About NAIOP

About NAIOP

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Who We Are

 

When key players in commercial real estate joined together nearly four decades ago to form NAIOP, they believed they could forge a path towards a better future by providing their colleagues with new avenues to:

  • Network with your industry peers.
  • Gain industry insight through educational programs with cutting-edge insight.
  • Pursue new channels for career and professional development.
  • Advance the business environment for commercial real estate through political activity.
  • Conduct research to actively benefit developers and members of commercial real estate

Since 1967, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has become the leading organization for developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 15,000+ members and provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities through a powerful North American network.

History

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, began in 1967 and has retained through all these years its core group of developer members. The association began as a small group of owners and developers of industrial parks in the eastern U.S. who formed the National Association of Industrial Parks (NAIP) to facilitate a forum for the open exchange of information on development. They also had a need for standardized covenants and restrictions, building requirements, and beneficial legislation and taxation. Nine individuals first met on September 12, 1967, in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Reflecting changes in membership, NAIP became NAIOP (National Association for Industrial and Office Parks) in 1976. In 2009, NAIOP dropped the words behind its acronym, which no longer reflected its current membership composition. Over the years, NAIOP has attracted members who are committed to excellence, entrepreneurial in spirit, and want to reach new heights in building excellence.

NAIOP is a leading commercial real estate industry provider of unparalleled networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative representation.

NAIOP’s sister organization, the NAIOP Research Foundation, is one of the industry’s leading think tanks dedicated to conducting research assessing the trends, economic viability and needs of the built environment.

Mission

NAIOP represents the commercial real estate industry. It provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities, and connects its members through a powerful North American network.

Vision Statement

NAIOP is the leading organization for commercial real estate knowledge, networking and advocacy.

What We Do

Strategic Plan

The associations goals for:

  • Advocacy
  • Education and Best Practices
  • Networking and Business Opportunities
  • Research and Content
  • Diversity

Annual Report

Advocacy… connections… knowledge. NAIOP’s successes are powerful.

Connects Members from across North America 

  • Our network of 51 strong chapters connects members from all across North America. Our Chapters offer easy access to market education, personalized networking opportunities and legislative efforts in your community on a local level. See what’s happening in our chapters today.
  • NAIOP National Forums are special interest groups for NAIOP members and provide an opportunity for exclusive networking and experience exchange with peers.
  • The NAIOP Membership Directory unites more than 17,000 members in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
  • NAIOP has a special alliance with our sister association in Mexico, AMPIP. Learn more about AMPIP.

Creates Professional Recognition and Business Opportunities 

  • By attending NAIOP’s conferences, you have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with industry veterans, economists and experts.
  • Our Developing Leaders Program provides special benefits to members who are 35 or younger, ensuring that they are prepared to lead tomorrow.
  • We recognize industry leaders through our prestigious awards, including Developer of the Year, Developing Leaders Award, Sustainable Development Award and our Chapter Merit Awards.

Provides Cutting-Edge Educational Programs

  • Gain industry insight through educational programs that advance your career.
  • Our array of educational programs include online and on-demand courses, chapter-delivered programs and traditional courses that culminate in certificate programs that demonstrate educational commitment and knowledge in commercial real estate.

Delivers Strong Legislative Representation

  • Advocating for your interests is the best investment you can make in your industry.
  • NAIOP promotes effective public policy through our grassroots network to create, protect and enhance property values.
  • Helps you advance legislative initiatives, such as real estate taxation issues, on Capitol Hill.

Leads the Industry in Research

  • The NAIOP Research Foundation is one of the industry’s leading think tanks dedicated to conducting research assessing the trends, economic viability and needs of the built environment.
  • The Foundation produces forward-looking studies and vital reports that identify future development opportunities, assess employment trends and reveal the vital role commercial real estate plays in the economy.
  • The Foundation’s research projects support developers, owners and others involved in commercial real estate to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our communities, now and in the future.