--- title: SIOR Pulse Blog | Alexis Fermanis (2) description: "
Alexis is SIOR's Communications Director, overseeing communication strategy and development. She also writes and presents for SIOR on occasion. Contact her at \nafermanis@sior.com and 202.449.8226. 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She also writes and presents for SIOR on occasion. Contact her at [afermanis@sior.com](mailto:afermanis@sior.com) and 202.449.8226. ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/light-bulb-no-bakground1-e1419267686663.jpg?width=350&name=light-bulb-no-bakground1-e1419267686663.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-recognizes-cre-digital-excellence) 12/22/2014 ## [SIOR Recognizes CRE Digital Excellence](https://blog.sior.com/sior-recognizes-cre-digital-excellence) The world of commercial real estate is evolving, and none know that better than those at the fore-front of the industry, SIOR members. The Society of\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-recognizes-cre-digital-excellence) [![8.26.14 5 ways to be more productive](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8.26.14%205%20ways%20to%20be%20more%20productive.jpg?width=350&name=8.26.14%205%20ways%20to%20be%20more%20productive.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/five-ways-to-be-more-productive-and-a-few-apps-to-help) 08/26/2014 ## [Five Ways to Be More Productive (And a Few Apps to Help!)](https://blog.sior.com/five-ways-to-be-more-productive-and-a-few-apps-to-help) We’re all victim to procrastination. The distractions that now come from cute pictures of pets and babies on Facebook; the constant string of emails to\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/five-ways-to-be-more-productive-and-a-few-apps-to-help) [![](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/responsivedesgin_small.jpg?width=350&name=responsivedesgin_small.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-responsive-website) 07/17/2014 ## [SIOR Launches Responsive Website](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-responsive-website) This week SIOR unveiled a new version of its website that uses Responsive Design technology. The enhancement will enrich the online user experience by\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-responsive-website) [![6.11.14 leading SIOR](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.11.14%20%20leading%20SIOR.gif?width=350&name=6.11.14%20%20leading%20SIOR.gif)](https://blog.sior.com/leading-sior-into-the-future-sior-leaders-speak-with-globest-com) 06/11/2014 ## [Leading SIOR into the Future: SIOR Leaders Speak with GlobeSt.com](https://blog.sior.com/leading-sior-into-the-future-sior-leaders-speak-with-globest-com) During the recent SIOR Spring World Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., GlobeSt.com sat down with SIOR leadership for a live video interview. [Read](https://blog.sior.com/leading-sior-into-the-future-sior-leaders-speak-with-globest-com) [![](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rss-and-newspaper-icon_small.jpg?width=350&name=rss-and-newspaper-icon_small.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-partners-with-news-sharing-media-group-the-news-funnel) 03/05/2014 ## [SIOR Partners with News-Sharing Media Group The News Funnel](https://blog.sior.com/sior-partners-with-news-sharing-media-group-the-news-funnel) SIOR is pleased to announce the beginning of a news-sharing partnership with The News Funnel, a fast-growing digital news platform for the commercial real\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-partners-with-news-sharing-media-group-the-news-funnel) [![6.11.14 leading SIOR-1](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.11.14%20%20leading%20SIOR-1.gif?width=350&name=6.11.14%20%20leading%20SIOR-1.gif)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-members-speak-with-globest-com-during-sior-live-in-chicago) 11/11/2013 ## [SIOR Members Speak with GlobeSt.com During SIOR Live in Chicago](https://blog.sior.com/sior-members-speak-with-globest-com-during-sior-live-in-chicago) Recently GlobeSt.com sat down with a number of SIORs to discuss some current hot topics in the industry. The interviews were conducted via live video\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-members-speak-with-globest-com-during-sior-live-in-chicago) [![10.31.13 new communities](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10.31.13%20new%20communities.jpg?width=350&name=10.31.13%20new%20communities.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-new-community-website-to-enhance-networking-collaboration) 10/31/2013 ## [SIOR Launches New Community Website to Enhance Networking & Collaboration](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-new-community-website-to-enhance-networking-collaboration) SIOR has launched a newly revamped member community site, designed to enhance online collaboration and networking among its membership. The site was\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-launches-new-community-website-to-enhance-networking-collaboration) [![](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/index-stock-photo-e1376513628986.gif?width=350&name=index-stock-photo-e1376513628986.gif)](https://blog.sior.com/sior-cre-index-gains-significant-points-in-q2) 08/14/2013 ## [SIOR CRE Index Gains Significant Points in Q2](https://blog.sior.com/sior-cre-index-gains-significant-points-in-q2) More than 218 members of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) participated in the Commercial Real Estate Index survey, supplying their\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/sior-cre-index-gains-significant-points-in-q2) [![](https://blog.sior.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/terry-radio-show-e1374614387821.jpg?width=350&name=terry-radio-show-e1374614387821.jpg)](https://blog.sior.com/on-air-with-sior-president-terry-smith) 07/23/2013 ## [On Air with SIOR President Terry Smith](https://blog.sior.com/on-air-with-sior-president-terry-smith) Recently SIOR President Terry Smith, SIOR, CCIM, sat down with Michael Bull, CCIM,  host of the *Commercial Real Estate Show*, to discuss SIOR in a segment\[..\] [Read](https://blog.sior.com/on-air-with-sior-president-terry-smith) [Prev](https://blog.sior.com/author/alexis-fermanis/page/1) [1](https://blog.sior.com/author/alexis-fermanis/page/1) / [2](https://blog.sior.com/author/alexis-fermanis/page/2) / Next ![subscribe weekly](https://blog.sior.com/hubfs/SIOR_September2019/images/subscribe-mobile-new.38f24a48.png) ## SUBSCRIBE TO SIOR WEEKLY! **Personalized. 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