People Powering Retail: Moving Fast and Expanding the Map with Paul Sheppard
NewMark Merrill’s Paul Sheppard shares how speed, relationships and local expertise drive retail acquisitions and long-term growth.
NewMark Merrill Minute
Meet the Artist Proving Every Corner Can Inspire
Maxx242 (Maxx Gramajo) knew he was an artist before he knew much of anything else. “I found it at a very early age,” he says. “I knew from the beginning that I was gonna make marks for the rest of my life.”
Looking Forward with Sandy Sigal
As 2025 is nearing a close, Sandy Sigal, NewMark Merrill President and CEO, recently sat down to reflect on a year that was defined by change, community connection, and meaningful moments that remind us of what truly anchors the company’s success.
Voices of Leadership: How Jermaine McMihelk is Transforming Undersupplied Communities
At NewMark Merrill, we believe that authentic community investment starts with passionate leaders who are committed to driving real change. This month, we sat down with Jermaine McMihelk, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NewMark Merrill Hadler Community Partners
Small Business Month Spotlight: Local Entrepreneurs Strengthening Our Community
There’s no better time to celebrate the entrepreneurs who make our neighborhoods thrive than Small Business Month. In this special spotlight, we’re highlighting three inspiring local business owners — Jeanette Newell of The California Cuts, Rajeev Thapa of Tiffins India Café and Venezuelan partners Gerardo Abreu and Edwin …
Retail in 2025: Resilience, Reinvention, and the Road Ahead
February 2025 Minute A Market in Motion. As 2025 ramps up, the retail landscape continues to shift under the weight of economic factors, evolving consumer behaviors, and technological advancements. Sandy Sigal, CEO and President of NewMark Merrill, acknowledges the uncertainties — rising interest rates, economic pressures, and the lasting impact …
A Heartfelt Thank You
As we embark on the holiday season—a time to express joy, happiness, positivity and gratefulness for the blessings we have—and as we embrace the spirit of this season, I want to take a moment to truly express my appreciation. At NewMark Merrill, we are so lucky and …
October 2024
Train Your Mind, Change Your Life. The power of mindset lets you take control, improve performance and get results. Mental Performance Consultant Charlie Smith is no stranger to transformation. With a background in commercial real estate, Charlie could have continued down a traditional path, but went on a mission …
August 2024
From Know-it-All to Learn-it-All Back to school rituals remind us of the enduring benefits of nurturing selfless curiosity and becoming a lifelong learner In the second half of summer, soaring temperatures and family vacations begin to give way to back-to-school sales, and young people start to see the end …