PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter

Jeff Hoffman, CCIM, Assists with Successful September ICSC Idea Exchange Convention

The PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter is has successfully completed its first joint partnership event with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at the annual Philadelphia Idea Exchange hosted in Atlantic City this past September 12-13.

The 2-day event and trade show featured roundtable discussions, panels, “retailer speed dating” and developer forum sessions. The event’s keynote presentation was delivered by Todd Carmichael, the CEO of La Columbe, a specialty coffee café and roaster with locations in Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter President, Jeffrey Hoffman, CRX, CCIM, of JPH Realty Advisors, was an integral part of the planning committee that brought together over 1,800 retail real estate professionals. Mr. Hoffman also directed the Development of the Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions, among which included topics entitled “Women in Real Estate” and “Legal, Operations and Leasing” and “Finance/Capital Markets.” Mr. Hoffman personally facilitated the “Finance/Capital Markets” discussion forum where 35 people participated in a dynamic discussion about the current status of the Capital Markets’ effect on retail real estate.

“This is one of the most important event for professionals in the ever-changing retail sector of Commercial Real Estate. Having our CCIM Chapter partner with the ICSC brings cutting-edge information and insights to owners, tenants, architects, builders and anyone else involved with our industry. The Idea Exchange was a great event, and we are looking forward to more joint collaboration in the future,” says Jeffrey Hoffman, CCIM.

Additionally, The PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter also participated as a Cocktail Reception sponsor for the show’s Keystone Event.

The mission of the PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter is to provide its designees and candidates with the highest quality of marketing and networking opportunities, services and education to broaden, enhance and enrich their business. For additional information about The PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter, please visit panjdeccim.com