As the Dust Settles: The Next Four Years in BC Politics

At our upcoming breakfast meeting, our panel will review the results of the provincial election and share their predictions for the next four years. Join us as we discuss the effect the elected government may have on the business environment in BC as well as the BC real estate industry. Esteemed panelists for the event are Vaughn Palmer, Political Columnist with the Vancouver Sun and Eric Carlson, CEO of Anthem Properties.

Moderator

Darlene Hyde
Executive Director, NAIOP Vancouver

Darlene Hyde, MBA, ICD.D, CAE, is the Executive Director of NAIOP Vancouver. She has wide ranging experience as a senior executive in a number of industry sectors, crown corporations and not for profit organizations in BC and across Canada. She is focused on helping professional and industry association boards and organizations achieve their potential, build better governance practices, improve their communications, and enrich their sponsorship base. Darlene also serves on a number of corporate boards and administrative tribunals.

Panel

Eric Carlson
CEO, Anthem Properties

Eric Carlson has been working in the real estate development and investment business since the mid 1980's. After a brief career as a chartered accountant, Carlson worked for Schroeder Properties, a Western Canadian shopping centre developer, as Vice President of Finance.

In 1991, Carlson founded what is now Anthem Properties, building the organization into a growth-oriented, vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management company. Over the last 20 years, Anthem has acquired, operated and/or developed over 210 projects approximating $2 billion in value across the retail, residential, industrial and office asset classes in both the U.S. and Canada.

Vaughn Palmer
Political Columnist

Vaughn Palmer's hard-hitting columns have seen him cover the feats and follies of British Columbia's premiers for more than 25 years.

An award winning journalist, Palmer is the Vancouver Sun's provincial political columnist, a legislative correspondent for Global Television and host of the weekly program Voice of BC on Shaw TV and a regular commentator on a radio station CKNW in Vancouver and on station KUOW in Seattle.

Palmer is a recipient of the Hyman Solomon Award for excellence in public policy journalism and a co-recipient of the Jack Webster award for reporting.

Time:
7:00am - Registration
7:30am - Breakfast and Presentation

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Cost:

Members
$65 - Regular Registration (prior to registration deadline)
$75 - Late Registratio (after registration deadline)

Non-members - $95
Table of 10 - $650

Join your fellow Developing Leaders as we kick off the spring season in style! The Glowbal Group has provided NAIOP Vancouver Developing Leaders the privilege of previewing Vancouver’s newest rooftop patio at Black + Blue. Kick back and relax with a cocktail and some delicious appetizers while networking with Vancouver’s brightest Developing Leaders.

We would like to thank Ivanhoe Cambridge for generously sponsoring this event. Ticket price includes appetizers and one beverage ticket. A cash bar will also be open and providing full drink service for the evening.

Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years of experience or less.

Developing Leaders are invited to join John Conicella, President of British Pacific Properties Limited (BPP), at our upcoming Developing Leaders Lunch. John will be sharing his approach to development process strategy and planning from real project experiences.

There are only 20 spots available for this lunch.

Speaker

John Conicella
President, British Pacific Properties Limited (BPP)

John is the President of British Pacific Properties Limited (BPP). In its 82 year history BPP has played a unique role in our city and more specifically West Vancouver’s history including; the Lions Gate Bridge, Capilano Golf Course, The British Properties and Canada’s first shopping centre Park Royal.

Prior to his current role he was Vice President, Development Strategy and Business Development with Wesgroup Properties. While there he led the planning and development of all business sectors including; industrial, office, retail and comprehensive mixed-use developments.

John has been involved in the design, construction and development industries over the last 22 years. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Manitoba and a diploma in Urban Land Economics from UBC Sauder School of Business.

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years of experience or less.

Topic:
Transit Oriented Development

Join us for the April Breakfast meeting at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel for a panel discussion on the long term vision and strategy of transit and its impact on real estate in Metro Vancouver. Our panel will put the discussion into context with a brief review of regional economic and population growth projections before looking at recent Translink initiatives and priorities, anticipated future developments and more.

Moderator:

Gordon Price
Program Director, The City Program, Simon Fraser University

Gordon Price is the Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University. In 2002, he finished his sixth term as a City Councillor in Vancouver, BC. He also served on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver) and was appointed to the first board of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) in 1999.

He has spoken at numerous conventions and conferences in many countries, writes a monthly column for Business in Vancouver on civic issues, and conducts tours and seminars on the development of Vancouver. In addition to presentations in the U.S. and Australia, Gordon is a regular lecturer on transportation and land use for the City of Portland, Oregon and Portland State University.

Panel:

Jean Lamontagne
General Manager, Planning and Development, City of Surrey

Jean Lamontagne is currently General Manager of Planning and Development with the City of Surrey. He holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from McGill University. He has been founding partner of a private Urban Planning consulting firm based in Montreal where he practiced for 11 years prior to joining the City of Surrey in 1995. Between 1995 and 2005, he has held a variety of positions within the City of Surrey ranging from Manager, Planning, Research and Design with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department to Manager, Civic Buildings and Park Facilities with the Planning and Development Department. In 2005 he joined the City of Richmond, Planning and Development as the Director of Development, a position which he held for a two year period before returning to the City of Surrey in 2007 as the GM of Planning and Development.

Currently, his team is responsible for Community planning for the City, current planning which is divided in two teams North and South, building approvals, including building inspections, administration of the tree protection by-law and finally planning, design, construction and operations of all civic facilities.

Brian Jackson
General Manager, Planning and Development Services, City of Vancouver

Brian Jackson, MCIP, has recently joined the City of Vancouver as the General Manager of Planning and Development Services. Brian has been a practicing urban planner for 32 years, working in both the public and private sectors in policy and current planning in three jurisdictions across North America: British Columbia, Ontario and California.

As the Manager of Toronto’s Waterfront in the Planning & Development Department, Brian oversaw the high density, mixed use redevelopment of Toronto’s waterfront. As Senior Associate with IBI Group, Brian led a variety of transit-oriented development studies related to new rapid bus and LRT transit initiatives, working with communities to create a vision for sustainable development around proposed transit stations. More recently, as Director of Development for the City of Richmond, Brian managed over $4 billion in development applications as well as a number of complex planning policy issues.

