Commercial real estate leaders descended on East Rutherford on Monday night for NAIOP New Jersey’s annual President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, where the chapter honored a group of well-known executives and service providers for their contributions to the industry.
On the job
As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, veteran planner and public policy expert Dan Kennedy has a full plate of advocacy issues ranging from flood hazard and stormwater regulations to infrastructure and stranded assets. Fortunately, he brings nearly two decades of experience that includes key roles in state government and six years with the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association of New Jersey.
Hospitality: A real game changer — it all comes down to people
In prepping for this piece, I reviewed the 72 articles I wrote since 2017 to identify common themes. Unsurprisingly, the common denominator was the crucial need to change how we do business with the end goal of improving people’s lives for a simpler and better quality of life — one that is less taxing and costly and more efficient and effective.
McGuinness reflects on 26 years at NAIOP, as industry leaders praise outgoing CEO
In an interview, outgoing NAIOP New Jersey CEO Michael McGuinness reflected on a tenure that’s been marked by service, stability and impressive membership growth, as chapter leaders touted a record of persistent yet professional advocacy that has earned the respect of both industry executives and government officials throughout the state.
