The State of Capital: A Macro, Micro, and Regional Panel

📅 Date & Time: 5:00–6:30 PM

📍 Location: PanAmerican Building - 601 Poydras St., 20th Floor, First Horizon Atrium, New Orleans, LA

Join NAIOP Gulf Coast for an exclusive evening at First Horizon Bank’s 20th Floor Atrium. We’ll begin with cocktails and networking, followed by a thought‑provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of economics, lending, and commercial real estate. Hear insights from leading voices in banking, academia, and development on the trends shaping today’s capital markets and tomorrow’s opportunities. Don’t miss this timely conversation designed for professionals navigating the evolving CRE landscape.

5:00 – 5:30 PM | Networking Reception — Enjoy cocktails, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres courtesy of First Horizon Bank while connecting with fellow NAIOP members and industry colleagues.

5:30 – 6:20 PM | Panel Discussion — A moderated conversation on the current state of the economy and capital markets — from the national landscape to our regional lending environment. Speaker include:

• Tony Adams – New Orleans Market President, First Horizon Bank
• Peter Ricchiuti – Tulane University Freeman School of Business
• John Woodard – VP of Development, Stirling

Moderator: Joel Ross, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Woodward Design+Build

Topics will include:

• Trends in capital markets and financing availability
• Macro & microeconomic factors shaping CRE investment
• Regional development outlook and lending climate
• Practical insights from both financial leaders and active developers

6:20 – 6:30 PM | Closing & Networking — Final questions, wrap-up, and continued conversation over cocktails.

• Members: Complimentary
• Non-Members: $25

Host or Publisher NAIOP Gulf Coast