May 3 @ 12:01 pm
So You Want to Be a Developer?
February 21 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Join DCBIA to explore the practical aspects and training necessary to enter and sustain a career as a real estate developer with an important discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate. Delve into the intricacies of developing various project types that make up our vibrant neighborhoods and activate our city spaces, including multifamily, condominiums, commercial, office, and retail. Gain insights into the factors that contribute to the financial viability of projects and learn more about real estate from a developer’s perspective.
Our esteemed panelists represent a spectrum of diverse backgrounds, including young leaders working for large firms, solo developers, seasoned professionals with a track record of investing in and completing multiple, complex projects in the DMV. No matter your role, discipline, or position within real estate or business community, seize this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the heart and foundation of real estate development.
So You Want to Be a Developer?
Beyond Bricks & Mortar
Hosted by: DCBIA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
1222 22nd Street NW
Liz DeBarros, CEO, DCBIA
Richard Lake, founding Partner, Roadside Development
Presenters:
- Genevieve Hanson, Chief Executive Officer, H & H Realty Group, Moderator
- Bo Menkiti, Founder & CEO, The Menkiti Group
- Aakash Thakkar, Chief Acquisitions Officer, EYA
- Kaleena Francis Lee, Director of Development, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners
The DCBIA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is co-chaired by Meredith Barnett Pitts, Associate Counsel, MidCity and Kristin Niver, Counsel, Thompson Coburn.