NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (NOMAR), Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (CID) and The Louisiana Chapter of CCIM will host the 5th Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast Symposium.
The two-day conference will take place on Monday, October 12, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, October 13, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Loyola University, Roussel Hall.
This year’s theme is “Real Estate Markets, the Recovery, 10 Years Later and Beyond.”
The 5th Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast Symposium is perhaps the most prestigious two-day economic and real estate conference in Louisiana, with several hundred attendees annually. It is a professional, high-powered event that continues to attract large audiences because of the quality and reputation of the speakers. The Symposium features a distinguished group of experts in real estate, finance, government and academia, who evaluate and discuss real estate and financial markets. Many of the best business minds and most important decision-makers in Louisiana examine how the political and economic environment will impact real estate and business today, and share their expert views on what lies ahead, providing the information and the perspective needed to have the competitive edge to prosper in our changing times.
The keynote speaker is Paul Bishop, VP of Research, National Association of REALTORS®. In addition, the conference will present speakers and panel discussions on a variety of topics such as: The Economy of Housing: Forecast for America; Stay Local: The Pulse of the Regional Economy; In Search of Value: Rates, Return and Rationale; Oil and Gas: Global Rhythms Affecting Price; The Economy: Insights from Rubbing the Federal Reserve Crystal Ball; The Dance of Development: Commentary from those that Do; Banking Today: Trending Finance; The Changing Shape of Real Estate: From Millennials to Baby Boomers & The Now of Sustainable Development.
Featured guest speakers include: Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO; Quentin Messer, Jr. PHD., CEO of NO Business Alliance; Brenda Bertus, St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation; Wade Ragas, MAI, Real Property Associates; Wesley Moore, MAI, CEO of Cook, Moore & Associates; Gifford Briggs Vice President of Louisiana Oil & Gas Association; Adrienne C. Slack, VP & Regional Executive Director of New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; Lewis Stirling, COO of Stirling Properties; Matt Schwartz, Principal of Domain Companies; James Favrot, President and CO-Chairman of Favrot & Shane; Guy Williams, President, Gulf Coast Bank; Casius Pealer, Director, Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development Program, Tulane University School of Architecture; Of Counsel, Coats | Rose Law Firm.
One of the highlights of the conference will be the Monday evening networking reception where several hundred professionals and experts in real estate, finance, government and academia, will socialize and enjoy New Orleans inspired cocktails and cuisine.
This year’s sponsors are Crescent Title, NAI Latter & Blum, Louisiana Realtors Association, The Stevens Realty Group, Adams & Reese, Bayou Title, LACDB LLC, MCC Real Estate, National Association of Realtors, Sher Garner Cahill Richer Klein & Hilbert, Donahue Favert Contractors, Ericksen Krentel & LaPorte, Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Mortgage Lending, McGlinchey Stafford, Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, Murphy Appraisal Services, Service Master Building Services, Stratton Research, Capital One N.A. Business Banking, HesCo Reality, M2 Brokerage, and McClendon Malone Team, Merrill Lynch.
