Mara Conners of Verity Featured as Panelist at Successful “Profits & Pours with Stephanie” Women’s Event

Verity Commercial is proud to announce that Mara Conners, Verity Commercial Real Estate Professional, was a featured panelist at the recent “Profits & Pours with Stephanie: A Spirited Discussion for Women Business Owners” event, held in September 2024, at The Tower Club in Tysons Corner. The event attracted a diverse group of business owners who are navigating the growth and mature stages of their businesses.

 

The event provided a platform for business leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate. Attendees participated in panel discussions focused on commercial real estate considerations, business scaling, financial health, and legal compliance, while also enjoying a spirits tasting and networking opportunities.

 

“I was honored to share my insights on how commercial real estate decisions can significantly impact business growth,” said Mara Conners, Commercial Real Estate Professional at Verity. “Navigating the complexities of the commercial real estate market is crucial for expanding businesses, and I was glad to provide practical advice to help business owners make informed decisions that support their long-term success.”

 

Event highlights included:

• Growth Strategies for Impact: Panelists, including Conners, shared proven methods for scaling business, navigating commercial real estate, and building distinct brands. They also offered insights on effective hiring strategies and where CEOs should focus their time and efforts.
• Financial Health for Success: Discussions centered around key financial insights for informed decision-making and profitability including current tax law strategies, holistic financial planning and exit planning options.
• Legal and Compliance Essentials: Panelists covered essential legal matters to help businesses operate with confidence, as well as employment law and estate planning.

 

The “Profits & Pours with Stephanie” event, hosted by Stephanie Gumm of Horizon Advisory Group, successfully fostered meaningful connections among attendees while raising proceeds for Magnolia Rose, a non-profit organization supporting survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.

 

Ken Traenkle, Cofounder of Verity added, “Mara Conners’ participation as a panelist was a testament to Verity Commercial’s commitment to empowering businesses through strategic real estate solutions.”

 

ABOUT MARA CONNERS  

Mara Conners is a Sales and Leasing Professional at Verity Commercial specializing in tenant and landlord representation. She brings an array of local contacts through her long tenure in the area and involvement in professional industry and community organizations. She has successfully provided representation for Northern Virginia business owners in sales and leasing of office, medical, warehouse, and retail deals.

 

ABOUT VERITY

Founded in 2010, Verity Commercial is a national multidisciplinary firm that approaches the commercial real estate industry in three ways: development and construction services, brokerage and real estate investments. Our breadth of expertise gives clients more options and the perspective to make better decisions. Our fast-growing construction management practice focuses on three core industries: data center/ mission critical, life science and mixed-use projects. Our brokerage practice is geared toward clients that require strategic thinking along with transactional results. And our investment practice combines our market knowledge, strategic thinking and technical expertise to help real estate investors build a successful portfolio.

 

Verity is a 5-time Inc. 5000 firm, one of the fastest growing firms in Virginia and in the DC Metro area, and Great Place to Work-Certified™. Verity is recognized as Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Data Center Vendor Champion, Reston Cornerstones Philanthropist of the Year Finalist, Greater Reston Business of the Year, and Dulles COVID Business Champion Nominee.

 

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