Is Northeast Ohio Losing Its Clout?

The 2020 Census results are in and Ohio will lose one of its 16 Congressional Representative seats. View the virtual panel of experts as they explore what led to the loss, how it affects commercial real estate, what can be done to reverse the loss, and more. From from October 7, 2021.

DL Member Spotlight | Josh Hurtuk

Josh Hurtuk EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSDuke University (BA ’09) and Ohio State University (JD ’12) COMPANYWalter | Haverfield LLP TITLEPartner CURRENT ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIESI am a Partner in the real estate practice group, where we handle a huge range of real estate-related issues. I work largely in commercial developer and investor representation but cover anything that touches real estate. NAIOP …

DL Member Spotlight | Bridget Hrdlicka

Bridget Hrdlicka EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSKent State University, Interior Design, NCIDQ COMPANYSlate Interiors Studio (2021 – Present) TITLEOwner + Interior Designer CURRENT ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIESWith 10 years experience, I recently launched my own commercial interior design firm. I specialize in corporate, retail, higher education, salons, and residential projects. NAIOP INVOLVEMENTDeveloping Leaders HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER?2017 – Present …

DL Member Spotlight | Ben Weinerman

Ben Weinerman EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSUniversity of Akron, B.S. Construction Engineering Technology COMPANYPride One Construction (2012 – Present) TITLELand Development Manager CURRENT ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIESProperty Acquisition, Project Entitlements, Management of Civil Design, Budgeting, Permit Approvals and Site Infrastructure Installation NAIOP INVOLVEMENTDeveloping Leader, 2021 Property Tours HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER?2018 – Present WHAT TYPE OF REFERRAL WOULD YOU …

DL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | Katie Thome

Katie Thome EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONSKent State University, Interior Design, LEED ID+C COMPANYCBRE (2015 – Present) TITLEProject Manager CURRENT ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIESOversee our clients’ buildouts from planning to occupancy. My roles include project planning, execution and delivery; including budgeting, design and construction coordination, quality control and relocation. Our team serves our own and other Brokers, Asset Managers, and various local …

CRE Project/Material Costs and Labor Shortage

View the recording of the panel discussion that took place January 27, 2021. Panelists included Jason E. Ziegler, VP of Preconstruction & Client Development, Cleveland Construction Douglas Richardson, VP of Operations, Marous Brothers Construction David J. Semler, Executive Vice President, Cleveland Division, Rycon Construction Chris Burns, Chief Operating Officer, Welty Moderator: David J. Wondolowski, Executive Director, Cleveland Building & Construction …

Race, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives in the CRE Industry

It takes small steps to make big change. On October 27, 2020 NAIOP Northern Ohio’s Women’s Leadership Network hosted an event on Race, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Our panel, representing from companies who have taken the lead addressing strategies for making the CRE industry more diverse, included Sandra Madison, CEO and Chairperson of Robert …

A Conversation with US Congressman Anthony Gonzalez

On September 3, 2020 NAIOP Northern Ohio welcomed Congressman Anthony Gonzalez for an intimate conversation. Updates from Washington DC included: Status of another round of stimulus for the COVID-19 pandemic; Highlights of what a second stimulus may include (PPP extension, deductibility of PPP expenses, etc); Status of another budget bill to fund the government (current bill expires Sept 30th); Discussion …