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Greater Baltimore State of the Market

Name: Greater Baltimore State of the Market
Start: 2025-05-15T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-15T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

Exploring the region's evolution with insight on urban revitalization, suburban expansion and new investment strategies

Event Ended On: Thursday May 15 2025

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Speakers and Panels

Keynote Remarks

Keynote

Brandon Scott

Mayor, City of Baltimore

Beyond the City: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Baltimore’s Suburban Counties

Mark Renbaum

MLR Partners is a privately held, Baltimore-based commercial real estate investment and management firm founded in 2011 that acquires, develops, manages, and invests in assets in the retail, mixed- use, office and industrial sectors. Through various partnerships, MLR Partners currently owns and operates approximately 1,000,000 square feet of commercial real estate and has achieved a sustained record of success in maximizing returns and transforming assets through multiple strategies with a focus on value–add and opportunistic investments. MLR Partners retains ownership of a vast majority of the properties it develops, and as such, is an expert in the creation of long-term value for its investors and partners. MLR Partners’ founding principal is Mark Renbaum, who has nearly 25 years of direct real estate experience in acquisitions, development, finance, management, operations, and law. Prior to founding MLR Partners, Mr. Renbaum was formerly a Retail Developer at St. John Properties; Director of Development for Black Oak Associates; and an Asset Manager at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation. Mr. Renbaum is also the CEO of Baltimore-based Schwaber Holdings, LLC, a diversified family office real estate company founded in the 1920s with ownership interests in more than 500,000 square feet of retail and commercial properties positioned throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area, including: Mr. Renbaum earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University, and his JD/MBA from the University of Baltimore. Mr. Renbaum is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Dr. Michael Feinglass Cancer Foundation, the Associated Jewish Charities, and FIDF Baltimore. Mr. Renbaum previously served on the Board of Directors of The Jewish Community Center of Baltimore, as well as the Boards of multiple real estate and non-real estate related charitable organizations.

MLR Partners

Principal

Mark Renbaum

Principal, MLR Partners

Wayne Gioioso, Jr.

President, Mid-Atlantic Properties

Jonathan Sachs

Jonathan Sachs serves as Baltimore County’s Director of Economic and Workforce Development Department and was appointed by the County Executive to the role in April of 2024. The department has six divisions; Economic Development, Workforce Development, Tourism, Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, and Data and Economic Analysis. Jonathan oversees over 80 employees and a budget of about $100 million. Previously, Jonathan had a successful career as a healthcare executive. He served as CEO of a patient experience startup, Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and as Vice President of Experience Transformation at Adventist HealthCare. During his time in healthcare, Jonathan led Operations, Patient Experience, Foundation, Digital Health, Innovation, and Government Relations departments. He began his career focusing on economic development, leading advocacy efforts for the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Jonathan is a Professional Certified Leadership Coach through the International Coaching Federation. He has coached CEO’s, COO’s, and other executives in government, for-profit, and not-for-profit companies. His passion is coaching emerging leaders, which is the subject of a book he authored called, Up or Out: How to Get Your First BIG Promotion, Without Playing Office Politics. He received his bachelor’s degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, graduating with High Honors and serving as President of the Student Body. He has a Master’s in Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. In addition, Jonathan has an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, and is a Fellow of the American College of HealthCare Executives. He also has a certification in Healthcare Innovation from Stanford University. Jonathan proudly calls Baltimore County home and lives in Pikesville. In his spare time, Jonathan can be found spending time with his family. He enjoys traveling, specifically to visit every Major League Baseball park, every Presidential Library, and every State Capitol building.

