NAIOP Massachusetts

???Public speaking is a critical skill in #CRE that takes practice to master. Join NAIOP Massachusetts and Theresa Whiting of Whiting Consulting on October 8th from 10AM-12PM for a session that will help you build a solid foundation in effective public speaking. Whether you're leading internal meetings or addressing a public meeting, this training will boost your confidence and communication skills. ?? Agenda Highlights: ?? Defining your goals and objectives ??Building confidence ??Effective communication techniques ??Managing anxiety ??Analyzing your audience ?? Register now and start your journey to becoming a more confident public speaker. https://lnkd.in/gBqKihSc #NAIOPMA #WhitingConsulting #PublicSpeaking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LastChance #RegisterNow

?? Last Call to Register: NAIOP MA Crisis Communications Seminar! ?? When does an operational issue like a construction accident, community complaint, or tenant lawsuit escalate into a reputational crisis? And are you ready to tackle both the substance and communication challenges when the unexpected happens? Join NAIOP Massachusetts for a Crisis Communications Seminar for Real Estate Professionals, led by Diana C. Pisciotta with Denterlein, where you'll explore real-life case studies from the CRE industry, and gain the tools needed to handle any situation with confidence. ?? Register Now to secure your spot and be prepared for the unexpected! ?? https://lnkd.in/e3U7rmRk ?? Date/Time: Tuesday, October 1 | 10am-12pm ? #NAIOPMA #Denterlein #CrisisManagement #RealEstateProfessionals #CrisisCommunication #CommercialRealEstate #MediaRelations #Seminar

?? A Huge Thank You to Bernkopf ! ?? NAIOP Massachusetts is proud to recognize Bernkopf for being a Trailblazer Sponsor at our recent event, An Evening On The Dot! Your support helped make the night one to remember, and we truly appreciate your partnership. ? We’re also thrilled to celebrate Bernkopf's recent milestone: nine of their exceptional attorneys have been honored in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America?, one of the legal profession’s most respected accolades. Congratulations to the Bernkopf team; this is a true testament to their excellence in the legal industry. https://lnkd.in/g28U26e7 #NAIOPMA #Bernkopf #OnTheDot #BestLawyers #LegalExcellence #IndustryLeaders

ICYMI - On Monday, September 16, 2024, law firm Sullivan & Worcester LLP?filed an amicus brief?on behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association in the case of?Attorney General v. Town of Milton and Joe Atchue, in his official capacity.?At issue is whether or not Section 3A of the Zoning Act (otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Law) provides the sole remedy for noncompliance with the law, and whether, and to what extent, the Attorney General’s office is authorized and has standing to enforce compliance with the Section.? “The MBTA Communities Law was a critical step for the legislature to ensure that municipalities benefiting from MBTA service did their part to advance housing production for Massachusetts,” said NAIOP CEO Tamara Small. “It is critical that the Attorney General be allowed to intervene on behalf of the public, and that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be allowed to administer the legislation in a way that dissuades communities from using zoning as a barrier to the creation of desperately needed housing.” ? “Excessive discretion in local zoning is a significant barrier to housing production. The legislature recognized this by imposing a requirement for MBTA communities to adopt zoning that permits multi-family zoning as-of-right,” said Gregory Sampson of Sullivan & Worcester LLP, the lead attorney on the brief. “Communities cannot be allowed to ignore this requirement if we hope to address our housing issues. The enforcement of the MBTA Communities Law is a matter of public interest and, therefore, it is NAIOP’s belief that it is within the authority of the Attorney General to pursue enforcement of the law.” A huge thank you to Greg and the entire Sullivan & Worcester team for their work on this brief. Oral arguments will be held on October 7. NAIOP's Advocacy Alerts are generously supported by Serlin Haley LLP and Pierce Atwood LLP. #mapoli #housing #mbtacommunities #zoning #massachusetts

Join us on September 19th from 3-6pm for An Evening On The Dot in partnership with Core Investments, Inc. and experience what 21+ acres on Dorchester Ave in South Boston will have to offer! Speakers include: Adrian Caddy; Greenspace, B.K. Boley; Stantec Architecture, and Michael Cahill; Core Investments, Inc. along with Moderator John C. Cissel, Core Investments, Inc. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEQHH_-3 A HUGE thank you to our incredible event sponsors for your support: Bernkopf The Vertex Companies LLC VHB Existing Conditions John Moriarty & Associates Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. Locke Lord LLP McPhail Associates, LLC Pierce Atwood LLP Stantec Utile BluSky Restoration Contractors Boston Urban Greenspace Halvorson | Tighe & Bond Studio McDermott, Quilty & Miller LLP Tom Palmer Trademark Partners LLC

Did you know the average student needs $529 in school supplies per child yearly? A staggering number for families experiencing homelessness, so that’s why Heading Home collects/stuffs backpacks with school supplies to ensure school-aged kids in their programs go back to school with the tools they need to learn and thrive. Grateful for the NAIOP Massachusetts Developing Leader members who volunteered and dedicated time to filling backpacks at Tatte Bakery & Cafe South Boston! #NAIOPMA #CREvolunteer #volunteer #helpingchildren #helpingkids

NAIOP was proud to stand with Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus, and Housing Chairs Representative James Arciero and Senator Lydia Edwards for this historic moment. There's more to do. As NAIOP Massachusetts CEO Tamara Small told the press, NAIOP looks forward to continuing to work with policymakers and the development community to address barriers to new housing development while advancing creative solutions to move the ball forward on housing. https://lnkd.in/e-uezcXb #mapoli #housing #housingbondbill #housingcrisis #housingpolicy #whatsnext

For the past 22+ hours, the NAIOP Advocacy Team has been working tirelessly on behalf of the industry as the Massachusetts Legislature closed out its formal legislative session. We are proud to announce our housing wins on behalf of the industry this session, and look forward to continuing our work on this, and many other topics into the fall and beyond. Check out our blog for a full update on relevant bills and proposals: https://lnkd.in/ejiU-bjq #mapoli #bospoli

At our July meeting of the NAIOP Massachusetts Developing Leaders, Quinn Valcich, Senior Project Manager at the Boston Planning & Development Agency, gave our young professional members an overview of recent agency updates - including Squares and Streets and the Article 80 Modernization Process. It was a great opportunity for our DL members to hear directly from one of their peers in government about the development process from the City of Boston's perspective. We're currently planning our fall Developing Leader programming - don't miss out! Visit www.naiopma.org/join-us to learn more about our young professionals membership and get involved!

Don't miss this! Today in an op-ed published by Boston Globe Media, NAIOP member and Massachusetts Tax Expert Daniel Swift of Ryan writes that Mayor Wu's property tax proposal could cause irreparable harm in Boston's downtown. "The increase could force businesses to make tough decisions about how — and whether — to continue operating, could necessitate businesses passing the costs to consumers, and could hamper efforts to secure tenants for tens of millions of square feet of unoccupied commercial space. New economic growth could come to a halt as the additional tax burden is piled onto the growing list of other cost increases facing developers." https://lnkd.in/gVaXJvsi #mapoli #bospoli