NAIOP Colorado

Congratulations to our NAIOP Young Professionals of the Year!

Each year, NAIOP looks at the Young Professionals within the organization across the country to see who stands out among the crowd.  NAIOP evaluates the nominees to find out who among them is at the top of the class.  The judges look at the Young Professionals'  accomplishments, career goals, lessons learned, obstacles overcome and how they are using their membership in NAIOP to influence the industry.  Click here to learn more about our local winners, Brian McDonald and Deidra Gonzales.  Brian and Deidra will be honored at the Development '11: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate next month in Scottdale, AZ. 

Congratulations Brian and Deidra!

NAIOP Launches Developing Leaders National Forum at Development '11

NAIOP will be launching the new Developing Leaders National Forum (DL Forum) at Development ’11 in Scottsdale, and we are currently in the recruitment period for members.

The DL Forum provides industry professionals who are 35 years, and under, and who have four or more years of related industry experience, the unique opportunity to network with and learn from fellow members and seasoned industry leaders at the national level. Like the senior National Forums, the DL Forum will feature peer-to-peer case study presentations and analysis, and moderator led discussions that demonstrate successful strategies to address the challenges facing the industry today. Throughout the two-year term, there will be regular presentations by senior Forum members, conference speakers and special guests on core industry issues. Concepts covered throughout the Forum period will be reinforced at the end of the term in a case study that will be critiqued by senior Forum members.

One of the goals of the DL Forum is to ready its members for senior National Forum membership and NAIOP staff will proactively work with members to prepare them for the application process at the end of the program.

The program runs from October 2011 to October 2013 and the cost for the entire period is $995. More information about the Developing Leaders Forum can be found at the following link – DL Forum. The application can be accessed here – Apply. (Our stated deadline for applications is this Friday, July 29, but we will be accepting applications up to the beginning of September.)

Please contact Bennett Gray at the NAIOP Corporate Office (703–674–1436) if you have any questions about the DL Forum.

Announcing Government Affairs Leadership Change

submitted by NAIOP Colorado Chapter Board of Directors

Bob Moody will be stepping down as the Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the NAIOP Colorado Chapter to broaden his engagement in the public policy arena and to expand his legislative, political and election related activities benefiting the business and real estate communities he cares so much about.  As such, Bob Moody will no longer directly represent NAIOP as its in-house Vice President for Government Affairs; however, Bob has agreed to transition his role through the remainder of June and to advise NAIOP as Chairman of C3 through the balance of 2011.
 
NAIOP would like to thank Bob for his long association with NAIOP both as a member and a volunteer leader (the only two-time President of the Chapter).  In 2000, NAIOP decided it was necessary to develop a full-time legislative advocacy program and the Common Cents Fund (CCF) was born.  As the director of CCF and the person responsible for its development, Bob Moody has insured that the commercial real estate industry is well positioned for the future.  Over the past 11 years Bob has had a steady hand at the helm of the public policy debate as it surrounded our industry.  Bob has brought together an impressive team of NAIOP volunteers, industry leaders, community leaders and expert lobbyists, all with the intent of insuring that the commercial real estate industry is strong and protected and has a respected voice in the public policy debate. 
 
NAIOP and its leadership are dedicated to the continued success of the chapter and its focus on education, networking and legislative advocacy.  Kathie Barstnar has been the Executive Director of NAIOP Colorado since 1999 and will be assuming the responsibility for directing and managing the organization's legislative and lobbying efforts effective June 1, 2011, including NAIOP's important work with Axiom.  She was instrumental in assisting Bob Moody in the development and successful implementation of the legislative advocacy process and the CCF and was named as the future leader in the succession plan developed in 2008.  Kathie has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Political Science and is a 2010 graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies.  This background and her familiarity with the program will ensure that NAIOP Colorado will continue to be the voice for commercial real estate development into the foreseeable future.
 
For more information, please contact Kathie Barstnar at the NAIOP Office at 303.782.0155.

Day at the Capitol Event Recap

NAIOP, the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Colorado Apartment Association co-hosted a Day at the Capitol for their respective members on Monday, March 7.  The half-day event featured short speeches by several prominent figures within the Colorado Government including:

• Senator Mark Scheffel – Senate Minority Caucus Chair, and NAIOP legislator of the year
• Representative Amy Stephens - House Majority Leader
• Representative Sal Pace - House Minority Leader
• Representative Tom Massey
• Representative Jerry Sonnenberg
• Representative David Balmer
• Henry Sobanet - Director, Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting      
• Walker Stapleton - State Treasurer                          

NAIOP Celebrates Chapters' Exceptional Accomplishments with Annual Chapter Merit Awards - Inlcuding the Colorado Chapter!

