BES: The Impact and Opportunities of Commercial Real Estate During a Pandemic

The Impact and Opportunities of Commercial Real Estate During a Pandemic

• Brief intro on Commercial Real Estate
• COVID impact nationally & locally
• What are larger companies doing vs smaller companies in regards to their office space footprint?
  • Specific Industries and how they may be doing things differently or have the ability to do things differently.

• What will be some of the longer-term impacts on commercial real estate?
  • Ownership vs. Leasing & Retail vs. Office
  • Small ownerships vs. REITS

• What type of relief are we seeing Landlords give to tenants?
• What new opportunities or leverage do we have as a tenant trying to lease or purchase? (Do I have a better chance of getting a better deal?)

About the speaker: Mike Misleh, Veatch Commercial Real Estate

A native of Northern Virginia and part of a successful entrepreneurial family, Mike brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to every project. His business education at Radford University and experience in the staffing industry enables him to assess each client’s needs with incredible insight, and he is respected for a visionary-like approach to even the most complex undertakings. Mike’s near-obsession with commercial real estate trends means he keeps his pulse on the local market while staying up-to-date on how companies are evolving. This translates into a genuine understanding of what different organizations need from their space to best achieve their objectives. Clients appreciate Mike’s creativity and talent for offering a new perspective, as well as his dedication to really listening and ensuring their unique needs are met.

Professional/Community Affiliations:

• Board of Directors of the Reston Chamber
• ELI Graduate 2017

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Series Silver Sponsors Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and MillerMusmar, CPAs.

The INCspire Education Foundation is proud to present the Business Education Series (BES). Chamber member professionals, INCspire and Chamber staff offer ongoing workshops in their areas of expertise to our members as well as the general business community. These workshops are designed to support business growth and cover a variety of topics!

Are you a current Chamber member interested in leading a BES workshop? Contact Carrie Pulliam at 703.707.9045 or email her at CarrieP@restonchamber.org.