Richard E. Brown

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust engages in the ownership, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment, and disposition of shopping malls. The firm focuses on shopping malls located in the eastern half of the U.S. primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its property portfolio includes Cherry Hill Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Mall at Prince Georges, and Springfield Town Center. The company was founded by Sylvan M. Cohen in 1960 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Part of American Express Co., Balcor Cos. is an investment firm headquartered in the museum district of Houston, TX. Balcor is composed of three divisions: hospitality, commercial real estate, and private equity. The American company is known for creating market opportunities with class A developments and strong tenant partnerships. Balcor maintains a diverse portfolio of products such as class-A mixed-use, retail, office, hotel, multifamily, tech, and frozen dessert. The private company's portfolio includes projects such as Park Binz I, Park Binz II, and Cloud 10 Creamery. The company continues to seek opportunities to deploy capital and add to their array of investments. The company was founded by Robert A. Judelson.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.