Event Coverage

Hear what thought leaders, presenters and experts have to say at one of the industry’s many conferences, panel discussions and awards ceremonies.

Events
Industrial market’s strength on display as NAIOP kicks off virtual conference

More than 1,000 industry professionals have registered for this week’s I.CON event, NAIOP’s flagship conference for the industrial sector, despite its move this year to a virtual format. And with an industry that appears to be as bullish as ever, organizers believe they can still deliver the kind of experience and value that attendees have to come to expect from the annual gathering.

Finance & Capital Markets
Investors eye buying, selling opportunities despite COVID challenges

Commercial real estate still holds opportunities for both sellers and investors — including those in New Jersey — provided they can navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. That was the message from experts who gathered for a virtual panel discussion on the state of capital markets in the Garden State and elsewhere.

Professional Services
McLaren COO honored as woman of influence by YWCA

The YWCA’s Northern New Jersey chapter has recognized a top executive at McLaren Engineering Group, citing her success in her field and contributions to her community.

Events
NAIOP highlights standouts in service, advocacy at annual awards dinner

Commercial real estate leaders came together on Monday to honor a group of top advocates and service professionals, touting their work in public policy and in shaping the industry’s future.

Government & Public Policy
NAIOP panelists tout lessons learned amid updates to environmental cleanup program

Technical changes to the 10-year-old Site Remediation Reform Act incorporate many lessons learned since the law was originally enacted, industry insiders said last week, as a bill that would update the program now awaits a decision by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Events
March of Dimes honors Johnson, raises $375,000 (SLIDESHOW)

More than 200 members of New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector turned out to honor Christopher Johnson of Hollister Construction Services, raising more than $375,000 for an annual event hosted by the March of Dimes North Central New Jersey.

Events
Industry leaders Zucker, Marchetta honored at annual Monmouth dinner

A crowd of hundreds turned out Thursday for Monmouth University’s 26th real estate awards dinner, honoring Ralph Zucker and Anthony Marchetta as part of an annual scholarship fundraiser and show of support for the university’s Kislak Real Estate Institute.

Government & Public Policy
Kearny Point access road slated for ‘complete green street’ redevelopment

The main access road into the sprawling, distinctive Kearny Point development is slated to become significantly greener and more welcoming to pedestrians and cyclists, thanks to a new $3 million federal grant that was awarded to its host municipality.

Events
NAIOP honors transformative deals, industry icons at annual gala

Two of the state’s most ambitious redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects were among the top honorees Thursday at NAIOP New Jersey’s annual gala, where a crowd of hundreds celebrated the commercial real estate industry and some of its leading figures.

Event Coverage
United Way honors Wentworth, top pharmaceutical lease at annual luncheon

The state’s largest office lease of 2018 took home top honors at an annual luncheon hosted by the United Way of Northern New Jersey, which also recognized industry icon Finn Wentworth as part of a fundraiser that drew more than 500.