Commercial Real Estate Council of Metro Little Rock

Shoutout to one of our Bronze Sponsors, Comfort Systems USA Arkansas, Inc., for supporting CRECMLR! Comfort Systems is a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems. Learn more at https://comfortar.com/.

Shoutout to one of our Bronze Sponsors, Canyon View Properties, for supporting CRECMLR! Canyon View Properties is a leading property management company that services over four states. Learn more at https://www.canyonviewproperties.com.

It's that time of year again where we all need to obtain some CE hours for our Real Estate License (7 hours required CE) and our NAA designations!

This is our Annual Event to provide some really great information and insight on what's going on in the Property Management/Real Estate industry! Refresh yourself on the do's and don'ts!

Here is the link to sign up! Lunch and refreshments are provided by Little Rock Apartment Hunters (Tuggle Services, Inc.)

Congratulations to Jill Bryant from West Group Real Estate on winning Largest Retail Lease of 2023!

Shoutout to one of our Bronze Sponsors, Little Rock Apartment Hunters, for supporting CRECMLR! Apartment Hunters provides real estate and relocation services to the Little Rock Metropolitan area. Learn more at https://lrapartments.com/.

Check out our wonderful members Cathy Tuggle and Alicia Payseno. We think they're trailblazers, too.

Our latest issue of Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP) is out! Flip through it here > https://armoneyandpolitics.com/digital-issue/

ON THE COVER: This month, Arkansas Money & Politics introduces Trailblazing Women, a look at 12 of the state’s leading women in business, as seen on the cover. AMP is proud to recognize their accomplishments.

See all the Trailblazing Women here > https://armoneyandpolitics.com/what-is-a-trailblazer/

Read all the articles here > https://armoneyandpolitics.com/category/magazine/

Congratulations to Chris Moses, Chris Monroe, Greyson Skokos & George Friedmann from Moses Tucker Partners on winning Largest Office Lease of 2023!

Thank you to one of our Silver Sponsors, Cushman & Wakefield / Sage Partners, for supporting CRECMLR! Sage Partners is a locally owned and operated, full service commercial real estate firm. Learn more at sagepartners.com.

Congratulations to Todd Rice from Colliers Arkansas on winning Largest Retail Sale of 2023!

Have a wonderful and safe 4th!!!

Thank you to one of our silver sponsors, 400 West Capitol Building: Regions Center, for supporting CRECMLR! Region's Building is a Class A office building with extraordinary amenities, restaurants, shops, and elaborate office space.

Congratulations to Drew Holbert & Clark Irwin from Colliers Arkansas on winning Largest Office Sale of 2023!

Thank you to one of our silver sponsors, CBM Construction Company, Inc, for supporting CRECMLR! CBM Construction is an industry expert in Construction Management and General Contracting within the state of Arkansas. Learn more at: https://www.cbmconstruction.net/.

Downtown Revitalization Meeting featuring Chris Stone of Greenville, SC, and Gabe Holmstrom with the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, who spoke to our Commercial Real Estate Council of Metro Little Rock group today at lunch! Over 100 people in the Commercial Real Estate Industry in attendance!

What great strides we can all make when we all can come together to make things happen! Such an exciting future we have for our Downtown areas!

Don't forget to register for the Little Rock Master Plan Update happening THIS THURSDAY at Colliers Tom Glaze Auditorium. Hear from DLRP Executive Director Gabe Holmstrom and former CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC Chris Stone on the plans for transforming Little Rock.

Register at crecmlr.org/events or email [email protected].

At the Little Rock Master Plan Update, former CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC Chris Stone will share how they navigated a similar process! Under Stone’s leadership, a notable up-and-comer brand was created and strategically promoted. Taking notice of Greenville’s emergence has been the likes of The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, and The Lonely Planet. Strong brand performance has led to record-setting visitation and tourism economic success. A bonus outcome has been the brand’s ability to broaden Greenville’s appeal and economic achievements.

Register at crecmlr.org/events or email [email protected].

DLRP Executive Director Gabe Holmstrom will explain the vision for transforming Little Rock at the upcoming Little Rock Master Plan Update! As executive director, Gabe has added multiple successful events downtown, initiated a downtown ambassador program, and successfully spearheaded large-scale public art installations downtown. He also worked to pass legislation creating entertainment districts and improving the state's historic rehabilitation tax credit program.

Register at crecmlr.org/events or email [email protected].

