As investors struggle to emerge from the recession, real estate performance and liquidity issues persist. How much Richmond real estate is still being held at inflated values on financial institutions books? How will the market “clear” these properties? How are financial markets working through these issues? What opportunities and risks do tenants face? Attendees will hear from a group of panelists, drawn from across the commercial real estate sector, as they provide their observations and perspectives on these unique times. Starting with an overview of economic conditions, panelists will discuss space user, property owner, broker and lender expectations, and how these changing times have affected their commercial real estate decisions. Space is limited to 50, so don't delay!
Moderator: Barry Beswick, Corroluna LLC
Panelists:
-Brent Smith, Associate Professor, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
-Steve Gentil, Chairman, Grubb & Ellis/Harrison & Bates
-Jane duFrane, Director of Leasing, Highwoods Properties
-Rene Shepperson, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Sun Trust Bank
-Carrie Bandman, Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate, Capital One Financial
4:30 pm - Registration
4:45 - 5:45 - presentation by each panelist (10-15 minutes/each)
5:45 - 6:15 - Q&A
6:15 - 7:00 - Networking