Tamim Raad
Director, Strategic Planning & Policy, Translink

Tamim has 17 years of planning experience in consulting, research and government, as well as with non-governmental organizations. His expertise is in urban and strategic planning with a focus on sustainable transportation. This includes transit service, rapid transit, road, bicycle and pedestrian planning, demand and parking management, street and urban design and - the foundation of sustainable transportation - land use and transit oriented communities planning.

He is a contributing author of An International Sourcebook of Automobile Dependence in Cities, a comprehensive study of transportation, land use and environmental trends and patterns over four decades in 45 global cities. He is currently Director, Strategic Planning and Policy at TransLink where he leads a group that helps the organization manage a complex regional transportation system by bringing a long term view to decisions of today.

Time:
7:00am - Registration
7:30am - Breakfast and Presentation

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Unconventional Retail - The Unique West Coast Retail Real Estate Market

Join us for the March Breakfast meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Our panel of experts will provide a retail market update for Western Canada including retail trends and market predictions as well as a general discussion on significant new retail projects in Western Canada with emphasis on the BC market.

Our panel will also discuss the following:

Focus on the emergence of true outlet centers in BC
Challenges for tenants and landlords leasing in high density, mixed use, suburban projects with underground or above grade parking
US retailers continuing to explore Canadian options
Repositioning of key Metro Vancouver real estate
First Nations partnerships - retail development opportunities

Moderator

Lenora Gates
Owner, Orange National Retail Group

Lenora Gates outstanding career in commercial real estate began with the forming of Gates Real Estate Services Ltd. in 1996. Lenora is President of Gates Real Estate and has been since the inception of the company and she co-founded Orange National Retail Group in January 2002. Lenora has over 24 years of real estate experience specifically specializing in retail tenant representation. Over a period of 15 years, Lenora represented Starbucks Coffee Company and successfully negotiated close to 500 transactions for this tenant alone. She has represented many noted names in the retail industry including Whole Foods, Indigo, Crate and Barrel, CB2, Steve Nash Sports Clubs, and many others.

Panel

Dave Morris
Principal, Form Retail

David Morris is a principal broker and founding partner of Form Retail Advisors. David has worked in the commercial brokerage industry for over twelve years. Since entering the business his focus has continuously been on retail, operating throughout Western Canada. Over his years, David has and continues to work closely with many of Canada's leading retailers and retail developers, providing his clients with a unique perspective on transactions.

Geoff Nagle
Director, Development - Western Canada, Morguard Investments Limited

A Registered Architect (AIBC) with a Master's degree in Real Estate Development from MIT, Geoff Nagle brings his experience of having lived and worked in cities as diverse as Rome, New York, Boston, and Vancouver to each of the projects undertaken in his role as Director of Development, Western Canada, for Morguard.

Current projects include an 850,000 square foot LEED Gold mixed-use neighbourhood in Saanich, an urban-infill office tower in Vancouver, and planning for the densification of multiple regional retail centres across western Canada.

Lawrence Rank
Founding Partner & Chairman, Property Development Group

Lawrence Rank is Founding Partner & Chairman of Property Development Group. A recognized expert in the field of shopping centers, Lawrence has served as a principal/senior executive at several notable development companies in North America and Asia. He has been responsible for completing the planning, development and redevelopment of over 65 shopping centers and regional malls (over 31 million sq. ft.) during his over 40 years in the real estate industry.

Time
7:00am - Registration
7:30am - Breakfast and Presentation

Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of longer days and warmer weather and at the NAIOP Vancouver Spring Cocktail Reception. This is your chance to unwind while networking with the industry's top professionals.
Cash bar.
Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

Developing Leaders are invited to join Al Poettcker, President and CEO of UBC Properties Trust at our upcoming Developing Leaders Lunch. Come learn and gain perspective from a peer who has attained significant success throughout his career.

Speaker:

Al Poettcker
President and CEO, UBC Properties Trust

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years of experience or less. There are only 25 spots available for this lunch.

Female Developing Leaders are invited to join Joanna Jagger and Marion LaRue for our upcoming Developing Leaders Lunch on the Art of Negotiating. Understand why you are at risk for earning only 75% of what your male counterpart does and what you can do to close the wage gap. Our speakers will discuss common mistakes women make at the bargaining table and provide you with the skills needed to negotiate the salary you deserve.

Learn negotiation tools and tactics to prepare for a job offer, salary review or a request for an increase. Understand strategies you can use to determine fair market value and how to showcase what your contributions are worth. You'll take away the skills and confidence needed to negotiate early in your career in order to impact your future success.

Come learn and gain perspective from two inspiring women.

Speakers:

Joanna Jagger
Human Resources Manager, Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel

Marion LaRue
Former Principal, Cannon Design

This event is for female members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years of experience or less.

There are only 30 spots available for this lunch. This is a women-only event.

Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Investors in the US Commercial Real Estate Market

Join us for the February breakfast meeting where we will discuss the experiences of some of the most innovative Canadian developers and investors who have entered the US commercial real estate market.

Canadian companies were the largest foreign investors in US commercial real estate in 2012.

Will this trend continue?
Why invest in the US real estate market?
What, if any, US markets are experiencing growth?

Our expert panel of developers and industry leaders will provide insight on their challenges and successes within and thoughts on the best performing markets and asset classes in the US. Not only will they focus on large-scale projects owned and developed by Canadians but also on some of the smaller more accessible opportunities available to a wider market.

Speakers:

Chris Addicott
Principal, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
Seattle, Washington

Chris has been a lawyer in HCMP's real estate and land use group since 1999. He represents real estate developers, equity investors, and lenders on a wide range of residential and commercial projects in Washington and throughout the United States, with extensive experience in land and building acquisitions and sales, partnership and LLC formation and structuring, debt and equity financing, construction contracts, condominiums and owners' associations, title matters, easements, covenants, and master planned communities. With local real estate values becoming increasingly attractive, he has recently begun representing more out-of-state and Canadian companies investing in Washington State projects.

Previously, Chris was an economics and public policy consultant, and also worked on the start-up of the AmeriCorps national service program in Washington, DC. He received his J.D. from University of Washington Law School and worked as a carpenter while earning a B.A. in Architecture from Columbia University.

James Farrar
Managing Director, Second City Capital Partners

Mr. Farrar has over 15 years of experience in the private equity, real estate and corporate finance industry. He joined Second City Capital Partners in 2009 as a Managing Director.

