We ran a poll, and monthly won clearly over weekly - so let's make it happen. The format: A 45-60 min call built entirely around meeting people, not listening to a presentation. We'll break into rooms of 3-4 for 15-minute rounds, rotating 3-4 times - so by the end you'll have actually talked to 6-10 people in the community.. No prep needed. Show up, introduce yourself, talk shop, repeat. Now the hard part: picking a day and time that works. We're spread across time zones and schedules, so rather than guess, help me find the best fit. Rather than run another poll with a long list of days and times, drop a comment with your best day/time (and time zone) - e.g. 'Tuesday evenings, ET' or 'Weekend mornings, CT.'" I will leave this open for 7 days and then try to find a day and time that works for as many people as possible.

I want to take the temperature on putting together a networking call. I haven’t nailed down the format, and am open to suggestions. Thinking a 45-60 min call with three to four breakout rooms of 3-4 people for 15 min, then we change the rooms. You would get to introduce yourself and meet 6-10 new people in the community. Think about how much better the next conference will be if you know a ton of people there. Would you attend a networking call?

Interested in hearing from developers about their experience working with GC on design-build basis vs Construction Manager. Timing, pricing, etc.

New to the world of development. I've spent most of my career working for Pre Engineered Metal Building Fabricators or Erectors. Over the past few years I stepped out and started my own Pre Engineered Metal Building Supply Company and acquired 50% ownership in a Pre Engineered metal building design firm. Lately I've felt a growing interest in getting involved in developing small flex space facilities where I design and supply my own buildings. Im here to learn and interested to gain the insight on what the process looks like and how developers handle funding etc.. and of course if my background and knowledge can be of any assistance to anyone in the group please reach out.

Will, thanks for setting this up. Excited to be part of the group. I’m a former healthcare executive who transitioned full time into commercial real estate after the successful development of multiple ground-up projects, including an RV park and a flex project. The success of those early projects became the catalyst for financial freedom and a much bigger long-term vision. Today, my primary focus is growing a small bay flex portfolio. I currently have my second ground-up flex development underway and recently acquired a value-add existing flex property. Along the way, I obtained my GC license so I could have greater control over developing and executing my own projects. I’ve had success leasing up my own properties and continue to self-manage, which has given me a true operator’s perspective on the business. I’m looking to connect with other serious small bay flex owners, developers, and operators, exchange ideas around acquisitions, underwriting, leasing, construction, and market trends, and hopefully uncover off-market opportunities along the way. My primary markets are North Carolina, particularly the Piedmont Triad and surrounding growth markets, though I’m always open to compelling opportunities elsewhere. This has become a family journey for us as we intentionally build long-term generational wealth and legacy through real estate. Looking forward to learning from and contributing to the group.