Commercial Real Estate Symposium
The CBJ’s annual look into the commercial real estate market. Local real estate experts and business leaders discuss notable Corridor real estate deals, development and building updates, and market forecasts.
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Tickets
Single Ticket
$115
Table of 10
$900
Agenda
11:00 am - Registration & Networking
11:30 am-1:15 pm - Program: Keynote & Panel
Keynote Speaker
Martin Lavelle
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Amenities and office vacancy rates: What really draws workers back to the office?
Presenting new research, Chicago Fed business economist Martin Lavelle will explore how amenities, building age, and design choices influence office vacancy rates in the Midwest and cities across the nation. Also examining where common assumptions about return-to-office enticements falter, Mr. Lavelle will discuss how his recent research challenges some of the most popular narratives in commercial real estate.
About the speaker:
Martin Lavelle is a principal business economist in the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit Branch. Mr. Lavelle’s job responsibilities include economic research, education, and outreach. His research revolves around the Michigan economy and its impact on the Seventh District and national economies, respectively. Specific topics include, but aren’t limited to, construction & real estate, the auto industry, consumer spending, and rural economic development.
Panelists
Nate Kaeding
Nick AbouAssaly
Jon Dusek
Tiffany Earl Williams
Josh Immerfall
Michelle Jones
FAQs
What does the Commercial Real Estate Symposium include?
Lunch, program, and networking before and after the event.
When is the last day to register?
Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on March 24, 2026.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].What is your refund & cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend the event you have purchased a ticket for, refunds can be processed, less the transaction fee, up to one week before the event on March 24. Event attendees are locked in on March 24, and refunds cannot be given after that date. Please reach out to Jean Suckow to request a refund at [email protected] or by calling the CBJ Office at 319-665-6397.
In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?
No, there are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
How can I get my business in front of attendees through sponsorships?
For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].
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