Atlanta, GA — Sealy & Company hosted its 5th Annual Elite Brokerage Invitational on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Cherokee Town & Country Club, continuing to build on a signature tradition centered on relationship development across the Southeast’s industrial real estate community.
What began in 2022 as a targeted initiative has evolved into a highly anticipated annual touchpoint for top brokers and Sealy leadership alike.
“What started as a simple idea to bring elite industrial brokers together has grown into something far more meaningful,” said John Nida, Investment Services – Southeast Region. “This event is ultimately about relationships. It’s about strengthening them, expanding them, and creating space for authentic connection outside of day-to-day deal flow.”
Now in its fifth year, the Invitational brought together brokers from more than 10 markets across the Southeast, including Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, and beyond. The event also saw active participation from Sealy & Company executives, who joined throughout the programming to engage directly with market leaders and reinforce those critical relationships that drive the firm’s investment strategy.
The experience kicked off the evening prior with a cocktail social hosted by Barbara and Frank Bazzel, setting the tone for a relationship-first environment focused on reconnecting and building new connections ahead of the following day’s play.
Tuesday’s half-day golf event delivered both competition and camaraderie, with a slight assist from Mother Nature. Morning showers challenged the traditional tournament format. Still, the group took it in stride, proving that even a little rain couldn’t dampen the conversations, laughter, or overall momentum of the day.
“These events have never been about transactions in the moment,” John added. “They are about building trust over time and creating genuine relationships with people I’m proud to call partners and friends.”
That relationship-first approach remains foundational to Sealy & Company’s success across the Southeast. Broker partnerships are central to sourcing acquisition opportunities and executing deals, making trust and long-term alignment critical components of the firm’s platform.
“For Sealy, relationships are the business,” John said. “The trust we build here directly translates into opportunities. These are opportunities we can execute on together and use to create shared success.”
The Elite Brokerage Invitational continues to reflect Sealy & Company’s ongoing commitment to investing in the people and partnerships that drive long-term value.
“A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us,” John said. “Each year, the relationships grow stronger, and that is what makes this event so impactful.”
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About Sealy & Company
Founded in 1946, Sealy & Company is a fourth-generation family-owned commercial real estate investment and operating company specializing in industrial and logistics properties. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, manages and operates industrial real estate throughout the United States through a fully integrated platform that includes acquisitions, development, asset management, property management, construction management, and brokerage services. Sealy & Company currently manages more than $3 billion in assets and has completed over $8 billion in investment volume throughout its history.