Prior to joining, Mr. Farrar spent seven years as an executive of a private equity firm with a diversified portfolio concentrated in the real estate, hospitality and manufacturing sectors. Mr. Farrar has extensive experience in acquisitions and divestitures with a combined enterprise value in excess of $1 billion and has completed over $500 million of financings. Mr. Farrar received a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a Chartered Accountant, a Chartered Business Valuator and a CFA charter holder. Mr. Farrar is presently a director of various private and publicly listed companies.

Richard Weir
Vice President, Real Estate Acquisitions, Bosa Development Corporation

Bio to Follow.

Times:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Speaker Presentations

Industrial Outlook for 2013: Tough Deal Making Pays Off

Join us for the NAIOP Vancouver January Breakfast Meeting at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel as our panel of leaders in the industrial real estate market provides our much anticipated annual review of the 2012 Industrial market, 2013 Industrial Forecasts and overall market trends. They will also focus on investment fundamentals and an update on the significant deals, if any, of 2012.

The panel will also address the following questions:

Is Canada feeling the impact of the Global slowdown? Is the Consumer still spending?

What are the impacts for BC with the upcoming Provincial Election? Are we seeing market concerns within the industrial sector?

Where are the next big land plays? How is the transportation infrastructure playing into these trends - or not?

Where are lease rates going in 2013? Is there a shortage of new product? Will strata continue to outperform in the user/buyer marketplace? Is the "user" still buying at the same levels of 2012?

Moderator:

Mark Renzoni
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Managing Director, CBRE Canada

Panel:

Darren Cannon
Executive Vice President, Colliers International

Murray DeGirolamo
Executive Vice President, Hopewell Development

Jarvis Rouillard
Vice President, Investments, Triovest Realty Advisors Inc.

Time:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Presentations

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THE BREAKFAST MEETING IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Topic:
Breakfast with an Icon

Speaker:
David Podmore
Chairman & CEO, Concert Properties Ltd.

David co-founded Concert Properties Ltd with Jack Poole in 1989. He holds a Bachelor's Degree specializing in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia and a Master's Degree (Earth Sciences) specializing in urban planning from the University of Alberta. He is a Registered Professional Planner (MCIP), a professional member of the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (RIBC) and a professional member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (FRI). David has served as Chair of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Foundation, President of the Urban Development Institute of BC (Pacific Region), member of the BC Progress Board, Chair of the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and spent eight years as a director of the Canadian Tourism Commission. He currently serves as a director of Fortis BC and Lifelabs Inc.

David is the first recipient of the Award of Excellence established by The Real Estate Institute of BC, and in 2003 he received the Community Service Award from Volunteer Vancouver. In 2005, David was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

NAIOP Vancouver supports the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Bring your non-perishable food products or support the Food Bank by providing monetary donations. The Food Bank will have a portable debit and credit card machine on site.

Time:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Presentation

Topic:
2013 Economic Forecast and AGM

Time:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Presentation

Helmut Pastrick is Chief Economist for Central Credit Union 1, the central financial facility and trade association for the BC and Ontario credit union systems.

Pastrick is the editor of the Economic Analysis of British Columbia and the Economic Analysis of Ontario publications. These sources provide authoritative, unbiased analyses and insights on the provincial economy. Typical issues include forecasts of provincial and regional economies, housing markets and non-residential construction. In addition, Pastrick provides economic analysis and forecast services to the credit union system.

Prior to joining the Central 1 Credit Union in 1997, he spent many years with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in BC analyzing and forecasting the provincial housing market and economy.

Helmut Pastrick is former President of the Association of Professional Economists of BC, a member of the Canadian Association for Business Economics, and the BC Economic Forecast Council. He is frequently called upon by the media to provide comments on economic events and his presentations are in demand by many organizations and groups, including credit unions, trade and professional associations, and service clubs.

Central 1 represents a consumer-oriented, full-service retail financial system that serves 2.9 million members and holds $70 billion in assets and is owned primarily by its member credit unions, 45 in BC and 126 in Ontario.

Celebrate the season and unwind while networking with the industry's top professionals.

Cash bar.

Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

Developing Leaders are invited to an informal mentorship session with Chris Evans, Executive Vice President of the Onni Group of Companies. Come learn and gain perspective from a peer who has attained significant success throughout his career. There are only 20 spots available for this lunch.

To register, please email Chris MacCauley, CBRE Limited | Industrial Properties at Chris.MacCauley@cbre.com. Payment option information will be forwarded once registration is confirmed.

Real Estate Development 101

Speaker
Graeme Silvera, Vice President, Project Delivery, Plenary Group

The World of Real Estate Development is a complex web of regulations, codes, approvals and negotiation. Development encompasses aspects of Appraisal, Brokerage, Property Management, Law, Construction, Finance, Planning and Marketing and demands of its participants a working knowledge of the majority of these sectors to compete and succeed in a very competitive marketplace.

Join Graeme Silvera, VP of Project Development with Vancouver's Plenary Group as he presents some well-earned pearls of wisdom gained in the trenches of a 25 year career spanning Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional development in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

Topic: The Investment Market

The continued confidence in BC and Canadian real estate has once more translated into stronger than expected sales for 2012 and begs the question, what should we expect in the year to come? Please join our distinguished panel as we explore what is driving the markets, what will drive 2013 and where else companies are looking for product.

Panel:

Steve Evans - Principal, Sunstone Realty Advisors

Bob Levine - Principal, Avison Young

Andrew Tong - Concert Properties Ltd.

Moderator:

Tony Quattrin - CBRE Limited

Time:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Presentation

The Future of the Office Market - Does Vancouver need more Office Buildings?

With the number of office buildings currently under construction in downtown Vancouver and the projected demographics, we hope to understand from our panel whether Vancouver will really need more new office buildings in the future.

Time:
7:00 am - Registration
7:30 am - Breakfast and Presentation

Panel:

Maury Dubuque
Senior Vice President, Office Leasing, Colliers International

Maury has two roles at Colliers. In his brokerage business, Maury specializes in tenant representation with an emphasis on the acquisition and disposition of leasehold assets for large national and multi-national clients as well as landlord lease listing representation on strategic office assets. In his other role, Maury directs the business of the Vancouver Office Leasing Division.

Prior to joining Colliers, Maury was Vice President Leasing at Bentall Kennedy. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Urban Land Economics from the University of British Columbia. Maury is Past President of the Vancouver chapter of NAIOP.

Steffan Smith
Director of Leasing, GWL Realty Advisors Ltd.

Steffan Smith is the Director of Leasing for GWL Realty Advisors' downtown office and retail portfolio, consisting of 1.8M SF and over 200 tenants in such notable buildings as Park Place, Commerce Place and Vancouver Centre.

