2011-2012 Committee Chairs
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Erbi Blanco-True, Chair
Great Florida Bank |
Catarina Jimenez, Vice Chair
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
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Real Estate Goals
Provide access to timely, relevant and up to date real estate industry information through various initiatives such as educational forums, workshops, expert panel discussions, regular meetings, guest speakers and website content.
Establish a sub-committee to address the unique needs of the commercial real estate sector which may include issues related to the securitization of commercial real estate mortgage backed pools, preventative measures to minimize the meltdown of the commercial market (such as the residential market experienced), providing opportunities for owners and tenants of commercial space and addressing the new "right-sizing" concept.
Collaborate with outside entities (such as Builders Association of South Florida, Latin Builders Association, Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, Downtown Development Authority and higher learning institutions), as well as other Chamber committees, and engage them to provide opportunities and solutions to members, students and/or other professionals in the real estate industry by hosting relevant events that are mutually beneficial.
Continue stakeholder engagement started by the Workforce Housing Committee to address fractured condo’s, short sale solutions (as it relates to the commercial market), and the affordability gap for Miami-Dade’s workforce.
Real Estate Committee Mission
The mission is to bring value to Chamber members in the real estate sector and related industries through education, collaboration, engagement and meaningful discussion of relevant topics that affect our stakeholders. Below is a list of task force suggestions along with general issues which may be addressed by each, please check the task force you would like to participate in:
Task Forces
Commercial Real Estate
Address issues with loan modifications on securitized commercial mortgage backed securities
Come up with preventative measures to minimize meltdown of commercial market
Provide business development opportunities
Affordable/Workforce Housing
Address issues related to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and government subsidies
Address issues relevant to lenders, developers, housing counselors and realtors involved in workforce and/or affordable housing
Legislative
Update committee on issues pertaining to real estate at the local, state and federal level
Provide information to the Government Affairs Committee on issues which should be addressed pertaining to the real estate industry in South Florida
Encouraged to participate in DC and Tallahassee Fly- In’s to advocate on behalf of the Chamber
Online Resource Center
Provide up-to-date and relevant information on housing issues to populate our webpage
Events
Work with the chair to coordinate events including suggesting topics of interest, securing speakers, coordinating the agenda, securing sponsors and promoting the event.
Foreclosures, Loan Modifications, Fractured Condo’s
Address these aspects of our real estate industry to come up with solutions, resolve impediments, and alleviate barriers affecting deal flow including the tightening credit markets and liquidity.
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Workforce Housing Resource Center
Whether you are an employer, local lender, developer, homeowner or renter this site is a one stop solution for your housing needs. In this section, you will find valuable resource information through links to partner websites, workforce housing studies, available programs and events, educational tools, training manuals and issue related articles all accessible from the left navigational menu.
Click Here to visit the Workforce Housing Resource Center
Additional Information
Contact: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 | mfoglia@miamichamber.com