So says Rick Chichester of Faris Lee. But buoyed by a still-bright economy, the retail picture is more positive than dark.

Two long-term leases have been inked recently by Honeywell and Bill.com at CityWestPlace, which has also been re-designated by BOMA as a top performer in national operations and management.

Damla Barrett has joined Colliers International focusing on tenant representation.

Nearly 1,000 commercial real estate professionals attended the sold out event, which included two MMA fights and two rounds with industry professionals.