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By Tony Grant, A&G Real Estate Partners Retail chains can gain an edge by thinking of their leases as strategic assets rather than mere liabilities, advised an executive from national advisory firm A&G Real Estate Partners. “That might sound like verbal jiujitsu, but the right approach can help you achieve real-world outcomes like reducing your occupancy costs or reinvesting in your stores,” advised A&G senior managing director Tony Grant in an Expert Viewpoints piece for Cha

Network at the 2026 Annual Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball Outing on Monday, June 15, 2026 Morristown, NJ — The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association (IOREBA) will host its 2026 Annual Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball Outing on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Morris County Golf Club in Morristown. A longstanding tradition for the organization, the outing brings together commercial real estate professionals from across the region for a full day of networking, recreation

PRINCETON, NJ — KSS Architects has promoted Alicia Heinsen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to partner. A leader within the firm for almost two decades, Heinsen has guided the design and delivery of more than 10 million s/f of transformative work across the commercial, industrial, and workplace sectors. Heinsen’s promotion reflects her tactful project leadership, exemplary drive, and intuitive appreciation for client and project needs. She is a practice builder whose leadership strengthen

Firm adds Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk PHILADELPHIA, PA — JLL Capital Markets announced that Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk will join the firm as co-heads of agency lending production. The appointments mark a significant expansion of JLL’s agency lending capabilities as the firm shifts toward a more competitive and scalable operating model. “We’re pleased to welcome Ashley and Ian to our agency lending platform,” said executive managing director Gerard Sansosti, to wh

Teterboro, NJ — NAI James E. Hanson announced that Russell “Pepe” Smith has joined the firm’s Institutional Services Group as an analyst. In his new role, Smith will support the team with a focus on underwriting, valuation, and market analysis, while also supporting brokerage and transaction execution for industrial assets throughout the Tri-State region. Smith joined NAI James E. Hanson in November 2025 as an associate, specializing in the leasing and sales of office and ind

Philadelphia, PA — DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has announced that Anthony Covington has been named director of business development, Philadelphia region. In this role, the life-long Philadelphia native will focus on cultivating awareness of the firm, building new relationships and maintaining existing client partnerships throughout the greater Philadelphia market. Covington will support business development efforts across a range of sectors, including K-12 and higher educatio

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Fred Brach, an architectural designer with 25 years of experience in architecture, planning, and design, has joined Walters Architecture to lead the design of Walters’ affordable housing communities. “Brach’s depth of experience in sustainable design will enhance our growing affordable housing portfolio,” said Joe Del Duca, partner and director of affordable housing for Walters. “Our team takes great pride in developing high-quality communities that not only

ROCKLAND, MA — Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering firm, announced that Johan Rodriguez, PE, CFM has joined the firm’s Civil Engineering Group. Rodriguez is an expert stormwater engineer with a distinctive background in both civil and chemical engineering and over two decades of project management experience delivering complex water and stormwater solutions across Florida and multiple states. In his role at Gale, he will provide technical project leadership and ma