Commercial real estate development and investment focused on enduring properties, strong communities, and long-term value.

450+

Projects Completed

30+

Years Experience

$1B+

Total Project Value

4.3M

Square Feet

Albany, NY
Tesla SSD
June 2026

Brightside CRE delivers end-to-end real estate development services, guiding projects from site acquisition and entitlements through design, financing, construction, and property management. We partner with individuals, communities, and corporations to deliver high-quality developments on time, on budget, and with integrity.

Major Tenants

Trusted by leading national brands and Fortune 500 companies for their commercial real estate development needs.

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Get To know the team behind your vision

Behind everything we do is a team of people who truly care. We bring our full selves to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.

Meet the team

  • “Have know Steve for 10+ years. Early on we were a minor investor in a commercial development outside Chicago. We had total transparency as the project progressed and payout exceeded our expectations. We were very satisfied with the entire experience”

    - Bob Radin
    Three-Star General

  • "I have had tremendous success investing with Steve over the years. He is very dedicated to achieving the best results possible for his investors!"

    - Bill Barry
    Senior Vice President of Draper and Kramer

  • Lakeside Bank has had a great experience with Steve Panko for over 30 years. Steve has a clear vision and sees opportunities that others may not be able to. Steve brings the right parties together to develop successful projects, and Lakeside Bank has strong confidence in Steve’s ability to make anything they are involved in a success. He’s a winner!

    - David V. Pinkerton
    President & Vice Chairmans of Lakeside Bank