Industry Outlook: Real Estate

Our Industry Outlook Series offers a "behind the scenes" look at specific industries that are impactful to our state's GDP and success. Each session will provide attendees with a guided SWOT analysis conversation among those working day-in and out in the specific arena. 

The event will utilize a zoom platform. To receive call-in information, attendees will need to register in advance. Recordings will be made available to members following the event.

Presenters

• Jill Beck: North Dakota Association of Realtors, CEO
• Scott Ritter: Aspen Group, Broker Associate/Commercial Realtor/Partner

Jill Beck has been the CEO for the North Dakota Association of REALTORS® (NDAR) since 2008 after working for the association for many years prior. A Zeeland, ND native, Jill is a graduate of North Dakota State College of Science (Wahpeton) and the University of Mary (Bismarck) with a degree in Business Administration. 

Scott Ritter is the Broker Associate at the Aspen Group LLP and has been with the company since the Summer of 2012. Scott specializes in new lease negotiations, Tenant, Landlord, Buyer and Seller representation in all markets of commercial real estate. A Bismarck native, Scott is a graduate of St. Mary’s Central High School and the University of Mary. 

Topics covered by presenters

• Strengths within the real estate sector
• Weaknesses that are occurring within the markets
• Opportunities within the industry
• Threats that are limiting growth or obstacles to overcome for better positioning 

Who should attend

• Those looking to learn more about what is going on within the specific industry
• Representatives whose organizational success relies on the select industry through partnerships or collaboration
• Individuals within the industry to gain perspective from others that are working within
• Policymakers who are looking to gain more insight into a specific industry 

Future Sessions

This is part of our Industry Outlook Series. View our events to register for future offerings in this series.
April 12: Tourism
June 14: Agriculture
August 9: UAS
October 11: Technology
December 13: Retail