The 2013 Mentoring Program kicked off on January 22, 2013 with an introductory meeting with new participants. Attendees were presented with information to assist them through their year-long relationship. We also brought in particpants from the 2012 program to share their experiences with the new participants. Once again we will offer monthly updates from the [...]
View PostNAIOP WI 2013 Mentoring Program The second annual Mentoring Program kicked off recently for twenty-four mentors and mentees. The program will run through 2013 and will consist of at least four meetings between the pairings. The program has been designed to encourage mentors and mentees to share professional experience as well as work-life balance. Special [...]
View PostWisconsin CRE Leaders Named to MWREN Hall of Fame Four prominent members of Wisconsin’s commercial real estate industry have been named to the 2012 Midwest Real Estate News Hall of Fame. MWREN selected 73 developers, brokers, attorneys and other CRE professionals from the Midwest for the 2012 Hall of Fame class. On behalf of the NAIOP Board [...]
View PostNAIOP Wisconsin Sets Membership Record in 2012! Backed by a fantastic team on the Membership Committee chaired by Lyle Landowski of Colliers International and Brandon Schulta of Chicago Title, NAIOP Wisconsin reached an all-time membership high of 261 members. The number reflects a 9.2 % increase over 2011 and 78 new members! These numbers truly [...]
View Post2013 Mentoring Program Sign-up Begins! By all measures our inaugural 2012 Mentoring Program was a tremendous success! After a few minor tweaks, we are now accepting applications for the 2013 program. If you are interested in partipating as a Mentor (20+ years of experience in the industry) or as a Mentee (age 35 or under) [...]
View PostAs NAIOP Wisconsin approaches its 10 year anniversary, our Chapter, represented by a cross section of its leaders, came together to review, challenge, discuss, and ultimately update our Strategic Plan. Our Mission Statement has been refined in order to more accurately reflect our membership base and the meaning of our existence: NAIOP Wisconsin is the [...]
View PostWith the recall elections behind us, the US Senate seat being vacated by Senator Herb Kohl is now the focus for the State of Wisconsin. To assist our chapter and our members, NAIOP Corporate and our Public Affairs Committee developed a questionnaire for candidates to determine their position on issues that impact our industry and the economy at the [...]
View PostNAIOP Research Foundation Issues Report on Commercial Real Estate Development and ConstructionThe NAIOP Research Foundation recently released a report on development and construction of commercial real estate. In 2011, the industry posted its first gains since the recession began in 2007, according to the report.The total economic impact of the development (pre-construction, construction and [...]
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