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San Antonio State of the Market

Name: San Antonio State of the Market
Start: 2024-03-19T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-03-19T12:00:00-05:00
Location: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Navigating the Financial and Developmental Landscape of the Alamo City

Event Ended On: Tuesday March 19 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Asset Class Outlook

Capital markets, Hospitality, & Industrial Perspectives

Kamil Alavi

Partner, GrayStreet Partners

Leah Gallagher

Leah serves as the city leader for Transwestern San Antonio. In this leadership role, her objectives are to grow Transwestern’s San Antonio operations, elevate client services, attract new talent, create new business opportunities for the firm and advise clients on acquisition and disposition opportunities. Gallagher has a 23-year tenure with Transwestern. In Leah’s tenure with Transwestern, she served in multiple roles in both the Houston and Austin locations. Her most recent role was Managing Director for the Capital Markets group with Transwestern’s Central Texas operations where she focused on the disposition and acquisition of office, retail, and industrial properties for a variety of major institutional, government, and private clients. Leah provided capital markets expertise and developed new business relationships for Transwestern’s Investment Services and Capital Markets groups locally, nationally, and internationally. Leah also worked closely with leasing and management personnel to advise clients on valuation maximization strategies and create optimal exit strategies for both single assets and portfolios. Prior to rejoining Transwestern in 2012, Leah worked at Jones Lange LaSalle in Houston, where as Vice President of Capital Markets her responsibilities included providing capital solutions for a wide variety of investors, occupiers, and clients, as well as planning and business development activities. Leah has been responsible for the valuation, sale, financing, repositioning, and recapitalization of a multitude of properties as well as advisory and receivership turnaround of troubled assets. Leah served on Transwestern's Board of Directors in 2021. In 2021, Leah was recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as a recipient of the Women's Leadership Awards. Leah actively participates in programs presented by: The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). Leah was recognized by Black’s Guide in 2009 as one of the Top Young Guns under the age of 35 in Houston commercial real estate. Leah also received Transwestern’s Rising Star award in 2008, recognizing her achievements in investment sales. Leah served in multiple capacities on the board of the Boerne Youth Football and Cheer Association, most recently as President in the 2022 season. Leah received her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Texas.

Transwestern

San Antonio City Leader

Leah Gallagher

San Antonio City Leader, Transwestern

John Colglazier, Jr.

Partner, Partners

David Merritt

President, Merritt Development Group

Joe McChesney

Vice President - Real Estate at Santikos Entertainmen, Santikos Entertainment

Moderator

John Gohagan

Principal, CLA

Unveiling the Urban Canvas

Downtown Development Insights

Mark Jensen

Vice President, Weston Urban

Melissa Chamrad

Director of Real Estate and Finance, Hemisfair

Matt McCaffrey

Vice President – Account Manager, Skanska USA Building Inc.

Julissa Carielo

Co-Founder & Partner, DreamOn

Andrew Klare

Director, KPF

Moderator

Shea Johnson

Vice President of Project Development, Alamo System Industries

Why You Should Attend this San Antonio State of the Commercial Real Estate Market Event

What You’ll Learn

How does San Antonio's commercial real estate market compare to other major cities across the U.S. in light of concerns about a possible downturn in the economy?
What factors allow for the city’s continued growth and success while others are left struggling? Why now?
What are the key development projects shaping the San Antonio skyline and contributing to the city's growth?
How do redevelopment projects around the iconic Riverwalk area and historic downtown influence and shape the commercial real estate market?
How has San Antonio’s construction ordinance shaped the market and affected sustainability? Has it directly contributed to developer interest in redevelopment projects?
How is the integration of residential and commercial spaces shaping the urban landscape and influencing real estate investment decisions?
What are examples of successful community-driven redevelopment initiatives and how do they positively impact neighborhoods and property values?
What are the latest trends in real estate financing, including innovative funding models and their impact on project feasibility?
How are historic preservation and adaptive reuse being leveraged in redevelopment projects to breathe new life into aging structures and contribute to the city's cultural heritage?

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event:

Despite recent market trends signaling to commercial real estate professionals to prepare for a potentially rough road ahead, San Antonio might not only weather the storm but thrive within it. The city was recently named one of the top ten U.S. markets to watch in 2024 and by all indications, it is up to the challenge of living up to its nomination. Join Bisnow’s San Antonio State of the Market: From Riverwalk to Rooftop to unpack trends, opportunities, and challenges that continue to shape the success and growth of San Antonio. Explore exciting projects that are shaping the downtown skyline, consumer and market demand that act as catalysts for growth and development, and redevelopment projects that are revitalizing the historic city center to be better and more beautiful than ever before.

By attending, you'll gain a competitive edge as you network with top professionals, learn about emerging market trends, and access insider knowledge that can lead to profitable deals and ventures. Stay ahead of market trends, discover untapped growth prospects, and position your business for success in this burgeoning ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or looking to break into these sectors, this event offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and grow your business.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Brokers, Owners, Developers, Investors, Contractors, Designers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Professionals, Lawyers, Leasing Agents, Accountants, Financial Institutions, Government Officials, and more CRE decision-makers.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

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Venue

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
23808 Resort Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78261

Ballroom: Nelson W. Wolff Exhibit Hall A

Parking Information:

Overnight Parking Rate
Discounted Self-Parking - $20.00 plus tax (normally $29)
Valet 0-2 Hours - $15.00 plus tax
Valet 2-4 Hours - $28.00 plus tax
Overnight Valet - $42.00 plus tax

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Asset Class Outlook Capital markets, Hospitality, & Industrial Perspectives
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Unveiling the Urban Canvas Downtown Development Insights
10:45 AM 11:15 AM	Closing Networking