Name: Houston State of the Market
Start: 2024-05-07T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-07T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Chasewood Technology Park

Event Host

Chasewood Technology Park

Located off Hwy 249 in the heart of the Houston Technology Corridor, this premier property offers 463,969 square feet of Class A, state-of-the-art office space across four distinct buildings. Adjacent to Lone Star College - University Park and Vintage Park, this campus-style setting provides an ideal environment for businesses. The recently built tenant amenity center features a lounge, conferencing center, and gym. The property also has an adjacent SpringHill Suites, providing convenient accommodations for visitors. With close proximity to major highways, upscale neighborhoods, Bush Intercontinental Airport, hospitals, and a range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, this property offers a prime location for businesses seeking a dynamic and accessible workspace.

Speakers and Panels

Keynote Interview

Matt Mooney

COO, Parkway

Maddy McCarty

Houston Reporter, Bisnow

Asset Classes Outlook

Trends and Updates in Houston's Asset Classes

Travis Overall

EVP, Brookfield Properties

Dean Lane

Partner, NewQuest Properties

Thomas Nguyen

Thomas P. Nguyen is the Restaurant Practice Leader in CBRE's Houston office specializing in tenant representation with a focus on restaurants. Prior to joining Brian Ashby and Sydney Dixon’s tenant representation team, Thomas spent three (3) years as a commercial litigation attorney and eleven (11) years as the co-founder of the Peli Peli South African restaurant chain. Peli Peli was one of Houston’s most beloved and best-reviewed restaurants and has been featured on the Food Network and CNBC’s Restaurant Startup. In 2017, Peli Peli Kitchen was named Best Fast Casual Concept of the Year (Eater Houston). Thomas is the tenant representative for some of Houston and Austin’s best known brands including Bombshells, Jinya Ramen, Gen Korean BBQ, Paris Baguette, Food Network Star Eddie Jackson, 2022 Restaurant of the Year - Amrina, Chi’lantro BBQ, Acclaimed international Asian hospitality group - Dining Innovation Group, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Ice House, 2022 James Beard nominee Phat Eatery, James Beard Winner Tom Cunanan, Top Chef star Dawn Burrell, The Waffle Bus, Fat Boy’s Pizza, PKL Social/FM Kitchen, Food & Wine Best New Pastry Chef Shawn Gawle, ChopnBlok, Wakefield Crowbar, and many others. Active in the Houston community, Thomas is a finalist for the 2023 REDNews Real Estate "Emerging Leader of the Year" Award and has earned recognition as a 2015 Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, 2016 Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, 2017 Texas Exes Distinguished Alumni nominee and 2018 Golden Fork Faces of Diversity Recipient (Greater Houston Restaurant Association). Thomas wrote the cover story for and was featured in the article “So you want to open a restaurant” – Houston Press, October 2016 and has contributed to articles for Forbes, Inc., Costco Connection, Success Magazine, Sparq Business IQ (Capital One) and OpenTable blogs. He earned a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