Steffan received his B.Sc from the University of Victoria and joined the retail brokerage group at Avison Young Commercial Real Estate in Calgary in 2003. In 2006, he joined GWL Realty Advisors in Calgary as a leasing manager responsible for downtown and suburban office leasing until accepting a transfer to Vancouver in 2007. Steffan has completed over 1.5M SF of leasing on behalf of GWL Realty Advisors and over 300 transactions to date.

Jon Stovell
President and CEO, Reliance Properties

Jon Stovell has been in the real estate investment and development industry for over 25 years. For the past eighteen years he has served as General Manager and now President for Reliance Properties Ltd. At Reliance, he has developed a broad base of expertise in portfolio management with an emphasis on urban renewal through restoration and renovation of heritage buildings, together with new strata and rental residential and specialty office and retail projects.

Jon has completed or is currently managing the development of over 500 million in new development, construction and renovation projects in addition to managing an investment property portfolio in excess of 200 million in value.

Moderator:

Jeff Morgan, BBA, CA
Vice President, Portfolio Management, Adera Development Corp

Jeff is the Vice President, Portfolio Management with Adera, a multi-faceted real estate group of companies based in Vancouver. Jeff has managed Adera's commercial real estate portfolio and mortgage investment company, Terrapin Mortgage Investment Corporation since 1999. Jeff is also a director of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC and chair of the Fundraising sub-committee where he brings his passion for the fight against a cancer that afflicts 1 in 6 men.

Jeff received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University (1994), and a Chartered Accountant designation (1997) on the advice of his boxing coach who thought he was more physically suited to accounting.

Is the Landscape of Vancouver Retail Changing?

Like many of our Canadian counterparts, the Vancouver retail market is growing and changing. Retail has become a major anchor for - if not leading - new developments. Retailers continue to set their sights on the market and announcements of new construction would suggest a new supply accounting for millions of square feet of new retail coming to fruition. Is it too much? Our panel doesn’t believe so and will share their thoughts on why Vancouver’s growth is warranted and even overdue.

Panel:

Chris Wood
Principal/Broker, Northwest Atlantic

Bob Tattle
Vice President, Business Development, Anthem Properties

John Horton
President, Shape Properties Corp

Moderator:

James Smerdon
Director, Retail and Strategic Planning, Colliers International

The City of Vancouver will be presenting its concept for the land under the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts to NAIOP Vancouver members. City planning and transportation staff will be available for questions after the presentation and to receive comments. This event is free for NAIOP Vancouver members but registration is required. There is a limit of 50 participants

The Vancouver Viaducts are part of a larger transportation and land use network stretching from Northeast False Creek to Clark Drive in an area known as the Eastern Core (including the False Creek flats). City staff will be further developing preliminary "big picture" transportation and land use directions for the Eastern Core which they will present at a meeting with NAIOP Vancouver members later in the year.

Come join us for an evening at Hastings Race Track. This historical venue provides for a night full of entertainment, excitement and networking. Kick back and relax in the private V.I.P Grand Stand which overlooks the starting gate of Hastings Race Track. Just watching the horses and jockeys, of course, is a show in itself, never mind the opportunity to win a little cash! The races themselves last only a minute or two, which leaves plenty of time for socializing. This event will be sponsored by Omicron who will be providing one complimentary drink at the event. Food will be available along with a cash bar all evening.

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years experience or less. There are only 50 spots available for this event, please register early to ensure your space.

Developing Leaders Spring Social sponsored by Omicron

Is it Best in the West?

With Calgary on the verge of another boom, ongoing growth and interest in Saskatchewan and continued interest across all asset classes in BC it begs the question, is it best out west? This month’s panel will share their perspectives on the ongoing expansion of their Western portfolios. Learn more about where they are looking, what opportunities they see and the challenges of acquiring or operating a Western Canadian portfolio of real estate, from what is driving demand to who the competition is.

Panel

Remco Daal
President and Chief Operating Officer, Bentall Kennedy
Tom Knoepfel
Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Western Canada Portfolio, Cadillac Fairview
Chuck We
Director of Leasing, Oxford Properties

Moderator

Kevin Meikle
Senior Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield

Times
7:00am - Registration
7:30am - Breakfast and Presentation

Location:

CBRE Limited, 600 - 1111 West Georgia Street

Developing Leaders are invited to an informal mentorship session with Darren Latoski, President of Sunstone Realty Advisors Inc. Come learn and gain perspective from a peer who has attained significant success throughout his career. There are only 15 spots available for this lunch.

Speaker:

Darren Latoski
President, Sunstone Realty Advisors Inc.

Darren is currently the President of Sunstone Realty Advisors Inc. ("Sunstone". He is also the Director and President of Sunstone Investment Management and the fund manager for Morguard Sunstone Real Estate Income Opportunity Fund. In 2007, Darren started Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust ("PIRET") and he now serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and trustee. Darren is also the Chief Executive Officer and a trustee of WesternOne Equity Income Fund, whose shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. From 1997 to 2001, he was the Vice-President of Macluan Capital Corporation, a Vancouver based private equity firm. He held primary responsibility for relationship management of intermediaries and other professionals along with co-ordination of due diligence and post transaction monitoring. During the years 1990 through 1997 he was a principal of a group of private businesses in connection with the identification, refurbishment and sale of 15 condominium projects located in British Columbia and Alberta. Darren holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University.

This special event will be replacing the Development Issues Symposium which will not be rescheduled for 2012. This event is included for Breakfast Pass holders.

A Morning With Trevor Linden

He shoots, he scores!

As we prepare for another run at the Stanley Cup, we invite you to join NAIOP Vancouver for a unique opportunity as we spend the morning with Trevor Linden. Learn how teamwork and a commitment to community can accomplish great things in Vancouver as Trevor shares his perspective on the importance and impact sports have on our city and how a team approach can improve results.

Trevor Linden, C.M., O.B.C.

Throughout his career, Trevor Linden has been recognized as a respected leader on and off the ice. He was named captain of the Canucks at the age of 21, making him one of the youngest captains in league history. Among his other numerous accolades on the ice his life off the ice has been equally as impressive. Linden continues to serve as a player representative to the NHL Players Association since 1990, is one of the forces behind the new Club 16 fitness franchise, is an active developer in Vancouver and Victoria and continues to serve the community. For his considerable amount of charitable work, Linden was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2003 and on December 30th, 2010, it was announced that Linden was to be invested as a Member of the Order of Canada. He was cited "for his ongoing sportsmanship and community engagement as a respected leader both on and off the ice".

