Linneman of Linneman Associates as he discusses the current state of the capital markets and overall economy. Capital markets are in disarray, the global economy is falling, real estate prices are falling and mortgages are in short supply. Is it as dark as it appears? When will it end? How do you survive? Can you prosper? Dr. Linneman will address these key questions and more in this informative keynote session.
In light of the current financial crisis, NAIOP is featuring a weekly online conversation with Dr. Linneman. Each 10 minute observation will be posted on Monday afternoon.
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Alternative Development Opportunities - Unlocking Difficult Land
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
As markets get tougher and good development deals become harder to find, many operators are finding strong opportunities in unique deal structures, including ground leases on publicly owned land, Indian tribal land, structuring joint ventures with land owners, and joint ventures and ground leases with universities and municipal partnerships to name a few. These unique structures can become very complicated and drawn-out but they also provide significant opportunities in softer and tighter markets. Our panelists will discuss how they were able to structure atypical deals and these deals resulted in successful projects.
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Moderator: Par Tolles, president, DP Partners/Dermody Properties |
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James S. Backer, president, JSB Development Inc.
Daniel Corfee, partner, Preferred Capital Advisors
Kevin. M. Ehrhart, partner, Allen Matkins |
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Kurt Rosene, senior vice president, The Alter Group |
CEO Insight with Michael Dardick, president, Granite Properties
Doing Well by Doing Good
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Michael Dardick is founding partner of Granite Properties, a 17-year old private real estate investment and development firm. This nationally recognized firm has acquired and developed more than 17 million square feet of office, industrial and retail products across the southern United States. Granite also has an
award-winning operating company that adds value to its existing portfolio of more than $1 billion of real estate holdings.
While Dardick will share some of the strategy behind the firm's impressive track record, his comments will focus more on the "softer" elements of business. He believes the human side of business is most important and is embodied in the firm's mission statement: "Relationships are the Foundation on which we build Value". Doing Well by Doing Good will focus on people, culture and relationships. This CEO Insight session will reveal how these core elements can drive your company's ability to make a difference.
REITs: Navigating in Troubled Water
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
With a lack of access to affordable capital, how do REITs access capital in the current capital- constrained environment? Off balance deals, joint ventures and institutional partners are a few of the many options that will be explored with our REIT panelists.
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Moderator: J. Mark Hillis, senior managing director/Investment Sales, Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets Group |
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Bo Reddic, executive vice president, Piedmont Office Realty Trust |
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Bob Walter, senior vice president/Capital Markets, First Industrial |
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Dean Dornbos, managing director, Sonnenblick Goldman Cushman & Wakefield |
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James Lyman, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, Duke Realty Corporation |
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CEO Insight with Joan Woodard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Simons & Woodard
Creating Living Legacies through our Projects
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
In 1998, at the mid-point of her career, Joan Woodard had the courage to put it all on hold and take a two-year sabbatical to indulge her desire to write the Great American Novel. Today as president and CEO of a development company, the novelist looks back at her intriguing journey in commercial real estate and shares lessons learned along the way. Woodard, the first woman to serve as NAIOP's Chairman of the Board, has worked with prestigious names such as Portman, Rockefeller and Disney, but finds her greatest fulfillment in leading a firm with 18 on staff and a focus on quality, not quantity. In this intimate session, Woodard will divulge how she came to realize that measures of success have to come from within and quality of life is non-negotiable. Woodard will address her passion for creating living legacies in the structures she develops. Her belief that developers have a sacred trust to interpret our spaces for society for generations to come guides her and the work of her company. Woodard will discuss her philosophy of growing talent internally and expound upon her unique concepts for succession planning.
CEO Insight with Michael Latimer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Oxford Properties Group
Driving Change in Institutional Investments: A Canadian Fund Goes Global
4 - 5:15 p.m.