CBRE

Restaurant Practice Leader – Houston

Thomas Nguyen

Restaurant Practice Leader – Houston, CBRE

Gabe Lerner

Gabe Lerner is the Managing Director at AOG Living, where he is responsible for the acquisition, development, and alternative investment opportunities focusing on multifamily properties across the United States. Gabe has been in the real estate business for over a decade and has extensive experience in the areas of multifamily, office, retail, and large-scale land acquisitions. He also practiced law during that time period. Prior to joining AOG Living, Gabe worked as Managing Director for one of the largest private Chinese real estate developers based in Beijing, China, where he played a leading role in the investment, oversight, and management of projects outside mainland China, with projects in North America, Europe, Japan and other locales around the world. Previous to being Managing Director, Gabe was legal counsel and manager of a Texas-based Land Acquisition and Due Diligence company dealing in the energy and real estate sectors, where he oversaw and consulted on projects throughout Texas and various other states in the US. In addition, he worked as legal counsel for a top tier energy and real estate law firm, where he was responsible for the development, review, and advice of projects ranging from $25 to $500 million in transaction size across Texas, focusing on debt placement review, transactional work and asset acquisition and/or divestment consultation. Gabe is also a founding member of the South Texas College of Law Energy Alumni Association, where he holds a Board seat at the law school. He has also been a part of various other associations, including, Greater Houston Partnership committees: Real Estate, Foreign Direct Investment, and International Investment and Trade, Member and Advisor: Next Level Capital Group (Texas-based Hedge Fund), Young Professionals in Energy, Houston Young Lawyers Association and Houston Realty Business Coalition. Gabe received his M.B.A. (Finance) from the University of Tulane and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law, both in Houston, Texas. Prior to his studies in law and business, he graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, getting outside and running or playing various sports, trying new restaurants, and relaxing with his friends and family. Gabe was born in Houston and spent most of his life in Texas, with various stints in Colorado, and is currently licensed to practice law in Texas.

Allied Orion Group

Managing Director

Gabe Lerner

Managing Director, Allied Orion Group

Swapnil Agarwal

Partner, Nitya Capital

Armando Niebla, PE

Regional Discipline Leader | Civil/Site/Texas, Colliers Engineering & Design

Moderator

Tyler Martin

Partner, Assurance Services, Weaver

New and Interesting Projects and Developments

The Latest shaping the Houston Skyline

Randy Wile

President, Wile Interests

Ori Batagower

New Development & Acquisitions Director, The Deal Company

Nancy Almodovar

Nancy Almodovar, President and CEO of Nan and Company Properties, defines her success by helping others find their happy. Named the #2 Luxury Agent in Houston in 2023,She thrives in the world of luxury real estate, teaching and mentoring others and breaking old stereotypes. Nancy is a loyal supporter and promoter of Houston, its culture and fellow community businesses and she is an ambitious entrepreneur with a data-driven process for business growth. She has been recognized as Houston Agent Magazine’s Managing Broker of the Year in 2020; was named one of Houston’s Most Influential Women by Houston Women Magazine in 2022; elected Houston Area Women’s Center Leadership Campaign Chair in 2021; and was a 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 Honoree by Houston Business Journal. This past year and in years prior, Houston Business Journal has named Nan and Company Properties as one of the best places to work in Houston, a distinction that she views as more important than any personal recognition. With more than fourteen years of experience, Almodovar has soared to the top of the industry with a company driven by customer service and client satisfaction, making her the trusted agent for multimillion dollar properties, such as this River Oaks home previously owned by royals, the second most expensive home sold in Houston this year, and a socialite's estate which houses a world-famous closet. Almodovar launched Nan and Company Properties in 2014 from her kitchen table and has since filled a gap in the Houston marketplace for premier luxury real estate services including leasing, sales, and buying. She has grown the company over 40 percent each year since its inception and continues to foster an environment in which Nan and Co. agents grow their businesses as well. Almodovar is an alumnus of the University of Houston Bauer College of Business and continued her personal development and business education with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program. Purpose is central to how Nan & Co. operates. Their mission is to help everyone find their happy, and they interpret that with their commitments to their employees, clients, developers, the community, and the real estate industry at large. Nancy personally volunteers and gives back to several organizations such as the Houston Ballet and St. Anne Catholic School. She launched the Nan Cares Toy Drive in 2016, an annual campaign to collect toy donations for students at Brookline Elementary, and is the Chair for the HAR Communications Advisory Board. In addition to being a CEO, she is a loving wife and mother of two, and a mentor to young men and women coming up in entrepreneurship, business and real estate.

Nan and Co.

President and CEO

Nancy Almodovar

President and CEO, Nan and Co.

