2008 Market Update was a Success!

The 2008 Market Update was an event full of education and networking as a panel of principals, brokers and financial specialists gave interesting lectures on current local and national market conditions and the investment climate surrounding property types and economic structures. The evening started with a networking reception that included a delicious array of appetizers, a wine tasting courtesy of Boordy Vineyards and an abundance of networking opportunities. The update session was very educational and well received by all who attended.

Special thanks to the panel moderator Jim Lighthizer of Chesapeake Real Estate Group, LLC as well as the following speakers: Barbara L. Simmons, Market Director for M&T Bank, David Scheffenacker, Jr. of Preston Partners, Inc., David M. Fick, CPA, Managing Director for Stifel Nicolaus and Company, Nicholas R. Smith, Chief Investment Officer for First Potomac Realty Trust, and Yougun Liang, Managing Director Investment Research for Prudential Real Estate Investors.

Take a look at photos from the event!

	(l-r) Brian Shepley, Lisa Strong, Dominic Dubois and Tom Wobber, all of RSM McGladrey, enjoy a drink together at the networking reception.
	(l-r) Nick Smith, Laura Murrer, and Timothy Zulick, all of First Potomac Realty Trust and Danielle Beyrodt of Hill Management Services, Inc. take time from catching up to smile for the camera.
	(l-r) Chris Smith of TriAlliance Commercial Real Estate Services, Chris Bennett of MacKenzie Cushman & Wakefield Alliance and James Flannery Jr. of Continental Realty Corp. discuss the latest industry trends.
	(l-r) It's all about networking for Jim Callahan of Johns Hopkins Real Estate and Larry Lichtenauer of Lawrence Howard & Associates.
	(l-r) Donna Buck of RSM McGladrey and Anne Carter of Preston Partners catch up on old times.
	(l-r) Father and son duo Clayton Emory and Davis Emory, both of Emory Properties, LLC, enjoy the networking reception.
	(l-r) The Sheppard Pratt Conference Center created a delicious buffet of hors d'oeuvres.
	(l-r) Networking, networking, networking. David Strouse of Continental Realty Corporation and George Oliver of Provident Bank make the most of the networking opportunities.
	(l-r) Christine Boston of Creative Access, James Wollenweber, Vonda Peterson of Creative Access, Jeff Cassidy of Linden Contracting and Mark Lucas of Brickman enjoy networking outside in the warm evening.
	(l-r) Over 200 of Maryland's finest commercial real estate professionals attended the event.
	(l-r) Panel Moderator Jim Lighthizer of Chesapeake Real Estate Group, LLC introduced the speakers for the evening.
	(l-r) The 2008 panel consisted of principals, brokers and financial specialists. Each panel member was well received and shared valuable information with attendees.