News: Spotlight Content

Janet Woods, Jones Lang LaSalle

Name: Janet Woods Title: Executive Vice President with the firm's Non-Profit Practice Group Company/firm: Jones Lang LaSalle Years with company/firm: 2 Years in field: 18 Years in real estate industry: 15 Address: 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Telephone: 212-418-2647 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.joneslanglasalle.com Real estate organizations / affiliations: none What advice would you give to women just starting out in commercial real estate? It's all about confidence, a will to succeed and your own definition of success. Women have tremendous expectations placed on their shoulders inside and outside the workplace. We can't be all things to all people so first, you must understand what success means for you. Many men and women will let this industry dominate their life and it doesn't have too. Set achievable life goals, always work hard and be happy with your accomplishments. You can find success in many areas of your life.
MORE FROM Spotlight Content

2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars Spotlight out now!

strong>2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars Spotlight out now! This is the second installment of NYREJ's annual Ones to Watch series recognizing standout emerging professionals whose drive, talent, and fresh perspective are helping shape the future of New York’s commercial real estate industry. This Spotlight features professionals on the rise  and their achievements in the CRE industry.
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
2026 Developing Queens: Long Island Board of Realtors  advances commercial growth and advocacy in Queens

2026 Developing Queens: Long Island Board of Realtors advances commercial growth and advocacy in Queens

The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) Commercial Network continues to play a key role in advancing opportunities and strengthening the commercial real estate landscape across Queens. Through targeted programming and global outreach
CRE Guide Featured Company: Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.

CRE Guide Featured Company: Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.

Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.
From vacancy to vitality: How adaptive reuse is reshaping Long Island’s CRE landscape - by Andrea Tsoukalas Curto

From vacancy to vitality: How adaptive reuse is reshaping Long Island’s CRE landscape - by Andrea Tsoukalas Curto

Adaptive reuse has become one of the most important conversations in commercial real estate today. Long Island has a large inventory of aging retail, office and industrial
New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Azia

New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Azia

Walk down any New York block this year and you can feel it. The sidewalks are crowded, the storefronts are lit, and the energy that defines this city is back at full volume.