PRESS & MEDIA

PRESS | MEDIA

Heather Ewing | Commercial Real Estate Broker | Madison, WI

INTERVIEW 27 News WKOW, Channel3000 with Heather Ewing

October 24, 2023

Longtime Madison area broker Heather Ewing says another reason why small business owners are shying away from mixed-use buildings in certain areas is due to the need for large upfront investments. She's the Founder and CEO of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate. 

Watch the full interview here.

INTERVIEW | 27 News WKOW ABC

Program Topic | Downtown Business Vacancy Rate Dropping as Dane County's Mask Mandate Expires

March 1, 2022

Heather Ewing, CCIM, the vice chair of Madison's Central Business Improvement District was interviewed by 27 News WKOW on March 1, 2022 regarding downtown business vacancy rates dropping as Dane County’s mask mandate expires.

Watch the Full Interview Here

INTERVIEW | LIVE ON KPRC AM 950 | HOUSTON, TX

I had the honor of speaking LIVE with Jimmy Barrett on KPRC AM | 950 in Houston, TX

about the CRE market.

INTERVIEW | 27 News WKOW ABC

Program Topic | Business Closures Leave Vacancies in Downtown Madison, WI.

December 2020

Heather Ewing, Secretary of The City of Madison BID Board, shared insights on vacancies on State Street and downtown Madison, WI.

2024

CBG/CCIM HOLIDAY PARTY

December 11, 2024, 4:00-7:00 PM

NETWORK222

222 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI

CBG and CCIM (Commercial Investment Members) will join together for the 2024 Holiday Party. Connect with familiar faces and make new connections in a night of delight and holiday merriment.

CBG BREAKFAST & CE-6

October 9, 2024, 7:15AM-12:00 PM

THE WEST EDGE

1312 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI

This is a great opportunity to network and complete another CE course!

2024 ANNUAL GOVERNANCE MEETING

Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2024

HILTON AMERICAS HOUSTON

1600 Lamar St, Houston TX

Join us for the 2024 Annual Governance Meetings at the Hilton Americas Houston. Held twice a year, these meetings empower members of The CCIM Institute to shape the future of the organization and its role in the commercial real estate industry. The CCIM Institute is excited to once again host an exclusive in-person event, including plenty of opportunities to network and connect with your colleagues face to face.

Learn more about the specific events at the meeting and register HERE

REJOURNAL CRE SUMMIT

September 25, 2024, 7:30AM-12:00 PM

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MADISON WEST

1109 Fourier Drive, Madison, WI

Get the market update from the source! There will be live presentations along with great opportunities for networking and getting your questions answered.

I'm honored to once again represent the Retail-Restaurant category for the Madison Market.

CCIM SIGNATURE EVENT

August 22, 2024, 3:30 PM CDT

RESEARCH ONE

10701 Research Dr, Wauwatosa, WI

Join CCIM Wisconsin members at one of Irgens latest developments, RESEARCH ONE. RESEARCH ONE is designed to set a new standard for the suburban workplace experience. The best-in-market amenities, vibrant business setting, and highly walkable location are reminiscent of an urban setting. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the inception of the project as well as take a tour. Beverages will be provided.

PIVOTAL PARTNERS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

August 20, 2024, 12:00.1:00 PM

ZOOM WEBINAR

The Pivotal Partners is a quarterly webinar that addresses a unique topic in the Commercial Real Estate industry/market. The panel consists of CRE professionals from restaurant/retail brokerage, tax accountant, insurance to municipal approvals and attorney!

Watch the recording Here

CBG 27th ANNUAL GOLF EVENT

August 19, 2024, 11:00 AM

BISHOPS BAY GOLF COURSE

3500 Bishops Bay Dr, Middleton, WI

What a great afternoon that included 18 holes of golf, prizes, lunch, dinner, and drinks! Thanks again to CBG for setting up the golf outing.

