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NAIOP North Carolina Advocates on Capitol Hill
NAIOP North Carolina Advocates on Capitol Hill On April 29–30, 2025, members of NAIOP Charlotte joined leaders from the other two North Carolina chapters in Raleigh to advocate on behalf of the commercial real estate industry.  Following an afternoon of briefings on economic development, infrastructure, and regulatory reform, more than 50 members and legislators gathered for a…
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REBIC 2 for Tuesday American Airlines Newsroom. Powering Connections: American Airlines Keeps North Carolina Thriving. The airline’s Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hub operation injects more than $30 billion into the North Carolina economy and supports nearly 150,000 jobs statewide, according to a recent study. American’s sustained growth has propelled CLT to its status as…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Scott Kurz, Lincoln Property Co.
Member Spotlight: Scott Kurz, Lincoln Property Co. Professional Background Current Role & Company:Â What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? My current position at LPC is Vice President of Construction & Development and LPC specializes in commercial real estate services. Career Path:Â How did you get started in commercial real estate, and…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Update: May 2025
Government Affairs Update: May 2025 The NAIOP Corporate government affairs staff has been busy working with chapters at the state, local, federal and provincial levels to represent the positions of the commercial real estate industry. Nevada Day at the State Capitol Members from the southern and northern chapters traveled to Carson City to meet…
Read MoreSuccession Planning for Commercial Real Estate Firms: Benefits, Best Practices and Common Challenges
Succession Planning for Commercial Real Estate Firms: Benefits, Best Practices and Common Challenges Preparing and implementing a plan to transfer control of a firm to a new generation of leaders can be a daunting prospect. Leaders of commercial real estate companies often face additional, unique challenges due to their firms’ complex valuation processes, intricate tax…
Read MoreNAIOP State Chapters Hold Days at The Capitol
NAIOP State Chapters Hold Days at The Capitol As state legislatures are convening to begin the next two years of policymaking, many NAIOP chapters around the country are hosting a Day at the Capitol. These events, in which NAIOP owners and developers travel to their state capital to talk policy with their elected representatives, are…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Jon Phillips, Selwyn Property Group
Member Spotlight: Jon Phillips, Selwyn Property Group Jon Phillips is a connector, a strategist, and a believer in smarter growth. As a partner at Selwyn Property Group, Jon focuses on industrial development and acquisitions, helping shape commercial real estate across the Southeast. His path? A mix of construction and finance led him to invest in and work on award-winning…
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2 for Tuesday Transportation Senate Bills Progressing | HB765 Continues Forward! Transportation Legislation On the Move The positive movement in Raleigh on the Mecklenburg County transportation front is continuing its forward momentum. Two Senate bills, SB 145 and SB 584, were introduced in March and April. And now a companion measure, HB 984, has been introduced by Representative Tricia Cotham.…
Read MoreTariffs Disrupt Supply Chains and the Outlook for Industrial Real Estate
Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains and the Outlook for Industrial Real Estate Originally published on April 21, 2025, by Shawn Moura for NAIOP The Trump administration’s tariff policy has unfolded rapidly and continues to evolve. Although the highest tariff rates on most U.S. trading partners have been paused for 90 days to allow time for trade negotiations,…
Read MoreNew Report: CRE Sentiment Declines Amid Growing Caution
New Report: CRE Sentiment Declines Amid Growing Caution The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index, which measures industry expectations for commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months, has dropped to 50 – down from 56 in September 2024. This decline suggests a more cautious outlook across the industry. It’s worth noting that the survey…
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