Minnesota 13th Annual
DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS SUMMIT October 30, 2026
2026 DOWNTOWN SUMMIT City Leadership Driving Commercial Real Estate................ 5 Sports & Entertainment Driven Revitalization Boosting Commercial Markets................................................ 8 Sustainable Transformation Enhancing Commercial Value................................................... 11 Downtown Office Market Dynamics............................... 14 Multifamily Growth Supporting Commercial Synergies......... 16
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Minnesota 28th Annual
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT November 12, 2026
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
The Club at Golden Valley
speakers:
Ross Briggs - Bridgewater Bank Ryan Durand - Oppidan Tim Elam - Scannell Properties Nate Erickson - Stack Industrial Partners Jason Folger - Gardner Builders Gregory Frahm-Gilles - Anoka County Regional Economic Development Tina Goodroad - City of Lakeville Jake Kelly - Cushman & Wakefield Mark Kolsrud - Colliers Greg Kruschke - City of Owatonna Deanna Kuennen - City of Farmington JP Maloney - CBRE Connor McCarthy - United Properties Leslie McGillivray-Rivas - City of Faribault Erik Miller - Sambatek Peter Mork - Capital Partners Jeffrey Przytarski - CBRE Ellie Ripple - Cushman & Wakefield Jeff Salzbrun - Commercial Equities Group Nate Sondrol - City of North Branch Scott Tankenoff - Hillcrest Development Jeremy Thomas - RJ Ryan Construction Eric Van Oss - City of Rosemount Judd Weliver - CBRE Josh Wilcox - Enclave Companies
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sponsors:
Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Jeff Johnson jeff.johnson@rejournals.com 612-819-0385
Jay Kodytek jay.kodytek@rejournals.com 612-940-3713
8:00 AM - City Leadership Driving Commercial Real Estate
Moderator: Dan Collison Vice President of Strategic Growth & Public Affairs Sherman Associates
Michael Rainville
Jacob Frey
Mayor City of Minneapolis
Council Member Minneapolis City Council Ward 3
Adam Duininck
President & CEO Minneapolis Downtown CouncilDowntown Improvement District
Pearll Warren
Council Member Minneapolis City Council Ward 5
Elizabeth Shaffer
Council Member Minneapolis City Council, Ward 7
Erik Hansen
Director, Community Planning & Economic Development City of Minneapolis
• Police reforms and enhanced safety measures continue to build tenant confidence, supporting reduced vacancies in downtown commercial properties. • Transit-oriented development around key hubs improves accessibility and drives premium pricing in adjacent commercial submarkets. Progress toward Nicollet • Mall pedestrianization aims to increase foot traffic and elevate retail vitality in surrounding commercial spaces. • North Loop’s resilient performance with declining vacancies highlights strong demand in vibrant, competitive commercial districts. • Continued absence of rent control helps maintain investor stability for mixed-use commercial real estate projects. • Targeted safety and activation initiatives strengthen the CBD’s appeal, aiding office tenant retention and attraction. • Zoning and policy reforms facilitate new commercial development in growth corridors, promoting overall market stability.
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Minnesota 14th Annual
CONDO &
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SUMMIT November 19, 2026
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
The Club at Golden Valley
speakers:
Lynn Boergerhoff - HOA Leadership Network Jake Christenson - RowCal Broc Coen - FirstService Residential Mark Foster - HOA Leadership Network, LLC Alex Gripp - CFR Mortgage Joe Grunnet - DRG Phaedra Howard - Hellmuth & Johnso Finn Jacobsen - Smith Jadin Johnson Law Greg Nelson - First Service Residential Jim Pierce - Gavnat Josh Reams - Sharper Management Anthony Remick - Hellmuth & Johnson Brenda Sauro - Hellmuth & Johnson Eric Skarnes - Insurance Warehouse More speakers to be announced...
