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John Bucksbaum - YREP Speaker Luncheon

Friday, February 25, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)

Chicago, United States

John Bucksbaum - YREP Speaker Luncheon

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Expired or Non-YREP Member Ended $30.00 $1.74
Current Annual YREP Member   more info Ended $15.00 $1.36
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Event Details

 

Between a Rock and a Hardplace
 

John BucksbaumThe Young Real Estate Professionals extremely excited to have Mr. John Bucksbaum, former Chairman and CEO of General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) to speak at our next speaker luncheon on Friday, February 25, 2011. 

Come and hear about one of the most interesting events that has occured in our industry to date; the creation and rise of General Growth, its filing for bankruptcy protection, and one of the most successful emergences from bankruptcy in US history.

GGP has ownership interest in and management responsibility for approximately 200 regional shopping malls in over 40 states. The company also owned some of the nation's leading and most respected planned community developments which have recently been put into the newly created Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC).  The GGP portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes over 24,000 retail stores nationwide.

Mr. Bucksbaum received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado in 1978.  Professional affiliations include the following:

  • past Chairman and current member of the Executive Committee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • past Chairman of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at The Wharton School
  • Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • a member of the National Realty Roundtable
  • the University of California Berkeley’s Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics Policy Advisory Board.

In addition Bucksbaum serves on the boards of the University of Chicago Hospitals, The Field Museum, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, USA Cycling Team, World T.E.A.M. Sports and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization and the Advisory Board of the Chicago Chapter of the American Jewish Committee. 

As always, there will be a question and answer period during/following the presentation.

There are only 70 seats available for this event. Tickets are non-refundable.

PLEASE NOTE:

    If you would like to become a YREP member to receive a discount on speaker luncheons along with other Member benefits, just join YREP prior to purchasing your luncheon ticket.
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Registration Ends
Thursday, February 24th at Noon

(or when all seats are reserved, whichever comes first)

Pre-Registration Required

No Walk-ins Permitted


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