Commercially Curious Education Webinar

The Economic Development Advantage

Join Commercially Curious: The Economic Development Advantage for an engaging conversation with two accomplished economic development professionals who work at the intersection of business growth, community development, and commercial real estate.

Featured speakers Adela Boesel, Economic Development Specialist for the Village of Barrington, and Marianthi Thanopoulos, Business Development Coordinator for the Village of Wheeling, will share firsthand perspectives on how municipalities support business attraction, redevelopment, site selection, economic incentives, infrastructure planning, and long-term community growth. Learn how building strong relationships with local economic development professionals can provide valuable market intelligence, uncover opportunities earlier, and help you better serve your commercial clients.

Whether you’re an experienced commercial practitioner or beginning to expand into commercial real estate, you’ll gain practical insights into navigating local markets, identifying emerging opportunities, and leveraging community partnerships to create stronger outcomes for your clients.

Moderated by Shamar Brossard, NICAR Education Chair, and Tuyen Nguyen, CCIM, NICAR Education Vice Chair, this interactive discussion will provide the opportunity to hear directly from two respected leaders in economic development, ask questions, and discover how collaboration between REALTORS® and municipalities can become a powerful competitive advantage.

Join us for this insightful conversation and learn how stronger local economic partnerships can lead to smarter decisions, stronger client relationships, and greater success in commercial real estate.