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  BIA/Orange County’s 24th Annual Development Trends Conference Looks at “Charting a Course for the Turnaround & the Coming Acquisition Tidal Wave” IRVINE, Calif. —Today’s market is full of challenges that are impacting every facet of the real estate and development industry. Who knows what direction to go next? Addressing these market uncertainties is the upcoming 24th Annual Development Trends & Networking Conference, themed “Charting a Course for the Turnaround & the Coming Acquisition Tidal Wave.” Presented by Building Industry Assn. of Southern California, Orange County Chapter, the event takes place from 7:30 to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Irvine Marriott. The program will present experts from the front-lines of today’s volatile market offering their perspectives on surviving the current climate and taking advantage of opportunities that are presented, including implications of the coming acquisition tidal wave. In addition, a dedicated 45-minute networking session will help attendees connect with speakers, sponsors and each other. And job-seekers can network with local companies and executive search firms. “Everyone is looking for direction as to where the market is going and when it will recover,” said conference Chairwoman Marji Knitter of The Moote Group. “Plus we think the enhanced networking opportunity will be one of the biggest benefits for attendees.” The day leads off with keynote speaker Dr. Kerry Vandell, director, Paul Merage School of Business Center for Real Estate, UC Irvine, followed by panels featuring speakers from the real estate and financial markets. Jeff Meyers, president of Meyers Builder Services, will moderate two panels on “Discovering Opportunities” and “Navigating Challenges” with Steve Cameron of Foremost Properties; Richard Hollowell of Squar Milner Real Estate Services; Mac O’Donnell of O’Donnell Atkins; Jay Moss of Mosaic Homes; Peter Cassiano of AEW Capital Management; and Brad Blackwell of Wells Fargo. Tim Sullivan of Sullivan Real Estate Advisors will moderate a panel of “New Industry Captains,” addressing identifying future talent and positioning companies for success. Panelists include Simon Whitmey of Shea Properties and Kip Gillian of Gillian Executive Search. Wrapping up the conference will be the luncheon keynote presentation on “The Coming Acquisition Tidal Wave,” moderated by John Burns, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, and including David Goldberg, US Equity Research/UBS Investment, Tony Avila, JMP Securities, and Laurence Pelosi, Morgan Stanley. Financial support for the conference is being provided by the following companies: Platinum Sponsors are Developers Research, EyeShot, PCM Consulting, Inc., and Samuels, Green, Steel & Adams, LLP. Gold Sponsors are California State University-Fullerton, Countrywide Home Loans, Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, Michael Brandman Assoc., Newman, Garrison, Gilmour + Partners, Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, Pacific Coast Arborists, Rancho Mission Viejo, The Moote Group and VA Consulting. Silver Sponsors are Carlsson Public Relations, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Meyers Builders Services and The PRS Group. The continental breakfast and break refreshments are sponsored by First American Title Co. Cost for the conference is $149 for BIA members and $199 for non-members, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For reservations, call the BIA Reservation Line, (949) 224-0321, or visit www.biaoc.com/events. ### |
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