Baltimore County

Director of Economic and Workforce Development

Jonathan Sachs

Director of Economic and Workforce Development, Baltimore County

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones has over 20 years of business and leadership experience in the private and public sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, Jennifer is responsible for being a catalyst for economic growth, supporting existing businesses, targeting new businesses, and working with stakeholders to set the vision and direction for Howard County that positions it as a regional, national, and international business location. In her years in the public sector, she has been an integral part of the Howard County business ecosystem, directly assisting and helping thousands of Howard County businesses who have grown to know and trust her. As a former Deputy Chief of Staff in Howard County Government, she worked collaboratively with the Howard County Economic Development Authority, the Chamber, and others, to devise millions of dollars in grant programs that ultimately helped thousands of businesses survive and thrive through the pandemic. She also led in accelerating opportunities through the pandemic. Leveraging federal funds, she quickly produced a strategy and executed new public and private partnerships so that Howard County was the first in the state to stand up county testing sites and mobile vaccination. Previously, Jennifer served as Vice President, Business Development at Live Nation, where she was responsible for business analysis and market expansion. She also worked with various other Fortune 500 companies, notably Sony and Universal Studios on international business development, and as a Manager at Ernst and Young, LLP, assisting middle market companies with their corporate finance needs. A Howard County native and graduate of Wilde Lake High School, she holds a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law, a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.

Howard County Economic Development Authority

CEO

Jennifer Jones

CEO, Howard County Economic Development Authority

Mark Franceski

Managing Director - Research & Securities - Research, Zelman & Associates

Moderator

Matthew Rothstein

Partner, Citrin Cooperman

Revitalization of Baltimore’s Neighborhoods: Old Town, Harbor East, Downtown and West Baltimore

Chris Mfume

Managing Partner, The Civic Group.

Terri Harrington

Managing Principal, Harrington Commercial Real Estate Services

Claudia Jolin

Executive Director, Baltimore Peninsula Partnership

Kimberly Clark

EVP, Baltimore Development Corporation

Gowtham Reddy

CEO, Genesis Capital

Moderator

Elaine Asal

Principal & Strategy Director, Gensler

What you'll learn

How is Greater Baltimore capitalizing on its strategic location and regional assets to attract investors and drive economic growth?
Which neighborhoods and submarkets are experiencing the most transformative redevelopment? What key factors are driving their success?
How are transportation and infrastructure investments shaping transit-oriented developments and increasing connectivity across the region?
What are the biggest opportunities and challenges in Baltimore's market today? How are investors navigating these dynamics?
How is the role of public-private partnerships evolving in Baltimore's development? What steps can be taken to strengthen collaboration between developers, city leaders and communities?

How You'll Do More Business:

With projects like the redevelopment of Old Town Mall, Lutherville Station's proposed transit-oriented development and Harbor East’s continued evolution, Baltimore is redefining its urban landscape. Join industry leaders as they delve into the region's most impactful developments, emerging trends in multifamily and mixed-use assets and insights on how infrastructure upgrades and public-private partnerships are creating new opportunities. Get the tools and perspectives needed to capitalize on Baltimore’s momentum and position your business for success.

Who You’ll Meet: Investors, developers, brokers, architects, engineers, city officials, lenders, contractors, property managers, and other key players shaping the future of Greater Baltimore.

Projects, Achievements & Articles --

MLR Partners' Lutherville Station redevelopment project

Office vacancies in downtown Baltimore expected to rise, but suburbs also at risk

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Venue

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
401 W. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Parking Information:

Ballroom:

Holiday room 4, 5, and 6

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Self-parking- $37

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Registration, Networking and Breakfast
9:00 AM 9:15 AM	Opening Remarks from Mayor Scott
9:15 AM 10:00 AM	Beyond the City: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Baltimore’s Suburban Counties Learn about the latest investment strategies and opportunities in Howard County, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County, where rapid growth and development are reshaping the suburban landscape
10:00 AM 10:10 AM	Networking Break
10:15 AM 11:00 AM	Revitalization of Baltimore’s Neighborhoods: Old Town, Harbor East, Downtown and West Baltimore Dive into the revitalization efforts shaping the future of these neighborhoods, exploring how redevelopment projects are spurring economic growth, enhancing the urban landscape, and fostering a new sense of community
11:00 AM 11:30 AM	Closing Networking

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Greater Baltimore State of the Market

Exploring the region's evolution with insight on urban revitalization, suburban expansion and new investment strategies

Speakers and Panels

Keynote Remarks

Brandon Scott

Beyond the City: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Baltimore’s Suburban Counties

Mark Renbaum

Wayne Gioioso, Jr.

Jonathan Sachs

Jennifer Jones

Mark Franceski

Matthew Rothstein

Revitalization of Baltimore’s Neighborhoods: Old Town, Harbor East, Downtown and West Baltimore

Chris Mfume

Terri Harrington

Claudia Jolin

Kimberly Clark

Gowtham Reddy

Elaine Asal

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