Contact: Yasmin Rosales
(305) 691-5105 yrosales@dballiance.net
MEDIA INVITATION
Local and international Developers and Builders representing a collective $280 Billion in projects take unprecedented step to find solutions to the impact of the globaL economic crisis on the Industry.
WHO: The Developers and Builders Alliance will assemble the greatest minds in the development and construction industry representing five (5) continents, government dignitaries, and top developers and builders from local ranks, in discussions to reclaim the status and well-being of the industry. Abu Dhabi’s government officials and founders of the Masdar Initiative, DBA’s new Honorary President Mr. Hassan Sharbatly, Citystars Holdings (Egypt), Mr. Michael Y. Cannon, Integra Realty Resources-Miami, Dr. David Fisher of Dynamic Architecture, Mr. Jorge M. Perez, The Related Group of Florida, Mrs. Evangeline Gouletas of Skyline Equities Realty and City of Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina will explore new financial and construction models of intercontinental cooperation; working together to create synergy, and ensuring a rapid evolution from a nearly total global paralysis, to an invigorated Industry.
WHAT: This unique summit has been designed to bring to center stage the most innovative and dynamic thinkers in the global real estate and land use markets in structured dialogues focused on finding solutions to the impact the global financial crisis has had on the Industry. Topics like finance, investments, economic development and commercial prospects in a cross-continental arena are on the discussion agenda.
WHERE: The Mar-a-Lago Club – 1100 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach FL 33480
WHEN: November 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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International Summit “A View From Above”
November 7, 2008 Agenda
5:00 Cocktails
5:20 Words of Welcome Veronica Mendieta, Chairwoman and CEO
Developers and Builders Alliance
We gather in the spirit of cooperation to address issues that transcend borders, in order to chart the way for the all members of the Alliance.
5:25 Historical Perspective of the Industry
Evangeline Gouletas, CEO of Skyline Realty, Inc.
2008 Honorary President, DBA
Speaking as a veteran of the industry, Mrs. Gouletas will recall the ups and downs of the industry and speak to today’s worldwide crisis.
5:30 Predictions for the Real Estate Industry in Florida
Michael Y. Cannon, Integral Realty Resources-Miami
Mr. Cannon conducts comprehensive market analyses and will use collected data to make informed predictions for the state of the Industry in the near future.
5:40 What Part do City Governments Play in the Financial Bailout?
City of Hialeah, Mayor Julio Robaina
Mayor Julio Robaina will explain what the Financial Bailout Plan is meant to do and how his city is preparing to make the most of it.
5:50 Innovative Design Model for Non-Traditional Construction
Dr. David Fischer, Dynamic Architecture and Winner, Architect of the Year
How two nations are presently working together on “break the mold” Projects by joining innovative design with pre-fabricated materials.
6:00 Vision for the Industry on an International Scale
Hassan Sharbatly, Vice Chairman and Founding Shareholder of Golden Pyramids Plaza S.A.E.
As 2009 Honorary President of the DBA, Mr. Sharbatly will give us a brief view of the Construction Industry in his country and how the financial crisis has affected the Middle Eastern real estate industry.He will also, lay out his vision for enhancing international alliances and making the DBA the pivotal point for progress.
6:10 General Discussions with Speakers and others in the Audience
6:15 Press Conference
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