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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗪𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 The saying goes: New Year, New You. But at Walker Wayland, we see it a little differently. We believe in empowering you to stay true to yourself—just better. For some time now, the Walker Wayland Board and I have been reflecting on what truly makes our association special. Toward the end of last year, we had a lightbulb moment. It became clear that the most powerful element we offer is this: the ability for our members to be who they truly are, but better. Better through access to a collaborative and supportive community. Better through shared knowledge and resources. Better through an association that is always working to lift each other higher. 2025 is here, and with it comes fresh opportunities to rethink how we approach success. This year, our focus is sharper than ever: helping our members and partners reach their goals with a personal touch. At Walker Wayland, we’re not here to tell you to change who you are. We’re here to enhance what you already do best. From embracing innovation to collaborating with integrity, we aim to ensure that every step you take with us feels intentional and impactful. We are excited to support you in unlocking the next level of your potential. Because With us, you do you. Just better. Here’s to a meaningful and successful 2025 for you, your teams, and the communities you touch. Let’s make it count together. - Jason Croston

What a year it has been! ICYMI, check out our Year in Review that highlights the projects and people that made 2024 a memorable year at Russell. https://lnkd.in/gZ3xpfPj #Russell #YearinReview

Here's the details on the three new National Housing Federation board members. #socialhousing

Congrats to Adrienne Etherton and team on the Helen Putnam award. Proof that local government action combined with ratepayer programs from CCAs, RENs, and IOUs can make a difference and are critical to the 200 Climate Action Plans in California! The Energy Coalition wrote the ordinance and implemented the launch of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Programs (BBEP). Here are some unprecedented outcomes in the first 5 years of the program. -- 100% compliance!!!! In the first reporting year in 2021, roughly 90% of covered buildings submitted benchmarking reports. With increased outreach and enforcement, 100% of required buildings completed their annual reporting in 2022 and 99% in 2023 and 2024 to date. -- Brisbane Mayor Terry O’Connell added, “Buildings are a huge opportunity for climate action in local governments; in Brisbane, they represent over 40% of local greenhouse gas emissions so they are key to meeting our goal of climate neutrality in 2040.” -- Green leases lower tenant utility bills: “We needed to find a way to incentivize building owners AND their tenants. The ‘Green Lease’ allows us just that – owners cover the increased capital costs of building efficiency improvements with a higher rent payment while tenants benefit from overall reduced costs due to reductions in utility bills which outweigh the increased rent,” explained Economic Development Director Mitch Bull. -- Huge carbon reduction: The team estimated the emissions reductions expected from the program in the first five years as ~3120 MTCO2e (Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent), roughly a quarter of the emissions from the commercial building sector Ivana Dorin Jake Anderson Institute for Market Transformation Rimas Gulbinas

Where are the best Australian property market opportunities in 2025? We posed that question to the new guard of leaders helming Australia’s major property groups: QIC’s Deborah Coakley, Growthpoint Properties Australia’s Ross Lees, Dexus’s Ross Du Vernet and The GPT Group’s Russell Proutt. Tune in to our two-part Talking Property series to hear the answers, including what the potential game changers will be for the property industry, and the areas ripe for transformation. 📌 Listen now: https://cbre.co/4a8X3pu

VML Names Eric Campbell North America CEO VML has named Eric Campbell CEO of North America, a new position at the agency. Campbell will over see all of VML's North American offices while continuing in his role as global chief client officer. He will report to VML global CEO, Jon Cook. The agency said the dual role will bring a unified approach... https://ift.tt/TFoNzaq

We had an excellent strategic planning session, where we identified four key pillars to focus on: business retention, expansion, attraction, and organizational strength. We're excited to continue this strategic planning journey and drive impactful growth together. #GrowSouthCoast, #StrategicPlanning, #SCDC, #BusinessGrowth, #OrganizationalStrength

A country like the USA needs a North Star everyone agrees upon and continues to head toward that North Star as a connected as possible making strides and improvements to get there. The states should be aligned and become a piece of that puzzle offering their particular strengths and resources as part of the action plan to reach that North Star. The North Star is the fulfillment of our Constitution and Bill of Rights. USA citizens are afforded choices and resources to reach their personal potential with purpose. Each contributing citizen has an equal chance, requiring drive, passion, self investment to get there. Confidence, respect, self authored responsibility, accountability and resilience to find resources and support must be found in one’s own values, strengths, mission, vision and role of leadership. This is not where federal government should be involved. With all the technology we have at our fingertips, we are well armed with all we need to realize our dreams. Don’t reach for a crutch when you have two working legs! (Metaphorically only). We are all created for a purpose to the whole…very strong. You must author the vision, your mission and the action plan. Only you are in charge of your role in life. Faith will get you there because it is not a coincidence, it is by design YOU were created to be here, in the now, with your strengths and passion, dreams and aspirations to make us whole. We are all connected by the same Creator with His vision of who He created us to be. The gift of freedom, free will is within each of us. The rest of us need you to be part of the whole. Realize your blessings, the very best of who your are to create the very best of who you were born to be! Start with you, your family, your neighborhood, your community.

NVC NEWS: CNBC’s Top States for Business 2024 recognizes Virginia as America’s best place for business, affirming our commitment to innovation, culture, and economic development. As Virginia’s third, first place finish, and sixth consecutive time being a Top State for Business, we celebrate this momentous achievement.    Virginia’s comprehensive approach to fulfilling the needs of the Region’s community, homing in on workforce issues, cost of living and doing business, restoring educational excellence, and building safer communities, makes Virginia the top place to live and work.    We won't rest on our laurels as there is still much work ahead. NVC will continue to lead the charge as we all work together to stay at the top spot.    https://lnkd.in/eTaUK8zZ

🚀 Don’t Get Left Behind! 🚀 Nikki Vasquez, CEO of South Bay Association of REALTORS®, is already experiencing the Relevate difference. From modernizing operations to setting new standards of excellence, Relevate is transforming the future of association management. Ready to elevate your association? Don’t miss out on the revolution! Join the ranks of industry leaders who are choosing Relevate to empower their members like never before. 👉 The future is here. Will you be a part of it? 🌐 https://zurl.co/puD4