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National Association of Realtors, CCIM Institute Team for 2024 C5 + CCIM Global Summit
The National Association of Realtors and the CCIM Institute will bring the C5 + CCIM Global Summit, an annual commercial real estate and economic development event, to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL from Sept. 17–19. Practitioners from virtually every segment of the commercial ecosystem are expected to attend., with industry participation projected to exceed last year’s tally of more than 450 companies and organizations.
“The 2024 C5 + CCIM Global Summit provides business, learning and networking opportunities for commercial real estate professionals while also leaning into what’s new and next in this dynamic industry,” said NAR President Kevin Sears, broker-partner of Sears Real Estate/Lamacchia Realty in Springfield, MA. “Whether you’re buying, selling or financing commercial property, the C5 + CCIM Global Summit is your destination for valuable information and insights on commercial properties and projects in markets across the U.S.”
Keynote speakers include Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino, growth strategist Tiffani Bova and Envirosell founder and CEO Paco Underhill. Additional highlighted sessions include the following:
- “Brokerage Leadership in Action,” where brokerage leaders Bob Knakal and Jay Olshansky will be interviewed by podcaster Michael Bull.
- “Mixed Use Building Communities Not Just Building Buildings,” featuring Mark Toro, chief vision officer of Toro Development Company.
- “Capital Markets: Trends and Insights,” featuring Spencer Levy, global client strategist and senior economic advisor for CBRE, and Gunnar Branson, CEO of AFIRE.
- “It’s Not Who You Know…Attention is the New Currency,” featuring Beth Azor, founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services.
- “Market Dynamics and Economic Outlook: Global and Domestic Forecast,” featuring NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Moody’s Senior Economist Kevin Fagan.
“This year’s C5 + CCIM Global Summit is going to be the best yet,” said D’Etta Casto-DeLeon, The CCIM Institute President and director at CBRE. “This event brings commercial real estate influencers and dealmakers together to shape the future of our industry. Attendees will connect on individual deals, discuss best practices, and engage with industry-leading speakers on how to navigate and thrive in the evolving landscape of commercial real estate.”
For further information and to register, click here.
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