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Governor Newsom has implemented Executive Order during our struggle with COVID-19 here in California. California Business Properties Association (CBPA) will have a voice at the table representing commercial retail real estate as the Newsom Administration finds a way forward.

NAIOP is focused on providing you knowledge that you and your company need right now. Click below to read the letter from NAIOP Corporate President & CEO Tom Bisacquino as well as to access links to the available resources.

NAIOP SFBA Chapter leadership understands and shares our members’ concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the challenges it presents to those in our community. After careful consideration, and based on the most recent government regulations, we have postponed all of our in-person events and gatherings through June 1, 2020. Additionally, any board/committee meetings or other gatherings for NAIOP SFBA business shall be conducted online or via telephone, rather than in person, until further notice.

NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NAIOP SFBA), the premier commercial real estate development association announced that Lauren Young, Partner with PCCP, LLC won a National NAIOP Chapter Merit Award (CMA) for Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President.

• COVID-19 PANDEMIC EVENTS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
• PUBLIC EVENTS/BUILDING CLOSURES DUE TO COVID-19
• BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 INFORMATION
• TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND BE KNOWLEDGEABLE
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

• PROPOSITION 13 SCHOOL BOND – FAILS BECAUSE VOTERS WANT TO PROTECT PROP. 13
• SALES TAX FAIRNESS REAPING BIG BENEFITS
• BIRD-STRIKE DESIGN STANDARDS REJECTED BY STATE COMMITTEE…AGAIN
• BILLS! BILLS! BILLS!
• SAVE PROP 13!
• CBPA CALENDAR 2020

• INDUSTRY LEADERS GATHER IN SACRAMENTO
• KEEP CALIFORNIA SAFE INITIATIVE
• AIR CRE INTERVIEW WITH JON COUPAL ABOUT SPLIT ROLL
• BIRD STRIKE! REGULATIONS BEING CONSIDERED
• BILLS! BILLS! BILLS!
• HOUSING FEE REFORM BILLS
• SAVE PROP 13!
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

The NAIOP SFBA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) has put together the following update for our members to stay informed about California state and San Francisco Bay Area local legislation which may impact the commercial real estate community.

• CA Prop 13 - Split Roll Tax
• SF Proposition D - Vacancy Tax on Vacant Retail
• SF Proposition E - Limits on Office Development

• BILL INTRODUCTION DEADLINE
• ENERGY COMMISSION APPROVES FIRST COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT
• GOVERNOR’S PLAN ON HOMELESSNESS EXPLAINED
• SAVE PROP 13!
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

James Nearon is a real estate professional who loves seeing communities benefit from thoughtful and creative development. Just last fall, after 15 years at PCCP, he joined New York Life Real Estate Investors. In his new role as Director, Nearon heads up originations in the Western Region for the company’s structured lending platform which includes bridge, construction and high yield debt. His group focuses on office, industrial, retail and multi-family for transitional and value-add real estate. His primary markets include California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. “I love what I do,” said Nearon. “I have the privilege of working with some of the smartest and most creative people as they find ways to improve real estate and the environments where people live, work and play.”

The NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter hosted its 8th Annual Best of the Bay Awards on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Over 300 members and guests gathered at The Four Season Hotel in San Francisco for the lively gala event. Back for another command performance as master of ceremonies was Luis Belmonte, along with his infamous NAIOP gong. Unique among real estate awards competitions, the Best of the Bay features live “pitches” by nominees and interactive voting with attendees selecting winners in real time. Like the 1970’s TV Gong Show, Belmonte gongs those whose pitches fail to entertain.

• SAVE PROP 13!
• CA PROPOSES RECORD SPENDING ON SCHOOLS
• NEW YEAR – NEW JOB KILLERS
• LLC – BROKER BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY
• COMMUNITY AIR PROTECTION PROGRAM INPUT SOUGHT
• CBPA 2020 CALENDAR