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Best of Real Estate Matters 2011 – #10: Target’s Expansion Plans

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Target Chicago Sign

City Target - Chicago

From new “City Target” stores, existing store renovation, and expansion to Canada, David Marquis, Director of Corporate Real Estate for Target Corporation has been busy. David took time out of his busy schedule to speak at a fall 2011 Real Estate Executive Insight Series event. This popular 2011 post recaps his visit:

Best of Real Estate Matters 2011 – #10: Target’s Expansion Plans

David’s visit was part of the Real Estate Executive Insight Series offered by the UST MS degree in Real Estate. This series began in the spring of 2010. Since then, we have invited 25 real estate industry leaders speak at St. Thomas. (Learn more about past events.) This event is free and open to the public. Spring 2012 speakers will be announced soon. Events are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month between February 28 and May 8.

David Marquis, Director of Corporate Real Estate for Target, to Speak at UST on October 18th

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Corporations view real estate from a unique perspective. Learn how Target has handled their retail and corporate real estate from David Marquis, Director of Corporate Real Estate for Target Corporation.

targetDavid Marquis leads a real estate team responsible for delivering retail and non-retail facilities to support Target’s growth. Marquis joined Target’s real estate department as a development manager in 1992. He was promoted to real estate manager in 1995 and regional real estate manager in 1998. He has held his current position since 1999.  Marquis serves on the Board of Directors for BOMA. He also serves on the Transportation and Transit subcommittee for the Minneapolis Downtown 2025 Plan and is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers and CoreNet. Marquis graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota.

UST’s Executive Insight Series events are free and the public is welcome but please register here.  Also, don’t forget to register for the 2011 Real Estate Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.  The registration deadline is October 14th.