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CRE Summit enters third decade as relevant, useful as ever by Dwain Hebda

For the past 31 years, top commercial real estate professionals — and those who aspired to be — have attended the CRE Summit. This year’s event is slated for Friday, Aug. 20. But all you really need to know about the impact of the event is to look at the last year’s fully virtual event. “Last year, even with a virtual event, we had 700 on the Zoom call. That’s the story,” said Jerry Slusky, of Smith Slusky Law, who conceived the event more than three decades ago. “It’s that one day a year that you can come to an event that’s really meaningful in your practice. “We educate one another. It’s not about commercialism, it’s not about a trade show trying to sell products. We don’t allow anybody to talk about their product. We talk about the substance of the topic they’re covering. And because of that, I think people realize it’s genuine and it’s meaningful.” With events opening up all over the Midlands, attendance is generally running high after a year of being locked up due to COVID-19. Slusky said the CRE Summit is no exception to that trend. “I think it’ll be bigger and better than ever. We’re seeing really unprecedented interest,” he said. “We did 950 in 2019 and our registrations this year — at just a little under two months out — are over 500. I’ve talked to everybody on our 45-member planning committee and a number of other presidents of the real estate companies and

I said, ‘Let’s try to top 1,000.’ So that’s our goal.” If the committee reaches its goal, it will represent a nearly tenfold growth in attendance since the first CRE Summit attracted 125. But whatever headcount shows up will be treated to the best collection of speakers, panel discussions and

Slusky Vyskocil breakout sessions to be had anywhere in the region, said Scott Vyskocil, senior vice president of property management for NAI FMA and a member of the CRE Summit planning committee. “I haven’t run into anybody who can tell you what the real estate market will look like. There was even an article in which Warren Buffet mentioned what postCOVID would look like and he doesn’t even know,” he said. “But I think, with all the expertise and all of the speakers and the breakout sessions and so forth, I think everybody will get a much better focus on what to look forward to. It’s everything from sustainability, to local economic

development and those types of things.” The event’s agenda reflects this diversity, with speakers addressing such topics as economic trends and racial equality in commercial real estate. Breakout sessions deal with such topics as industrial assets, valuations, housing affordability, tax issues, a Lincoln real estate focus and the impact of lumber costs from a national and regional perspective. “If you look at our attendance, it’s not just people in my world who deal with commercial real estate every day,” Vyskocil said. “We’ve got attorneys, contractors, we’ve got Twit tax folks, we’ve got all kinds of accounting people as well as some who are even outside of the industry a little bit. “Because there’s a broad range of people who attend, we provide a broad range of topics, and current topics at that. I think that’s what makes it so relevant and so important.” T.J. Twit, president and CEO of OMNE Partners and a member of the planning committee, said another factor in the summit’s lasting popularity is the immediate applicability of the knowledge being handed down, no matter where someone is in their real estate career. “You’re always going to learn some-

thing,” he said. “As a new person, as a younger person like when I was starting out, having access to the best and brightest in our industry here in town is just so important. “But there’s also plenty of content for people who have been in the business a long time. Jerry and the planning committees have continued to really, I would say, up their game from year to year. You’re going to learn something, period.” The timeliness of the speaker topics is another prime selling point for the CRE Summit, Twit said. “There’s going to be a ton of focus on what it’s like coming out of the pandemic,” he said. “Whether it’s working from home or how the pandemic has impacted specific sectors of the market, whether it’s retail or industrial or office, we’re going to be interested in other people’s experiences and other people’s outlooks. I would say much of this year’s content is going to be informed by the pandemic in some way.” Twit also said the networking opportunities are worth the price of admission alone. In fact, the noon meal is billed as a networking lunch, but connections can be made anytime throughout the day. “CRE has become a must-see, mustattend event for people in our industry,” he said. “It’s become a scenario where you’re noticeably absent if you’re not there.” As the event enters its third decade, Slusky said he’s most proud of the impact the CRE Summit has had on multiple genContinued on page 4.