The UBC Sauder School student team that won the 2012 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge will also be joining us to present their winning presentation. The team is under the direction of Dr. Tsur Somerville, head of the UBC Sauder School of Business' Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate.

The Future of Mixed Use Development

Marine Gateway will be landmark community for the Vancouver marketplace and its focus on the integration of substantial commercial and residential uses is indicative of the visible shift in Vancouver architecture and development to a new standard in mixed use communities. The Marine Gateway team will be sharing its perspective and experience with NAIOP enabling us to explore why this form of mixed use product drives additional value and interest from the market place.

Moderator:

John Conicella - Vice President, Wesgroup Properties

John is Vice President, Development Strategy and Business Development for Wesgroup Properties, one of Western Canada's largest private real estate and development companies. He has over 20 years of experience in real estate development, design and project management/construction and is the current President of NAIOP Vancouver.

Speakers:

Rob Chasmar - Senior Vice President, Colliers International

Rob joined Colliers' Office Division in 1989 and is a senior member of the Vancouver Office Leasing group. He is primarily involved in large project leasing in the suburban markets. Rob acted as the exclusive leasing agent for Willingdon Park for 13 years and has an in depth knowledge of all of the Metro Vancouver office markets along with its tenancies.

Andrew Grant - President, PCI Group

Andrew is President of the PCI Group and ensures the successful execution of all of their projects. Andrew is also actively involved in the Vancouver Real Estate community: he is past President and currently a Director of the Urban Development Institute (UDI); Director of Great Northern Way Campus; member of the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House building committee; past Chairman and past long time Board Member of St. George’s School; and a supporter of the University of British Columbia baseball team.

Dan Turner - Senior Vice President, PCI Group

Dan graduated from Queen’s University in 1984 and has since gained over 25 years of real estate experience in commercial leasing, property management and development acquisition. Dan is responsible for PCI’s acquisition strategies and project leasing. His creativity unveils unseen opportunities for PCI. With his extensive business relationships and vision, Dan leads PCI’s deal-making process. Dan is also a member of the Management Committee of Warrington PCI Management, as well as other industry associations such as NAIOP, ICSC, and UDI.

Tracie McTavish - President, Rennie Marketing Systems

Tracie McTavish, President of Rennie Marketing Systems (RENNIE) has over 30 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing. At RENNIE, Tracie works with some of North America’s most influential new home developers to define and predict consumer trends, attracting purchasers of quality properties to top residential and mixed-use developments throughout Vancouver and beyond. Prior to joining RENNIE, Tracie was VP of Sales and Marketing at Concord Pacific.

Unwind a little at the NAIOP Vancouver Spring Cocktail Reception while networking with the industry's top professionals.

Cash Bar

Ticket price incudes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

Developing Leaders are invited to an informal mentorship session with Bill Tucker, Chief Executive Officer of Omicron Canada Inc. Come learn and gain perspective from a peer who has attained significant success throughout his career. There are only 20 spots available for this lunch.

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years experience or less.

Speaker:

Bill Tucker, P.Eng., MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Omicron Canada Inc.

Bill Tucker is CEO of Omicron Canada Inc., a privately owned, 200-person integrated real-estate strategy, architecture, engineering, interior design and construction firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary. Bill is responsible for business development, client partnering, finance, accounting, strategic acquisitions and business operations. Prior to joining Omicron as a Principal in 2000, Bill was responsible for the Vancouver operations of Johnson Controls. Bill graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from UBC and is also a graduate of the Queen's University MBA program.

Does Going Green Make Green Sense?

Sustainable building technology and systems have been around for over a decade. Yet the debate continues with respect to true costs and value. Landlords and leasing agents are feeling increased pressure from tenants that have CSR reporting needs. To attract tenants developers are pressured to keep lease rates competitive but must increase upfront capital costs for buildings and systems. Do "green" buildings lead to happier tenants, higher lease and absorption rates and ultimately more valuable buildings? Join NAIOP as our panelists debate the merits and challenges of green development in Metro Vancouver.

Join us in person or via webcast!

Tired of being stuck in traffic? Not an early riser? Now you can attend the NAIOP Breakfast Meeting from the comfort of your home or office as it will be broadcast live and online for your convenience. Choose "Webcast Attendee" as your registration option to utilize this new technology offering. Further details will be provided to webcast attendees closer to the event date. In addition, the session will be recorded and available to watch on demand for a nominal fee following the event.

Speakers:

Beau Jarvis, Vice President of Development, Onni Group

Albert Bicol, Mechanical Engineer, Cobalt Engineering
John Cordonier, Vice President of Development, Bentall Kennedy
Helen Goodland, Principal, Brantwood Consulting Partnership
John Holland, President, PHH ARC Environmental Ltd.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE DATE OF BREAKFAST MEETING

Metro Vancouver Industrial Update

Join us and our experienced panel as we ask: "Who is driving demand in 2012, will the investor appetite for product continue and how much do we need to build?" We'll also discuss the following:

Forecasts for 2012/13
Do we need an industrial land reserve?
Where do land values stand?
What are the markets to watch?
What impact do rising costs have on the viability of new construction?

Moderator:
Mark Renzoni - Vancouver Managing Director, CBRE Limited

Panel:
Darren Cannon - Executive Vice President, Colliers International
Kevan Gorrie - Vice President, Industrial, Oxford Properties Group
Todd Yuen - Vice President, Industrial Development, Beedie Development Group

**PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE LOCATION**


Development Trends in the Retail Sector

Come listen to an experienced panel of developers and brokers share their insights and commentary on the current state of the Retail Market in the Lower Mainland and the following questions:

What are the biggest hurdles to development in today’s market?
Which nodes will see the greatest growth?
Which markets are the most underserved?
How will tenants and developers respond to a rapidly changing economic market?

Speakers:

Eric Carlson - CEO, Anthem Properties
John Horton - President, Shape Properties Corp.
Scott Lee - Principal/Broker, Northwest Atlantic Brokerage

NAIOP Vancouver supports the Greater Vancouver Foodbank Society. Bring your non-perishable food products or support the Foodbank by buying $2.00 coupons at the breakfast.