Join us on Thursday, June 13 for the Little Rock Master Plan Update at Colliers Tom Glaze Auditorium. Downtown Little Rock Partnership Executive Director Gabe Holmstrom will explain the vision for transforming Little Rock and Chris Stone, former CEO of VisitGreenville SC, will share how they navigated a similar process. Boxed lunches will be provided.

Register at crecmlr.org/events or email [email protected].

Congratulations to Ted Bailey, III & Richard Cheek with The Multifamily Group on winning Largest Multi-Family Housing Sale of 2023!

Thank you to one of our Gold Sponsors, Colliers Arkansas, for supporting CRECMLR! Colliers is the state's largest commercial real estate, property management, and development management firm. Learn more at https://www.colliers.com/en/united-states/cities/little-rock.

Congratulations to Lee Strother & Kevin Huchingson with Colliers Arkansas on winning Largest Land Sale for 2023!

Thank you to one of our Gold Sponsors, Middleton Heat & Air for supporting CRECMLR!

Middleton Heat & Air services, installs, and replaces all major brand residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. Serving Central Arkansas for over 45 years, Middleton replaces more air conditioners than anyone in Arkansas. Learn more at middletoninc.com!

Great news for Central Arkansas! Another great economic development announcement!

Lyon College Announces Location of Vet, Dental Schools Lyon College announced today it has officially finalized the locations for its much-anticipated dental and veterinary schools, with the

Check out the Master Plan for Downtown Little Rock!

The First Draft of the Downtown Little Rock Master Plan is almost ready! YOUR input over the last nine months has been instrumental in shaping the Downtown Master Plan, a guiding document that will help inform growth and redevelopment in Downtown for years to come. But we need YOUR thoughts again. Join us Wednesday, May 8th for a public closing meeting! There will be a presentation and open house giving an overview of the draft plan, alongside an Alley Party with live music and The Utopia Deli food truck.
Wednesday, May 8th | 6pm - 7:30pm | Ron Robinson Theater
(100 River Market Ave)

Congratulations to Lauren Atkins with Haybar Properties, LLC and Nathan Monan with Colliers Arkansas on winning Largest Industrial Sale for 2023!

Thank you to Metro Disaster Specialists for supporting CREC of Metro Little Rock!

Metro Disaster Specialists' mission is to help businesses and homeowners restore their peace of mind through quick, quality restoration services. Learn more at metrodisaster.com.

We had an amazing time at our Women in Real Estate Brunch last week! Thank you to our amazing panelists and sponsors for helping make the event happen. We loved coming together to celebrate and learn from women in our industry. 👏


BluSky Restoration Contractors Colliers Arkansas Ferstl Valuation Services Metro Disaster Specialists Middleton Heat & Air CBM Construction Company, Inc Cushman & Wakefield / Sage Partners 400 West Capitol Building: Regions Center Little Rock Apartment Hunters Baldwin & Shell Construction Company Canyon View Properties Comfort Systems USA Arkansas, Inc. Evo Business Environments GFF Flake & Company Hathaway Group Haybar Properties, LLC PI Roofing "Your Roof Leak Detective" Pulaski County Title Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC Western Specialty Contractors Arvest Bank Centennial Bank CertaPro Painters of Central Arkansas MM Roofing & Restoration

Our WIRE Brunch is tomorrow and we're so excited to hear from one of our panelists, Kim Koch with Insight Engineering!

Kim Koch is a registered Professional Engineer with over 22 years of experience. As a LEED accredited professional and Healthcare Facility Design Professional, Kim has provided design, modeling, and operational consulting for clients in the healthcare, higher education, K-12, commercial, spiritual and government facilities. Kim’s passion for the Little Rock Community led her to form Insight Engineering in 2019. A 100% woman owned and operated firm, Insight is focused on delivering bold and creative solutions for the built environment in the communities where we live, work, and play. Insight Engineering was a finalist for the Little Rock Regional Chamber Woman Owned Small Business in 2022.Kim is an active member of the community and serves as a board member for studioMain, the Arkansas STEM Coalition, and Arkansas ASHRAE. She is a graduate of Leadership Greater Little Rock Class # # .

Visit www.crecmlr.org/events or email [email protected] to secure your tickets now.

Looking forward to the Women in Real Estate Brunch on Thursday. Thanks to our great sponsors! Get tickets at www.crecmlr.org/events