https://cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[Los Angeles Business Journal]]> en 7c38366a-4a95-435e-ad74-d13fa448c616 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:25 -0700 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:48:31 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com <![CDATA[Los Angeles Business Journal]]> https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/48256670-8563-46f6-8362-2faf55a143de/shows/7c38366a-4a95-435e-ad74-d13fa448c616/cover-art/original_1db80d4629cda82a46c93457cbd7d42e.png https://www.cohostpodcasting.com episodic false https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/oOYN1X3H vhaney@labusinessjournal.com <![CDATA[LABJ Real Estate Trends | The Future of Development: Innovation, AI + Opportunity]]> Episode 4: The Future of Development: Innovation, AI & Opportunity

Commercial real estate has always been defined by its ability to adapt. This discussion explores how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and evolving development strategies are reshaping how projects are envisioned, designed, and delivered across Southern California.


Featuring insights from industry leader Greg Ames, this conversation examines where opportunities are emerging, how technology is transforming commercial real estate, and why innovation, strategic thinking, and strong relationships will continue to shape the future of development.


Featured Speakers:

Josh Schimmels, Publisher & CEO, Los Angeles Business Journal

Greg Ames, Southern California Market Leader, Trammell Crow Company

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:10:01 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 32:29 Episode 4: The Future of Development: Innovation, AI & Opportunity

Commercial real estate has always been defined by its ability to adapt. This discussion explores how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and evolving development strategies are reshaping how projects are envisioned, designed, and delivered across Southern California.


Featuring insights from industry leader Greg Ames, this conversation examines where opportunities are emerging, how technology is transforming commercial real estate, and why innovation, strategic thinking, and strong relationships will continue to shape the future of development.


Featured Speakers:

Josh Schimmels, Publisher & CEO, Los Angeles Business Journal

Greg Ames, Southern California Market Leader, Trammell Crow Company

]]> Episode 4: The Future of Development: Innovation, AI & Opportunity

Commercial real estate has always been defined by its ability to adapt. This discussion explores how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and evolving development strategies are reshaping how projects are envisioned, designed, and delivered across Southern California.


Featuring insights from industry leader Greg Ames, this conversation examines where opportunities are emerging, how technology is transforming commercial real estate, and why innovation, strategic thinking, and strong relationships will continue to shape the future of development.


Featured Speakers:

Josh Schimmels, Publisher & CEO, Los Angeles Business Journal

Greg Ames, Southern California Market Leader, Trammell Crow Company

]]> false full <![CDATA[LABJ Real Estate Trends | Economic Development, Design + Construction]]> Episode 3: Economic Development, Design + Construction

Development across Los Angeles County continues to evolve as communities, businesses, and project teams respond to changing market conditions. This discussion explores the strategies, partnerships, and innovations driving economic growth - from business attraction and permitting to community engagement, workforce development, and modern construction approaches.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Heather Flood, University of Redlands, Los Angeles
  • Elton Murakami, Pankow Builders
  • Sydney Yeseta, City of Lancaster


]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:34:20 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 46:50 Episode 3: Economic Development, Design + Construction

Development across Los Angeles County continues to evolve as communities, businesses, and project teams respond to changing market conditions. This discussion explores the strategies, partnerships, and innovations driving economic growth - from business attraction and permitting to community engagement, workforce development, and modern construction approaches.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Heather Flood, University of Redlands, Los Angeles
  • Elton Murakami, Pankow Builders
  • Sydney Yeseta, City of Lancaster


]]> Episode 3: Economic Development, Design + Construction

Development across Los Angeles County continues to evolve as communities, businesses, and project teams respond to changing market conditions. This discussion explores the strategies, partnerships, and innovations driving economic growth - from business attraction and permitting to community engagement, workforce development, and modern construction approaches.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Heather Flood, University of Redlands, Los Angeles
  • Elton Murakami, Pankow Builders
  • Sydney Yeseta, City of Lancaster


]]> false full <![CDATA[LABJ Real Estate Trends | Capital Markets]]> Episode 2: Capital Markets


As financing conditions continue to evolve, access to capital remains one of the industry's biggest challenges - and opportunities. This discussion explores today's lending environment, investment trends, equity partnerships, and what investors and developers should expect in the months ahead.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Tori Haney, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Val Achtemeier, CBRE
  • Sonia Nayak, Nixon Peabody LLP


]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:12:39 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 40:03 Episode 2: Capital Markets


As financing conditions continue to evolve, access to capital remains one of the industry's biggest challenges - and opportunities. This discussion explores today's lending environment, investment trends, equity partnerships, and what investors and developers should expect in the months ahead.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Tori Haney, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Val Achtemeier, CBRE
  • Sonia Nayak, Nixon Peabody LLP


