Whom You Know: Consolo Chairs Tea and Talk with the Tops Feb. 22 at ICSC Mid-Atlantic

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Consolo Chairs Tea and Talk with the Tops Feb. 22 at ICSC Mid-Atlantic

The second year of the International Council of Shopping Centers' Special Interest Group program for women in the retail and real estate industries will kick off with "Tea and Talk with the Tops," a group of roundtables chaired by "Queen of Retail"Faith Hope Consolo at the Mid-Atlantic Conference and Deal Making. The session will be held Tuesday, February 22nd from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, 201 Waterfront Street in National Harbor, MD.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on a specific discipline of the industry and allow professionals in the field to meet and share common ideas, interests and challenges. They also provide excellent opportunities for networking with colleagues and engaging with business associates. The group meetings especially allow for informal, interactive discussions. The initiative was launched at ICSC's RECon 2010, the global conference held in Las Vegas in May, and continued at ICSC regional conferences in Boston, Kissimmee, FL, San Diego, Chicago, Atlanta and New York City. This year brings an expansion of the program to new cities, including the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

"I'm delighted to again chair this program for ICSC, and to bring it to the nation's capital," said Ms. Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group. "One of the joys of chairing this program has been the opportunity to meet and work closely with so many outstanding professionals. And this group is no exception!"

Following a meet-and-greet tea service, each attendee will be able to sit in on two informal talks. Ms. Consolo will discuss "New Retailers and Globalization" will be joined by Barbara E. Champoux, Esq., a partner at Crowell & Moring LP, discussing "When to Hold/When To Fold," regarding lease negotiation. Marilyn Coolidge of NAI Global will offer "Confidence-Building Strategies to Achieve Success." Jennifer A. Hurt, Environmental Business Development Director for ECS Mid-Atlantic, will lead a talk on "Avoiding Environmental Pitfalls," while Betsy Laird, Staff Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy for ICSC, discusses "Successful Strategies for Engaging Elected Officials." Robin McBride, vice president and COO of the Mid-Atlantic region of Federal Realty Investment Trust, will talk about "Maintaining Public/Private Partnerships."

"Barbara helped us launch this initiative by leading a roundtable at RECon, and also spoke in Florida last year, so I'm particularly thrilled that she has agreed to join us a third time," Ms. Consolo said. "That sort of commitment to advancing women in the industry is the reason we established this program, and a real sign we’re achieving that goal."

ICSC and Consolo will continue to host Special Interest Groups at a number of ICSC regional meetings through the rest of the year, with the next scheduled for May 22 at RECon, ICSC's global conference in Las Vegas.

A nominal fee will be charged to attend the Special Interest Group, and pre-registration is required. Those wishing to register for the SIG, or for the entire conference should visitwww.icsc.org/2011MA for more information.

About ICSC

Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.icsc.org/.

About Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group

As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group's comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

Renowned for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today's economic environment, and provide customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. For more information, visit the Retail Group online.

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