NAIOP New Jersey’s “Building a Better NJ Series” continues with a Public Policy Symposium on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The commercial real estate development association’s annual event, which was originally scheduled for March 21, will be held at The Heldrich in New Brunswick from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“This program brings together government policy makers and industry leaders for interactive conversations about the most important economic issues facing New Jersey,” said NAIOP NJ CEO Michael McGuinness.
Sheila Oliver, lieutenant governor and commissioner of the department of community affairs, will provide the keynote address, discussing Murphy Administration priorities and their potential impact on the commercial real estate industry. NAIOP NJ President Dave Gibbons of Elberon Development Group will moderate a conversation with Senate Majority Leader Lou Greenwald, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and CRE leaders Clark Machemer of Rockefeller Group and Steve Santola of Woodmont Properties. The discussion will focus on government’s role in advancing public policies to attract and retain jobs and investments in New Jersey.
A second panel 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. Dana Nalbantian of Gensler, Mayor John Labrosse of Hackensack, Mayor Ron Francioli of Hanover Township, Ross Chomik of Vision Real Estate Partners, Tom Walsh of JLL and Rutgers Economist Dr. James Hughes will tackle topics including stemming the talent migration, the evolution of co-working ecosystems, and the shift from commoditization to a stronger identity and business ready commercial product.
This program will offer one continuing education credit for New Jersey brokers, attorneys and architects. To register, or for more information, contact NAIOP NJ at (732) 729-9900, or visit www.naiopnj.org.
