Future of Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Discussed at EDC Event

Contact:  Sandy Person
                 707 864-1855

Future of Commercial Real Estate
Opportunities Discussed at EDC Event

            Commercial real estate ‘s current and future growth opportunities will take center stage at the Solano Economic Development Corporation’s Oct. 27 breakfast meeting.

            Leaders in the areas of office, industrial and retail will participate in a panel discussion at the 2011 Real Estate Round-up, 7:30 a.m., Oct. 27 at Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.

            Sandy Person, interim President of Solano EDC, said the event will provide an overview of the current situation, and also give attendees the opportunity to learn more about future forecasts for growth.

            “This is an important event for anyone interested in gaining information about the opportunities that exist for growth in our commercial real estate,” Person said.  “We’ve put together a great panel of leaders in the field which will share their views and ‘best guesses’ for what the next year will bring.”

            Participants in the panel are: Kevin Ramos, chief investment officer for Buzz Oates; Brooks Pedder, managing partner of Colliers International; and Chuck Shaw, past state director of International Council of Shopping Centers, Northern California and a partner at Fite Development Company.

            To register for this event, call 707 864-1855.  Cost of $25 for EDC members and $35 for non-members.

            The breakfast event is sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. 

            EDC presents breakfast events during the year to highlight areas of economic development – affording the opportunity for private sector, government and community leaders gain insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Solano County.

            The monthly events are hosted by the Solano EDC Chairman Circle Members:  Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District; Solano Transportation Authority; Syar Industries; Solano Garbage Company and Republic Services.