NAIOP Colorado

Start the New Year with Expert Insights! We’re thrilled to announce that Jim Francescon, President of Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS), and Cris White, Executive Director and CEO of Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, will join NAIOP Colorado’s expert panel for the 2025 Economic Forecast. Moderated by Terrance Hunt of CBRE, the panel also features Peter LiFari of Maiker Housing Partners. Kicking off the event is keynote speaker CBRE Global Client Strategist Spencer Levy. Together, this dynamic lineup will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping commercial real estate in 2025. 📅 When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7–9 AM 📍 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Denver Set your course for success in 2025 and connect with industry leaders to start the year strong! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gN9VYrVa #NAIOP #NAIOPColorado #CommercialRealEstate #EconomicForecast

Join us on January 8th at NAIOP Colorado's 2025 Economic Forecast breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. This premier event features Spencer Levy, Senior Economic Advisor & Global Client Strategist at CBRE and host of the popular podcast "The Weekly Take". Spencer will unpack the key trends shaping commercial real estate in 2025, followed by a panel of local industry leaders diving into hot topics like housing market shifts, policy impacts, and growth strategies in today’s dynamic economy. Gain actionable insights, connect with industry peers, and set the tone for a successful year ahead. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gN9VYrVa Featured panelists include: Terrance Hunt, Moderator & Vice Chairman, CBRE; Peter LiFari, CEO, Maiker Housing Partners; and more! Thank you to our Sustaining Sponsors Sprink Construction and @rectanglegroup.

Earlier this month, NAIOP Colorado, in partnership with Project Destined, concluded a transformative program dedicated to educating the next generation of diverse leaders in commercial real estate. Participants capped off the experience with a tour of McWHINNEY’s Dairy Block, including the vibrant Milk Market, and Denver Union Station - offering an inspiring glimpse of into the industry’s vast possibilities.   We are deeply grateful to our 2024 Project Destined Bridge Program sponsors —McWHINNEY, United Properties, Hines, Evergreen Devco, Inc., First American Title - National Commercial Services, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, The Opus Group®, Red Cedar Advisory Services, and Kathie Barstnar—for their generous support and partnership.   A special thank you to our committee members and participants for your dedication and drive. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and innovative future for commercial real estate.   #NAIOPColorado #ProjectDestined #FutureLeaders #DiversityInCRE #CareerDevelopment #ThankYou

Thank you to everyone who joined NAIOP Colorado at FreshLo Hub for the final installment of our Community Catalyst Series: Economic Diversity Showcase! We were honored to explore this transformative community-driven project and engage in impactful conversations about creating vibrant, inclusive communities.   Our incredible panelist Donna Garnett, Khadija Haynes, Denise B., and Kwon Atlas brought invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding affordable housing, food access, cultural preservation, and equitable development. Their expertise sparked thought-provoking discussions about how the commercial real estate industry can collaborate with communities like Montbello to make a lasting difference.   A special thanks to our generous sponsors—Trammell Crow Company, McWHINNEY, Rectangle, Sprink Construction, and The Weitz Company—for making this event possible and helping advance NAIOP Colorado's mission.   Finally, a huge thank you to our NAIOP DEI and Programs Committee Members who dedicated their time and talent to planning this year’s impactful series: Jazzmine C., Joseph Zanone Jr. Lisa Metzger, Nick Kitaeff, Jayma File, Sabrina S., and Bekah Barstnar.   #NAIOPColorado #CRE #MontbelloCommunity #DEI #FreshLoHub #CommunityCatalyst

You're invited! Join NAIOP Colorado and Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS (DMCAR) on December 12 for the Annual Holiday Party. Celebrate the season with us at the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. Enjoy an evening of festive fun, delicious food, and great company as we toast to another amazing year. NAIOP and DMCAR members attend for free. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gRv4XnE3 We are proud to partner with Ferrari of Denver to bring joy to the patients at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. Help us spread kindness by making a donation or bringing a gift for these deserving kids. Learn more on our website! #NAIOPColorado #DMCAR #HolidayParty #CRE #RockyMountainHospitalforChildren #donate #FerrariofDenver 

