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Connecting economic developers, commercial real estate professionals, and development stakeholders across America through conversations that drive local growth and opportunity.

Conversations in Development

Build Forward Now brings you inside the world of economic development with authentic conversations from professionals who are making it happen across America.

Local Growth Drivers

From small-town revitalization projects to major metropolitan developments, we explore the strategies, partnerships, and innovations driving local economic growth.

Development Success Stories

Each episode features economic developers, commercial real estate professionals, contractors, financiers, and other key stakeholders sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes.

Hosted By

Keith Andrews, CCIM

Keith Andrews is a Senior Advisor at eXp Commercial and holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, earned by only 6% of commercial real estate practitioners worldwide. With over 20 years of experience connecting institutional and individual investors to local markets across Alabama and the Southeast, Keith specializes in bridging national and global capital with tertiary market opportunities. He has served on the CCIM Institute Board of Directors and various chapter leadership roles, bringing extensive expertise in commercial real estate finance, market analysis, and relationship building to economic development conversations.

Rick Singleton

Rick Singleton is a licensed commercial real estate professional at eXp Commercial with a unique background spanning digital marketing, IT, and website design. Before joining commercial real estate, Rick founded and continues to operate successful technology and web design companies, giving him deep insight into how digital innovation drives economic development. His experience with eXp Commercial's cloud-based, technology-forward approach to real estate aligns perfectly with modern economic development strategies that leverage digital tools to attract investment and foster community growth.

Who We Serve

Economic Developers

City, county, and regional economic development professionals looking for best practices, funding strategies, and networking opportunities.

Commercial Real Estate

Brokers, developers, and investment professionals seeking market intelligence and development project insights.

Contractors & Engineers

Construction and engineering firms involved in development projects, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

Financial Partners

Lenders, investors, and development finance professionals supporting economic development initiatives.

Consultants & Advisors

Professional service providers supporting development projects, site selection, and economic development strategy.

Government Officials

Mayors, city managers, planning commissioners, and elected officials driving local economic growth.