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NAIOP elevates the commercial real estate development industry by providing advocacy, education, research and connections to foster business opportunities. In partnership with chapters, we connect and serve a diverse network of leading CRE professionals.
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Mission
NAIOP elevates the commercial real estate development industry by providing advocacy, education, research and connections to foster business opportunities. In partnership with chapters, we connect and serve a diverse network of leading CRE professionals.
Vision Statement
Commercial real estate solutions meet the changing demands for how people work, live, shop and play.
Strategic Plan 2024-2026
NAIOP is launching a bold strategic plan that will steer our work over the next three years. It’s more than a set of goals. It’s a renewed vision for the commercial real estate industry and our association that will lay the foundation for long-term success. While our mission remains unchanged, we’re committed to enhancing the value we offer our members.
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Corporate Committees
Ready to serve on NAIOP’s Corporate Committees? Learn about the different committees and decide which of our many committees is right for you.
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Sponsor and Advertise
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Contact Us
Get in touch with NAIOP’s corporate staff members located in Herndon, Virginia, and find us on social networks like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 21,000+ members and provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities through a powerful North American network.
NAIOP 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.
In 2017, NAIOP celebrated its 50th anniversary with a year-long recognition of the association's impact and the leaders who have driven our success.
Market Share Blog
Market Share, the official blog for commercial real estate, is published by NAIOP. It is a vehicle for commentary and analysis on commercial real estate and issues affecting the development industry.
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