Ayris T. Scales, Nareit’s SVP of social responsibility & global initiatives, served as the keynote speaker at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Momentum Summit in July. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, the Chicago event marked the Center’s 10-year anniversary and brought together over 200 founders, investors, and business leaders.
In her remarks, Scales shared insights from her executive leadership journey and offered practical strategies for navigating the often-overlooked middle stage of entrepreneurial growth. Her participation reinforced Nareit’s commitment to building a sustainable and competitive supplier ecosystem for the REIT industry. The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a partner and grantee of Nareit’s Dividends Through Diversity program.