Speaker: Lu Chen, Sr. Economist at Moody’s Analytics
Topic: State of the Commercial Market & 2026 Forecast
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Speaker: Doug Nintzel, ADOT Spokesman | Arizona Department of Transportation
Cost: FREE
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
This will be a ZOOM Event: Registrants will be sent a link.
With Scottsdale buzzing during the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Waste Management Phoenix Open, we’re making it easier than ever to join us!
To keep your commute stress-free, from anticipated road closures, restricted access, and heavy traffic, our January 28 | Economic & Commercial Forum is going fully virtual.
Even better—we’re opening this January Virtual Forum to non-members at no cost!
We’re thrilled to kick off the year with special guest speaker: Doug Nintzel, Spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), bringing timely insights you won’t want to miss. Listen in to hear how ADOT is building our highways for the future.
Register, Log in, tune in, and start the year informed and inspired!
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
CE: 2 hours General Real Estate
Cost: $29
Location: Virtual
Unlock the full potential of RPR® Commercial in this hands-on course designed specifically for commercial real estate professionals. From site selection and demographic analysis to property reports and investment insights, you’ll learn how to navigate the platform, generate impactful data visualizations, and deliver client-ready reports that elevate your value. Through live demonstrations and real-world case studies, discover how RPR® turns raw data into confident decisions, helping you win listings, guide investors, and identify the best opportunities in any market.
Speaker: Christine Mackay, president & CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
Topic: Greater Phoenix Economic Expansion Update | What’s new for 2026
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
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Learn about ongoing economic development and expansion across the Greater Phoenix Metro area.
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Hear what are the most recent or ‘coming soon’ announcements
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Find out what industry sectors are being cultivated by GPEC to expand to the area.
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Speaker: Brandon Wade, Founder/CEO 1GServers, LLC
Topic: Data Centers | Real Estate Market Challenges
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
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Data Centers | Real Estate Market Challenges
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Find out about the data center market in the Greater Phoenix Area.
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Learn the difference between hyperscale vs boutique data centers.
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Hear what the utility needs are for these types of data centers.
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Discover what the latest trends are for the data center real estate market.
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Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Speaker: Ardrah Sage, Loan Originator with NEXA Lending
Cost: Free
Topic: Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Buyers: Foreign National Loan Program Edition
Join this dynamic global speaker presentation for a comprehensive overview of a powerful Foreign National Loan Program designed specifically for international clients. Tailored for buyers who are not U.S. citizens, do not hold a green card, and may not have established U.S. credit history, this program opens the door to investing in U.S. residential property with confidence.
Discover how financing works for foreign nationals, what documentation is required, key underwriting considerations, and how real estate professionals can successfully guide international buyers through the process. Expand your global reach, serve international investors more effectively, and tap into one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. housing market.
Speaker: Stephanie Pressler – Director of Community & Government Affairs Experience Scottsdale
Topic: Hotel/Resort & Tourism Industry Update for the Metro Area
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
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Learn how the metro area’s Hotel/Resort & Tourism industry has been doing.
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Hear about market trends, stats, and outlooks.
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Learn what upcoming attractions are expected to be big economic drivers for us.
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Find out what the projections are for our local Tourism market.
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Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.
Instructor: Janice Teply Wright
CE: 3 hours Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
Arizona isn’t just growing—it’s going global. From international homebuyers to overseas investors and students, the demand is booming. This course dives into the world of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and shows you exactly why Arizona has become a magnet for global opportunity.
“In 2022, Arizona was recognized as the nation’s leading destination for foreign direct investment and has continued to lead the nation in the years since.”
Working with international clients isn’t quite the same as your everyday transaction—and that’s where this class gives you the advantage. You’ll gain practical insights, real-world context, and the confidence to navigate the added complexities while delivering exceptional service.
If registration is closed, please contact the Education Department directly at 480-945-2651
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
“CE provided by Raise the Bar School, R-2020, 8600 E. Anderson Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85741. 480-945-2651”
Global Connect Lunch & Learn | Italian Edition
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 11:30pm -1:30pm
Location: La Torretta Ristorante, 14144 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Cost: $38.00 per person
*Price includes salad, entree, dessert, soft drink, tax and gratuity
Salad choices:
· Organic salad
· Caesar salad
Entree choices:
· Tortellini
· Squash ravioli
· Spaghetti marinara & meatballs
· Beef ravioli
· Chicken Marsala with veggies
SUBMIT MENU SELECTIONS HERE: https://saar.formstack.com/forms/global_lunch_learn
Discover new opportunities in Arizona’s increasingly global market.
As the state continues to attract a diverse and international clientele, real estate professionals have a unique opportunity to expand their reach and better serve clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
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Are you interested in building your skills as a cultural specialist?
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Do you speak a second language or work with international clients?
If so, we invite you to join us for a special Lunch & Learn focused on doing business with clients connected to Italian culture. Gain valuable insights from members of our Global Connect Council, who will share their experiences and strategies for success in this dynamic market.
Enjoy lunch, expand your network, and learn how to better serve buyers, sellers, investors, and clients.
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Disclaimer
No refunds will be given for event registration, unless a 48-hour cancellation notice is provided to Scottsdale REALTORS®. Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email addresses. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651. By registering for this event, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the event on social media and/or the Scottsdale REALTORS® website.
Speakers:
Neil Calfee, Executive Director of Economic Development + Innovation Zones | ASU
Kimberly Hanes, Associate Director of Economic Development + Innovation Zones | ASU
Grace O’Sullivan, Vice President of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnerships | ASU
Topic: Innovation Zones | Collaborating with the Largest Research University in the Nation
Cost: Free to Members | $10 Non-Members
8:30 a.m. – Networking
9 a.m. – Program Begins
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Innovation Zones | Collaborating with the Largest Research University in the Nation
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Learn about Innovation Zones and how they support economic development.
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Find out where these zones are located in Arizona.
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Hear how these zones are elevating collaborations and opportunities with Arizona’s largest industries.
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Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.
TOUT SUBMISSIONS: Send to Commercial@Scottsdalerealtors.org
TOUTS: Showcase your available commercial property listings! To submit your property, please email Commercial@ScottsdaleREALTORS.org by 5PM the Monday prior to the event and attach a .PDF or .JPEG copy of your property flyer. Maximum 3-Touts. You MUST be present to tout the property. Please feel free to bring flyers and any other marketing materials you would like to distribute.
Disclaimer: No refunds will be given for event registration, unless a 48-hour cancellation notice is provided to Scottsdale REALTORS®. Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email addresses. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651. By registering for this event, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the event on social media and/or the Scottsdale REALTORS® website.
MARKETING PARTNERS
Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email
Marty Lenich | 480.471.6781 | email
Christina Heide | 602.653.0368 | email
Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Suzanne Brown.