Developing Leaders are invited to an informal mentorship session with Lenora Gates the 2011 Vancouver CREW President and President of Gates Real Estate. Come learn and gain perspective from a peer who has attained significant success throughout her career. There are only 15 spots available for this lunch.

This event is for members or sponsors only, aged 35 and under or for those with 5 years experience or less.

British Columbia Law Institute, Real Property Reform Project: Proposals to amend the Land Title Act, Property Law Act and Partition of Property Act and the resulting implications for real estate investors, developers, lenders, landlords and tenants.

The British Columbia Law Institute, Real Property Reform Project has recently issued a collection of tentative recommendations to reform the Province's real estate legislation. These recommendations are currently in the consultation stage and remain subject to final approval, but they will likely serve as the foundation for significant legal changes which will affect all of the real estate investment community. Stay ahead of the curve and attend the NAIOP lunch and learn on November 24, 2011, for a summary of the proposed reforms and hear how they may affect your investments.

Annual General Meeting and Economic Update

Helmut Pastrick is Chief Economist for Central Credit Union 1, the central financial facility and trade association for the B.C. and Ontario credit union systems.

Pastrick is the editor of the Economic Analysis of British Columbia and the Economic Analysis of Ontario publications. These sources provide authoritative, unbiased analyses and insights on the provincial economy. Typical issues include forecasts of provincial and regional economies, housing markets and non-residential construction. In addition, Pastrick provides economic analysis and forecast services to the credit union system.

Prior to joining the Central 1 Credit Union in 1997, he spent many years with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in BC analyzing and forecasting the provincial housing market and economy.

Helmut Pastrick is former President of the Association of Professional Economists of BC, a member of the Canadian Association for Business Economics, and the BC Economic Forecast Council.

He is frequently called upon by the media to provide comments on economic events; and his presentations are in demand by many organizations and groups, including credit unions, trade and professional associations, and service clubs.

Central 1 represents a consumer-oriented, full-service retail financial system that serves 2.9 million members and holds $70 billion in assets and is owned primarily by its member credit unions, 45 in B.C. and 126 in Ontario.

Celebrate the season and unwind while networking with the industry's top professionals.

Cash Bar. Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

See you there!

Appraisal 101: The Art and Science of Property Valuation

Determining value can be a key driver in real estate decision-making. To that end, our speakers will provide an introduction to appraisal methodologies, what factors are taken into account when valuing a property, and address issues pertinent in today's real estate environment. Appraisers typically look at many real estate factors (e.g. sales and leasing, legal, property operations, planning and land use, etc.) when conducting their analysis, and therefore this session will be of interest to NAIOP's broad spectrum of members.

Breakfast with an Icon

Icon Speaker: John R McLernon, Honorary Chair and Co-Founder, Colliers International

Mr. McLernon is Honorary Chairman and Co-Founder of the Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Group of Companies He served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1977 to 2002, and Chairman of the Company until December 2004. Mr. McLernon started his career in 1964 as an Investment Analyst with Canadian Pacific. He has been active in the real estate industry since 1968. He began his career on the development side with Marathon Realty in Montreal, and later as General Manager, Development, based in Vancouver. He became President of Vancouver-based Macaulay Nicolls Maitland in 1977 and was instrumental in the employee purchase of the company and the formation of the CMN Group in 1985. Over the past 3 decades Mr. McLernon guided CMN through steady business growth, successfully completing some 50 mergers and acquisitions in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe. Mr. McLernon currently provides advisory services to Colliers and several other companies through McLernon Consultants Ltd.

Please join us for an in-depth discussion of where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going in the Real Estate Investment Market.

NAIOP has assembled an experienced panel of both Private and Institutional Investors to explore the major issues impacting Investment. How does the strength of the Dollar change Canadian Real Estate? What are the limits to Cap Rate Compression? What does the supply of investment grade real estate look like going forward? Where is the Capital coming from and how do buyers position themselves for success? Which asset classes are falling out of favour?

Moderator:

Tony Quattrin
Executive Vice President, Investment Properties Group, CB Richard Ellis

Speakers:

Darren Latoski
President, Sunstone Realty Advisors Inc.

John Purcell
Senior Vice President and Portfollio Manager, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Andrew Tong
Senior Vice President, Investment, Concert Properties Ltd.

11:30 am Check-in
1:15 pm Tee Off (format is Shotgun Start/Best Ball)
6:30 pm Social Hour (with dinner to follow)
Golf & Door Prizes will be awarded at Dinner.

Dust off those clubs. The Annual Vancouver NAIOP Golf Tournament is closer than you think. This year promises to be another exciting golfing experience with a shot gun start, draw prizes and a mouth-watering dinner. Everyone is welcome to this best-ball format tournament, regardless of skill level.

Join NAIOP Developing Leaders for a fun and relaxing day at a Vancouver Canadians Game. This is a great opportunity to socialize and network with industry professionals in a casual setting. BBQ Picnic in the Park all-you-can-eat BBQ favourites, vegetarian options, salads, and desserts, as well as a cash bar with beer, wine and cider. Your first 2 drinks are on the house courtesy of McCarthy Tetrault and Tercera Construction.

PLEASE NOTE NEW REGISTRATION TIME

Tour of Ritchie Bros., Head Office Facility, Glenlyon Business Park, Burnaby

Come join us for a tour of Ritchie Bros Auctioneers' new 165,000 LEED Gold global head office building. Hear a presentation from Theresa Coady, the project architect, who will explain some of the special features of the building; enjoy a fabulous catered lunch, and then tour the facility.

PARKING INFORMATION: Please park in front of the building and enter the building through the front doors as there is no access to the rear of the building without a security pass.

The HST: Engaging the Public

Join The Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier of the Province of British Columbia, for an address on proposed changes to the harmonized sales tax.

Minister Falcon will also speak about the steps being taken by government to engage the public in a discussion about the HST: setting an earlier date for the referendum, appointing an independent panel to report on the HST and the previous PST/GST system, organizing tele-town halls led by members of cabinet, appointing a former ombudsman to oversee a funding program for the "yes" and "no" sides, and providing funding to universities, colleges and institutes to organize public forums on the HST.

The 2011 Boston bus tour will include both class A and B buildings and an overview of the Industrial Market.

The tour will also include a visit to the Prudential Tower, which currently is the 2nd tallest building in Boston. The Prudential Tower has 52 floors and contains 1.2 million square feet of commercial and retail space.

Hotel and Travel:

Flight arrangements are to be booked on an individual basis.

