Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament 2025
We’re proud to share that Stirling donated $25,000 to the Ochsner Foundation in support of their incredible work in our community.
This year’s invitational brought together 125 golfers for a beautiful day at the University Club in Baton Rouge, filled with great competition, local flavors, and community spirit.
A huge thank-you to our amazing sponsors and vendors, including Fidelity Bank, Smalls Sliders, Drago’s, Crumbl Cookies, and University Club, for making this event a success!
Stirling Supports St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Event
Stirling was proud to support the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Pinkster today, a community initiative raising awareness for breast health and collecting donations to help uninsured women receive mammograms.
We’re grateful to take part in such an important cause that makes a real difference right here in our community.
Stirling Advisor Represents Sale of Prominent Retail Corner in Baton Rouge
[Baton Rouge, Louisiana] — [October 21, 2025] — Stirling is pleased to announce the sale of one of Baton Rouge’s most prominent retail corners. The property, located at the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard at 7570 Jefferson Highway, was represented by Ben Graham of Stirling on behalf of the seller.
Recognized as one of the most high-profile retail sites in the market, the 11,000 square-foot, former pharmacy site sits on 1.1 acres and is slated for a major redevelopment featuring new, high-quality retailers to be announced soon.
“This corner has long been considered the most in-demand retail location in Baton Rouge,” said Ben Graham, Regional Vice President and Senior Advisor with Stirling. “The upcoming redevelopment will elevate the corridor and bring exciting new retail options to the community. Stay tuned for those exciting announcements!”
For more information regarding this development, please get in touch with Ben at bgraham@stirlingprop.com, or (225) 329-0268.
Stirling Supports Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany Women Build 2025
Building a Better St. Tammany!
Stirling was proud to be on-site for the Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany Women Build 2025, joining fellow Leadership Builder sponsor Citizens Bank & Trust Co. to help hang wallboard on the future Dronet home. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support Habitat’s mission and make a hands-on impact in our community.
Melissa Warren, CCIM Appointed to NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors
Stirling is proud to share that Melissa Warren, CCIM – Stirling Properties Senior Advisor, has been appointed to the 2026–2028 NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors.
This prestigious appointment recognizes Melissa’s leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing the commercial real estate industry.
NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association is the leading organization for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. With more than 21,000 members, NAIOP provides strong advocacy, education, and business opportunities through a powerful North American network.
Join us in congratulating Melissa on this well-deserved achievement!
2025 Crew Network Convention Insights
When industry leaders come together, powerful ideas emerge. Donna F. Smith and Rhonda Sharkawy recently returned from the 2025 CREW Network Convention with valuable insights and inspiration to share.
The 2025 Crew Network National Convention was a fantastic gathering, bringing together over 1,400 commercial real estate leaders for a whirlwind of networking, educational sessions, and deal-making opportunities. These leaders came from various sectors of the commercial real estate industry, including retail, industrial, brokerage, construction, architecture, and lending. The sessions were rich with industry education, leadership development, and innovative projects.
Rhonda and I, along with other New Orleans CREW Members, had the pleasure of attending numerous sessions, exploring the Networking Marketplace, and taking tours of some truly innovative projects in the Austin Metro area. The featured speakers were absolutely inspiring. Chely Wright, the award-winning country vocalist who is now the Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and New Market Growth for North America at ISS, shared her insightful perspectives. Hassam Nadji, CEO of Marcus and Millichap gave an uplifting and factual discussion on the state of the economy where we are and where we are going, and The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, also delivered compelling speeches.
This vibrant yet intimate convention provided an excellent opportunity to connect with many professionals in our field. We were particularly fortunate to attend the Retail Session with ICSC Board of Trustees member Valerie Richardson and Anjee Solanki, National Director of U.S. Retail & Practice Groups at Colliers. They delved into the current happenings in the retail world, offering valuable insights.
-Donna F. Smith, EVP
