What CRE Can Learn From The Boards At Amazon, Starbucks And Macy's

A mixture of perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise make the business more profitable, innovative, and attuned to their customers.

By Lyneir Richardson | June 04, 2018 at 03:00 AM

JLL Amazon, Starbucks Macy's.

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Lyneir Richardson is the Executive Director of the Rutgers University Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Newark, NJ. Richardson is also the CEO of Chicago Trend, a social enterprise that catalyzes retail development in an effort to strengthen urban neighborhoods.

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