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WHO: NAIOP New Jersey, the commercial real estate development association
WHAT: Building a Better New Jersey Series: Public Policy Symposium
WHERE: The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 7:45 a.m.
WHY: This annual program brings together government policy makers and commercial real estate leaders for interactive conversations about the most important economic issues facing the state. Discussions will address the Murphy administration’s top priorities as well as how New Jersey can be more affordable and competitive in attracting talent, employers and investors.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Matt Platkin, chief counsel to Governor Phil Murphy, will discuss critical issues for the new administration and the possible impact on the CRE industry. NAIOP NJ President Dave Gibbons of Elberon Development Group will moderate a conversation with new Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, Senate President Pro Tempore Teresa Ruiz, Clark Machemer of Rockefeller Group and Steve Santola of Woodmont Properties. A third panel featuring Dana Nalbantian of Gensler, Dan Loughlin of JLL, Mayor John Labrosse of Hackensack, Mayor Robert Parisi of West Orange, Ross Chomik of Vision Real Estate Partners and Rutgers Economist Dr. James Hughes will exchange ideas around issues New Jersey must resolve in order to evolve from a suburban market to the vital “growth ring” of the Northeast region.
