In this episode of the 5 at 5 Podcast, Heather Young, Associate Director of Marketing at Berkadia, joins Anita Howard, Strategy Director at ICE to share the story behind Berkadia’s award-winning event, Berkadia One Forum.
Heather highlights how this intentional, relationship-driven event supports minority-owned and led commercial real estate firms in an industry where diversity is scarce. With only 1,000 minority-owned firms out of 112,000 in the U.S., Berkadia One Forum focuses on fostering meaningful connections to help these businesses thrive.
Discover how every detail of this event—from vendor selection to curated attendee gifts—was designed to create an impactful experience. Heather also shares insights into the outcomes of the forum, including its ability to drive business success and build lasting relationships, as well as Berkadia’s innovative follow-up strategies like exclusive webinars.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about purposeful event planning and the power of community-building in the commercial real estate industry.
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