What is NAIOP?

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 15,000+ members in North America and advocates for responsible commercial real estate development and effective public policy. 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.

NAIOP provides communication, networking and business opportunities for all real estate related professionals; presents a forum for continuing education; and promotes effective public policy through its grassroots network to create, protect and enhance property values. NAIOP members are the principal players who shape the industry and have fantastic opportunities at the local level to enhance their business through educational programs, networking and government affairs. Members can also get involved at the corporate level - by attending conferences for continuing education, participating in national forums for professional development and working to advance legislative initiatives, such as real estate taxation issues on Capitol Hill.

Throughout the years, NAIOP has evolved into one of North America's largest, most prestigious and valuable commercial real estate organizations. For additional information, visit NAIOP’s website at www.naiop.org.