Brandon Avedikian

Founder, Aspire Commercial

Moderator

Jason McLean

Senior Regional Director, Business Development, Hotwire Communications

East Downtown Spotlight

Exploring EaDo's Growth and Transformation

David Hightower

David Hightower presently serves as Executive Vice President at Midway Companies. He has been involved in the ownership, development and/or management of over 6,000 acres of commercial, residential and agricultural land investments and developments. He has primary responsibility for marketing, sales, project planning and development activities for the firm’s real estate assets, as well as new investment acquisitions. He is also responsible for regulatory approvals and other governmental related activities. He is active in various community and civic activities, and is presently serving on the boards and committees of several organizations that deal with issues affecting the real estate industry and overall community development, including the West Houston Association, the Urban Land Institute – Houston District Council, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Real Estate Advisory Committee and the Houston Real Estate Council. Mr. Hightower is a member of a number of other real estate-related organizations including: the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute , NAIOP – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Counselors of Real Estate, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and Houston Association of Realtors. He has represented several of these organizations in serving on a number of City and County committees addressing a wide range of issues impacting the real estate industry. He is also a founding director and current President of Harris County Improvement District No. 4 (The Energy Corridor District). Mr. Hightower has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) designations and is a licensed real estate broker and licensed professional engineer . He is a life member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and has served on several committees. And, he is a member and past vice president of the Leadership Houston Association.

Midway

EVP, Investments & Development

David Hightower

EVP, Investments & Development, Midway

Paul Coonrod

Founder & Managing Principal, Pagewood

Marc el-Khouri

Practice Leader, Associate Principal, Perkins&Will

Moderator

Michael Marcon

President/Senior Principal, InControl Technologies

What You'll Learn About The Houston Commercial Real Estate Market

What factors have allowed Houston to climb to the 11th spot among the top U.S. real estate markets, and what Is contributing to its attractiveness for investors?
How are affordable and attainable housing, multifamily projects and mixed-use developments influencing Houston's housing scene?
What new and exciting commercial developments are on the horizon for Houston, and how are they contributing to the city's growth?
How are rising interest rates and construction costs affecting real estate deals and projects both nationally and locally, and what challenges do professionals anticipate in financing acquisitions and constructions?
How is the ongoing redevelopment in East Downtown influencing the EaDo neighborhood's overall landscape and attractiveness for residents and businesses?
How are various asset classes, such as multifamily, industrial, and retail, doing in today's market?
Retail Market Resurgence: What factors contribute to the resurgence of Houston's retail market, and how has the return to conventional, in-person shopping post-pandemic impacted the retail sector?
How are efforts being made to enhance connectivity and accessibility within urban East Downtown, especially concerning public transportation and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure?

How You'll Do More Business By Attending: Houston, recognized as a rising star in real estate, has experienced robust population growth and has maintained relative affordability in recent years, making it an attractive prospect for investors, developers, and consumers alike. Join us to get a pulse on the various asset classes that make up Houston's commercial real estate landscape, discover the major projects and developments shaping the city's skyline, and take a deep dive into the transforming East Downtown neighborhood.

Hear from top owners, developers, tenants, and investors as they discuss where we are in the economy and the future of commercial real estate in Houston. Don't miss state of the market discussions over the performances of different asset classes, where investors should place their bets, different developments that are taking place, and how the city is evolving and growing every day.

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

Chasewood Technology Park
Four Chasewood
20445 State Highway 249
Houston, TX 77070

Parking Information:

Complimentary parking is available in the building parking garage. When arriving, please inform the garage staff that you are attending the Bisnow event. Alternatively, attendees can park along Chasewood Park Dr.

Please note that the visitor parking lot in front of the building is reserved for tenants only. Kindly refrain from parking in spaces marked as reserved or designated with a company name within the parking garage.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 8:45 AM	Breakfast and Networking
8:45 AM 9:00 AM	Keynote Interview Matt Mooney, Chief Operating Officer, Parkway
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Asset Classes Outlook Trends and Updates in Houston's Asset Classes
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	New and Interesting Projects and Developments The Latest Shaping the Houston Skyline
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	East Downtown Spotlight Exploring EaDo's Growth and Transformation
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking

Notable Houston News & Projects

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