CBG BREAKFAST AND CE-5

June 12, 2024, 7:15 AM CST

THE CONTINENTAL

408 E Washington, Madison, WI

There was great food and a wonderful presentation about AI at this event!

oLiv MADISON TOUR

April 24, 2024, 4-6 PM CDT

oLiv MADISON

301 N Broom St, Madison, WI

Join us for an exclusive tour of oLiv Madison with a happy hour to follow!

CBG BREAKFAST AND CE-4

April 10, 2024, 7:15 AM CST

ELEMENT LABS

5510 Element Way, Madison, WI

This was a great opportunity to get together with other successful Commercial Real Estate Professionals. There are lots of wonderful people with great ideas in the Madison area!

2023

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CBG HOLIDAY PARTY

December 14, 2023, 4-8 PM CST

THE IVORY ROOM PIANO BAR

116 W MIFFLIN ST

MADISON, WI

Join us for the annual CBG Holiday Party. The evening will begin with a short meeting and continue into a celebration of the year with friends and fellow CBG members.

CCIM ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

December 7, 2023, 4:30-6:30 PM CST

PALETTE BAR & GRILL

901 E WASHINGTON AVE

MADISON, WI

Save the date for the annual CCIM Holiday Party!

Join us for EVENT at 5:30 PM CST | Thursday, November 16, 2023

Join us for a dynamic Lightning Talk event on November 16th centered on the "Influencer / Influenced" theme! We are excited to present an evening that highlights accomplished women from various industries. Each speaker will convey their work or passion through 20 slides in just 20 seconds, offering a captivating glimpse into their world.

CCIM ANNUAL GOVERNANCE MEETING

October 21-25, 2023

HYATT REGENCY SEATTLE

808 HOWELL ST

SEATTLE, WA

There will be a wide variety of events at this year's CCIM Governance Meeting. The list includes networking, education, and face-to-face connections will fellow CCIM members. There will be a plethora of opportunities for personal and professional growth over the course of these four days!

CBG BREAKFAST MEETING

October 11, 2023, 7:15-12

Enjoy breakfast and networking along with more structured events! The morning includes breakfast, a meeting, and a CE class.

CCIM PONTOON PORCH

August 31, 2023, 4-6 PM CST

ONE JOHN NOLEN DRIVE

MADISON, WI

Relax on the water and sail around Lake Monona with drinks included on the Pontoon Porch. Enjoy the sunshine and the interior porch and seats.

CBG GOLF OUTING

August 21, 2023

BISHOPS BAY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE

MIDDLETON, WI

The 26th Commercial Brokers Group Scholarship Golf Outing was a fun-filled afternoon which included 18 holes of golf, prizes, lunch, dinner, and drink tickets.

CCIM CHICAGO CHAPTER OFFICER TRAINING

July 22-25, 2023

HOTEL CHICAGO DOWNTOWN

CHICAGO, IL

There was a great atmosphere at this year's CCIM Officer Training. It is always a joy to continue strengthening and growing bonds within our community of investment members.

RE JOURNAL | Madison Market Update

June 22, 2023

Heather Ewing returned for a 3rd year on the Commercial Real Estate Update for the Madison market speaking on behalf of Retail & Restaurants.

The panel represented various asset categories highlighting the Madison, Wisconsin and Dane county market. Don't miss this annual event!

READY TO WEAR

June 14, 2023

SYLVEE

25 S LIVINGSTON ST

MADISON, WI

There was a wonderful presentation at the Sylvee where Heather Ewing (pictured) and others preformed in support of the Madison Reading Project. Many different paper fashion were displayed on the Catwalk and the night was a great success!

2022 CBG DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS

March 2, 2023 4 PM CST

PARK HOTEL MADISON

22 S CARROLL ST

MADISON, WI

Join us for a cocktail party/meeting to celebrate the 2022 Deal of the Year Awards at the Park Hotel Madison, 22 S. Carroll Street, Madison. Everyone is welcome to arrive at 4 PM with the awards ceremony beginning at 5 PM.