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Cottonwood Hotel and Telegraph District are developments of the year by David Kubicek

Omaha’s Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel and Lincoln’s Telegraph District have been named CRE Summit’s 2021 Development of the Year for Omaha and Lincoln respectively. The Cottonwood Hotel, a redevelopment of the historic Blackstone Hotel, opened in Omaha on Nov. 17, 2020. “I told people on that day I believed that once the doors were opened, they would never be locked at the CotMcLeay tonwood Hotel for hopefully 100 years or at least my lifetime,” said Thomas H. McLeay, president of Clarity Development Company. McLeay’s partners on the project are Matt Dwyer and Jay Lund, principals at GreenSlate Development, and Mike Peter, a principal of Clarity Development Co. “The Blackstone Hotel, which opened in 1916, was the preeminent hotel for many decades until it closed in the mid-1970s as patterns of suburban development emerged,” McLeay said. Kiewit Construction later purchased the building and used it for office space for many years. When Kiewit moved to a new building downtown, they sold it to McLeay and his partners, who elected to restore it. Blackstone guests included Ronald

Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jack Benny. Richard Nixon announced his candidacy for president at the hotel in 1967, and John and Jackie Kennedy spent their fifth wedding anniversary there. “The mayor’s office, city attorney’s office, the city planning department, the city council members and First National Bank were great partners,” McLeay said. “When we approached them with our vision about bringing back this historic jewel of Smith Omaha, they really leaned in with us to make it a reality. Leo A Daly did the architecture and DLR did the interior design.” In addition to redoing the historic tower into 163 room, the developers added 42 more rooms, a pool house, and a resort level pool. “We felt an obligation to Omaha to make this something special for the city and to make it stand out across the Midwest as one of the finger hotels in the region,” McLeay said. Lincoln’s Telegraph District on the eastern edge of downtown covers a little over 60 acres, making it about twice as large as the Haymarket, according to Craig A. Smith, a partner in Speedway Properties. “The project revitalizes the industrial

elements of the former Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph campus,” he said. “Through a partnership between Speedway Properties and Nelnet the Telegraph District will deliver a vibrant work-live environment,” said Adam K. Criswell, Speedway Properties’ director of operations. As a new home for Nelnet & ALLO Communications, this will stimulate an active mixeduse urban neighborhood. The addition of restaurant, retail, office, and unique housing opportunities will be offered throughout the area.” Phase I, which included the former Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph buildings on South 21st Street and Capital Parkway, is almost completed. Phase II will include retail and apartments, and the final phase will focus on new construction of office, retail, and residential buildings on 21st & N streets. The 75,000-square-foot 401 Building, where Nelnet has resided since June, 2017, was Phase I of the project. Other tenants include The Mill, JC Designs, Subway, Schemmer Associates, Lotus House of Yoga, and Capital Athletic Club. The Telegraph District’s first building to open offers brand new one- and two-bedroom apartments and a choice of 20 different floor plans. Telegraph Lofts East, the newest addition to the Telegraph District, offers a mixed-use complex. “We thought because of its proximity to the university, that this was an ideal site for a redevelopment project that would have a tremendous impact on Lincoln,” Smith said. “The Telegraph District is on

the bike path within walking distance from the university.” The developers purchased the original telephone museum and enlarged it. Included in the displays are all of the old phones, old switchboards, and even a telephone service truck from the 1920s. The Deal of the Year goes to the Scoular corporate headquarters relocation by Tim Kerrigan and JP Raynor of Investors Realty.

Third decade of CRE Summit Continued from page 2. erations of CRE professionals, including those just beginning their journey. “We are very closely affiliated, our summit group, with the University of Nebraska Omaha Real Estate Department. We support them and they support us,” he said. “Pre-COVID, they went from about 25 registered in real estate courses to 150. And I understand from the dean that postCOVID, the interest has been even higher. So, I think there’s a lot of opportunity here for young people. “That’s just another way we’re providing a great service to not only the commercial real estate industry here in Nebraska and Western Iowa, but every company that has to deal with their own real estate. We have a lot of corporate players coming now to learn on this one special day. I think of it like a mini chamber of commerce; we’re providing a service that’s really become invaluable to our community and to our area.”

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Introducing the 2021 CRE Summit Hall of Fame inductees by Gabby Hellbusch

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Through various developments since its founding in 1980, including a primary role in the emergence of Aksarben Village, Robert Hancock & Company now owns and manages 1600 apartments and remains an investor in an Omaha industrial park and two apartment complexes in Lincoln. Observing the real estate market Hancock today, Founder/Principal Robert Hancock said aggressive treasury and mortgage bond buying is resulting in soaring home and apartment pricing and timing the tapering and tightening will be critical in normalizing the market. As a Hall of Fame inductee for the 2021 CRE Summit, Hancock said, “It’s always gratifying to receive recognition of one’s career achievements. Including me in the panel of inductees is an honor and I endorse and congratulate them.”