Over the past 15 years, pension funds have become dominant players in the Canadian investment landscape. Once seen as passive investors, pension funds are now leading the way as they venture into hotels, development and triple bottom line investing. Oxford Properties Group has actively grown its portfolio into a global real estate platform for OMERS which now includes principal investment and development, as well as asset and property management. President and CEO Michael Latimer will share some key war stories about Oxford's venture into hotels (the company has acquired seven Fairmont resort hotels) and international joint ventures in Argentina, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Emerging Port Cities and Supply Chain Evolution
4 - 5:15 p.m.
The movement of goods from the manufacturer to the end user is the primary demand driver for modern distribution facilities. The evolution of where products are manufactured and how they get to the consumer has created an opportunity for knowledgeable real estate developers. By the same token, this evolution has created considerable risk for those that fail to understand the shifting supply chain patterns. Deciphering the ever-changing dynamic of goods movement requires an understanding of ocean freight, ports, intermodal facilities, rail, trucking and population. Few people have spent as much time trying to understand these issues and their ultimate impact on real estate demand as our three panelists. Join three of the nation's leading industrial real estate development experts as they discuss and debate how changes in supply-chain patters will impact real estate development and value in the future.
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CEO Insight with Ronald Pizzuti, chairman and chief executive officer, The Pizzuti Companies
4 - 5:15 p.m.
Ronald A. Pizzuti is chairman and chief executive officer of The Pizzuti Companies, one of the nation's leading real estate development firms headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Pizzuti's leadership has guided The Pizzuti Companies to planned, steady growth over the past 32 years. He oversees the company's daily operations and focuses on building and maintaining one of the industry's top teams of real estate professionals.
He founded the firm in 1976 after a successful career in retail, which included executive positions at Federated Department Stores and Limited Brands. Today, The Pizzuti Companies develops Class A office, industrial, civic and mixed-use projects throughout the United States. In addition, Pizzuti provides build-to-suit services, portfolio development, asset and property management and investment services, which stress quality leadership, innovation and attention to aesthetics. Pizzuti has expanded its portfolio to include 40 million square feet of development valued at more than $1 billion nationwide. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as numerous national and international businesses.
In this session Pizzuti will share the challenges and successes he has experienced in his storied career in commercial real estate.
The Gaming Industry Evolution into Real Estate Development
4 - 5:15 p.m.
Once thought of as unique businesses that were focused only on casino activities, gaming companies have evolved to take advantage of the real estate opportunities that result from the overall economic activity created by these developments. Customers visiting gaming properties are looking for entertainment. They want to play, eat, shop and experience something they don't get at home. Even the neighborhood casinos offer a place to get away. While some communities view gaming as a necessary evil, the reality is that gaming development is economic development. More than jobs are being created. With a competitive tax environment, gaming property owners heavily reinvest in their properties and this reinvestment benefits the surrounding properties creating opportunity for many, not just a few. Learn what has happened in various markets and what opportunities are likely to evolve in the future.
Speaker: John Knott, executive Vice President, Global Gaming Group
Womens Only Reception
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
By invitation only.
The Legend Lives on at the Liberace Museum
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Optional ticketed event for all attendees.
Join NAIOP's Southern Nevada chapter for a lively evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and networking set against the colorful backdrop of the Liberace Museum. Mingle with your colleagues and make valuable new connections as you peruse the legendary Liberace's dazzling and eclectic personal collections, including his wardrobe, jewelry, pianos and custom cars!
Fee: $75 early bird; $95 regular
Event limited to 150 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Special event fees are non-refundable. Transportation will be provided.
Thursday, October 23
Chairman's Breakfast
America in Transition: Financial and National Security in a Time of Uncertainty
Keynote Forrest Sawyer
7:45 - 9:30 a.m.
The United States today faces unprecedented economic and national security difficulties. How will we choose to deal with the looming financial crisis, two wars, and the increasingly bitter political differences that divide us? How we deal with these issues will shape America for the next century. Forrest Sawyer examines how our country is changing in the face of its greatest challenge since World War II.