INTERVIEW | FAITH DEY VIDEO

February 1, 2023

Tune in HERE as Faith Dey of Live Well Video and Heather Ewing of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success - in Business and in Life!

GORDON LAMPHERE PODCAST: FEATURING HEATHER EWING

January 25, 2023

Tune in HERE to listen as the Gordon Lamphere Podcast features Heather Ewing, founder and CEO of Abstract Commercial Real Estate.

Heather is influential in retail leasing and the Madison real estate market.

The podcast discusses

- The keys to retail leasing

- The advantages of investing in a university town

- The future of retail, including drone delivery,

historic renovations, and ghost kitchens.

2022

CRE SUBURBAN RETAIL

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12 PM CST

Join your Pivotal Partners LIVE recording as we discuss Suburban Retail:
- National Trends
- How Madison, Dane county and surrounding

areas are affected
- New Developments and more!

CCIM GOVERNANCE MEETINGS

October 12-16, 2022

SHERATON GRAND CHICAGO RIVERWALK

301 E NORTH WATER ST

CHICAGO, IL

CCIM Institute is excited to once again host an exclusive in-person event, including plenty of opportunities to network and connect with your colleagues face to face.

CARW WISCONSIN RETAIL CONFERENCE

Thursday, September 20, 2022 11 AM CST

POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINO EVENT HALL

1721 W CANAL ST

MILWAUKEE, WI

CARW is proud to present the State’s largest annual retail event. Join us for an afternoon of a high-profile keynote speaker, industry roundtables, municipality booths, and the best networking with retail and commercial real estate professionals.

INTERVIEW | DOWNTOWN MADISON HAPPENINGS PODCAST

June 30, 2022

Tune in HERE to Downtown Madison Inc.'s latest podcast featuring Heather Ewing CCIM, CEO and Founder of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate, to hear her expertise on the retail and restaurant scene in downtown Madison.

CARW & OLD NATIONAL BANK HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, June 16, 2022 | 4 PM CST

OLD NATIONAL BANK

23 W MAIN ST

MADISON, WI

Join us for Networking, Cocktails and Appetizers. Free to CARW Members, non-members $40.

INTERVIEW | Daily Ad Brief

June 3, 2022

Heather Ewing, CCIM was interviewed by Cindy Ashton on The Daily Ad Brief. They discussed making a difference in the community.

Listen Here

CRE BROKER OPEN

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 4-6 PM CST

704 WILLIAMSON ST

MADISON, WI

Join us for Appetizers and Refreshments at Grade &
Tours of the Rooftop Terrace

Co-Sponsored by
Heather Ewing, CCIM | ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC
Forward Development Group

READ(Y) TO WEAR | MADISON READING PROJECT

Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 7 PM CST

MAJESTIC THEATRE

Join Heather as she supports the Madison Reading Projects Paper-Inspired Benefit Fashion Show which brings together Lovers of Reading and Fashion to support the Literacy Needs of Kids, Families and Educators.

INTERVIEW | The Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk Podcast

April 28, 2022

Heather Ewing, CCIM was invited to speak on The Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk Podcast, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10 CST. They discussed commercial real estate risks in the retail and restaurant sector and how to mitigate them.

Listen Here

CRE POST-PANDEMIC

LIVE Recording - April 12, 2022

As a community, we are working to rebuild post-pandemic. We will review rising interest rates, projections, how this affects leasing & sales, and what tenants, landlords, and investors need to know.

INTERVIEW | TOP TIPS FORM A RETAIL & RESTAURANT COMMERCIAL BROKER | Lockbox Podcast

February 21, 2022

Heather Ewing, CCIM was just interviewed for the Lockbox Podcast by Jeffrey Brogger, They talked about how market research, discipline, and cold calls can lead to success.

Check it out Here.

