Friedman Real Estate is pleased to announce that Andrew Ledger, Senior Managing Director of Brokerage, will serve as a featured speaker at the upcoming InterFace Michigan Retail Conference on February 3, 2026, hosted at The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills.
As one of Michigan’s leading commercial real estate networking and educational events, InterFace Michigan Retail brings together owners, developers, brokers, lenders, investors, and retail professionals from across the region to discuss the trends and forces shaping today’s retail market. This year’s conference will spotlight everything from development activity and retailer expansion to investment sales, lending, and shifting market dynamics.
LEADING THE CONVERSATION ON MICHIGAN’S RETAIL INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE
Andrew will join the Investment Sales & Brokerage Panel, where he will share insights informed by his extensive experience advising clients across Michigan and the Midwest. With a deep understanding of retail investment strategy, capital markets, and transactional trends, Andrew will contribute perspective on:
– Current investment activity across Michigan’s retail real estate sector
– Buyer and seller motivations in today’s economic climate
– How interest rates and capital flows are influencing deal velocity
– Opportunities emerging in neighborhood centers, power centers, and mixed‑use assets
– What investors and owners should watch for in 2026 and beyond
As one of Friedman’s senior leaders, Andrew oversees brokerage strategy across a diverse portfolio and partners with property owners, investors, and developers to optimize asset value. His participation in this year’s panel reinforces Friedman’s continued commitment to industry leadership and market expertise.
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS FOR MICHIGAN CRE
Michigan’s retail environment continues to evolve as consumer preferences shift, national tenants recalibrate expansion plans, and mixed‑use development adapts to new patterns of living and working. InterFace Michigan Retail offers an opportunity for the region’s professionals to align around where the market is headed—and how best to position their assets in this dynamic climate.
From new development activity to tenant demand and investment performance, the conference provides a comprehensive look at the forces shaping the next chapter of Michigan retail.
JOIN US AT THE CONFERENCE
Friedman Real Estate is proud to support industry dialogue that strengthens the commercial real estate community. We invite partners, clients, and CRE professionals to attend and gain valuable insight from Andrew and the other panelists.
