Benefits of Membership

Education

Government Affairs

Developing Leaders

Events, Programs and Networking

Education
There are many issues and challenges in commercial real estate that present themselves every day. NAIOP Northern Nevada is a resource in addressing these through online forums, formal training classes and presentations designed to answer the questions and support the success of its members.

Webinars are 1.5 hour education sessions delivered via the Internet. They are designed to present compact, highly focused, one-time session topics on emerging industry trends and current market issues. These interactive sessions allow participants to discuss the topics with the presenter(s) during Q & A segments. The following webinars have been offered free to our members:

Availability of Equity and Debt for Financing- December 2011
US Industrial Landscape and Global Manufacturing Trends- August 2011
Tenant Improvement Trends- April 2011
Healthcare Reform and its Probable Impact on Medical Office Buildings- March 2011
National Office Market Outlook- February 2011
2011 Investment Outlook- January 2011
Growing Opportunities in the Federal Real Property Markets- December 2010
Distressed Debt, Receiverships and Asset Management Opportunities- November 2010
Getting the Most Out of Your Assets- October 2010
The Valuation of Green Buildings- September 2010
Securing Debt and Equity in Today's Economic Environment- August 2010
FDIC Asset Disposition Projects- July 2010
Capitalizing on Demographics; Expand Your Development Horizon- June 2010
Public/Private Partnerships of Development Projects- June 2010
12 Strategies to Prosper in the Months and Years Ahead- May 2010
ROI Analysis on LEED Building Components- March 2010
A Practical Risk Management Strategy for Successful Real Estate Development Projects- March 2010
New Market Tax Credits to Finance Development- February 2010
Reposition Your Existing Asset with Adaptive Re-use- February 2010
2010 Investment Outlook- January 2010

NAIOP Northern Nevada is one of the principal learning resources for commercial real estate professionals. Our courses are based on NAIOP core competencies and the national body of knowledge that supports practical workplace applications. The following courses have been offered in our region for Continuing Education credits:

Legal Analysis of Commercial Real Estate Transactions- an eight hour class featuring instructor
Elizabeth Fielder of Jones Vargas law firm- November 2011
Real Estate Investment Analysis an eight hour class featuring instructor Bruce Storey, Director of
Investment Committee and former CFO of Dermody Properties- June 2011
Real Estate Investment Analysis- an eight hour class featuring instructors Scott Beggs, Financial
Analyst at Basin Street Properties and Par Tolles, CEO/CFO of Basin Street Properties- October 2010
Commercial Leasing- an eight hour class featuring instructors Doug Roberts of Panattoni
Development and Construction and Elizabeth Fielder of Jones Vargas law firm- September 2010

Government Affairs
NAIOP Northern Nevada is the "voice" of the commercial real estate community with regard to all legislative and local government matters that could have an impact on the industry.

Chapter Legislative Activities

NAIOP works with the City of Reno Enterprise Fund to manage permit fees/costs and encourage consolidation of the Reno/Sparks County services
NAIOP works to manage the effects of RTC Road Impact Fees for Washoe County
NAIOP is involved with all of the regions Concurrency Issues in order to minimize the impact to future development
NAIOP maintains a presence in Carson City during the legislative sessions and works closely with NAIOP Southern Nevada to oversee legislation supporting positive change and aggressively fighting negative impacts NAIOP's member business
NAIOP co-sponsors fundraisers for political candidates that understand what is necessary for business in northern Nevada to succeed
NAIOP has an established PAC (Political Action Committee) to represent the interests of the development community in northern Nevada
NAIOP leadership participates in the national legislative conference in Washington DC, visiting "the hill" to correspond with Nevada's elected officials on industry specific issues

Developing Leaders
NAIOP's Developing Leaders (DL) is a program geared specifically for all professionals age 35 and under. Your membership entitles you to participate in our extensive network, gain instant access to the latest industry news and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities. We provide the tools and resources you need to gain that competitive edge. For those ready to connect with their peers nationwide and gain instant access to local leaders of the industry, participation in the DL program is a no-brainer!

The DLs in Northern Nevada have monthly mixers at the Biggest Little City Club in downtown Reno. This intimate venue provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with the owners of businesses in our region who lead our commercial real estate industry. Recent presenters include:

Steve Schiller, Senior Vice President, Ticor Title (2010 DL Sponsors)
Michael Dermody, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Dermody Properties
Lance Gilman, Exclusive Broker, Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
Doug Roberts, Partner, Panattoni Development
Norm Dianda, President, Q&D Construction
Paul Perkins, The Perkins Company

Events, Programs and Networking
Successful real estate owners and developers rely heavily on assembling a high-quality team of architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, brokers, bankers, title companies, and other consultants. NAIOP Northern Nevada provides opportunities for each of these disciplines to come together with the owners and developers of commercial real estate to share opportunities, information and support. Our local chapter works to maximize networking while providing value to each and every member through our busy annual calendar of events and programs that include:

Quarterly lunch events with such platforms as legislative forums (Previews and Reviews), economic financial forecasts, education forums, economic development debates, and programs that provide insight and information on the industries and trends behind the continued expansion or relocation of
firms to our region
Quarterly social mixers / activities that include March Madness, Oktoberfest and our annual Holiday event
The annual CCIM/CREW/NAIOP Summit Awards that recognizes excellence in our industry on a regional level
The annual CREW & NAIOP Charity Golf Tournament generates thousands of dollars for our Political Action Committee and other legislative activities throughout the year
The annual NAIOP Bus Tour that attracts professional across the region interested to learn about and
personally experience what is happening in our community

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