05/23/2026
Excited for this upcoming AREAA Twin Cities event! 🔥
An amazing lineup of speakers with so much knowledge and real-world experience in commercial real estate, development, construction, and investing. Looking forward to learning, networking, and being in a room full of people helping shape the future of CRE in Minnesota. 👏🏢
These are the kinds of conversations that create opportunities and build wealth. Don’t miss it!
The people building this generation of commercial real estate in Minnesota are all in one room on June 4. Are you?
Commercial real estate is the single biggest wealth-building tool most entrepreneurs never use. This panel is changing that.
Market Opportunity — Commercial Real Estate
Steven Thao — CEO & Developer, ScaleUp CRE | CEO & Broker, Creative Results | General Partner, Pan Asian Center
Developer and entrepreneur transforming underutilized spaces across Minnesota and Wisconsin. His most recognized project — the Pan Asian Center — is turning former retail anchors into a modern cultural and commercial destination. Master's in Entrepreneurship. Dual broker licenses. CCIM affiliate.
Chris Missling — Commercial Broker, GJG Commercial | AREAA Commercial Co-Chair
400+ transactions. $65M AUM. Minnesota native, AREAA Board Member 2026, and pursuing CCIM accreditation. Member of NAR, MNCAR, ICSC, and SPAAR. He's raised millions in capital and brings that firsthand experience to every conversation.
Jose Becerra Jr — Founder, YB Construction
From restaurant buildouts to full commercial renovations — Jose has built his reputation one project at a time. YB Construction specializes in tenant buildouts, roofing, and commercial remodels with a hands-on approach that keeps projects on time and on vision. If you're thinking about investing in commercial space, you want to know the guy who actually builds it.
Marshall Nguyen — AREAA Twin Cities Vice President | Wyn Group & ACRE Fund
From vision to nearly 2 million sq ft. Asia Village. Burnsville Center. He turns underutilized spaces into community wealth engines. When he talks — you listen.
Moderating: Stas Manchik — COO/CFO, Wyn Group
Brokerage. Investments. Property Management. Stas brings the full picture to every conversation.
June 4 | Edina 100 | 9AM–4PM
$50 AREAA Members | $75 Friends
👉 View the full lineup → https://www.areaatwincities.org/
