On May 6, Gunster Real Property attorney Rachael Kratz will moderate a panel during the BISNOW Tampa Bay State of the Market event.
Rachael will moderate the panel titled "Economic Development & Growth Strategies." This panel will bring together Tampa Bay business leaders to discuss how the region can sustain unprecedented growth while tackling workforce demands, infrastructure needs, and a rapidly evolving market
This program is the first part of the multi-part series of BISNOW-hosted events discussing major development projects and market trends across the state of Florida.
According to BISNOW, here is what you will learn:
- Tampa Bay’s Growth Trajectory: What’s driving expansion, and where is the market heading?
- Talent Pipeline & Workforce Dynamics: How is Tampa attracting and retaining the workforce needed to sustain growth?
- Emerging Development Hotspots: Which areas are seeing the most opportunity, and where does the region need more focus?
- The Future of Growth: Discover the key infrastructure improvements, policy changes and public initiatives that will support Tampa’s rapid expansion and ensure sustainable long-term development.
- Key Projects & Pipelines: Hear from the region's top developers on how they approach their developments, and what projects are on the horizon.
- Discover Where the Best Development Opportunities Are: Find out which asset classes and submarkets are offering the highest returns — and how to navigate rising construction costs and regulatory hurdles.
- Capital Markets: Creative financing solutions, and where to find the right debt.
- Why Tampa Bay Needs a Vision for Growth: Discover how developers are struggling to assemble land and build connected neighborhoods in the absence of a city-led master plan — and what must be done to ensure long-term, strategic urban growth.
Who Attends: Ryan Companies, Gilbane Development Company, Samuels & Associates, St. John Properties, Ram Realty Advisors, Stoneweg US, ZMR Capital, Whitestone Development Partners, Proceed Real Estate Group, Spectrum Companies, BendiRoad Development, Lapin Development, Zenlofts, LCC, Smith & Associates Real Estate, Tandem, LD&D, Willis Companies, Vollmer Real Estate Investments, Stadler Development, Pinellas County Government, Bank of Tampa
Rachael Kratz is an associate in Gunster’s Real Estate practice. She represents clients throughout the United States in property acquisitions and dispositions. Rachael also has litigation experience defending various corporations in civil disputes.
