PLATINUM SPONSORS
Avison Young
Avison Young was founded to bring the industry’s best talent under one umbrella to serve real estate clients differently, better. The founders created a unique model for delivering solutions – integrated solutions, more intelligent solutions, solutions for the long term. They are private and owned by principals. The people who lead their business and who work with their clients make the decisions. They have eliminated service-line P&Ls and internal conflicts, enabling their experts to focus on client relationships, collaboration and long-term solutions for the biggest impact and highest returns. They started as a small Canadian company, but driven by the success of their model, they have continually expanded their services and footprint to meet the growing needs of their clients around the globe.
Camrock
Camrock Capital is Private Equity Company that places investor capital into long term commercial and industrial investment properties. Camrock Capital not only sources the assets, but also manages those assets for the investors. Private equity funds are used to acquire investment properties that provide long term hold and cash flow for the investors. Camrock Capital was founded in 2012 by John Croft, Gay Andrews and Brian Menges. Since then, 4 funds have been launched: Camrock Capital LP, Camrock Capital LP, Camrock Capital LP and Camrock Capital LP. These funds have a combined asset value of over $100 million. The acquisition strategy of Camrock Capital has been to find long term quality assets that provide a good diversification of risk and income.
Edmonton Crew
With just over 100 members, Edmonton CREW is the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Edmonton commercial real estate field. As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier networking coalition, Edmonton CREW is dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network’s membership of 11k+ professionals in 75+ major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing their members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines
Rohit Group of Companies
Rooted in family values and entrepreneurial spirit, Rohit Group of Companies was founded in 1986 by Radhe Gupta. Together with his wife Krishna, Radhe grew the company from a small home builder to a diversified organization with operations in home building, residential and land development, commercial assets, and real estate lending. This vertical integration has positioned Rohit Group as an industry leader and the company and team has received a multitude of accolades on the local, provincial and national level, including being recognized one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer for three consecutive years and four-time Builder of the Year.
GOLD SPONSORS
Altus Group
As a commercial real estate professional, you understand the challenges of remaining competitive and creating value in today’s business environment. To tackle these challenges, leaders in the industry have set a laser focus on creating greater value through deeper insights, process efficiencies, and new applications that help streamline their business. Altus Group will provide you with greater clarity and insight at every instance of the real estate life cycle. Their software, data and advisory services help you uncover the actionable insights needed to manage risk, inform your decision making, and ultimately drive performance so you maximize the value of your investment.
Appraisal Institute of Canada
The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) is a leading real property valuation association with over 5,400 members across Canada and around the world. Established in 1938, the AIC works collaboratively with its 10 provincial affiliated associations to grant the distinguished Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI™) and Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA™) designations. The AIC is a self-regulating organization that is guided by a Code of Conduct, and Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP). The AIC hopes to maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism, while engaging in conduct that will instill confidence and protect the public interest; • Provide quality services within their areas of competence. The AIC commits themselves to principles that reflect high standards of professionalism. AIC members provide unbiased appraisal, appraisal review and appraisal consulting services on all types of properties within their areas of competence.
Colliers International
Colliers International Group Inc. is a top tier global real estate services and investment management company operating in 69 countries with a workforce of more than 12,000 professionals. Colliers is the fastest-growing publicly listed global real estate services and investment management company, with 2017 corporate revenues of $2.3 billion ($2.7 billion including affiliates). With an enterprising culture and significant employee ownership and control, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide, and through its investment management services platform, has more than $20 billion of assets under management from the world’s most respected institutional real estate investors.
Feigel Investments
With 46 years of business, 11 properties and 537,817 of total square feet, Feigal Investments Ltd. continues to own, manage, and lease Industrial property with unwavering integrity. As they started out as being tenants themselves, the local Edmonton company promises high-quality managed lots, and upscaled landlord service. Not only do Feigal Investments operate as landlords for Industrial property but are also committed partners to company's such as: Score Valves, Procut Industrial Supply, and Wolverine Energy + Infrastructure Inc.
HarrisonBowker Valuation Group
HarrisonBowker was founded in 2004 on the notion that Albertans deserve a full-service real estate appraisal and consulting firm with a passion for assisting in making sound real estate decisions. With hard work and unwavering integrity, they have grown to a staff of over 20 appraisers and support staff with offices throughout Alberta. They focus on producing impartial and in-depth residential and commercial appraisals, insurance appraisals, reserve fund studies, consulting assignments, and also offer litigation support.
MacLab Development Group
Maclab Development Group came to Alberta in 1952. Inspired by the people, the opportunity, and the openness of the place, Maclab chose to stay and dedicate themselves to home development. To this day, the family-owned company remains committed to discovery, to building, and to relationships. With every project, Maclab focuses on how they want to live: safely, with beautify, and with room to play inside and out. For Maclab Development Group, development isn't about the work, but rather it's about people and their experiences.