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As partner at Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, Thomas Huston’s practice includes all aspects of real estate law and commercial development with a focus on community development and its related tax increment financing. Huston represents developers and over 20 municipalities in the area. “I have been Huston very fortunate to practice with other great lawyers who let me have the autonomy to develop a real estate practice,” Huston said. “I have tried to focus on three aspects of commercial real estate including: land use, redevelopment and financing, including tax credit financing. These practice areas enabled me to work on some very important and iconic real estate developments in the Midwest.”

For more than 50 years, Robert Huck, retired member at Croker Huck Law Firm, has been a prominent member of the real estate bar, participating in the development of the Omaha metropolitan area as precipitated by the commercial and residential real estate industry. His clients have included businesses and individuals in housing developments and mixeduse developments, Huck as well as specific enterprises in areas such as solid waste disposal, gaming and other diverse fields including sanitary improvement districts. “While many changes have occurred over this long period of time, the real estate community continues to be one of the major driving forces in the growth and progress of the Omaha community as a whole,” Huck said. “I am proud to have played a role in this.”

With over 63 years of business and investment experience, Michael Yanney, founder and current chairman emeritus of Burlington Capital, has played an integral role in expanding Burlington Capital’s real estate division to include the ownership, operations, financing and development totaling over $4 billion through the sponsorship of 15 public and three private real Yanney estate funds. The company’s portfolio has included 360 properties with 68,000 units in 40 states. “My company and I are deeply honored to be recognized by the Hall of Fame,” Yanney said. “We feel very fortunate to be able to do business in this great city. There is a huge amount of development taking place and we can all be very proud.” Yanney has been married to Dr. Gail Walling Yanney, a retired physician, for over 60 years.

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The future of the office by Brooke Strickland

The pandemic changed many things in the last year and a half — one of the biggest things being how and where people work. For those in the commercial real estate industry, the pandemic added some unique complications to day-to-day business operations. Here, Ted Zetzman, executive vice president and director of development at Noddle Companies shares some information about commercial real estate industry workers returning to the office. The challenge “The pandemic was difficult for the commercial real estate industry because not only did the pandemic cause many companies in the real estate market to pause and reevaluate their current and potential future space requirements, but those companies that did want or need to proceed with procuring space or real estate acquisition were unable to access shut buildings,” Zetzman said. “Technologies such as ‘virtual tours’ and video conferences were already in use in the industry but those became the primary tools during the pandemic.” Post-pandemic in-office work Zetzman noted that it is very important for sales professionals to be near each other to collaborate well. Because of that, working from home full-time is difficult. “Interactions and collisions between sales professionals within the office are critical for current market knowledge,” he said.

Instead, a hybrid work schedule — part at home, part at the office — is looking like it will be more of a go-to. “The hybrid work schedule suits the real estate industry well with real estate brokers typically spending significant time out at client offices, subject properties and developers out at project sites,” he said. “Changes anticipated for typical business environments are a greater emphasis on or expansion of amenities to entice workers back to the office, greater focus on healthy office environments so that employees feel safe, and shared workspaces to leverage and facilitate hybrid work schedules.” For commercial office spaces that are being built, Zetzman said that people should be prepared to see new health features being included into the design and construction of commercial buildings. “Building health and employee wellbeing were areas of increased focus for the design and construction of new office projects prior to the pandemic,” he said. “Post-pandemic, this emphasis has been significantly accelerated and elevated. New projects currently in design will include many new health and sustainability features improving the quality of the buildings. Tips for returning to the office It can feel a little overwhelming trying to figure out the best way to transfer back to office work after adjusting to the work-from-home environment. Zetzman recommended that for people that are

transitioning back to the office to keep these things in mind. Get familiar with new workplace policies Things have likely changed significantly in the time employees have been away from the office. Workplace policies have likely been adjusted to keep the health and safety of workers in mind. “As individuals come back to the office they should inquire and be familiar with the company’s workplace policies and be proactive in discussing alterna-

tives with supervisors if uncomfortable,” Zetzman said. Be understanding Everyone has handled the pandemic and the changes that came with it in different ways. When transitioning back to in-person work, remember to keep respect and understanding at the forefront of everything. “People also need to understand that some coworkers may have different concerns or comfort levels and be prepared to respect those differences,” he said.