Forrest Sawyer is one of America's most respected television journalists, with more than 24 years of experience reporting from around the world. He is a veteran of ABC, CBS and MSNBC. He has anchored the ABC magazine programs Day One and Turning Point, as well as World News Sunday, and Good Morning America in addition to his role as a veteran war correspondent, having reported on every United States action over the past two decades
2008 Chairman's Passing of the Gavel:
A NAIOP Tradition! Prior to the keynote address, 2008 Chairman Alan J. Beaudette, senior vice president, Harsch Investment Properties, will pass the gavel to 2009 Chairman Douglas Howe, founder and principal owner, Touchstone Corporation. We'll highlight Beaudette's successes and hear Howe's vision for the future.
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Project Tour: CityCenter
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*Tour limited to 40 participants
Optional ticketed event - Fee: $45
CityCenter is a 76-acre urban resort destination located on The Strip in Las Vegas between Bellagio and Monte Carlo, developed by MGM MIRAGE. Distinguished for creating unparalleled resort, dining and entertainment experiences, MGM MIRAGE and CityCenter offer a level of amenities, services and standards that undeniably defies expectations. CityCenter will encompass residential living, a shopping district, phenomenal dining, indulgent nightlife, hotel and gaming and a public art program. A collaboration between eight world-renowned architects, CityCenter will shape the evolution of Las Vegas and become a global showcase of urban design. Opening November 2009.
Project Tour: Molasky Corporate Center
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*Tour limited to 40 participants
Optional ticketed event - Fee: $45
Winner of NAIOP Las Vegas Chapter's Special Recognition Spotlight Award for 2008, the Molasky Corporate Center represents an innovative silhouette on the Las Vegas skyline and a cornerstone of the redevelopment of downtown Las Vegas. This 16-story, 265,000-square-foot office building is the first office project to achieve LEED Gold Certification in Southern Nevada. This sophisticated building includes Class A office space, a health club, retail services and other upscale tenant amenities. Museum-quality art contributes to the unique environment of this extraordinary green building.
Project Tour: World Market Center
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*Tour limited to 40 participants
Optional ticketed event - Fee: $45
World Market Center is a dynamic new showcase for the home and hospitality contract furnishings industry in the heart of Las Vegas. When completed in 2012, World Market Center will have more than 12 million square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space in eight buildings on 57 contiguous acres in downtown Las Vegas. All segments of the industry will be together on one mega-campus, making it the largest, most comprehensive, most accessible showroom and convention complex in the industry. The three completed buildings total five million square feet.
On-site Post-Conference Seminar: LEED for Existing Building Exam Prep Seminar
Presented by Green Ideas 
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee: $420 Early*
$505 Regular
The goal of this seminar is to prepare attendees to be successful when taking the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. This seminar is designed for owners and facility managers of commercial buildings. The LEED-EB program was developed to optimize the life-cycle performance and management of existing buildings in a sustainable manner and this seminar demonstrates how utilizing the LEED-EB system can reduce environmental impacts and cost streams associated with building operations, maintenance, and associated construction, renovation and refurbishment projects. Detailed case studies are provided for three LEED-EB certified projects and include presentations from facility managers who implemented the program when possible. Application and budget strategies are also discussed. This seminar also illustrates how the LEED-EB program can increase shareholder value through improved employee retention and performance while positioning the company as a "socially responsible" entity. This program will also help towards successful completion of the LEED-EB Professional Accreditation Exam.
Target audience: Architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, facility managers, property managers, or any other party interested in becoming a LEED-EB Accredited Professional.
6.5 AIA Credits
Conference Concludes
Continuing Education Units
NAIOP will apply for Continuing Education Units for conference attendees. Bring your real estate broker's license number and record your name and license number each day of the conference. NAIOP will apply for continuing education units toward renewal of real estate licenses in Arizona, Georgia, Minnesota and Ohio along with AIA Learning Units and BOMI Professional Development (CPD) points.*
*Applying for credit does not constitute approval.
The following have approved CEUs:
- Arizona - 14 CEUs
- Georgia - 13 CEUs
- Ohio - 13 CEUs
BOMI International - 11 CPD points
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