So far this year ICSC has hosted multiple “Day at the State Capitol” events to provide members with opportunities to engage directly with state legislators and advocate on behalf of the Marketplaces Industry. These events facilitated discussions on key policy issues and underscored the vital role marketplaces play in local economies.
ICSC Government Relations chairs and committees organized events in seven states:
- Olympia, WA - Co-hosted with the Washington Retail Association (WRA) and the Washington Business Properties Association (WBPA)
- Austin, TX - Co-hosted with the Texas Retailers Association (TRA)
- Tallahassee, FL - Co-hosted with NAIOP
- Denver, CO - Co-hosted with NAIOP, BOMA, and ABC Rocky Mountain
- Annapolis, MD
- Columbus, OH
- Lansing, MI
In each state, ICSC members highlighted key issues, including the growing threat of organized retail crime—particularly gift card fraud—and the need to preserve incentives for brownfield redevelopment. They also advocated for reducing business rent taxes and made it clear that new taxes would harm local businesses.
“Day at the State Capitol” events are a unique opportunity to invest in the legislative success of the industry while networking with other ICSC members. To learn more or organize an event in your state, please contact Mallie Reynolds at mreynolds@icsc.com.
Marrhacia Francois (CBRE), Bill Tomala (Cuhachi Peterson), Matthew Hulsey (Nunez Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc.), Joe Chancy (NAI), Mallie Reynolds, Sandi Rogacki (Woolbright Development), Geoffrey Stevens (Florida Retail Brokerage Corp.) and Justin Adrian (Florida State University).
Sam Chagani (Smart Energy Solutions), Geoffrey Stevens (Florida Retail Brokerage Corp.), Bill Tomala (Cuhachi Peterson), Florida State Rep. Linda Cheney, Sandi Rogacki (Woolbright Development), Mallie Reynolds and Marrhacia Francois (CBRE).
Michigan State Rep. Pauline Wendzel, Thomas Litzler (Schostak Brothers & Company), Samantha Le (Martin Commercial Properties) and Ed Eickhoff (Agree Realty).
Mallie Reynolds, Stephanie turner (McMullan Realty, Inc.) Kelly Casto (CASTO), Bryan Bennett (August Mack Environmental, Inc.), Jim Hill, Brian Krusz (Sgt. Clean Car Wash) and Joshua Sanders (Calfee, Halter, & Griswold LLP).