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November 19: NAIOP 2024 Annual Meeting & Holiday Soirée
Join NAIOP Massachusetts for the 2024 Holiday Soirée at the iconic View Boston in Back Bay for a spectacular evening of celebration at our Annual Meeting and festive Holiday Party!
This highly anticipated event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. The event will begin at 5:00 PM with a brief year-end Annual Meeting, where members will vote to confirm Douglas Manz of The HYM Investment Group as the 2025 NAIOP Massachusetts President and elect Board members with terms expiring in 2027.
Following the meeting, explore the breathtaking View Boston spaces and enjoy a cocktail party with exceptional views of Boston. With several hundred professionals expected to attend, it’s a great opportunity to kick-off the holiday season by connecting with colleagues and friends across the industry.
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NAIOP Massachusetts Announces Recipients of President’s Award and Government Affairs Champion Award
BOSTON, MA – NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 President’s Award and the 2024 Government Affairs Champion Award. The awards will be presented at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 19.
The 2024 President’s Award will be presented to Debbie Osheroff, NAIOP’s Director of Membership & Administration in recognition of her outstanding contributions to NAIOP’s growth and success.
Michael McDermott of Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C., will be awarded the 2024 Government Affairs Champion Award, for his invaluable contributions to advancing NAIOP’s advocacy.
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ADVOCACY ALERT: Sullivan & Worcester Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts urging SJC to Affirm the Attorney General’s Ability to Enforce Section 3A of the Zoning Act
On Monday, September 16, 2024, law firm Sullivan & Worcester filed an amicus brief on behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) in the case of Attorney General v. Town of Milton and Joe Atchue, in his official capacity. At issue is whether or not Section 3A of the Zoning Act (otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Law) provides the sole remedy for noncompliance with the law, and whether, and to what extent, the Attorney General’s office is authorized and has standing to enforce compliance with the Section.
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ADVOCACY ALERT: NAIOP Secures Office Conversation Tax Credit and Defeats Right of First Refusal; Legislature Does Not Advance Economic Development or Climate Bills; Uncertain Future for Boston Proposals
Read on for NAIOP’s legislative wrap-up on the topics relevant to the industry including;
NAIOP’s successful advocacy securing a Nation-Leading Office Conversion Tax Credit, Defeats Right of First Refusal, in Housing Bond Bill;
The status of the Permit Extension Act and other economic development priorities;
The status of the climate legislation; and
The status of Boston’s property tax and BPDA reform proposals.
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