ICSC Foundations of Retail Asset Management Webinar
Elevate your retail asset management strategy with insights from Stirling’s Donna F. Smith
Register today: https://loom.ly/6r5UZF8
Stirling’s Executive Vice President, Donna F. Smith, will lead a two-part ICSC virtual webinar covering the fundamentals of retail asset management, including tenant retention, capital planning, and strategies to enhance long-term asset performance.
Webinar Schedule:
Part I: Foundations of Retail Asset Management
July 30, 2026
2:00 to 3:00 PM ET
Part II: Foundations of Retail Asset Management
August 5, 2026
2:00 to 3:00 PM ET
Livin Studio Coming Soon to Nicholson Gateway
Livin Studio, founded by Layla Kiffin and Lane Kiffin, will bring a premier wellness experience to Nicholson Gatewaywith a new studio featuring infrared hot yoga with red light therapy, along with strength, sculpt, flow, and wellness classes.
This exciting addition further enhances Nicholson Gateway’s growing mix of lifestyle-focused tenants and brings an innovative wellness concept to the Baton Rouge market.
Congratulations to Benjamin N. Graham, CCIM and Justin Elliott on successfully representing the landlord in this lease transaction.
For leasing opportunities at Nicholson Gateway, contact Benjamin N. Graham, CCIM or Justin Elliott.
Celebrating a New Chapter for CREDA Gulf Coast
Stirling is proud to support the rebranding of CREDA Gulf Coast
Formerly known as NAIOP Gulf Coast, CREDA Gulf Coast (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) reflects the evolving commercial real estate industry while continuing its mission to advance development through advocacy, education, and industry leadership.
We are especially proud that Senior Advisor Melissa Warren, CCIM serves as President of CREDA Gulf Coast, helping lead the organization through this exciting new chapter.
Also representing Stirling at the event were Senior Advisor Lauren Ryan and New Orleans Market Leader Carly Plotkin, reinforcing our commitment to industry leadership and collaboration across the Gulf Coast.
Congratulations to CREDA Gulf Coast on this exciting milestone. We look forward to supporting the organization’s continued growth and impact on the commercial real estate industry.
June 2026 Top 5 Stirling Advisors
Recognizing the advisors who continue to raise the standard.
Congratulations to Stirling’s Top Producers for June 2026, recognized for their outstanding performance, trusted client relationships, and commitment to delivering results across the Gulf South.
Please join us in congratulating these advisors on an exceptional month.
Stirling Honors 2026
One Team. One Day. Countless Reasons to Celebrate.
On Friday, team members from across Stirling’s offices came together at the Gulfport Yacht Club for Stirling Honors 2026, a special day dedicated to celebrating the people who make our company successful.
From recognizing service award recipients to connecting with colleagues from across the Gulf South, the event was a reminder that our greatest strength is our people.
A special thank you to Crawdaddy’s Onsite Catering for providing an outstanding crawfish boil as we celebrated another year of growth, achievement, and teamwork.
Thank you to all of our employees for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our clients and communities.
May 2026 Top Advisors
Five advisors. One outstanding month.
May was defined by strong relationships, strategic transactions, and results across the Gulf South.
Congratulations to Stirling’s Top Advisors for May 2026:
1. Rhonda Sharkawy, MS
2. Manish Sthanki, CCIM, CHA
3. Chad Rigby, CCIM
4. Gantt Wilkinson
5. Carly Plotkin
Thank you for your continued commitment to serving your clients and markets at the highest level.
