"Orlando is more progressive in hiring women than any other cities that I regularly visit," the longtime area developer/investor tells GlobeSt.com In his own office in suburban Maitland, FL, for example, Livingston says he has "a female partner in leasing; a female manager who runs our appraisal company; and several female property managers."

He notes "the top office broker in Orlando is Nan McCormick with CB Richard Ellis Inc. and one of the top industrial brokers is Susan Ruby with Cushman & Wakefield."

Livingston says the leasing end of the commercial real estate business attracts numerous women in metro Orlando, particularly for the career growth opportunities.

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