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CRE Talks

CRE Talks are short, focused discussions led by industry experts on niche topics. Gather in a small-group format to dive deep into a particular area of interest, then continue the conversation

Tours

Additional options for elevating your conference experience. Project tours give you an up-close look at commercial real estate in the Minneapolis area. Add a tour when you complete your

The Role of Data Analytics in Commercial Real Estate Siting, Design and Valuation Decisions

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

To gain a sense of how CRE firms are using advanced data analytics, the NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine applications in site selection, design and valuation for

Sharma Vivek

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma is a MSRE candidate at the University of Washington from India. Vivek has worked for 4+ years developing commercial real estate at Crestone Developers, a general contracting

From Static to Strategic: AI’s Role in Next-Generation Industrial Real Estate

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The rapid rise of generative AI is reigniting interest in its applications across commercial real estate. Beyond well-documented use cases in financial analysis, market research and customer

Commercial Real Estate Made Record Impact on U.S. Economy in 2022

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Each CRE property type experienced growing construction activity, led by manufacturing.

Utah Governor Announces Energy as the WGA Chair Initiative for 2026

Monday, June 9, 2025

The incoming chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), Utah Governor Spencer Cox, has made sustainable energy generation, transmission and storage the Chair Initiative for 2026.

Brown Blake

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Blake Brown A native Austinite, Blake Brown graduated from Texas Christian University in 2014 with a BBA in Marketing. After moving back to Austin following his time at TCU, Blake began his career at

Sonnier Kristian

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Kristian Sonnier As vice president of communications and business development, Kristian is responsible for all elements of the company’s branding and public relations efforts. Kristian is a veteran

Meet Jeff Milanaik, NAIOP 2022 Chair

Monday, January 3, 2022

Meet Jeff Milanaik, NAIOP 2022 Chair Meet Jeff Milanaik, NAIOP 2022 Chair

Darr McKenzie

Monday, April 24, 2023

McKenzie Darr McKenzie Darr has been involved in the development of multifamily properties with a total value in excess of $500 million. She has worked throughout the Western U.S. and specializes in

Riopel Michael

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Michael Riopel As Assistant General Counsel for the Northwestern Mutual, Riopel represents the company (including Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments and its subsidiaries) in all aspects of

NAIOP Research Foundation Appoints Thomas J. Bisacquino/NAIOP Distinguished Fellow

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Dustin C. Read, Ph.D., J.D., has been named the NAIOP Research Foundation/Thomas J. Bisacquino Distinguished Fellow. NAIOP Research Foundation Appoints Thomas J. Bisacquino/NAIOP Distinguished Fellow

Canadian Chapters Issues

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Curry Amy

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Amy Curry Amy Curry is Chief Strategy Officer of Dermody with responsibility to drive growth in the company’s existing and future development and joint venture platforms. She is a member of the

Mondo Elizabeth

Monday, May 19, 2025

Elizabeth Mondo Elizabeth Mondo is a graduate student at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, pursuing her MS in Real Estate and the Built Environment. Her studies focus on

NAIOP and Prologis Announce 2025 CRE Scholarship Recipients

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Fifteen individuals have been selected as the recipients of the annual NAIOP and Prologis Inclusion in CRE Scholarship for Young Professionals.

Bluhm Scott

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Scott Bluhm Scott Bluhm joined Newmark Zimmer in 2012 and currently serves as a Managing Director at the company’s Kansas City, Missouri, office. His primary responsibilities include the sale and

Snyder Kim

Friday, December 2, 2022

Kim Snyder Kim Snyder is the executive director of Prologis and previously served as president of Prologis' Western region from 2017 to 2023. Key markets include San Francisco, Seattle, the Central

On Leadership: Brandon Kelly

Friday, September 12, 2025

The president and CEO of R.J. Kelly (RJK), located in Burlington, Massachusetts, discusses the evolution of his family’s company, his approach to leadership and what it takes to succeed in

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