Don’t Miss the Next SMACNA Executive Edge Webinar on September 17

The session, entitled Rethinking the Chapter Office: Rent, Buy or Something In Between?, will provide insight into buying or leasing space.

Professionals reviewing an office building model and plansPlease join us for the next SMACNA Executive Edge webinar on September 17 at 2 p.m. ET entitled Rethinking the Chapter Office: Rent, Buy or Something In Between?

One of the biggest financial decisions to make for your chapter is whether to buy or lease your space. Renting offers maximum flexibility. When you rent office space, you aren’t tied to the location, square footage or monthly payment for longer than the length of the lease. For most executives, the appeal of buying office space lies in the potential to build equity in the property and stabilize costs over the long term. But today, as remote work becomes the norm, how customers and employees view real estate is changing fast. Physical property is no longer the only valid option. Digital tools offer powerful alternatives: coworking spaces boost collaboration and networking, while virtual offices provide professional credibility without the costs associated with a physical office.

This SMACNA Executive Edge webinar will explore the pros and cons of the various approaches. If your need for space is evolving, this panel discussion will help you evaluate which office model best supports your chapter today—and where it may be headed tomorrow.

Panelists include John Murdough, Saranda Advisors; Stacey Yudin, CEO, NEP Services and moderator Peter Jenkins, Esq, Executive Director/CEO, SMCA Philadelphia & Vicinity

Chapter Executives were pre-registered* for the webinar. Chapter staff, however, need to register separately by clicking here.

*If you need to cancel your registration, please do so by using the cancellation option in your calendar invitation.

For more details about the webinar, please visit the SMACNA website.


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