Copley Square Hotel
47 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA

Reservations Dates:
June 7th - June 10th
1.800.225.7062 or call the hotel directly at 1.617.536.9000

Rate:
$229.00 plus applicable taxes will be offered until May 15th or until the block of rooms has been filled. Please reference "NAIOP RATE".

If you have any further questions please contact Stephanie Setchell by email ssetchell@farrellestates.com or call directly at 604.273.7503.

TIME:
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Wine & Cheese Networking Reception with Members of NAIOP, UDI & BOMA.

WHAT:
Brief Program at 5:15 pm with Mayor Watts and Members of Council

Review of development projects underway & business investment opportunities in Surrey City Centre

Networking with invited business guests

DETAILS:
Skytrain is encouraged. Exit at Surrey Central and walk across the street to SFU

Parking on P3 or P4 of Central City Parkade, off University Drive

Large screens and live feed for the hockey game have been ordered so it’s’ a networking/hockey event for all

Non Traditional Development Opportunities

As the supply of commercial land across Metro Vancouver continues to diminish, developers are increasingly exploring opportunities to work with landowners outside of the traditional private market. Come listen to an intensive panel of representatives from Port Metro Vancouver, Tsawwassen First Nation and the YVR Airport Authority as they share detailed knowledge on their forthcoming development lands, unique challenges and recent successes.

Speakers:

Chris Hartman
Chief Executive Officer - TFN Economic Development Corporation

Steve Michoulas
Legal Counsel - Vancouver International Airport Authority

Tom Corsie, PPM
Vice President, Real Estate - Port Metro Vancouver

A Forum on Topical Issues Confronting the Commercial Development Industry

Transit Oriented Development - Metro Vancouver’s Next Growth Wave

As Vancouver and Richmond prepare to implement plans to take advantage of the density opportunities along the Canada Line Corridor, Burnaby is contemplating a significant boost to density around existing Expo Line stations. Concurrently, TransLink is well underway with plans for the Evergreen extension and other key initiatives. Join NAIOP for an informative symposium with key representatives of three major municipalities and TransLink discussing the latest new development opportunities that will arise.

The Cambie Corridor: A Catalyst for Change and Development

Brent Toderian, Director of Planning with the City of Vancouver will provide insight on Vancouver’s first planned transit corridor.

An Engine for Growth, 80,000 more residents

Brian Jackson, Director of Development with the City of Richmond will provide insight on how the City plans to double its Town Center population by 2031.

The Expo Line, Burnaby’s Experience

Robert Renger, Senior Current Planner with the City of Burnaby will provide insight on further building the City’s success in densification of town centers.

Transit Integrated Opportunities

Phil Christie, Vice President Real Estate with TransLink is working to support transit oriented planning with transit integrated developments.

MODERATOR

John Conicella, Vice President Development Strategy & Business Development with Wesgroup Properties.

Mixed Use Development in the Lower Mainland

Developers are increasingly turning their focus to mixed use development to creatively unlock value in the urban environment. Come listen to a panel of active developers share their thoughts on the risks and opportunities of this rapidly growing segment.

Are municipalities appropriately prepared to deal with mixed use applications?
What components are the true drivers of value?
Can mixed use be utilized to procure office in markets that would not otherwise sustain it?
How do you manage conflicting user groups?
How to accommodate competing parking requirements?
What are the challenges associated with financing mixed tenure products?

Moderator:
Chuck Brook, Principal, Brooks Pooni Associates Inc.

Panelists:
Tony Astles, Executive Vice President, Bentall Kennedy
Dan Turner, Senior Vice President, PCI Group

Your opportunity to unwind a little and celebrate spring while networking with the industry's top professionals.

Cash Bar.

Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

Metro Vancouver Office Update

Come join a panel of experienced market makers as they share their insights on the Greater Vancouver office market and what 2011 will bring

How long before ground is broken on new office in the Downtown core?
What will be the demand for strata and what's the source?
What impact does the existing supply of suburban office product have on Downtown?
Where will vacancy rates be at year end?
Is this a landlord's or tenant's market?
Are businesses making the decision to expand their operations?

Metro Vancouver Industrial Update.

We have assembled a panel of top brokers and developers to offer insight on the state of the industrial market.

- What are the forecast dynamics of land supply
- Are there any tenants in the market?
- What sectors are performing well?
- Where will vacancy rates be at year end? Is anyone still building?
- Where are land values headed? Is this a good time to invest? Sell?
- What is the future for strata units?
- Will manufacturing ever regain a presence in BC?
- What is the future of the logistics business?

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
MEMBERS please note there is an additional fee of $10.00 for any registrations received after the registration deadline - Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:00 am.

Please note this event will be held at the Four Seasons Vancouver.

Join us for the final event of the 2010 Breakfast Series.

We are honoured to have Robert H. Lee as our Icon Speaker for the last breakfast event of 2010. Mr. Lee’s talk will include a history of his remarkable career, discussions on philanthropy as well as his involvement with UBC Properties Trust.

The NAIOP Developing Leaders committee wants to invite the next generation of Vancouver's real estate leaders out for a night with NAIOP Vancouver's Executive and some of your more youthful colleagues.

If you are 35 or younger or have less than 5 years in the industry, please join us for the return of Vodka Tasting Night.

Space is limited, so register early!

2011 Economic Outlook

Speaker:

Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist, Central 1 Credit Union

Always one of our most popular speakers, come and hear Helmut Pastrick provide his economic overview and forecast of what lies ahead in 2011 and beyond.

Your opportunity to unwind a little and celebrate fall while networking with the industry's top professionals.
Cash bar.
Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

Commercial Real Estate Investment Market Outlook.

Panellists:

Avtar Bains, Executive Vice President, Colliers International Vancouver
Jim Szabo, Executive Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
Kevin Meikle, Senior Vice President, Managing Director - Canada, Capital Markets Group, Cushman & Wakefield

Moderator:

Jeff Fleming, C.F.A., Vice President, Investments, GWL Realty Advisors

Speaker: Ernie Hee with content from Peter Anderson, Boughton Law Corporation.
Topic - Office and Industrial Lease Clauses: relevant topics to improve the broker/lease manager’s lease negotiating skills.

Individual discussions with Q&A surrounding specific lease/offer points:

1. Insurance
2. Assignment/Subletting
3. Tenant right to finance its improvements
4. Environmental
5. Dual Agency
6. Sustainability
7. Restoration

Come hear Mayor Derek Corrigan explain Burnaby's vision for the future and learn where there are opportunities to participate in the economic growth of this key municipality.

