For Immediate Release
Date: May 18, 2022
Contact: Jessica Priego, 505-705-3779, jpriego@Abq.org
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) and NAI SunVista Execute a Memorandum of Understanding for Regional Partnership
(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NAI SunVista, a full-service commercial real estate company serving New Mexico since 1996. The company is a dynamic commercial real estate firm offering best-in-class real estate services in brokerage, property management, asset management, business brokerage and development services.
The purpose of the MOU, initiated by AREA, is to clarify the collaborative roles played by each party in attracting firms to the Albuquerque region. AREA will provide support to NAI SunVista including research, data, public relations support, and identifying local incentives. NAI SunVista will leverage AREA’s expertise and resources to increase visibility of the region and increase opportunities for economic growth and investment. Each organization will also look for ways to collaborate on cross-promotional events and marketing campaigns to increase the economic profile of the region.
NAI SunVista manages properties totaling more than 6.6 million square feet in the greater Albuquerque market and specializes in fast, high-quality new construction and tenant improvement projects, and was recognized as the 2019 Office of the Year by NAI Global.
“AREA is a strong leader and driving force in the Albuquerque region, and we are honored to work hand-in-hand with them to bring greater prosperity and growth to our region. Danielle Casey and her team believe in the potential within and are amazing advocates for success and progress here,” stated Debbie Harms, CEO for NAI SunVista.
“This new approach to regionalism, transparency, and leveraging AREA’s expertise to support all partners in attracting and growing firms is gaining real traction and will increase our ability to win new business investment,” commented Danielle Casey, President & CEO for AREA.
Joining the economic expertise of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance with the real estate and investment expertise of NAI SunVista increases the visibility of the region and provides greater resources for investors exploring opportunities in greater Albuquerque and New Mexico.
Added Danielle Casey, President & CEO of AREA, “We are also encouraged by strong interest in this level of partnership by additional brokerage offices that have also been longtime supporters of AREA and highly engaged in our work; we hope to soon announce additional MOU agreements.”
About NAI SunVista
Representing institutional, private investors and businesses throughout New Mexico and the Southwest region, the company is comprised of more than 50 employees, including 28 licensed commercial real estate professionals. NAI SunVista is different by design. Through the deliberate and honorable use of knowledge, integrity and drive, the people at NAI SunVista work to create financial independence, community growth and opportunity for clients. The company is a customer-centric organization that delivers third-party services to its valued relationships. Learn more about this dynamic company at sunvista.com.
About AREA
The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is leads and executes strategies designed to grow and diversify the economic base of the greater Albuquerque region, creating a prosperous, diverse and inclusive economy and elevating the standard of living for all. AREA provides confidential assistance to businesses considering the area for expansion and new investment. Since its creation in 1960, AREA has recruited more than 250 companies and more than 35,000 jobs to the Albuquerque metro area. AREA also provides retention and expansion assistance to existing industry. For more information, visit ABQ.org.
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