State of Colorado Springs

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State of Colorado Springs

Name: State of Colorado Springs
Start: 2025-06-24T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-06-24T11:30:00-06:00

Exploring Key Industries and Market Growth Shaping the Future of CRE in One of State’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Tuesday June 24 2025 @ 8:00 AM MDT

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Speakers and Panels

Keynote Presentation

Keynote

Tatiana Bailey

Executive Director, Data Driven Economic Strategies

Colorado Springs Forecast: Influential Factors Driving CRE Expansion

Examining Market Fundamentals, Economic Shifts, Population Changes, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the City's Future

Jessie Kimber

Director, Economic Development, City of Colorado Springs

Chelsea Gondeck

Exec Dir, Downtown BID, Dir of Planning & Mobility, Downtown Partnership

Jill Gaebler

Executive Director, Pikes Peak Housing Network

Building the Future: Major Developments Shaping the Spring's Built Environment

Exploring How Industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense, Tech, Healthcare, and Tourism Are Creating New Opportunities for CRE Development

J.W. Roth

Founder and CEO, VENU

Ben Lowe

Market Leader, Colorado Springs, Broe Real Estate Group

Mike Everett

Mike Everett, an accomplished professional with a rich history in the hospitality industry, brings his extensive expertise to Coral Tree Hospitality as the Executive Vice President overseeing a diverse portfolio of responsibilities. In this role, Mike is responsible for spearheading Business Development, Design & Development Services, Openings & Transitions, Information Technology, Engineering & Security, and Sustainability functions. From 2018 to 2023, Mike served as the President of NuovoRE, a distinguished developer specializing in intricate historic adaptive reuse projects. During his tenure, NuovoRE focused on projects involving state and federal historic tax credits, opportunity zones, and various local tax subsidies. Mike's leadership was instrumental in assembling a formidable team that executed independently positioned hotels, each distinguished in their markets for exceptional design and programming. Under Mike's guidance, NuovoRE emerged as a trailblazer in the industry as a social impact investor, introducing innovative business practices that positively affected guests, employees, vendors, and community stakeholders. Prior to his role at NuovoRE, Mike served as the Chief Investment Officer at Sage Hospitality from 2012 to 2018. In this capacity, he led all growth functions related to development, acquisition, and third-party management. Sage Hospitality deployed over $1 billion in total capital during Mike's tenure, contributing to the success of prominent projects such as Dairy Block, Perry Lane Hotel, Halcyon, and Denver Union Station. From 2003 to 2012, Mike held various key positions within Destination Hotels & Resorts and Lowe Hospitality group, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President of Business Development for the final six years. During this period, the firm completed complex hotel and resort acquisitions while significantly expanding its third-party management business. Mike embarked on his illustrious career in 1999 when he joined Sage Hospitality after completing his degree at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Over the years, he has demonstrated a commitment to community involvement by serving on the boards of Collective Retreats, New Waterloo, and Goodwill of Colorado. Mike is an active member of the ULI Hotel Development Council, a past participant in the AHLA Investment Roundtable, and a founding board member of the Marriott Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership at Howard University. His dedication extends to supporting Mayor Mike Johnston's task force focused on eradicating homelessness in Denver. Mike Everett continues to shape the future of the hospitality industry, blending innovation, social impact, and business acumen in each endeavor he undertakes.

CoralTree Hospitality

EVP

Mike Everett

EVP, CoralTree Hospitality

Douglas Quimby

CEO, La Plata Communities

Sal Nodjomian

Sal Nodjomian, P.E., is the Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Design Group, where he is responsible for the overall direction of the firm while maintaining leadership, technical, and management roles in Government Consulting Services, major asset development, and numerous DoD related activities. Sal is a nationally recognized expert in military mission analysis, public-public/public-private partnerships, and development services. He has a distinguished career of sustained excellence leading diverse teams in operations; delivering community services and public works; producing engineering and economic analyses; and, developing facility and infrastructure plans and programs. He has extensive experience in community planning, public engagement, facilitation, strategic studies, and capital improvement programs. Sal has served as the Principal-In-Charge on numerous large, complex, multi-discipline programs, planning efforts, and projects. Sal is regularly called upon to speak as an expert on a wide variety of technical and leadership topics. Prior to joining Matrix, Sal served for nearly 24 years in the United States Air Force, finishing his career as the Installation Commander for Eglin AFB. Sal earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Delaware. He went on to earn five Masters Degrees, with extensive studies in Public Administration, Engineering, Organizational Management, and National Security Strategy. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. Sal is involved in many non-profit activities and has leadership positions in numerous organizations. He is a Society of American Military Engineers Distinguished Fellow and served as the National President. He is the Chair (Elect) for the SAME Foundation, a Board member for the Association of Defense Communities, and was a three-term City Councilman. Sal has been awarded numerous major military decorations, to include two Legion of Merit Awards and two Bronze Star Medals and received the University of Delaware’s “Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement”.

Matrix Design Group

CEO

Moderator

Sal Nodjomian

CEO, Matrix Design Group

WHY THIS MATTERS

What You’ll Learn From CRE Leaders At This Event:

As Colorado Springs continues to receive recognition for its economic growth and resilience — ranking No. 5 in Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities — how should investors approach CRE opportunities in this market? What are the most promising sectors for long-term investment?
How effective have tax incentives for aerospace and tech developers been in attracting investment and spurring new commercial real estate projects, and are they expected to continue?
The Springs is home to a diverse population of more than 100,000 military service members, veterans, and their families. How is this defense infrastructure influencing real estate development, particularly in terms of housing, office, and industrial spaces?
With Colorado Springs attracting millions of tourists annually, generating over $2B in visitor spending, what new developments are catering to this growing market, and what are the investment opportunities?
Looking ahead, which major development projects are expected to significantly shape Colorado Springs' built environment in the next 5-10 years?

How You'll Do More Business From Attending: By 2050, El Paso County is expected to surpass one million people, making Colorado Springs one of Colorado’s fastest-growing cities. Ranked as the third most desirable place to live by U.S. News & World Report, the city is seeing rapid growth driven by booming industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and tourism. This event will bring together developers, investors, and local leaders to explore the trends shaping the market. Attendees will gain valuable insights into opportunities across office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use sectors and how the city’s top industries are influencing real estate development.

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, operators, entrepreneurs, brokers, public officials, architects, tenants, engineers and providers moving the Colorado CRE market forward.

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you 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 we do.

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Kay VanAsdale at kay.vanasdale@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact rachel.sundin@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation
9:30 AM 10:15 AM	State of Colorado Springs: Influential Factors Driving CRE Expansion Examining Market Fundamentals, Economic Shifts, Population Changes, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the City's Future
10:15 AM 10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM 11:15 AM	Building the Future: Major Developments Shaping the Spring's Built Environment Exploring How Industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense, Tech, Healthcare and Tourism are Creating New Opportunities for CRE Development
11:15 AM 11:30 AM	Closing Networking

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