Lunch & Learn: Commercial Real Estate & Site Selection - January 2026

Описание: The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce presents Lunch & Learn, an educational event series designed to help local business professionals learn, connect, and grow—all during the lunch hour at the Chamber office.

In this session, commercial real estate broker and consultant Carmen Elliott breaks down Negotiating Your First Commercial Lease with clear steps, real-world examples, and practical advice tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Carmen is known for her straight-talk approach and smart deal strategy. She has represented medical groups, national companies, local entrepreneurs, and regional economic development projects across Virginia and the Southeast. Carmen holds the CCIM designation and is the principal of Elliott Inc., where she focuses on tenant representation, site selection, and creative deal structuring.

Carmen is also deeply involved in community revitalization, serving on economic development boards and leading adaptive reuse projects—including transforming a historic 1855 building into a thriving downtown workspace during COVID. Her experience helps new business owners understand what to negotiate, what to avoid, and how to approach their first lease from a position of confidence.

This Lunch & Learn session is ideal for:
First-time commercial tenants
Small business owners planning to grow
Entrepreneurs exploring brick-and-mortar space
Anyone looking to better understand commercial lease negotiations

Learn more about Chamber programs and upcoming events at montgomerycc.org.