NAIOP Mass. presents An Evening with Tom DeSimone on October 28th

Join NAIOP Mass. for An Evening with Tom DeSimone, one of the area's leading retail developers, held Tuesday, October 28th at the Westin Copley Place. A partner in W/S Development Associates LLC, DeSimone will share his thoughts on retail's role in the current market, what he expects to see in the coming years, and where the opportunities are in the industry.  One of the largest privately owned retail development firms in the country, W/S Development has more than 80 properties in six states totaling over 16 million s/f of retail space, with an additional nine million s/f under development. Among their many projects is Legacy Place, a 675,000 s/f open-air shopping destination currently under construction at the intersection of Rte. 1 and I-95 in Dedham. A respected veteran of Boston's retail market, DeSimone brings a unique perspective to this vital, yet often misunderstood sector. Don't miss this special opportunity to hear as he reflects on the current - and future - state of retail in the Commonwealth. Registration, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 10 Huntington Ave. Cost is $55 for NAIOP members, $70 for employees of NAIOP member firms, and $85 for non-members. To register online, visit www.naiopma.org; for more information, call 781-453-690x4.