On June 16, Governor DeWine signed legislation that adopts the federal Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser (BFPP) Defense as a means of addressing state of Ohio environmental liabilities. Buyers of real estate in Ohio that perform environmental due diligence prior to purchasing real estate and follow the federal All Appropriate Inquiry standard can now establish an affirmative defense for both federal …
COVID and the Industrial Real Estate Market in Northeast Ohio
On August 19, 2020 NAIOP Northern Ohio hosted a virtual event exploring the impact of COVID on the industrial real estate market in Northeastern Ohio. Moderated by Mary Cierebiej, Senior Director Site Strategies, Team NEO, industry experts Terry Coyne, Vice Chairman, Newmark Knight Frank; full-service Broker; Chris Semarjian, Owner, Industrial Commercial Properties; property owner; and Terry Slaybaugh, Vice President Sites …
Landlords and Tenants: Changes in the COVID-19 Era
On June 25, 2020, NAIOP Northern Ohio hosted a virtual event focused on the changes in the landlord-tenant relationship during the COVID-19 era. Moderator David Browning (Managing Director, Northeast Ohio Market Leader, CBRE) led the discussion with Michael Cantor (Managing Director, Principal, Allegro Real Estate Brokers & Advisors) representing the tenants point-of-view and Neil Viny (President and Principal Owner, Dalad …
The Impact of COVID 19 on Restaurants & Retail
On June 4, 2020, the Women’s Leadership Network hosted an online panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on restaurants and retail. The response to our first virtual event was very encouraging, with more than 100 registrants. In case you missed it, or would like to review the discussion, the event was recorded. Panelists: Gretchen Garofoli, Co-Owner of Oak and …
Welcome to Our New Website
Along with a fresh, new look, members are now able to keep their contact information up to date, and receive discounted pricing on events by logging into their accounts. Members may log in by using their email addresses; the first time logging in, a new password will need to be chosen.
Market Update: Through the Eyes of a Demographic Expert
January 24th Event at The Music Box Supper Club By Hillary Lyon, NAIOP Communications Chair, and Founder, ART Every Space Speakers Keynote: Richey Piiparinen, Managing Partner at Producer Cities, LLC Panelists: Alec Pacella, CCIM, Managing Partner/Senior Vice President, NAI Daus, and David Stover, SIOR Principal/Executive Managing Director, Hanna Commercial Real Estate, Moderator: Richard Y. Pace, President, Cumberland Development. Richey Piiparinen, …
Federal Historic Tax Credits
Congress wisely retains Federal Historic Tax Credits thanks, in part, to NAIOP’s focused Advocacy Efforts
NAIOP Ohio Supports Abolition of Dower
NAIOP Ohio submits proponent testimony in support of abolishing dower in Ohio – for the betterment of all parties involved in commercial real estate transactions.
Congratulations to NAIOP’s 40 Under 40
NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter congratulates our own Members, Mark Panzica of Panzica Construction (Chapter Past President and Strategic Initiatives Committee) and Katie Watts of Colliers International (Awards and Education Committee) for their recognition in Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine as “Forty under 40.” We appreciate all that you do for NAIOP and in the community.
City Ordinance Mandating Building Façade Inspections Adopted but with Sunset Clause
Revised Ordinance Demonstrates Successful Cooperation Between Private and Public Sectors By R. Todd Hunt Last month an article appeared in this publication from my law partner, Jack Waldeck, regarding the City of Cleveland’s proposed ordinance mandating building façade inspections of older buildings that meet specific requirements. Since that time, the ordinance was passed on April 4, 2016 and will become …