2016 Real Estate Conference

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

The 2016 Real Estate Conference connects Cleveland State University with the Northeast Ohio real estate industry through an educational event featuring industry-renowned experts. The Conference is open to real estate professionals, the Northeast Ohio community, Cleveland State University students, faculty and alumni.

Agenda

Time
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM	Check-in/registration
1:00 PM to 1:05 PM	Opening Remarks from Dean Richard Reed, Introduction to Master of Ceremonies, Paul All
1:05 PM to 1:20 PM	Presentation of Real Estate Scholarships, Dr. Haigang Zhou
1:20 PM to 2:20 PM	Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael J. Seiler, CSU Alumnus, Real Estate Researcher from William and Mary College
2:20 PM to 2:45 PM	Downtown Cleveland Alliance Presentation by Joe Marinucci
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM	CSU Real Estate: Byron White
3:00 PM to 3:10 PM	Refreshment Break
3:10 to 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion led by David Browning
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM	Keynote Speaker, Spencer Levy, Head of Global Research, CBRE TIME   12:15 PM to 1:00 PM Check-in/registration 1:00 PM to 1:05 PM Opening Remarks from Dean Richard Reed, Introduction to Master of Ceremonies, Paul All 1:05 PM to 1:20 PM Presentation of Real Estate Scholarships, Dr. Haigang Zhou 1:20 PM to 2:20 PM Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael J. Seiler, CSU Alumnus, Real Estate Researcher from William and Mary College 2:20 PM to 2:45 PM Downtown Cleveland Alliance Presentation by Joe Marinucci 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM CSU Real Estate: Byron White 3:00 PM to 3:10 PM Refreshment Break
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM	Closing Reception

 

Keynote speakers

Dr. Michael J. Seiler

Dr. Michael J. Seiler is currently the K. Dane Brooksher Endowed Chair/Professor of Real Estate and Finance at The College of William & Mary. Dr. Seiler was the former Chief Economist at the hedge fund Palex Capital. Internationally-recognized as a behavioral real estate researcher whose studies have been cited in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times and the Washington Post, he has published over 150 research studies, written several books and currently serves as the editor of Real Estate Finance and co-editor of the Journal of Real Estate Literature. 

Spencer Levy

Spencer Levy is the Americas' Head of Research for CBRE and a senior member of the company's global research team. An eight-year veteran of CBRE, Mr. Levy previously served as Executive Managing Director in the company's Capital Markets division. In his role, Mr. Levy oversees the analytical activities of the CBRE research community within the Americas region and is responsible for the management of hundreds of professionals who are focused on producing market-leading insight and interpretative analysis on the latest real estate trends. Mr. Levy supports CBRE executives in their decision-making by providing insight into the impact of market trends related to strategic business planning, and analyst call preparation.

Joe Marinucci

Joe Marinucci has led the Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) since 2006. Under his leadership, the DCA has evolved from a special improvement district (SID) focused on the Clean & Safe Program, to an organization engaged in various aspects of Downtown Cleveland from business attraction and retention and retail development, to marketing and special events. Setting specific priorities for the organization, has helped DCA experience incremental progress that has led it to where it is today. The DCA has helped attract 130 businesses to Downtown, and created and retained thousands of jobs through its Business Development Center, rebranded the Financial District to the NineTwelve District, renovated Perk Plaza, created the weekly food truck meet-up Walnut Wednesday, extended RTA's popular, free green trolleys, worked to redefine North Coast Harbor and helped to attract retain back to downtown Cleveland bring business to the 5th Street Arcades.

Dr. Byron P. White

Dr. Byron P. White has spent his career as a journalist and administrator in academic, corporate, non-profit and public sectors facilitating mutually beneficial engagement between institutions and urban communities. He currently is Vice President for University Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer at Cleveland State University, where he is responsible for developing and overseeing strategies that advance civic engagement, workplace engagement, and inclusion and multicultural engagement.

Panel Discussion

The Future of Commercial Real Estate in Northeast Ohio 

Moderator: David Browning

1. Northeast Ohio Demographics: How are they changing?
2. Economic Development in Northeast Ohio: Creation of employment centers necessary for growth and the general public seeking to become homeowners.
3. Public Projects: How are public projects reshaping our neighborhoods?
4. Public and Private Projects: How are they spurring community development? Especially in areas such as Public Square, the Lakefront and the 4 million plus office spaces.
5. Cleveland State University: As the largest real estate owner in downtown Cleveland, how are real estate projects benefitting CSU students and how theys projects are materially changing the neighborhoods surrounding CSU.
6. Creating Dynamic Urban Environments that Support the Arts: How economic development that supports arts and cultural endeavors creates successful neighborhoods and enhances the lives of residents and what the economic effect is on the region as a result of this development. Including Playhouse Square and Playhouse Square Real Estate Services.

Meet the Panelists:

• Tony Coyne
• Stephanie McHenry
• Richey Piiparinen
• Allen Wiant

Thank You to our Sponsors

Gold Sponsors:

• Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors
• Cohen & Co.
• Global X

Silver Sponsors:

• BDO
• CBRE
• DDR
• Forest City
• Siegel Jennings Co., LPA
• Village Capital

Bronze Sponsors:

• Urban Land Institute Cleveland

 Continuing Education Credit

The 2016 Real Estate Conference is approved for 3.5 Continuing Education Credits for realtors, real estate professionals, accountants and attorneys.

• The Ohio Division of Real Estate approved 3.5 CEUs for realtors/real estate professionals.
• The Ohio Accountancy Board approved 3.5 CEUs for accountants.
• The Supreme Court of Ohio approved 3.5 CLEs for attorneys/legal professionals.