2022 Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe

LIGHTS… CAMERA… ACTION! Get an in-depth look at the current trends in commercial and residential real estate and the hospitality industry in Tempe, with Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe. The event will include three panels of industry experts discussing the most relevant topics and what is on the horizon for Tempe real estate! Development, Hospitality and Housing Panels will all be included in the exciting discussions.

We’re rolling out the red carpet and holding Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe at a unique venue! The event takes place 3:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace, located at 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., #1160, Tempe, AZ 85281. A fun catered hors d’oeuvres and dessert box, and a wine or beer are included with the purchase price of a ticket. Tickets are on sale now!

Mayor Corey Woods will be speaking at the event, providing valuable City of Tempe industry-related information and developments!

Industry insiders will provide expert insight into the robust developments that are happening now and in the coming years in Tempe.

DEVELOPMENT PANEL
MODERATOR – Donna Kennedy –  Economic development director, City of Tempe Economic Development
PANELISTS –
David Krumwiede – Senior executive vice president, LPC Desert West
Charley Freericks – Senior vice president, Catellus
George Forristall – Director of real estate development, Mortenson

HOSPITALITY PANEL
MODERATOR: Kiva Couchon – Director of industry affairs, Arizona Office of Tourism
PANELISTS –
David Watkins – General manager, Vib, Best Western Hotels
Michael Martin – Executive vice president, City of Tempe Tourism
David Larcher – President, Vestar
Lori Foster – Director of business relationships, Downtown Tempe Authority

HOUSING PANEL
MODERATOR: Susie Steckner – Public information officer, City of Tempe
PANELISTS –
Darin Sender – President, Sender Associates
Steve Betts – Managing director of development, Holualoa Companies
Debra Bradley – CFO and COO, Habitat for Humanity
Sally Schwenn – AZ market president- Gorman & Co.
Stephanie Brewer – Executive director, Newtown CDC