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Mr. Green

Jeff Green

President and CEO, Jeff Green Partners

Led by President and CEO Jeff Green, Jeff Green Partners provides a full spectrum of analytical and interpretive services for retailers, property owners, developers and municipalities. The Phoenix-based firm is a nationally recognized leader in real estate feasibility, with significant experience in everything from shopping center development and re-positioning to retailer expansion and location assessment. Beyond feasibility studies and demographic profiles, the firm provides the kind of in-depth analysis that generates critical context, penetrating insight and valuable strategic direction to many of the country's leading developments. Jeff Green Partners provides both the big picture and the small details, the large-scale feasibility context and the granular market analysis—all within the framework of a boutique, customized research process that delivers clear and concise reports packed with the kind of actionable intelligence and analysis that supports meaningful bottom-line decisions for clients. With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Jeff Green has had extensive consulting experience on a wide range of research projects ranging from feasibility studies for development projects across the U.S. and internationally to sales projections for specific retailers. Mr. Green is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences sponsored by industry organizations such as the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Food Marketing Institute and Urban Land Institute (ULI). He is also a regular contributor and source to industry focused media and national media outlets, sharing his market insight on the retail, mixed-use and real estate industry's most important topics and trends. Mr. Green is a graduate of Michigan State University and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Food Marketing Institute, American Marketing Association, ULI, International Downtown Association and the Value Retail Association.

Please visit http://jeffgreenpartners.com for more information.

Mr. Green can be contacted at 602-795-8351 or jgreen@jeffgreenpartners.com

Coming up in September 2019...

Hotel Group Meetings: Uncommon Destinations

The last few years have been good to the Hotel Group Meetings industry and that trend is expected to continue into 2019. Planners are brimming with confidence due to an expanding economy and increased job creation, which typically results in a boost in corporate meetings. Given this promising outlook, planners are trying to outdo themselves to satisfy the high expectations of their clients. One notable trend is to integrate unusual settings into the meeting experience, hosting groups at local zoos, aquariums, museums, event centers, or other outdoor facilities. The goal is to embrace uncommon destinations, rather than a typical hotel conference room, so that meetings can be memorable, unique and stimulating. This is also part of another trend which is to support all things local - from hosting events at landmark city venues; to catering through local restaurants, food trucks and microbreweries; to hosting off-site excursions like agri-tours, athletic events or scenic 5k routes. However, though the setting might be spectacular, there are still some bedrock components that must be provided to ensure a successful meeting. Free, high-speed Wi-Fi is still one of the most requested services. Planners have to make sure that a comprehensive communication infrastructure is in place so clients can easily connect - and stay connected - to the network throughout the entire meeting experience. Also, technology tools can be used to streamline the booking, registration, and check-in process, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) materials can be utilized to ensure seamless access to conference events. There are also numerous software tools that encourage audience participation, as well as integrating polls, Q&A, surveys and games into speakers' presentations. The September Hotel Business Review will examine issues relevant to group meetings and will report on what some hotels are doing to promote this sector of their operations.
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