June 23, 2020
Commercial Observer Tenant Talks: Life Sciences: The High – Growth Sector Keeping NYC on the Map

Rebuilding, Rebranding & Re-Tenanting NYC

Join Max Gross for a special fireside chat with Leslie Himmel and Mary Ann Tighe to discuss their unique insights as professional peers for over 30 years on where they see the market and how they’re getting creative to reposition and remarket New York City in the wake of a public health and economic crisis.

– Leslie Himmel, Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Himmel + Meringoff Properties
– Mary Ann Tighe, Chief Executive Officer, New York Tri-State Region, CBRE

Life Sciences: The High-Growth Sector Keeping NYC on the Map

As scientists continue the race to identify a vaccine to combat COVID-19, the importance of available and viable laboratory space has become increasingly urgent. In recent years, NYC has become the home of many top life science and pharmaceutical firms, attracting top talent to urban innovation hubs and campuses spread throughout the five boroughs. Will the life science industry be the savior of NYC’s economy? Hear why life science tenants and landlords are setting their sights on the Big Apple and why this high-growth industry is the key to rebuilding New York.

– Leslie Himmel, Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Himmel + Meringoff Properties
– Ari Nowacek, Co-Founder, Vice President of Operations and Business Development, HiberCell
– Steve Purpura, Vice Chairman, New England, CBRE
– Eric Soller, Ph.D., Founding team, VP Corporate Development & Strategy, BlueRock Therapeutics
– Mary Ann Tighe, Chief Executive Officer, New York Tri-State Region, CBRE