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BU Center for Professional Education - webinar series - The Future of Commercial Real Estate

Boston University Center for Professional Education

Boston University Center for Professional Education Real Estate studies
Webinar Series: The Future of Commercial Real Estate

Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, & May 1
11-11:45 am

Register for this complimentary virtual event here

About the Series
Boston University’s Program for Real Estate Studies is offering a complimentary, four-part webinar series on how the future of commercial real estate industry could unfold after COVID-19. Starting on Thursday, April 16th at 11 am, and continuing for the following three Thursdays at the same time, Center for Professional Education faculty and industry professionals will discuss the effects of the current situation on the industry. Among others, topics will include:
    •    Ethics v. Morals v. Legal Rights v. Good Business Practices with CV-19
    •    CV-19 Impact on office usage
    •    Impact of CV-19 on future commercial lease negotiations
    •    Resiliency and the Future of Real Estate
Speakers on April 16:
    •    Jonathan Keefe, program director for the programs in Real Estate Studies at Boston University; managing director of strategic consulting at Cushman & Wakefield in Boston
    •    Robert Nahigian, principal, Auburndale Realty Company, instructor, Commercial Real Estate at Boston University
    •    Michael Price, principal, Legacy Real Estate Ventures, LLC; instructor, Real Estate Finance at Boston University
    •    Greg Vasil, President, Greater Boston Real Estate Board; instructor, Real Estate Finance at Boston University


Register for this complimentary virtual event here


The Center for Professional Education offers certificate programs in Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, and Facilities Management,and an online certificate in Commercial Real Estate Practice.

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