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The New Market Reality For Commercial Real Estate

8/7/2009

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 6, 2009:

“The New Market Reality for Commercial Real Estate”

FORT MYERS, FL – Market intelligence and innovation come together in an educational program designed specifically to address commercial real estate valuation, financing, capital markets, investment, and legal issues in the prevailing Southwest Florida market conditions. The forum, “The New Market Reality for Commercial Real Estate,” is presented by the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) on September 22^nd at Pelican Preserve Town Center in Fort Myers.

What is the outlook for commercial real estate? Where can you find financing and business capital? Are your appraisals and assessments still accurate – and what can you do about it? What’s the outlook for available commercial financing and the capital markets? How can you work with tenants in default? What are the tenant’s and landlord’s legal rights? How can you get the best deals on distressed or foreclosed properties? These and other timely questions will be addressed by some of Southwest Florida’s leading professionals in the commercial real estate field:

Lori Moore, Esq. of Roetzel & Andress will discuss a wide range of legal issues affecting all participants in commercial real estate. Key topics include current legal issues relating to commercial real estate leases and sales contracts and will provide insights on the "do's and don'ts” of contract disputes and defaults.

Suzanne Specht of the FGCU Small Business Development Center and Tom Wallace, President of IDS Corp., 504 SBA Lender, will detail loan programs available to small business owners and investors in Southwest Florida.

Ed Tamer, Vice President of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital will provide a capital markets overview of the current commercial lending environment and available loan programs and underwriting terms for commercial real estate assets.

Trey Starling, Vice President of CB Richard Ellis Valuation will provide a macro-economic overview of the commercial real estate markets in Lee, Charlotte, and Collier Counties including current asset value assessments and market trends.

The presenters will conduct a question and answer session at the end of each segment, to address specific issues confronted by the attendees.

REIS President Sharon Jenkins-Owen, notes that "These are challenging times for Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate industry and REIS is pleased to provide a workshop with knowledge and ideas that will help its members and allied professionals succeed in this environment.” According to REIS Education Chairman Matt Rocco, attendees will receive important guidance on issues affecting all owners, investors and users of commercial real estate. They’ll also learn to evaluate opportunities in the current marketplace and best methods to capitalize on them. The presenters are all leading experts in their respective fields, who are willing to share their expertise with property owners and professionals in the commercial real estate industry.

The half-day workshop will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 22^nd, in the Magnolia Room at Pelican Preserve Town Center, on Colonial Boulevard one mile east of I-75 exit 136, in Fort Myers. Admission is $50 for REIS members, $25 for active college students, and $70 for all other interested persons. Admission includes continental breakfast and a mid-morning break with refreshments. Seating is limited and reservations are required by September 15^th. Reservations may be made online at www.reis-swfl.org.

“The New Market Reality for Commercial Real Estate,” is sponsored by BB&T, Dawson of Florida, LLC, HSA Engineers & Scientists, and Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC.

REIS is an independent professional organization, dedicated to assisting members in the effective utilization of real estate through networking, education, public service, and a common voice on pertinent issues. Further information on REIS and upcoming programs is available at www.reis-swfl.org.

Further information: Matt Rocco, (239) 947-5077 ext. 3

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