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Posted: February 24, 2014
Professional Profile: Heidi Springer, 2014
Name: Heidi Springer
Title: Manager of Economic Development & Market Research
Company: New York Grant Company
Location: 29 Broadway, New York, NY
Birthplace: New York City
Education: Arizona State University - B.S. Sociology, B.S. Urban Planning; Columbia University - Masters in Urban Planning
First job outside of real estate: Various restaurant jobs through high school and college (I've always been a real estate gal!)
First job in real estate or allied field: City of Phoenix, Community Development Intern
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I'm thrilled to say I've recently joined the New York Grant Company, an economic development consulting firm. As for the future, I am working hard to bring New York Grant Company's unsurpassed customer service and incentives expertise to growing businesses in the Tri-State area.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Sharing a home cooked meal with my family!
Favorite book or author: Elena Ferante
Favorite movie: "Raising Arizona"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Lightning Bolt" by Jake Bugg
One word to describe your work environment: Familial
Rules to live by in business: Listen well. Exceed expectations
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Jane Jacobs at Faiccos
What is your dream job? Running a LDC in my community
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