Across Upstate New York, economic momentum is building. From advanced manufacturing to clean energy innovation, new investments are rewriting the story of our region. But as this renaissance accelerates, the communities that will benefit most are those equipped not only with shovel-ready sites,
Architects, engineers, and design professionals begin each project with optimism, creativity, and good faith. Yet, too often, those ideals collide with clients who turn adversarial — breaching contracts, fabricating claims, or issuing threatening letters as leverage. These encounters
Real estate investors and developers have a new reason to pay attention to Opportunity Zones. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law July 4, 2025, extends and updates the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program beginning in 2027. While the new version of the program
In commercial real estate finance, opportunities are often born of innovation. At Arbor Realty Trust, our capital markets strategy stems from an entrepreneurial spirit. In May 2025, we reached another milestone with the closing of a $802 million collateralized loan
Check out NYREJ's 2025 Fall Industry Insights!
Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? The biggest opportunities lie in AI and data analytics. Commercial real estate firms can leverage AI for faster
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? At Meridian Capital, innovation is central to our business across investment sales, debt, and retail leasing.
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? Olshan fosters innovation through top-down collaboration and outside-the-box thinking. At our weekly real
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? At EDA, innovation begins with a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard and valued. When people
Impact Highlight: Describe a recent program, initiative, or process implemented by you and the impact on your firm, organization, or community. Our pre-construction team continues to provide our developers with conceptual ROM pricing early in the development phase for our clients.
.png)