]]> Episode 2: Capital Markets


As financing conditions continue to evolve, access to capital remains one of the industry's biggest challenges - and opportunities. This discussion explores today's lending environment, investment trends, equity partnerships, and what investors and developers should expect in the months ahead.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Tori Haney, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Val Achtemeier, CBRE
  • Sonia Nayak, Nixon Peabody LLP


]]> false full <![CDATA[LABJ Real Estate Trends | Market Update: Office & Industrial]]> Episode 1: Market Update: Office & Industrial


The Los Angeles Business Journal's Real Estate Trends series kicks off with an in-depth look at the current state of the office and industrial real estate markets. Industry leaders discuss evolving tenant demand, leasing activity, capital availability, adaptive reuse, and the economic forces shaping commercial real estate across Los Angeles.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Josh Schimmels, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Barbara Perrier, CBRE
  • John Anthony, Kidder Mathews


]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:42:00 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 36:42 Episode 1: Market Update: Office & Industrial


The Los Angeles Business Journal's Real Estate Trends series kicks off with an in-depth look at the current state of the office and industrial real estate markets. Industry leaders discuss evolving tenant demand, leasing activity, capital availability, adaptive reuse, and the economic forces shaping commercial real estate across Los Angeles.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Josh Schimmels, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Barbara Perrier, CBRE
  • John Anthony, Kidder Mathews


]]> Episode 1: Market Update: Office & Industrial


The Los Angeles Business Journal's Real Estate Trends series kicks off with an in-depth look at the current state of the office and industrial real estate markets. Industry leaders discuss evolving tenant demand, leasing activity, capital availability, adaptive reuse, and the economic forces shaping commercial real estate across Los Angeles.


Featuring:

  • Moderator: Josh Schimmels, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Barbara Perrier, CBRE
  • John Anthony, Kidder Mathews


]]> false full <![CDATA[1st Century Making an Identity Pivot]]> What has long been called 1st Century Bank will now operate under the MidFirst Bank name years after a merger.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/1st-century-making-an-identity-pivot/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:34 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 1:37 What has long been called 1st Century Bank will now operate under the MidFirst Bank name years after a merger.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/1st-century-making-an-identity-pivot/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> What has long been called 1st Century Bank will now operate under the MidFirst Bank name years after a merger.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/1st-century-making-an-identity-pivot/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> false full <![CDATA[Orbital Plans to Send Data Centers to Space]]> Downtown-based Orbital is endeavoring to place smaller, solar-powered data centers in Earth’s orbit.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/orbital-plans-to-send-data-centers-to-space/


By Keerthi Vedantam

April 20, 2026

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:02:28 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 4:06 Downtown-based Orbital is endeavoring to place smaller, solar-powered data centers in Earth’s orbit.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/orbital-plans-to-send-data-centers-to-space/


By Keerthi Vedantam

April 20, 2026

]]> Downtown-based Orbital is endeavoring to place smaller, solar-powered data centers in Earth’s orbit.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/orbital-plans-to-send-data-centers-to-space/


By Keerthi Vedantam

April 20, 2026

]]> false full <![CDATA[Oaktree-Backed Firm Buys Advisory]]> Westlake Village-based GA Group is acquiring G2 Capital Advisors.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/oaktree-backed-firm-buys-advisory/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:22 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 2:32 Westlake Village-based GA Group is acquiring G2 Capital Advisors.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/oaktree-backed-firm-buys-advisory/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> Westlake Village-based GA Group is acquiring G2 Capital Advisors.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/oaktree-backed-firm-buys-advisory/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> false full <![CDATA[EverBank Opens Two Branches]]> Once online-only EverBank opens two new locations, in Santa Monica and Westlake Village.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/everbank-opens-two-branches/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:53:17 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 2:11 Once online-only EverBank opens two new locations, in Santa Monica and Westlake Village.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/everbank-opens-two-branches/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> Once online-only EverBank opens two new locations, in Santa Monica and Westlake Village.

Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/everbank-opens-two-branches/


By Christina Chkarboul

April 20, 2026

]]> false full <![CDATA[Energy Grid Startup Gets $26 Million Fundraise]]> Long Beach-based microgrid startup Critical Loop lands a $26 million series A round.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/energy-grid-startup-gets-26-million-fundraise/


By Keerthi Vedantam

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:50:55 -0700 https://www.cohostpodcasting.com 2:33 Long Beach-based microgrid startup Critical Loop lands a $26 million series A round.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/energy-grid-startup-gets-26-million-fundraise/


By Keerthi Vedantam

]]> Long Beach-based microgrid startup Critical Loop lands a $26 million series A round.


Read more: https://labusinessjournal.com/technology/energy-grid-startup-gets-26-million-fundraise/


By Keerthi Vedantam

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