Workplace trends are industry developments – based on research, innovation and user feedback – that lead to the changes you see in your  place of employment. From lighting selection to carving “third places” out of building common areas, these changes can significantly impact the feel and function of a workplace and, in turn, how that office space is marketed to prospective tenants.

Join our panel of experts as they discuss Charlotte’s new workplace trends and their influence on the kinds of office space that new and existing businesses want, employees’ expectations for their office environment, and how workplace design affects employee productivity and even retention.

Moderator: Elizabeth Hamilton, LEED AP ID+C, GGP, NCIDQ – Senior Interior Designer/Associate at ai Design Group

Backed by 18 years’ experience, ai Design Group Senior Interior Designer Elizabeth Hamilton specializes in workplace design and strategy. Her portfolio includes a broad range of project scopes, from the 364,000-square-foot LEED Platinum MetLife U.S. Retail Headquarters to smaller, phased renovations at Toringdon Office Park for Trinity Partners. Her focus on workplace is in addition to her role managing millions of square feet in projects for aiDG’s automotive and motorsports clients.

Panelists:

Kati Hynes, Vice President, Economic Development at Charlotte Chamber

Kati Hynes joined the Charlotte Chamber in April 2000 as director of economic development. She was promoted to vice president in 2005. Her primary industry focuses are corporate headquarters, financial services, energy and health care. Prior to joining the chamber, Hynes served in various roles at Browning Ferris Industries, MGM/UA Movie Production, Mattel, Inc. and the Carolina Panthers (NFL).

Paul Spokas, Jr., M.Arch, LEED AP , Senior Vice President Project and Development Services at Jones Lang LaSalle

Paul Spokas is a Senior Vice President with JLL’s Project and Development Services group in the Carolinas region. He is responsible for business development, client relationship management, and project delivery with a focus on corporate office space, distribution facilities, and manufacturing facilities for JLL clients. Mr. Spokas holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois. In addition, he is a registered Architect, licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, and a LEED Accredited Professional by the USGBC.

David McConnell, Director of Business Recruitment and Retention, Charlotte City Center Partners

David McConnell has been with the Charlotte Center City Partners as Director of Business Recruitment since 2014. He is primarily responsible for collaborating with economic development partners to strengthen and grow the office markets in Uptown and South End. Mr. McConnell has nearly 20 years’ experience in a broad range of industries, including sales, marketing, leasing and financial development. Most recently, McConnell served as Director of Leasing for RJS Properties, Inc., where he was responsible for managing the leasing team for a portfolio of 140 retail, office, and industrial properties in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Florida.

If you have any questions, please contact Sara Riggenbach at 704.594.8968 or [email protected].

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