WHAT: The 20th Annual Westshore Development Forum presented by Highwoods Properties features the latest District development news, market trends and highlights on what’s to come for Tampa’s thriving Westshore District. Attendees will hear updates from industry experts about significant projects planned for Westshore including office, retail, residential, hospitality and transportation. There will be a focus on Westshore projects and we’ll hear directly from restauranteurs and City planners as they discuss the vision for Westshore’s future. General public registration at: https://tinyurl.com/mr4y4tev
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 from 9 – 11:30 am
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore (4500 W. Cypress St.)
Enter the hotel through the main entrance, proceed through the lobby, and turn right to the Bay Pointe Grand Ballroom.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
• Projects coming to Westshore and expert insights on what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for the District
• Updates on Westshore office, multifamily, retail and hotel real estate markets
• Real estate trends and how they are affecting the Westshore market
• Results from 2021 Westshore Workers and Residents survey
SPEAKERS & PRESENTATION SCHEDULE:
• Mayor Castor, Opening Remarks & Introduction
• Ken Tinkler, Westshore Alliance President
• Dan Woodward, Highwoods Properties, presenting sponsor
• Veronica Cintron, Tampa International Airport, Moderator
In Focus: Today’s Westshore Real Estate Market
• Office: Mercedes Angell, Cushman & Wakefield
• Hospitality: Wyatt Krapf, Berkadia
• Retail: Patrick Berman, Cushman & Wakefield
• Multifamily: Darron Kattan, Franklin Street
Destination Dining Restaurant Panel
• Jeff Gigante, Next Level Brands
• Mike Lester, Walking Tall Brands, LLC
• Stephanie More, La Segunda Bakery & Cafe
Looking Forward: Transportation & Development Planning Panel
• Danni Jorgenson, Transportation Engineering Manager, City of Tampa
• Stephen Benson, Planning Director, City of Tampa
• Beth Alden, Executive Director, Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization
20th Annual Westshore Development Forum Sponsors
PRESENTING: Highwoods Properties
PLATINUM: Ally Capital Group, Franklin Street, Greenleaf Capital, Midtown Tampa/The Bromley Companies, Westshore City Center
GOLD: Becker, Cousins, HCP Associates, MetWest
SILVER: AECOM, Atkins, BrandMinded, Carlton Fields, Cogent Bank, FIVE Labs, Framework Group, Halff Associates, Lincoln Center – Westshore, Moss Construction, Northmarq, Sason, Summit Design + Build, TVS
MEDIA: Tampa Bay Business Journal, WUSF Public Media
About Westshore Alliance
The Westshore Alliance is a membership-based organization of business and community leaders recognized as the voice of Tampa’s Westshore District. Founded in 1983, the not-for-profit organization has a 39-year track record of getting things done, including significant progress in the areas of transportation, urban development, district marketing, public safety, education and connecting our community. With more than 400 member businesses and scores of volunteers, the Alliance’s mission is to promote, shape future growth and foster economic prosperity of the Westshore District. More at www.westshorealliance.org.
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