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Hudson Pacific Properties Named NAIOP 2021 Developer of the Year


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NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected Hudson Pacific Properties as the 2021 Developer of the Year – the association’s highest honor. The award will be presented during NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference in Miami Beach this September.

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Recap NAIOP SFBA Virtual Bus Tour


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NAIOP SFBA hosted a Virtual Bus Tour on Tuesday May 25th. The event incorporated videos featuring three of the region’s most active developers, each showcasing one of their most noteworthy projects including:

Geoff Sears, Partner, Wareham Development – EmeryStation West in Emeryville
Matt Field, President, TMG Partners – 300 Lakeside in Oakland
Matt Lituchy, Chief Investment Officer, Jay Paul Company – 181 Fremont in San Francisco

Upon completion of each video, Amanda Bates, VP, Portfolio Director, EQ Office, and NAIOP SFBA President-Elect, engaged each speaker in a Q & A that took attendees behind their deal. Then, Melinda Ellis Evers, Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Ellis Partners, moderated a candid conversation with all of the speakers to discuss the Bay Area development landscape and how they are positioning themselves for the future.

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Stanford's Cardinal Partners Win the 32nd Annual Real Estate Challenge


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Stanford University’s team, Cardinal Partners, took home bragging rights, the coveted James W. Brecht Memorial Golden Shovel, and a $2,000 check for charity, compliments of Mechanics Bank, at NAIOP SFBA’s 32nd Annual Cal-Stanford Real Estate Challenge on Thursday, April 29th.

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Sponsor Feature: HPA Architecture - In Memory of Byron Warren Pinckert


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September 28, 1950 - March 3, 2021 Byron Warren Pinckert husband, father, architect and novelist passed away on March 3, 2021, in Long Beach, CA. Pinckert was the author of both editions of NAIOP’s influential publication, “Rules of Thumb for Distribution/Warehouse Facilities.” After graduating in 1968 from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, CA, Byron earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Southern California (1968-1972) followed by a master's degree in architecture (MArch) from Harvard University Graduate School of Design (1972-1975).

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Board Member Focus: Dan Engler


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Dan Engler is a real estate lawyer who is passionate about solving complex problems for his clients so their transactions and development projects can proceed. As a partner at the law firm of Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP in San Francisco, his work provides a never-ending supply of such challenges.

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Recap of the Zoom-In Webinar: Life Science Panel


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NAIOP SFBA’s March 25th Zoom-in webinar explored the hot Bay Area Life Sciences Market with a panel of leading experts. Moderated by veteran broker Ben Paul, Executive Managing Director/Principal, Cushman & Wakefield, the discussion focused on the needs and wants of today's tenants, as well as the challenges and opportunities that this dynamic market presents.

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Recap of the Zoom-In Webinar: Data Center Market Overview


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NAIOP SFBA hosted a Data Center Market Overview as it’s March 11th Zoom-In Webinar. The event consisted of an in-depth discussion on the state of digital real estate and what drives fundamentals in this thriving market sector. Moderated by Michael Hochanadel, Head of Digital Real Estate, Harrison Street, the program featured a candid conversation with four of the top data center deal makers active in the Bay Area market and beyond. Panelists included: Aaron Wangenheim, T5 Data Centers; John Sheputis, Managing Director, GI Partners; Raul Saavedra, Senior Managing Director, JLL Capital Markets; and Mike Armstrong, Managing Director, Stream.

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Announcing the ARGUS Certification Diversity Scholarship


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NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is offering a scholarship program for ARGUS Enterprise* Software Certification through the NAIOP Center for Education. This certification is often a required entry-level skill for commercial real estate analyst positions, particularly in asset management and acquisitions. It is our understanding that the high cost of obtaining this certification may create a barrier for otherwise qualified candidates who may not have the access or resources to obtain it.

Applications for the scholarship are accepted online. 

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021.

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Join Us for the 2021 Real Estate Challenge


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Join NAIOP San Francisco for the 32nd Annual Real Estate Challenge on Thursday, April 29th as Cal faces off against Stanford for the coveted Golden Shovel. This year, the teams have been tasked with a development project for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). The site is located in San Jose between the Guadalupe River Trail and North First Street.

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Chapter Leaders Focus: Courtney Trunnell


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Courtney Trunnell is a Capital Markets and Investment Sales specialist who is passionate about bringing creativity to her work with clients and colleagues. In her role as Director with Cushman & Wakefield’s Northern California Capital Markets Investment Sales team, she has plenty of opportunity to do just that. “We like to call my role the Quarterback or Swiss Army Knife,” she said. “Every day is different. I oversee all of our marketing efforts, keep tabs on our workflow, coordinate due diligence, write copy for offering memorandums, work on pitches and whatever is needed to help win business, keep the team running smoothly, ensure the success of our marketing campaigns, and get deals closed.”

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