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Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. CREDA’s latest research brief explores how the electric grid has become one of CRE’s biggest bottlenecks — slowing development timelines, driving site selection decisions, and pushing tenants toward properties with backup power and renewable generation. Click here for more.  Industrial…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. NAIOP, the leading trade association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors, officially rebranded as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). Click here for more.  Merritt Properties closed a landmark $750 million strategic investment led by Centerbridge Partners…

Adoption of new name “more clearly reflects the mission and broad range of stakeholders we serve” according to Sean Doordan, President of CREDA Maryland, the local chapter serving nearly 400 members. BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2026) — NAIOP, the leading association for commercial real estate developers, owners, investors and…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. Colliers’ Spring 2026 U.S. Retail Research Report examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping retail real estate, from store design and fulfillment space to technology infrastructure and evolving shopper behavior. Click here for more.  Greenberg Gibbons has launched its second private…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. Tradepoint Atlantic and MSC have broken ground on a new Baltimore container terminal at Sparrows Point, advancing a major port and logistics development project. Click here for more.  Greenebaum Enterprises President Michael Greenebaum was featured in an interview discussing his…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. Continental Realty Corporation has completed an acquisition of a 14-property retail portfolio spanning seven states and encompassing more than 2 million square feet of retail space from US Properties Group, which was represented by CBRE. Click here for more.  MacKenzie…

Government Relations Distinguished Service Award Kinley Bray, Phil Dales and Chris Mudd The CREDA Legislative Committee relies on true subject matter experts to dissect proposed legislation, assess real world impact and advance practical solutions. This year’s Government Relations Distinguished Service Award honors three individuals who were vital to shaping…

Rising Star Award Samantha Eckels, Lee & Associates | Maryland Samantha Eckels of Lee & Associates | Maryland has been recognized as the 2026 CREDA Maryland Rising Star, an award honoring emerging professionals already making a meaningful impact early in their careers. Since entering the commercial real estate…

Bi-annual program celebrates innovation and excellence in regional commercial real estate development and professionals. BALTIMORE, MD (April 23, 2026) – CREDA Maryland honored 10 different companies and 10 commercial real estate professionals in 18 separate categories at its biennial Awards of Excellence held recently at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.

CREDA Maryland’s bi-annual Community Service program benefited U.S. military troops stationed around the globe who, in the next several weeks, will be receiving care packages stocked with essential toiletries such as wipes, soap, and toothbrushes. Last week, more than 160 Chapter members descended upon the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in…