sponsors:
Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Jeff Johnson jeff.johnson@rejournals.com 612-819-0385
Jay Kodytek jay.kodytek@rejournals.com 612-940-3713
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9:00 AM - Sports & Entertainment Driven Revitalization Boosting Commercial Markets
Moderator: Wendy Blackshaw President, CEO Minnesota Sports & Events
Ryan Freeland
Sport Design Leader | Principal DLR Group
Lester Bagley
Tom Pohlad
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Minnesota Vikings Football
Chairman & CEO Minnesota Twins
Logan Gerken
Matthew Caldwell
Vice President, General Manager Mortenson
CEO The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
• Major events at U.S. Bank Stadium sustain elevated retail demand and support higher lease rates for nearby downtown commercial properties. • Mixed-use developments and infrastructure tied to sports venues continue to enhance property values in adjacent commercial areas. • Stadium-related public and private investments upgrade surrounding infrastructure, increasing desirability for commercial tenants. • Proximity to sports and entertainment anchors boosts occupancy and activity in retail and hospitality-focused commercial spaces. • Ongoing partnerships between sports organizations and developers help stabilize leasing momentum in downtown commercial real estate. • Consistent sports-driven foot traffic and events bolster growth in hospitality and experiential commercial property segments. • Long-term public and private commitments to stadium districts support sustained commercial real estate viability and investment downtown. • Robust programming at downtown theaters and concert venues draws consistent crowds and supporting higher occupancy in adjacent retail, dining, and hospitality spaces. • Large-scale public festivals and outdoor concert series in downtown, accelerating economic recovery by boosting demand for commercial leases and enhancing the overall vibrancy of downtown districts. 8
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Minnesota 13th Annual
AFFORDABLE HOUSING December 2, 2026
SUMMIT
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
The Club at Golden Valley
speakers:
Jeff Anneke - DBS Group Christian Borgan - Kaas Wilson Architects Katrina Cadalbert - Sherman Associates Emily Chad - Husch Blackwell Paul Connolly - R4 Capital Karen Dubrosky - Colliers John Errigo - Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Karla Henderson - Project for Pride in Living (PPL) John Henderson, PE - Emanulson Podus Monte Hilleman - Darcy Solutions Bernadette Hornig - Hornig Companies Michelle Jester - Messerli & Kramer Sam Johnson - BC Davenport Dan Kitzberger - Minnesota Housing Peter Mathison - National Equity Fund Anne Mavity - Minnesota Housing Partnership Alysen Nesse - Momentum Advocacy Laura Russ - University of St. Thomas Jonathan Sage-Martinson - LISC Twin Cities Chris Sherman - Sherman Associates Cecil Smith - Minnesota Multi Housing Association Allison Streich - Carver County CDA Melissa Taphorn - Washington County CDA Brian Wessels - Intent Built Inc
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sponsors:
Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Jeff Johnson jeff.johnson@rejournals.com 612-819-0385
Jay Kodytek jay.kodytek@rejournals.com 612-940-3713
10:00 AM - Sustainable Transformation Enhancing Commercial Value
Director of Business Development PCL Construction
Moderator: Ben Kepple
Dean Dovolis
CEO Novarum Development Partners
Erin Fitzgerald
Chad Tepley
Kari Glaser
Michael Clark
President & Founder CDT Realty
Senior Director nimble
Founder & CEO Willow Peak
Hotel Performance Consultant | Meet Minneapolis Board Chair Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel
• Strategic office-to-multifamily and adaptive reuse conversions help manage supply and stabilize the downtown commercial office sector. • Initiatives like the Renaissance Coalition and similar efforts build investor confidence and demand for quality downtown commercial assets. • Advancing Nicollet Mall enhancements and pedestrian focus are expected to drive retail lease rates and tenant interest. • EV charging stations, green building certifications, and sustainability upgrades attract eco-conscious tenants to commercial spaces. • Targeted equity and impact funds stimulate leasing activity and redevelopment in priority downtown commercial corridors. • Historic building repurposing into modern offices, hotels, or mixed uses diversifies tenant options and preserves commercial appeal. • Major transit projects improve connectivity, supporting increased office leasing demand and property values downtown. 11
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Minnesota 22nd Annual
OFFICE
SUMMIT
December 9, 2026
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
The Club at Golden Valley
speakers:
Joe Conzemius - CBRE sponsors: Steve Herron - Zeller Britney Kocken Davis - CBRE Kevin Kurpierz - Cushman & Wakefield Jessica LeGare - JLCS Andrea Leon - JLL | Brokerage Services Jim Montez - Transwestern Sheila Mozayeny-Hale - BDH Nick Murnane - Opus Development Company Nicole Nelson - Onward Project Development Services Tom O’Brien - Colliers Steve Shepherd - Newmark Nils Snyder - Kenwood Commercial Christopher Stockness - Shenehon Avery Ticer - Cushman & Wakefield Dana Twum - CBRE Nicole Urista - Continua Interiors Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Brian Wessels - Intent Built Inc Jeff Johnson Jay Kodytek jeff.johnson@rejournals.com jay.kodytek@rejournals.com More speakers to be announced... 612-819-0385 612-940-3713 13
11:00 AM - Downtown Office Market Dynamics
Moderator: Harrison Wagenseil SVP Capital Markets CBRE
Jim Montez Senior Vice President Transwestern
Kevin Salmen
Senior Vice President Transwestern
Jacob Graff
Chief Operations Officer Cordia Energy
Jon Lanners
Partner Onward Investors
Seth Redfield
Senior Property Manager Piedmont Realty Trust
• Vacancy rates show signs of stabilization with modest improvements in select submarkets, indicating gradual recovery in the downtown commercial office sector. • Smaller leases continue to drive occupancy gains in commercial office spaces. • Renovations and amenity upgrades in quality buildings attract premium tenants and enhance asset values. • Return-to-office mandates and hybrid refinements from major employers support demand for well-located downtown commercial office spaces. • Refinancing challenges and valuation adjustments persist for some Class A and older commercial office buildings. • Modern amenities, flexible spaces, and technology integrations boost leasing activity in competitive downtown properties. • A revitalizing downtown environment with stronger activation supports the long-term health of the commercial office market.
