UPCOMING EVENTS

It’s officially holiday season in the CRE world, and we’re celebrating in style. Join us for an evening of connection, community, and festive cheer with NALCOM and CCIM Alabama.

Expect charcuterie and desserts by Cutes & Cakes, wine and refreshments, gift card drawings, a TV giveaway, and networking with 80–85 CRE professionals across Huntsville.

We’re also giving away one full membership to a NEW member who joins that night and one half-off membership for a CURRENT member in attendance.
Let’s close out another successful year together.

Join us for a special gathering honoring NALCOM’s presidents, affiliates, and members who have helped shape the foundation of our organization.

Together, we’ll reflect on where we’ve come from, celebrate the milestones that define our journey, and share our vision for the future. This engaging discussion will explore lessons in leadership, the power of partnership, and the continued growth of North Alabama’s commercial real estate community.

Whether you’re a long-time member or newly connected, this is an opportunity to honor our shared history and look forward to an even stronger future built on collaboration, innovation, and purpose.

In Memory of Our Founding Member, Bill Poole
We honor Bill’s lasting impact—his leadership and vision continue to guide NALCOM’s mission and community today.

Join industry leaders and community stakeholders at the Rocket City Real Estate & Economic Forum on October 23 at HAAR. This annual forum provides valuable insights into Huntsville’s rapidly growing real estate market and overall economic outlook, featuring expert speakers and data-driven discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connected within North Alabama’s thriving business community.

North Alabama’s economy is booming, but growth requires power.

Join NALCOM for a panel discussion on how energy capacity, infrastructure investment, and state policy are shaping the future of our region.

Panelists:
• Senator Sam Givhan – Alabama State Senate
• Joe Gehrdes – Huntsville Utilities
• Harry Schmidt – TVA

The panel will unpack Alabama’s Powering Growth plan, explore the challenges of meeting rising demand, and highlight the opportunities ahead for businesses, communities, and developers.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the leaders driving the conversation and learn how power and policy are fueling North Alabama’s next chapter.

Join us for an engaging session on Leveraging Social Media and Search in Commercial Real Estate. Guest speaker Carl Holden will share practical strategies for using LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to market properties, build your brand, and engage clients, with additional insights into AI and emerging CRE marketing trends. The meeting is proudly sponsored by COPT Defense Properties, with Marshanne Castro or James Lomax providing a brief update on Redstone Gateway. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh ideas and strengthen your digital presence in today’s competitive market.

In this session, we’re looking forward to an engaging Public Safety panel featuring Dan Wilkerson, Jeffrey Birdwell , and Chief Kirk Giles.

This important conversation will explore how public safety initiatives intersect with commercial real estate, offering valuable insights for our industry as we navigate growth, development, and community impact.

Join us for NALCOM’s July Meeting: 2025 Huntsville Chamber Update

We’re excited to welcome Ken Smith, Senior Economic Development Director at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, as our featured speaker. Ken will share key updates on Huntsville’s economic outlook, development trends, and what’s ahead for our growing city and commercial real estate market.

Whether you’re a broker, investor, lender, or service provider in CRE, this is your chance to gain valuable insights into the forces shaping our region in 2025.

Navigating Risk & Compliance in Commercial Real Estate

June’s meeting will bring together attorneys and insurance professionals to discuss how commercial real estate stakeholders can better protect themselves and their clients in today’s environment. Panel Focus Areas:
✔️ Common legal or insurance-related risks in CRE transactions
✔️ Risk allocation between landlords and tenants
✔️ Compliance concerns in zoning, land use, and lease structures
✔️ Real-world claims, lawsuits, and lessons learned
✔️ How brokers and affiliates can support clients through risk management

🎯 Don’t just close deals — protect them.

Foundations for Success in Commercial Real Estate

Ready to take your commercial real estate game to the next level? Join us for an exclusive, members-only session where we’ll cover:

• How to uncover client motivations
• How to ask smarter questions
• How to build trust that closes deals

Lunch will be Provided by ServisFirst Bank 🏦
🗣️ Speaker Nick DeMarte, SEC | NJD Strategic Advisors, LLC

Let’s build your foundation for success—see you there!

Join us for an exciting May meeting where we will have a panel discussing how restaurant groups successfully scale and operate multiple brands, as well as key considerations when working with commercial brokers and landlords.

Discussion Topics:
✔️ Expanding a Restaurant Brand
✔️ Site Selection & Lease Negotiations
✔️ Navigating Commercial Real Estate Deals
✔️ Operational Efficiencies & Challenges
✔️ Market Trends & Growth Opportunities

Event Sponsor: RCP Companies

Join us for an exclusive event where top experts will discuss the latest trends and opportunities in Decatur's commercial real estate market!

Featured Speakers:
✨ Yogi Dougher - Decatur Urban Ventures
✨ Dane Shaw - Director of Development
✨ Kyle Pike - City Councilman, District 2
✨ Kent Lawrence - Chairman of the Planning Commission

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable CRE insights and network with industry leaders!

Join us for an insightful morning and learn all about the future of AI!

We're excited to welcome Randy Sparkman, who will be sharing valuable insights, tools, and real-world applications of AI in commercial real estate. Learn how to leverage AI to stay ahead of the game in this fast-paced industry!

Join us for our upcoming General Membership Meeting! It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your network!

Panelists:
🔹Ross Deal – Peoples Bank
🔹Gary Moore – BrightBridge Inc
🔹Demarco McClain – Bank Independent
🔹Nick Ranta – Brandblackwell CPA

🚗 Important Parking Information:
Parking is available at the parking deck diagonally across from Bank Independent. Enter the deck on the Lincoln Street side, take the stairs/elevator down, and exit onto Greene Street and Holmes Avenue. Walk across the street to the bank. When entering the parking deck, you’ll receive a ticket. Be sure to bring it with you, and we will validate your parking!

Special Thanks:
☕ Coffee Sponsor: Dunkin' Donuts
🎤 Panel Sponsor: Bank Independent

We look forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget to bring your business cards and your questions for our panelists!

🚨 NALCOM Rookie's Roundup – Fire Safety Lesson! 🚨

Join us for a valuable learning experience with Dan Wilkerson, Fire Marshal for the City of Huntsville.

🔥 We’ll be diving into important fire safety topics including:🔥

🔑Types of occupancies
📜How occupancies impact fire codes
🚨High-level indicators of violations

A delicious lunch will be provided! 🍽️

We will be discussing how to get designations and the career benefits to each. We will have representatives for the following:
CCIM-A.J. Smith
CPM- Marshanne Castro
SIOR- Bart Smith

Join us for our first meeting of the year!
Dennis Madsen, Manager of Urban & Long-Range Planning, and Thomas Nunez, Manager of Planning Services, will provide an update on the long-range plans for the City of Huntsville, current development updates, and what is on the horizon for Huntsville in 2025.