Cushman & Wakefield

Blake Okland to Lead Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Capital Markets Platform

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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While there, he also served on Newmark’s U.S. Operating Committee and its Global Capital Markets Board.

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  • While there, he also served on Newmark’s U.S. Operating Committee and its Global Capital Markets Board.
  • Additionally, he is an Executive Committee member of the National Multifamily Housing Council and a member of ULI’s Multifamily Gold Product Council.
  • Our joint venture with Greystone has contributed to our goal of building the finest multifamily platform in the country,” said Dan Broderick, President, Americas Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield.
  • In 2020, Cushman & Wakefield acquired Pinnacle Property Management, one of the largest multifamily property management firms in the U.S., further contributing to the expanded platform’s capabilities to service the multifamily sector nationwide.

New York’s Fifth Avenue Retains its Top Ranking as the World’s Most Expensive Retail Destination

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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New York’s Fifth Avenue retains its top ranking as the world’s most expensive retail destination, despite recording flat rental growth year-over-year (YOY).

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  • New York’s Fifth Avenue retains its top ranking as the world’s most expensive retail destination, despite recording flat rental growth year-over-year (YOY).
  • Milan’s Via Montenapoleone jumped a spot into second, displacing Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, which placed third in 2023.
  • New Bond Street in London and the Avenues des Champs-Élysées in Paris retained fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
  • Rents across global prime retail destinations continued their ongoing recovery, increasing on average 4.8% in local currency terms over the past year.

Cushman & Wakefield to Embed AI Across Commercial Real Estate Transaction Lifecycle

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate (CRE) services firm, today announced it intends to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its commercial real estate transaction lifecycle, to enhance client and employee outcomes.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate (CRE) services firm, today announced it intends to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its commercial real estate transaction lifecycle, to enhance client and employee outcomes.
  • An AI strategy centered on people and partners, AI+ encompasses a series of partnerships by Cushman & Wakefield with strategic technology providers, clients, proprietary data, and the firm’s people – to further drive positive impact.
  • Designed to deliver digital transformation at scale, Cushman & Wakefield is deploying a combination of partner and proprietary AI products to increase access and speed-to-market for the firm’s enterprise expertise and insights.
  • “Cushman & Wakefield’s long-standing, unwavering commitment is to deliver exceptional client service through industry-leading thought leadership and expertise,” said Andrew McDonald, Global President and Chief Operating Officer, Cushman & Wakefield.

INGENIOUS.BUILD Secures $37 Million in Series A Funding to Transform Real Estate Development and Construction

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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INGENIOUS.BUILD , a leading technology company specializing in project management software for Real Estate Development and Construction, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing a total of $37 million.

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  • INGENIOUS.BUILD , a leading technology company specializing in project management software for Real Estate Development and Construction, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, securing a total of $37 million.
  • We are also pleased to acknowledge the continued involvement of existing investor and valued client Cushman & Wakefield in reaching this significant milestone.
  • This collective support, alongside other strategic partners, signifies a pivotal moment for INGENIOUS.BUILD in its transformative journey within the industry.
  • "We are excited to partner with Nick and the team at INGENIOUS to transform how commercial construction projects are managed.

Cushman & Wakefield Named a 2024 Military Friendly® Top Five Employer

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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The firm has now been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for six consecutive years.

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  • The firm has now been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for six consecutive years.
  • The firm was also named a Top Ten Military Friendly® Spouse Employer, ranking eighth for 2024, recognizing the firm’s commitment to helping military spouse employees have fulfilling careers.
  • Additionally, the firm was named as a Veteran-Friendly company from U.S. Veteran’s Magazine and received a 5-star ranking from Vet Indexes.
  • Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.

Roswell Junction Food Hall: trendy food and entertainment concept coming to Historic Roswell

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roswell Junction, a unique Food Hall concept featuring a diverse mix of amenities and experiences will soon be coming to this flourishing Atlanta suburb.

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  • ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roswell Junction, a unique Food Hall concept featuring a diverse mix of amenities and experiences will soon be coming to this flourishing Atlanta suburb.
  • By incorporating Roswell Junction's design into the historic facility's campus, the venue gives new purpose to a local landmark.
  • Offering a variety of concepts under one roof, Roswell Junction will appeal to a large audience base and bring a fresh twist to an area already well-known for single-themed food, beverage and entertainment venues.
  • Recently featured in the Oct 23rd Wall Street Journal, Roswell Junction is transforming a crowded and aging streetscape into a vibrant, open dining and entertainment experience, while maintaining its historic charm.

T. Dallas Smith named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has elected T. Dallas Smith to the company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has elected T. Dallas Smith to the company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Smith is founder and CEO at T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co), the largest African American-owned pure tenant representation commercial real estate firm in the country.
  • In 2006, with the support of the late Herman J. Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company, specializing in tenant representation.
  • "We're excited to welcome Dallas to our board of directors at Georgia Power," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.

Charlie Mentzer and Brad Waite Join Greystone as Senior Managing Directors

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Charlie Mentzer and Brad Waite have joined the firm as Senior Managing Directors, working across the lending platforms to originate financing for multifamily properties nationwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Charlie Mentzer and Brad Waite have joined the firm as Senior Managing Directors, working across the lending platforms to originate financing for multifamily properties nationwide.
  • The pair, each with over 20 years of industry experience, join Greystone from Capital One, where they were both Senior Vice Presidents, and will be based in Atlanta, enabling close collaboration with Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Since 2012, Charlie Mentzer had been responsible for new loan origination out of Capital One's Atlanta, Georgia office, having originated over $6 billion in transactions nationally during his career.
  • He was previously a Vice President at Walker & Dunlop, and also served in loan origination roles at Primary Capital and Column Guaranteed.

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Michelle Felman to Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced Michelle Felman has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 2, 2023.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced Michelle Felman has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 2, 2023.
  • “Michelle Felman’s achievements as an executive leader and advisor with experience in multifamily, retail and industrial bring meaningful expertise to Cushman & Wakefield.
  • We are honored to have Michelle as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and look forward to working with her,” said Brett White, Executive Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield.
  • “I’m excited and pleased to join the Cushman & Wakefield Board of Directors as the firm continues to lead the industry conversation through the complexities of today’s real estate decision making,” said Michelle Felman.

Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Celebrates 15th Anniversary With More Than $3 Million Raised for Kids

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk celebrated its 15th anniversary event with more than $3 million raised for children with special needs, public education, and national scholarships—totaling over $24 million in donations since its inception in 2009.

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  • The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk celebrated its 15th anniversary event with more than $3 million raised for children with special needs, public education, and national scholarships—totaling over $24 million in donations since its inception in 2009.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101408828/en/
    The 15th Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk raised more than $3 million for children with varying abilities and education.
  • It’s been my greatest joy to make a difference through philanthropy, especially the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk,” said Michael Greenberg, founder of the Walk.
  • To watch this year’s Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and learn more about the event, please visit skechersfriendshipwalk.com or YouTube , and follow the Walk on Facebook , X and Instagram .