Qualico Commercial
Qualico Commercial, a subdivision of Qualico, shares in the 65-year tradition of excellence in real estate development. Qualico Commercials current portfolio includes over 3 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space and approximately 4.5 million square feet currently in development. Qualico Commercials properties are specifically designed and managed to ensure longevity and viability, emphasizing their involvement on every level. They are a progressive developer with clear objectives defined by determination, creativity and highly trained professionals. Whether they are developing urban environments or historic retrofits, the commitment to creating best in class properties is their highest priority. Qualico Commercials properties are kept as long term investments, and they strive to ensure their developments hold superior form, functionality and vitality.
Real Estate Institute of Canada
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The Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) is the only national provider of advanced education and designation programs that embraces all real estate industry sectors. Their courses and programs help shape the future of the real estate industry by enhancing the skills of talented professionals and exceptional business leaders. Dedicated to the highest professional and ethical standards, REIC has been educating and certifying specialists since 1955. REIC members are highly trained real estate industry professionals bound by the Institute's Code of Professional Standards. To be a designated Member, an individual must meet the rigorous admissions, education and practical experience requirements and maintain membership with REIC.
York Realty
York Realty currently owns and manages over 5.0 million square feet, the majority being concentrated in Edmonton but with various holdings throughout Western Canada. York’s assets range from office buildings to retail space to industrial facilities to raw land. As shown by York’s exemplary growth over the past 25 years, the focus has been on providing the highest level of client-focused service and commitment to their tenants. By concentrating on Redevelopment of under-performing real estate, Joint Ventures, and Build-To-Suit facilities, York Realty has the assets, flexibility, and mobility to cater to every business’ requirements. They pride themselves on the management of their assets and aspire to continue to impress existing and future clients.
SILVER SPONSORS
Ryan LLC
Ryan is an award-winning global tax services firm achieving international recognition and market leadership through client service excellence, workplace innovation, and employee development. Ryan's integrated tax services improve overall tax performance and create greater opportunities to measure and improve their customers efficiency, develop a more strategic approach to tax, and deliver outstanding value to all shareholders. At Ryan, members are driven by their purpose to liberate our clients from the burden of being overtaxed, freeing their capital to invest, grow, and thrive.
Cameron Development
Founded in 1979, Cameron Development Corporation is an Edmonton, Alberta based real estate development company, specializing in development projects of the highest standard and quality. Their most notable development is South Edmonton Common, which is Canada's largest open-air retail destination. Well established and privately held, Cameron has participated in real estate development transactions totalling more than 8 million square feet. As part of Cameron Corporation's group of companies, Cameron Development continues to diversify and expand through its multi-faceted role as owner, developer, and manager in the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Mixed-Use asset classes.
Institutional Property Advisors
Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) was created to support the unique needs of institutional and major private investors. The group of advisors provides a combination of real estate investment expertise, industry-leading technology, superior support services and an unrivalled talent for research to offer customized solutions to our clients. IPA's experienced team of multifamily, retail, office and industrial, and capital market advisors work tirelessly to help the company's clients achieve their investment objectives. The company's ability to offer successful investment advising is made possible due to two main characteristics. The first being their tightly coordinated national team structure that organizes itself according to the needs and preferences of each client. While the second is the company's industry-leading research, providing macro, metro-level and submarket analysis and forecasting.
One Properties
ONE Properties is committed to sustainability which has, and continues to influence every decision they make. From new construction innovations and state-of-the-art materials to creating and managing environments that enrich and enable life, ONE Properties has taken a leadership position in the area of development sustainability. One Properties testifies their passion for making life better in everything they do. To exemplify this, they have built five of their industrial buildings to LEED Silver standards and their ICE District developments (Stantec Tower and Edmonton Tower) to LEED Gold standards. ONE Properties defines their community by its energy, diversity and generosity. By being heavily involved in community outreach and charitable gatherings, they believe in connection and the transformational power of people coming together to help their neighbours in need and to build strong, caring communities. The people of ONE Properties are experienced professionals versed in every sector of the industry. They have been hand-picked and carefully retained for their expertise and talents but, most importantly, for their character. Their partners and clients expect only the best. And that’s exactly what we give them.
Quadreal
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company. QuadReal manages the real estate and mortgage programs of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), one of Canada’s largest asset managers with a $171.3 billion portfolio. Today QuadReal also manages real estate on behalf of RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM). QuadReal manages a $44.2 billion portfolio spanning 23 Global Cities across 17 countries. The company seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. The debt investment portfolio is targeted to fixed-term, construction or mezzanine borrowers with assets or developments in Canada and the United States. QuadReal also has in-house mortgage servicing experience and capabilities.
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