🎉 Real Estate on the Rocks is tonight! Join us from 5-7 PM at Fabrica RiNo (formerly Industry Denver) for an evening of drinks, appetizers, and insights! Don't miss this chance to hear from the new owner, Conscience Bay Company, as they share their exciting plans to revitalize this iconic RiNo asset. Network with industry leaders, enjoy great company, and see what's ahead for this transformative project! See you there! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gViBgfTT #NAIOP #NAIOPColorado #RealEstateOnTheRocks #Networking #CommercialRealEstate #Revitalization

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s NAIOP Colorado Metro Mayors’ Forum! City and County of Denver Mike Johnston, City of Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, and City of Fort Collins Mayor Jeni James Arndt shared valuable insights on housing, environmental regulations, and economic development strategies shaping their cities. Almost 300 commercial real estate professionals were in attendance, making it an impactful discussion on Colorado’s future. A special thank you to our Moderator, NAIOP Past President and Public Policy Chair Tyler Carlson of Evergreen Development, for guiding this engaging conversation. Missed the event? Watch the full program on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/gThp8wRi With support from Fidelity NCS Colorado , Wintrust Financial Corporation, Alcorn Construction, Inc., Polsinelli, Xcel Energy, Dan Metzger, Nick Kitaeff, Kathie Barstnar, and more. #NAIOPColorado #MetroMayorsForum #ColoradoCRE #CommercialRealEstate #EconomicDevelopment

We celebrated the Mentor Mentee program wrap up at the Populus Hotel. Our mentees and mentors gathered for an insightful panel discussion lead by Nicholas Allen, Eric Rymarz, Michael Koehler, and Thomas Hudson. The evening continued with networking, bringing together the next generation of real estate professionals and their mentors to connect and celebrate an incredible year.   Thank you to our sponsors who made this program possible First American Title - National Commercial Services, Wintrust Financial Corporation, Essex, Baron Properties, Rectangle and Sprink Construction. A huge thank you to our committee Blaire Butler, Annie Arnwine, Jeff Alderson, Nicholas Allen, Lauren Bury, Kristjan Danis, Eric Norris, Nate Schneider, David Schultz, Gerrit Van Maanen, Charlie Wigdale, Coy Williams, P.E., and Madison Wilsmann. Find more photos here: https://lnkd.in/g5iqMeyU #NAIOP #Mentorship #Networking #ColoradoRealEstate #CRE

We’re thrilled to announce that Fort Collins Mayor Jeni James Arndt will join Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman for the 2024 Metro Mayor’s Forum on November 13th at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. Moderated by NAIOP Colorado's Public Policy Chair, Tyler Carlson, this post-election discussion will dive into the future of Colorado’s Front Range, with key topics including housing, infrastructure, and business growth. Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand from Colorado's leaders as they share their visions for regional growth and opportunity! 🌄 Limited tickets available! Secure yours at https://lnkd.in/gVpXya_k Special thanks to our program sponsors: Fidelity NCS Colorado , Alcorn Construction, Inc., Wintrust Financial Corporation, Polsinelli and Xcel Energy. #NAIOPColorado #MetroMayorsForum #ColoradoFrontRange #Housing #Infrastructure #EconomicDevelopment

On October 18, undergraduate students in the NAIOP Colorado | Project Destined Bridge program took a deeper dive into the development journey with an onsite tour of Evergreen Devco, Inc.’s 88th & Rosemary industrial project. Led by team members from Evergreen Development and Murray & Stafford, participants gained firsthand experience of an industrial project in progress and explored the unique challenges and strategies behind its development.   A huge thank you to Brian Dietz, Jazzmine C., Lisa Metzger, and Erin Everett Stevens for their leadership and insights, bringing the development process to life for our students!   Many thanks to Trammell Crow Company, McWHINNEY, United Properties, Hines, Evergreen Devco, Inc., First American Title - National Commercial Services, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, The Opus Group®, Red Cedar Advisory Services, and Kathie Barstnar for their sponsorship. #NAIOP #NAIOPColorado #ProjectDestined #CommercialRealEstate #CREInternship #RealEstate #RealEstateCareers