From REBIC You may have noticed the extra frequency of transportation conversations and many end up in our 2 For Tuesday articles. That’s because any proper land use discussion around residential or commercial development depends upon the successful expansion of good transportation plans. The huge and bi-partisan supported Transportation Referendum (Refresh your knowledge by reviewing the CRBA…
From REBIC We’ve chosen to highlight two important stories that are intrinsically connected and highly relevant to our members. First, we recently invited Matthew Allen, J.D., into the REBIC family as an Area Advocacy Manager for Haywood, County NC. (In addition to being Director of Professional Development & Government Affairs, for Land of the Sky…
Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? Director of Business Development CLT region. Elevating the site design experience through our civil engineering and landscape architect expertise. Career Path: How did you get started in commercial real estate, and what led you to where…
From REBIC Another powerhouse of oversight and influence is the DSTAC (Development Services Technical Advisory Committee). This organization’s Co-Chair, appointed by the City’s DSTAC Leadership Team, is our own Karla Knotts. In fact, the membership roster reads as a who’s who in our industry including Mark Van Dine, our recent REBIC Member Spotlight. The Development Services Technical Advisory…
From REBIC One of the critical responsibilities of being an experienced member of the development community is the call to serve on one of the dozens of pivotal advisory boards in the counties in and surrounding our region. In fact, to facilitate that call, REBIC has a section of its website dedicated to that end. (Scroll…
By Nick Fryer | September 18, 2025 In late 2023, KPMG predicted that at least 50% of supply chain organizations would invest in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics technology by the end of 2024. The technology has boomed across the industry with retail giants like Walmart and Amazon leading the charge. Real-time data tracking…
“You can have an impact!” states Sagar Rathie as he deftly handled our questions from host Rob Nanfelt. As our latest podcast guest, he approached the interview with enthusiasm and a plan. Immediately endearing and always prepared, Sagar has made a meteoric rise in the commercial development industry here in Charlotte. He also calls himself…
County Commissioners Approve Creation of Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority Here is the good news: During the September 16th meeting, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 8 to 1 to establish the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (District 6) cast the lone no vote. This Authority would eventually manage, and direct funds raised through…
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By Brielle Scott | September 9, 2025 “I don’t come to this with 30 years of experience. There were people on my flight here that have forgotten more about negotiation than I’ve learned,” joked Ryan Smith, senior associate for Trammell Crow Company, in a session this week at CRE.Converge. Smith, who works in TCC’s…
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