About the Webinar

Private sector investment priorities are undergoing profound changes. In response, local governments face the challenge of leveraging new real estate development trends, aligning with evolving worker preferences, and adapting to the digital economy’s transformative impact on flexibility and location. This session will empower local leaders with a deep understanding of the seismic shifts in land use and the nuances of and opportunities in public and private finance strategies. These insights are crucial to capture value in an environment of altered investment priorities. Moreover, this session provides actionable guidance on deploying effective economic development platforms to attract private investment and foster local prosperity. By equipping your community with these economic development strategies  and public agency investment insights, you’re setting the stage for informed decision-making and ensuring a prosperous future.

Speakers

• Larry Kosmont, Chairman and CEO, Kosmont Companies
• Ken Hira, President, Kosmont Companies
• Julio Morales, Senior Managing Director, Kosmont Financial Services
• Damien R. Arrula, City Administrator, City of Placentia

Moderated by Melissa Kuehne, Senior Program Manager, Institute for Local Government.

Slide Deck

Shaping the Future: Key Trends in Real Estate, Finance, and Economic Development Slide Deck

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