Breaking Down Roadblocks in Commercial Development

What makes a real estate project successful?

Commercial development is a major financial investment that often takes years from conception to completion. It’s an ever-changing and challenging path paved with legal, ethical and environmental roadblocks.

Join our panel of real estate, development and public policy experts to learn the hacks and tips for fast-tracking your project. We’ll share best practices for steering the process, from site selection and construction oversight, to managing and marketing commercial properties. We’ll explore the market trends, secrets of SEQRA, growing complexities of zoning and stonewalling, and how to be smarter about “smart” development.

Introduction: Andie Marais, Associate Dean of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Fordham University

Opening remarks: Richard Haggerty, CEO, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and President and Chief Strategic Growth Officer of OneKey® MLS

Moderator: John Barrett, Managing Director/Investment Sales, RM Friedland, President, Commercial and Investment Division Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors

Panel: 

• Rella Fogliano, Founder and CEO, MacQuesten Development LLC, MacQuesten Construction Management LLC, Pelham, N.Y.
• Eon Nichols, Partner and Vice-Chair Real Estate, Corporate, Finance and Non-Profit Groups, Cuddy & Feder LLP, White Plains, N.Y.
• Noam Bramson, Mayor, City of New Rochelle, N.Y
• Arthur Collins, Principal and President, Collins Enterprises LLC, Old Greenwich, Conn.

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