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What excites you about the future of Omaha commercial real estate? Aaron Grote Civil Engineer Lamp Rynearson The opportunities present in today's commercial real estate market are chances to leave a positive mark on

Kevin Stratman Industrial Broker Investors Realty, Inc. I think for me the most exciting thing CRE wise in Omaha is how widespread the growth has been. There is

Amanda Sudbeck Vice President ACCESSbank It is exciting to watch Omaha thrive as it’s grown into such a fun and vibrant place to work, live and play. The CRE industry plays a

Jennifer Taylor Senior City Attorney City of Omaha Law Dept. I am excited about the increased activity in the city that improves our overall quality of

Amy Lawrenson Partner Baird Holm LLP I'm excited to see a continued increase in racial, ethnic, gender/sexual identity and orientation, cultural, and age diver-

our communities. From growth in the affordable housing market to more equitable development to sustainable design, we have a real chance to make decisions that help people now and for years to come. I'm excited by the chance to work on projects that help people connect and thrive in our community. There is much to learn and the CRE summit provides the opportunity to connect and learn more.

great activity downtown, in west Omaha, in Papillion. Look at any corner of town and there is something new and exciting going up. Speaking from the standpoint of an industrial broker, what has me excited is the modernization of our warehousing and distribution market. We've taken huge strides as a market the last five to seven years. It is going to be exciting to see what the next decade brings as the market continues to evolve and new growth corridors are identified.

huge role in that growth. Whether it’s new development/construction or bringing old buildings back to life with a new purpose, the Omaha community always seems to come together to make things happen. No matter the area of town, you are bound to see growth and improvements taking place. Our city is full of CRE professionals who are collaborative and passionate about building a better Omaha and I’m excited to see what the future holds. I love watching the new and innovative projects come to life and the revitalization of older neighborhoods.

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8:30 AM-9:15 AM 2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW Jerry Slusky, Esq., Smith Slusky Pohren & Rogers, LLP- Founder & Chair of CRE Summit Chris Mensinger, Colliers International | Omaha 9:15 AM-9:45 AM SESSION ONE: Ryan Severino, CFA, Chief Economist, JLL DESCRIPTION: Current Economic State 9:45 AM- 10:00 AM MORNING NETWORKING BREAK 10:00 AM-10:45 AM SESSION TWO: A Neighborhood By Design – How Institutional Racism shaped the North Omaha we see today. MODERATOR: Ashley Kuhn, President, Blair Freeman Group DESCRIPTION: A conversation around how covenants, laws and government decisions negatively impacted the North Omaha Community, forcing it into a state it couldn’t recover from and plans to move forward. PANELIST: Manne Cook, Urban Development Manager, Spark CDI Meredith Dillon, Program Associate, The Sherwood Foundation 10:45 AM-11:00 AM MORNING NETWORKING BREAK 11:00 AM-11:45 AM MORNING BREAKOUTS BREAKOUT 1: The Future of Logistics, Supply Chain and Real Estate MODERATOR: Mike Homa, President - Nebraska Division, R&R Realty / Kevin Stratman, Broker, Investors Realty DESCRIPTION: Industry experts will focus on logistics, supply chain, and what role those factors have in real estate decisions in this breakout. Discussions will go in- depth into changes taking place in the industry, such as driverless semis and their impact on distribution, and how they might affect real estate as we advance. PANELIST: Aaron Evans, Senior Director of Economic & Industrial Development, Union Pacific Chad Dittberner, SVP, Van/Expedited, Werner BREAKOUT 2: Learn How to Create Reliable Valuations Amid Uncertainty MODERATOR: Scott Mausbach, Senior Appraiser, CBRE | Valuation and Advisory Services DESCRIPTION: In this breakout, we will cover the current state of office, retail, industrial, and multifamily with a quick overview of the appraisal process. Talking through tax appeals, financing appraisals and how to ensure the property owner is getting the best they can in terms of appraisal services will set you up for success! PANELIST: Randy York, Principal and Founder, Independent Appraisal Management/AMOS Ben Young, Principal, Independent Appraisal Management/AMOS BREAKOUT 3: Housing Affordability: A Land of Challenge and Opportunity MODERATOR: Jennifer Taylor, Assistant City Attorney, City of Omaha / Zach Reinhardt, Real Estate Project Manger, Burlington Capital DESCRIPTION: This panel will cover what affordable housing is, how it differentiates to housing affordability, and the historical data on for sale and rental costs. They will have an open conversation about the challenges they face and what opportunitities they are excited about. PANELIST: Meredith Dillon, Program Associate, The Sherwood Foundation Cydney Franklin, CEO, Seventy Five North Ryan Harris, Acquisitions Manager, Midwest Housing Equity 11:45 AM-12:00 PM AFTERNOON NETWORKING BREAK 12:00 PM-1:15 PM KEYNOTE SPEAKER/NETWORKING LUNCH KEYNOTE: "Working From Home" -- Making the New Normal Work for You Karen Mangia, Vice President of Customer & Market Insights, Salesforce

