HERNDON, Va., October 14, 2009 – NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate, today announced a special membership offer that allows prospective members who join NAIOP now to receive the rest of 2009 for free.
"NAIOP understands the challenges facing the commercial real estate development industry in today's uncertain economy," said Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president. "By joining NAIOP today, new members can take advantage of innovative educational programs, access up-to-the-minute information on pertinent industry trends and enjoy all of NAIOP's countless membership benefits at no cost for the rest of 2009 with our special membership offer. Joining NAIOP is the best investment commercial real estate professionals can make for their business and their career - there is no greater ROI."
The outstanding benefits of NAIOP membership include:
- Exceptional networking opportunities to develop key business relationships and share experiences with colleagues across North America who are among the industry's key players;
- NAIOP's commitment to members, the Four Point Promise, which states specific steps NAIOP continues to take to protect the interest of its members and the industry-at-large, and provides solutions that sustain its members' businesses and facilitate returning the industry to good health;
- Unparalleled legislative representation on key industry bottom line issues at the federal, state, local and provincial levels;
- Special targeted programming and unlimited education for professionals on all levels - from Developing Leaders to CEOs;
- Online membership directory of industry leaders;
- Access to educational opportunities that span from online Webinars and Solutions Series to short courses and conferences - connecting members to the industry's top decision-makers;
- Cutting edge research on timely topics, ranging from employment trends to examining the critical role commercial real estate plays in today's economy.
About 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. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.