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A New Name for a New Era in Commercial Real Estate Development

  • July 1, 2026
Today, I am proud to announce a pivotal moment in our association’s history: We are now the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). This change goes far beyond a name change; it signifies a clear statement about what our association stands for, who we serve and where we are headed.
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Developing Leader Spotlight: Blueprint for Success

  • April 22, 2026

Many children are drawn to busy construction sites with lumbering excavators digging deep piles of dirt – but not everyone gets to see a construction site up close. Growing up, MaryVictoria Montanari, a recipient of the 2025 Developing Leaders Award, spent her childhood exploring construction sites wearing a hard hat and tool belt.
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The State of Women in Commercial Real Estate: Key Takeaways from the 2025 CREW Network Study

  • February 17, 2026
The commercial real estate industry continues to evolve in response to economic cycles, shifting workplace expectations, and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding how these changes are shaping talent, leadership and compensation is essential for firms competing in today’s market. The 2025 CREW Network benchmark study offers valuable insight into these dynamics, with a particular focus on women in the industry.
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Leadership Lessons from Celeste Tanner, 2026 NAIOP Chair

  • February 6, 2026
Celeste Tanner, NAIOP's 2026 chair and co-founder, president, and chief development officer of Confluent Development, joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast to share the leadership principles that have shaped her career in the collaborative world of commercial real estate.
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Building with Purpose: Vulcan Real Estate’s Five Core Values

  • October 6, 2025
Vulcan Real Estate was recently named NAIOP's 2025 Developer of the Year, the association's highest honor for leadership and innovation. Leading the company's success is Ada Healy, Chief Real Estate Officer. Healy joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast to share what it takes to deliver developments that truly change communities – including the core values that drive Vulcan’s success.
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Beyond Leverage: Three Negotiation Takeaways for CRE Professionals

Beyond Leverage: Three Negotiation Takeaways for CRE Professionals

  • September 9, 2025
Ryan Smith, senior associate for Trammell Crow Company, shared some key negotiating lessons learned through Science Square, a project he’s worked on for the past three years. The innovation district is a partnership between Trammell Crow Company and Georgia Tech that aims to attract health care innovation, life sciences, biotech and medical device innovation to the area. Among the key themes Smith identified were specificity, creativity and partnership.
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NAIOP and REEC Inclusion Roundtable Event Draws Record Attendance

  • April 23, 2025

By Shaine Anderson On April 8, NAIOP and REEC hosted the annual Navigating Inclusion, Change, and Impact in CRE Roundtable event in Dallas, held in conjunction with the REEC conference. The event drew 75 attendees committed to advancing inclusion in the CRE industry. The event was facilitated by Joe Ritchie, Tishman Speyer and NAIOP DEI […]

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Developing Leader Spotlight: The Art of Balance

  • August 28, 2024
Good balance is key for water skiing. Michael Testa, a recipient of the 2023 Developing Leaders Award and a competitive waterskier, is known for his skill at successfully managing his many commitments in all aspects of his life: work, volunteering and in his waterskiing competitions across the U.S.
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