Also uploaded to iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, C-Suite Radio, Pandora, and YouTube

Q4 2021 CoStar Quarterly Deals Winner

Congratulations to Heather Ewing, CCIM for being recognized by @CoStarUS as a 2021 #CoStarPowerBroker Quarterly Deals winner for Q4!

2022 CRE Forecast

LIVE Recording - January 11, 2022

Get a better understanding of what we foresee for the year in brokerage, lending, construction, etc.

Whether you’re a Landlord, Developer, or Tenant, this panel will provide you with a one-stop-shop.

2020 & 2021

INTERVIEW | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING FROM HOME | iHeart RADIO

January 31, 2022

Heather Ewing was LIVE on iHeart RADIO's National New Year's Show as they discussed 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚!

This was aired Nationwide in the following cities

WPTI Greensboro, NC

WFLA Tampa Bay, FL

WTVN Columbus, OH

WHLO Cleveland, OH

WERC Birmingham, AL

WGY Albany, NY

KEX Portland, OR

KHOW Denver, CO

KTLK Minneapolis, MN

WTKK Raleigh, NC

SPEAKER 9TH ANNUAL MADISON | RE journals Southern Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit

Sheraton Hotel - December 2, 2021

Heather Ewing, CCIM spoke and provided an update for Madison/Dane county on the Retail asset class at the Sheraton Madison Hotel.

SPEAKER Pivotal CRE Partners in Retail Leasing

Live Recording - September 15, 2021

Panelists :

Heather Ewing, CCIM | Founder & President,

ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC

Darcy Pinasco, Assistant Vice President | Business Banking Development Consultant, U.S. Bank
Carole J Schaeffer, MPA, Leed Green Assoc., Vice President of Business Development, Friede & Associates
Ross Heginbottom, CPCU, CRIS, Account Executive, M3 Insurance
Daniele St. Marie Thompson, Real Estate Attorney, Co-Founder & Partner, St. Marie Boll, LLC

Moderated by Vic Villacrez

CRE Broker Open | 2 & 8 S Carroll St

June 22, 2021

INTERVIEW Retail Real Estate Expert

June 2021

Heather Ewing guest Radio Spotlight for 103.5 The Sun, the Sun Prairie Real Estate Show with Bill Baker and Laura Stanfield.

Tune in at 24:15 for Heather's Commercial Update.

SPEAKER Market Update Monday with Beth Azor

SPEAKER DMI Nosh at Noon

"The Future of Downtown Commercial Real Estate"

Live Recording- Friday, April 16, 2021

Hear from a panel of experts on commercial real estate and office space trends and future opportunities in downtown Madison.

Heather Ewing at 18:13-26:37

Panelists :

Ben Schmidt, Senior Vice President,

Fiore Companies

Craig Stanley, Founding Principal,

Broadwing Advisors

Drew Martin, VP, Director of Design Visualization, Strang
Heather Ewing, Founder & President, ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC
Janine Punzel, Principal, 360 Commercial

Real Estate

2019 & Prior

SPEAKER Midwest Real Estate News

Heather Ewing represents the Retail category

Sheraton Hotel - November 7, 2019

Requested by Midwest Real Estate News and spoke at the Madison Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit on behalf of the Retail category.

SPEAKER NAIOP Wisconsin CRE Roundtable
Requested by Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP).

The Madison Club

The Future of State Street

May 14, 2019, 3:30-6 pm

The NAIOP Wisconsin CRE Roundtable is an interactive exchange of ideas, best practices, and information on the hottest topics impacting commercial real estate. Knowledge leaders will help lead the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to come ready to join the conversation!

SPEAKER 100 State

Commercial Leasing 101

Heather Ewing provides the fundamentals of commercial leasing 101 to entrepreneurs at 100State Co-Working.

SPEAKER American Family's DreamBank

Commercial Leasing 101

Heather Ewing shares the basics of commercial leasing to entreprenuers at the new location of American Family's DreamBank. Answering questions and providing referrals to bring business owners to their next step.