Mark Your Calendar
February 25th: Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus Discuss Unlocking Housing Production Commission Report
The Unlocking Housing Production Commission was created by Executive Order in late 2023 to advise the Healey-Driscoll administration on how state and local laws, regulations, and practices could be revised to increase the supply of housing across income levels and the state. Commission members included NAIOP CEO Tamara Small and several NAIOP members, as well as leaders from government, business, and community organizations.
After more than 12 months of intensive work, the Commission’s recommendations will be released in February. Join NAIOP to hear directly from Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus as they delve into the recommendations included in the report and the specific legislative and regulatory changes needed to increase the supply of housing in Massachusetts.
Speakers:
- Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
- EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus
- Levi Reilly, Partner, Head of Development, Marcus Partners
- David Linhart, Land Use Attorney, Goulston & Storrs
- Tamara Small, CEO, NAIOP MA
March 12th: NMU - A Crash Course on Media Training
How can real estate executives stay on message and avoid media pitfalls when phones and the 24/7 media cycle turn every public speaking event into a potential story?
Find out at this intensive and fun in-person media training course taught by experienced spokespeople, bloggers, and media experts who will arm you with techniques to effectively manage interactions with print, broadcast, and citizen journalists.
Instructors will begin with media response basics, provide helpful tips and tools, and explore best practices for:
- Interview preparation
- Message discipline
- Avoiding common interview traps
- Managing a complex or potentially negative story
The workshop will conclude with group exercises designed to test your media response.
This course is presented in partnership with Issues Management Group, a strategic communications and public affairs firm specializing in real estate.
Instructors:Â
- Conor Yunits, EVP, Issues Management Group
- Julianne Hester, Senior Account Executive, Issues Management Group