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THE BIA’S EVENTS ARE ENLIGHTENING, PRODUCTIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN.

The BIA’s calendar of events – project tours, member breakfasts and happy hours, the annual Builders Conference, Meet the Builders, educational sessions and others – are great opportunities to get involved in building both the city and your business by networking, sharing ideas, making new business connections, and keeping up with industry colleagues.

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Builders Conference 2017

Name: Builders Conference 2017

Date: September 28, 2017

Time: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Registration: Register Now

Event Description:

16th Annual Builders Conference

The National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E

Delaware Riverfront Development: Getting it Right

For decades, Delaware riverfront development has vexed Philadelphia. Now, after years of planning efforts and proposals ? some realized, but many not ?new investment and opportunity are generating momentum, but also potential pitfalls.

Protecting the character of riverfront neighborhoods, safely converting formerly industrial land to residential and mixed use, incorporating recreational amenities, rebuilding, and paying for, necessary infrastructure, and managing traffic are among the many challenges, even as the long-awaited cover for I-95 moves closer to reality.

At its 16th annual Builders Conference, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia will explore how we can get it right, ensuring a thriving waterfront that will best serve Philadelphia and Philadelphians for decades more to come.

3:00       Registration, Networking and
            Supplier Showcase
Refreshments

4:00       Greetings and Opening Remarks
              Brian Emmons, President, BIA of Philadelphia

4:15       State of the Local Housing Economy
              Kevin Gillen Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow
           Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation
            Drexel University

5:00       Delaware Riverfront Development:
            Getting it Right
Opening remarks: Councilman Mark Squilla

            Overview: Janice Woodcock , Principal,
            Woodcock Design

            Moderator: Brian Emmons

Joseph A. Forkin, President, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Matt Ruben, President of Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, Chair of the Central Delaware Advocacy Group
Jonathan Stavin, Executive Vice President, PMC Property Group

6:00 Cocktail Reception

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The BIA is looking for sponsors for this event. This year we have moved the event to a single larger, space at the museum, which will improve the visibility and access to display tables. Please click here to download the sponsor form. If you have any questions, please email Marianne at biamail@biaofphiladelphia.com.

Select photos from the 2016 conference below or click here to view the full photo album.