In this episode of Light Up the Buffalo Economy, Lighthouse CEO Randy Harris interviews Kyle Ciminelli. As President of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation and Newmark Ciminelli, Kyle brings a wide-ranging perspective on the real estate market and how businesses can most effectively use the office space they hold.

Randy and Kyle discuss their “Buffalo Boomerang” stories and the importance of family and the appeal of Buffalo as a great place to raise a family.

The conversation delves into the challenges and benefits of real estate development, particularly in making the most of available space to build a better downtown Buffalo. Randy and Kyle also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work habits, the shift of businesses settling into hybrid work policies, and the need for vibrant, flexible office spaces. Through it all, they show the importance of community and corporate collaboration in fostering Buffalo's economic and regional growth.

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0:00 – Show Intro

0:31 – The “Buffalo Boomerang” stories

3:46 – Looking at the future of Buffalo real estate

6:34 – How uncertainty impacts work

9:52 – The “flight to quality” in commercial real estate

14:20 – Building flexible offices for four seasons

17:11 – How can we fill Main Street downtown

24:05 – Suburban real estate and business success

26:35 – Spotlighting Buffalo’s “unsung hero” businesses

29:12 – Hybrid work and the year of the mandate

34:07 – Designing future-ready offices

38:59 – Trends to watch in WNY

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Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-ciminelli/

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