NAIOP NJ Annual Public Policy Symposium

Be part of NAIOP New Jersey’s Annual Public Policy Symposium, where commercial real estate leaders, industry experts, and policymakers will gather to discuss the latest regulatory and legislative developments shaping the future of CRE. This comprehensive program will include expert panels on key topics that are influencing both current and future real estate development across New Jersey.

Program Highlights:

1. UCC Self-Certification Program Update
   Get the latest insights on the UCC self-certification program. Learn about its impact on project timelines, permitting processes, and real-world applications.
2. State Land Use Regulations and Site Clean-up
   Explore proposed rule changes and their potential effects on commercial real estate development. This session will also focus on how public comment can shape the regulatory landscape.
3. The Aspire Program: Legislative Reforms
   Delve into the Aspire Program and its role in driving both commercial and residential development. Understand how tax credits are fueling growth and creating new opportunities for investment in the state.

This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in New Jersey real estate—don’t miss your chance to engage with policymakers and industry leaders who are driving the future of development in the state.

DCA Update on UCC Self Certification Program:

• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Team | Division of Codes and Standards      

UCC Self-Certification in Action: Real World Benefits and Efficiency Gains Panel:

• Moderator: Jay Rhatican, Vice President of Land Use and Development, Assistant General Counsel | Hartz Mountain Industries
• Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOMAC LEED AP BD+C | 2025 AIA New Jersey President
• Daniela Bartelli, Vice President of Land Development & Client Relations | Walsh Company

Land Use Regulations and Site Clean-up Panel:

• Moderator: Emily Lamond, Member - Environmental Department | Cole Schotz P.C.
• Kristopher Krzyston | Vice President, Regional Market Leader | T&M Associates
  
• Jennifer Phillips Smith | Co-Chair, Ral Property | Gibbons P.C.
• Scott Bisbort, Senior Project Manager, Remediation & LSRP | Langan 

• Moderator: Anthony Pizzutillo, Owner | Pizzutillo Public Affairs 
• Cecilia I. Lassiter, Chair of the State and Local Incentives Practice |Sills Cummis & Gross
• Brendan Pytka, Director of Tax Credits & Incentives | Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
• Steven Mlenak, Partner / Co-Chair, Redevelopment & Land Use Department | Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP 

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• Corporate Members and Master Sponsors may contact the office for concierge registration assistance.
• Registration form (PDF) for offline registration.

Location:

• Northeast Carpenters Apprentice Training, 75 Fieldcrest Ave, Edison, NJ

This program is eligible for two continuing education credit for New Jersey real estate brokers and salespersons, attorneys, and architects (pending approval).

For event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ayisha Miles at 732-756-9620 or via email at miles@naiopnj.org.

NAIOP New Jersey Chapter, Inc. (NAIOP NJ) is a not-for-profit trade association. Every dollar you invest with NAIOP NJ supports the promotion and protection of the commercial real estate industry in New Jersey.

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