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Minnesota 23rd Annual
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT December 16, 2026
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Program
SUMMIT
The Club at Golden Valley
speakers:
Nicole Behm-Koep - Quazar Capital Corporation Kate Gillette - Transwestern
sponsors:
Rafi Golberstein - PACE Loan Group Monte Hilleman - Darcy Solutions Joshua Mason - Monroe Moxness Berg Wilson Molitor - Walker & Dunlop Peter Mork - Capital Partners Todd Phillips - Legacy Property Trust Jason Ruppert - UMB Bank Sara Wilson - Bassford Remele More speakers to be announced...
Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Jeff Johnson jeff.johnson@rejournals.com 612-819-0385
Jay Kodytek jay.kodytek@rejournals.com 612-940-3713
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12:00 PM - Multifamily Growth Supporting Commercial Synergies
Moderator: Matthew Loven
John Bailey
Abe Appert
Real Estate Attorney and Partner Maslon LLP
Regional Director Weidner Apartment Homes
Executive Vice President CBRE
Joe Grunnet
Sean Ryan
Cecil Smith
Broker | Owner DRG
Director of Real Estate Development, President and CEO Multi-Family Minnesota Multi Housing Association Ryan Companies
• Stabilizing multifamily vacancies in downtown and North Loop areas enhance leasing in integrated mixed-use commercial properties. • Predictable regulatory environment without rent control sustains strong investor confidence in mixed-use commercial developments. • Strong sales activity in North Loop and downtown corridors drives momentum across commercial real estate segments. • Affordable housing initiatives and funds increase residential density, boosting retail and amenity demand in commercial areas. • Office-to-residential conversions create synergies that support adjacent commercial leasing and vibrancy. • Continued residential growth in core areas strengthens retail and service-oriented leasing in nearby commercial properties. • Zoning updates and policy support accelerate mixed-use development, expanding commercial demand in integrated markets. 16
Minnesota 22nd Annual
APARTMENT January 8, 2026
SUMMIT
7:30 AM - Registration & Networking 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Program
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
speakers:
Heidi Addo - Michel Commercial Real Estate sponsors: Jeff Anneke - DBS Group Matt Brawner - Endurus Capital Fost Choles - Fost Choles Agency Keith Collins - CBRE Todd Dexheimer - Endurus Capital Evan Doran - The Doran Group Angie French - Mid Continent Management Corporation Kayla Gibbons - Level 10 Property Management Harley Gold - Peakhill Capital Josh Hinchley - Sentinel Management Company Jessica Huebner - Kleinman Property Management Blake Nelson - Hellmuth & Johnson Anika Nelson - Timberland Partners Daniel Oberpriller - North Bay Companies Will O’Keefe - Bader Nick Place - Bridgewater Bank John Rent - Associated Bank Commercial Real Estate Abe Roberts - Marcus & Millichap Barry Schneiderman - U.S. Bank Chris Sherman - Sherman Associates Dylan Steman - Northmarq Speaking and Sponsorship opportunities available Joyce Stupnik - BDH Jeff Johnson Jay Kodytek Josh Wilcox - Enclave Companies jeff.johnson@rejournals.com jay.kodytek@rejournals.com 612-819-0385 612-940-3713 More speakers to be announced... 17