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Speakers and Panels
State of Life Sciences in Worcester
Jon Weaver
President & CEO
Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
Raphael Nir
Co-Founder
ABI LAB
Craig Blais
President
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Jennifer Schultz
Partner
Nixon Peabody
Building Communities: Multifamily & Mixed-Use Development
Michael Lozano
VP Development
Trinity Financial
Peter Dunn
Chief Development Officer
City of Worcester
Jim Lambert
Managing Director
Wood Partners
Vinod Kalikiri
Principal
VHB
Fernando Domenech
President
DHK Architects
Joshua Lee Smith
Partner
Bowditch
Opening Remarks From The Podium
Darnell Dunn
Director of Business Recruitment
Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Why You Can't Miss This Worcester Commercial Real Estate Event
What You'll Learn:
Affordability is increasingly becoming an issue in this market. What is the local municipality doing to tackle this issue?
The biomanufacturing workforce grew by 18% in Worcester County. What is contributing to the growth in this market?
Is the $31-$45 per SF for lab space, attracting investment and biotech companies to this market?
CBRE has ranked Worcester as the 15th best life sciences market for research talent. How is this market continuing to foster talent?
How are developers capitalizing on strong fundamentals to attract businesses and residents to Worcester?
What is the unique opportunity presented in pursuing Worcester multifamily?
How can renters continue to support the high cost of living in some of the new developments coming on the market?
How you'll do more business:
Enhance your business by gaining a stronger understanding of Worcester and Central Massachusetts. commercial real estate market. Understand the strong fundamentals pushing demand from owners and tenants. Hear from city officials and developers on the future of Worcester CRE, its life sciences market and the current opportunities present for investors.
Who You'll Meet: Network with a diverse group of industry leaders, including developers, financiers, urban planners, policymakers, and real estate experts. This event is a melting pot of ideas and strategies, fostering connections and collaborations in the Central Massachusetts real estate market.
Why should you 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.
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Northeast Event Producer, Joshua Piquion at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
WORCESTER'S 2024 PROJECTS, ARTICLES & CURRENT EVENTS
Venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester
125 Front Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Ballroom / Floor: Wachusett Ballroom A – 1st floor
Agenda
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1:30 PM
2:30 PM
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Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
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2:30 PM
3:15 PM
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State of Life Sciences in Worcester
1.) Worcester has continued to experience growth in this sector. Learn more about why tenants are attracted to this market. |
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3:15 PM
3:30 PM
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Networking Break
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3:30 PM
4:15 PM
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Building Communities: Multifamily & Mixed-Use Development
1.) Learn how developers are continuing to produce more housing despite economic headwinds. |
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4:15 PM
4:30 PM
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Post-Event Networking
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