11:30 am Check-in
1:15 pm Tee Off (format is Shotgun Start/Best Ball)
6:30 pm Social Hour (with dinner to follow)
Golf & Door Prizes will be awarded at Dinner.

Dust off those clubs. The Annual Vancouver NAIOP Golf Tournament is closer than you think. This year promises to be another exciting golfing experience with a shot gun start, draw prizes and a mouth-watering dinner. Everyone is welcome to this best-ball format tournament, regardless of skill level.

NAIOP Vancouver has invited Colin Hansen, BC’s Minister of Finance to present NAIOP members with an overview of the Government’s strategy for sustaining the recovery. This is an opportunity for real estate industry stakeholders to hear from and provide feedback directly to BC’s lead minister for economic planning.

8:15 am - Registration - Coffee and Snacks, Hosted by GWL Realty Advisors.
8:45 am - Board the buses.
10:30 am - Honourable Mayor, Diane Watts will speak about the new Surrey Civic Centre Development.
1:00 pm - Lunch, Honourable Mayor, Peter Fassbender will speak about the New Developments and opportunities in the City of Langley. Lunch is hosted by the City of Langley.
5:30 pm - Arrive at 1010 Seymour for a Networking Reception/Complimentary Beer & Wine, Hosted by Onni on the Patio Deck of their new Level Development.

Metro Vancouver has completed a draft of its Regional Growth Strategy which will guide the land use and development of our region for the next few decades. This strategy will create opportunities and potential challenges for our industry.
NAIOP Vancouver has invited Johnny Carline, Commissioner & Chief Administrative Officer of Metro Vancouver to present NAIOP members an overview of this exciting plan. This is an opportunity for real estate industry stakeholders to hear from and provide feedback directly to the senior official from Metro Vancouver who is responsible for this initiative

NAIOP, in conjunction with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, is pleased to offer NAIOP members an accredited re-licensing course, relevant to the commercial real estate industry, and taught at a downtown location.
If you are a member in the 2009 PDP/REP cycle (license expiry in 2011), this course will fulfill the mandatory requirement. If you are a member in a previous cycle (2006,2007,2008) this course will count as an elective course credit.
REP Credits: Full Day PDP Credits 6

Come learn and gain perspective in a informal setting from a peer who has attained significant success early in his career.

A Forum on Topical Issues Confronting the Commercial Development Industry
NAIOP Vancouver wishes to extend its appreciation to our co-sponsors of the 2010 Symposium: SFU Centre for Dialogue (Planning Cities as if Food Matters) Real Estate Foundation of B.C.

Development Issues and Opportunities in an Evolving Market Environment.

After a historic year of economic contraction, price adjustments and demand uncertainty, what will 2010 hold for the development community? Our panel will discuss current and future prospects and share their thoughts on how to profit through this recovery and into the next market expansion.

Your opportunity to unwind a little and celebrate spring while networking with the industry's top professionals.
Cash bar. Ticket price includes complimentary appetizers and one beverage ticket.

If you were lucky enough to have attended our November breakfast, you will be excited to hear that we are welcoming Mr. Joe Segal back to share part two of his story. Join us as we hear one of Canada’s business legends share his lessons and experiences from a 60 year career as a retailer, manufacturer, real estate investor and philanthropist.

NAIOP, in conjunction with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, is pleased to offer NAIOP members an accredited re-licensing course, relevant to the commercial real estate industry, and taught at a downtown location. If you are a member in the 2009 PDP/REP cycle (license expiry in 2011), this course will fulfill the mandatory requirement. If you are a member in a previous cycle (2006, 2007, 2008) this course will count toward as an elective course credit.

Always one of our most popular guests, Helmut Pastrick will provide an overview of the various impacts of the recession on British Columbians and a forecast of what lies ahead. Are we in recovery? What does recovery look like? Is there job growth ahead? When will the consumer return to the party? What's behind the stock market's strong 2009 performance? What's the housing sector look like? Who's investing (and who's not) in British Columbia? What's the outlook for the forest products industry? Mining? Join us for the final event of the 2009 Breakfast series.

"The NAIOP Developing Leader Committee is very pleased to be presenting its first ever Personal Management Workshop. Have you contemplated working with a lawyer? Are you satisfied with your current personal investment program? Do you know the difference between critical illness insurance and long term disability? Are you set up to ensure maximum tax efficiency? Over 4 workshops in one afternoon, you will have the opportunity to listen and ask questions of experts in the fields of Legal, Financial Planning, Wealth Management and Tax Planning. In small groups, you will rotate through the workshops and be given the necessary tools to begin to provide structure to managing your personal affairs. Register early as there are limited seats available. We look forward to seeing you there."

This event, combined with a great mix of networking and fun, will recognize excellence in Commercial Real Estate within Greater Vancouver from the years 2007 through to 2009. The NAIOP Real Estate Excellence Awards identifies quality and performance, innovation and creativity, teamwork and collaboration, as well as community and environmental awareness. Make sure you add this date to your calendar now as you won't want to miss it!

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear one of Canada's business legends share his lessons and experiences from a 60 year career as a retailer, manufacturer, real estate investor and philanthropist. Mr. Segal has been one of the most active private investors in the BC real estate market this year - come learn why.

Building on the success of last Fall’s Vodka Tasting at Republic, the NAIOP Developing Leader’s 2010 Fall Social is scheduled for the evening of October 30th. This year we have arranged to broadcast the Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks live from the Terminal City Club. The event is limited to 70 attendees and tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. If you are 35 or younger, or are just new to the business in the past 5 or 6 years, please join us to enjoy a night of entertainment and to learn more about NAIOP’s Developing Leaders program.

Over the past 12 months world economic events have taken a toll on virtually all businesses in Metro Vancouver and, in turn, the office leasing market. Come hear four seasoned veterans offer their views on where we're headed through 2010.

Please join Morguard Investments for an informal tour of 3383 Gilmore Way, Burnaby B.C. 3383 Gilmore Way (formerly known as DiscoveryGreen) is a 150,000 sq.ft., 5 storey office building built to a LEED Gold Standard which employs the most innovative, sustainable and efficient technology available in all building systems. It is prominently located at the corner of Canada Way and Gilmore Way, in Discovery Place Research Park. Floor plates range from 21,000 sq.ft. to 33,800 sq.ft. Scheduled for opening December 2009.