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2021 CRE SUMMIT CONFERENCE AGENDA

AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS BREAKOUT 4: Lincoln Economy – Where we are and where we’re going. MODERATOR: Kirby Reardon, Assistant Vice President / Commercial Lending, West Gate Bank DESCRIPTION: Take a look at how the pandemic has affected the current Lincoln market and what type of lasting effects (if any) it will have on future growth. PANELISTS: Luke Peltz, Vice President, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) Eric Thompson, Associate Professor of Economics, UNL BREAKOUT 5: What is going on with Single Family Homes? MODERATOR: Vince Leisey, President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate DESCRIPTION: Vince Leisey is a residential industry leader that’s is known for his expertise in understanding what drives the single family residential market. With home prices skyrocketing, Vince will explain the history that led us into this tremendous spike in home values. Vince will also cover the future direction of the market, the effect of rising construction costs, and the impact these forces will have on the rental housing market.

BREAKOUT 6: Tax Deferred Alternatives to Selling Your Real Estate MODERATOR: Danel Jung, Chief Operating Officer, Dakota REIT DESCRIPTION: Join us to learn from Real Estate, Tax and Investment experts on how to defer capital gain taxes by investing in a Private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). We will discuss the advantages and walk through how to execute an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 721, more commonly known as an UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust). This is an alternative to the IRC Section 1031. An UPREIT is a structure that permits real estate owners to exchange their property holdings for Limited Partnership (LP) units in a REIT as a tax deferred exchange. UPREITS are often an attractive option for real estate owners looking to dispose of real estate while taking advantage of the ability to defer capital gains, as well as the following benefits: • Estate Simplification and Tax Strategy • Reduced Risk • Liquidity PANELIST: Jerry Banks, Real Estate Investor Joe Donovan, Tax Director, Lutz Matt Pedersen, CPA, EVP and CIO, Dakota REIT Jose Vizcarrondo, Registered Investment Advisor, Elgethun Captial Jerry Banks, Real Estate Investor 2:15 PM-3:00 PM CLOSING SESSION: Office of the Future MODERATOR: Ted Zetzman, Noddle Companies DESCRIPTION: During this closing session, our panelists will dive into dealing with interior and exterior changes to office buildings due recent pandemic impacts and sustainability trends. PANELIST: Kevin Andersen, Deputy Chief of Staff-Economic Development, City of Omaha Jan Johnson, FIIDA, MCR.w, VP Workplace Strategy, Allsteel Thomas Knittel, AIA NCARB LEED AP, Design Director, Sustainability, HDR - Seattle 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

RECEPTION: networking, complimentary cocktails

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• JULY 23, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal • CRE Summit

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9140 OFFICE BUILDING 91ST & WEST DODGE | OMAHA, NE EXTENSIVE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION RECENTLY COMPLETED! 1,736 - 11,607 SQUARE FEET AVAILABLE FRONTAGE TO WEST DODGE ROAD UNDERGROUND HEATED PARKING BEAUTIFUL ATRIUM WITH STONE FOUNTAIN L E A S I N G I N F O R M AT I O N : M A RT I N PAT Z N E R & K U RT W E E D E R | 4 0 2 . 3 9 3 . 8 8 1 1

ONE CALIFORNIA 136TH & WEST DODGE | OMAHA, NE 2,614 - 2,998 SQUARE FEET AVAILABLE LOCATED IN BANK OF THE WEST BUSINESS PARK UNDERGROUND HEATED PARKING SURROUNDED BY EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS EASY ACCESS TO THE WEST DODGE PARKWAY L E A S I N G I N F O R M AT I O N : A D A M M A R E K & J E F F R E Y W YAT T | 4 0 2 . 3 4 5 . 5 8 6 6

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