More Than 36 Awards Bestowed upon This Year’s Winners

HERNDON, Va., February 15, 2011 – NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, honored several NAIOP chapters for their outstanding achievements during its annual Chapter Merit Awards ceremony, held in Washington, D.C., on February 9.

The volunteer panel of judges did not have an easy job selecting the award winners from among the more than 125 outstanding nominees representing a host of categories, including the coveted Chapter of the Year award.

“NAIOP has a long tradition of honoring its chapters, and this year’s event was no exception,” said Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president and chief executive officer. “Our panel of volunteer judges had a challenging task in choosing the award winners from the many outstanding nominations that were received. On behalf of the association, I congratulate each and every nominee, and offer special recognition to all who were honored during our celebration.”

Click on the link below to see the full list of winners, including the award won by our Colorado Chapter!

Jeff Kroll Receives NAIOP 2010 Developing Leaders Award

Award recipients will be honored at Development ’10: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate in Orlando

Denver, Colo., September 16, 2010 – Jeff Kroll has been named as one of the recipients of the 2010 Developing Leaders Award, presented by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Kroll currently serves as vice president of real estate with Frontier Renewal and is responsible for all real estate activities related to the acquisition, redevelopment and disposition of brownfield properties across the United States. He has been an active member in NAIOP Colorado for several years, serving on the Legislative Affairs Committee. Kroll also served as chair of the chapter’s Green and Sustainable Subcommittee and was instrumental in organizing the Green and Sustainable Education Series in both 2008 and 2009.

Kroll was involved in the chapter’s highly publicized efforts related to ResourceSmart Colorado, a partnership between NAIOP Colorado and Denver area utility providers to promote awareness of energy conservation. Kroll’s charitable efforts include working with a group of fellow NAIOP volunteers to renovate Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Metro Denver.

This year, the Developing Leaders Award was bestowed upon 15 up-and-coming professionals who have distinguished themselves in their profession and show great promise as future leaders of the commercial real estate industry.  Click Here to see the full list of winners.

NAIOP President Thomas J. Bisacquino spoke of the importance of the Developing Leaders Award, stating, “The Developing Leaders program advances NAIOP’s agenda and enhances our diversity by acknowledging and encouraging the involvement of these accomplished young professionals who will lead our organization and the commercial real estate industry into the future.”

Recipients of NAIOP's Developing Leaders Award will be celebrated at Development '10: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate, where they will benefit from unique networking opportunities and publicity surrounding the award. Development '10, which takes place October 27-29 in Orlando, features three days of education, interaction and events all tailored to help NAIOP members achieve success.  Leading-edge education sessions, distinguished keynote speakers, innovative project tours and the popular CEO Insight Series all provide invaluable experiences designed to keep NAIOP members ahead of the industry curve.

In an effort to engage and encourage up-and-coming young commercial real estate professionals, NAIOP established the Developing Leaders Award in 2006. The honor was designed to engage tomorrow's leaders and connect them with NAIOP's increasing education and benefits available to new and developing professionals.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathryn Hamilton
(703) 904-7100, ext. 165
hamilton@naiop.org

ReENERGYze Your Real Estate Education Series Wraps Up!

by Blair Daniels, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

The fifth and final session in NAIOP Colorado's "ReENERGYze Your Real Estate" Education Series, held on September 22, 2010 at ProLogis, focused on the myriad of public policy, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the future of renewable energy, advanced biofuels, climate change initiatives and clean technology from a global, national and statewide perspective. 

David Bernhardt, a Shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's Washington D.C. office and member of the firm's Natural Resources, Government Relations and Litigation practice groups, discussed the inherent challenges of drafting meaningful renewable energy legislation based on the numerous stakeholders working in the United States Congress, the White House and related federal agencies and explained the "life cycle" of the most recent renewable energy legislation passed by the United States Congress.  Additionally, David provided insight as to the potential effect of the November 2010 election on future renewable energy legislation. 

Mike McAdams, President of the American Biofuels Association and Policy Director in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's Washington D.C. office, discussed the diverse array of second generation biofuel technologies and the need for the federal government to promulgate functional, fair policy initiatives to support the further development of such technologies.  David and Mike encouraged attendees to engage in a lively question and answer session, where the group focused on public policy and international issues related to renewable energy and solutions for the future.  Attendees were urged to participate in influencing policy decisions by joining NAIOP-Colorado's Legislative Affairs Committee, contributing to its Common Cents Fund and supporting NAIOP's lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. through their membership dues and contributions.   

NAIOP Colorado Developing Leader Member in Development Magazine!!

David Grissom, director of capital markets for Alliance Commercial Partners, LLC, is featured in the cover article, “Reinventing Finance” in the latest issues of Development Magazine.  Click here to read the featured article!

 

Wall Street Journal article on Climate Change legislation

On Wednesday, June 9^th,we sent a Legislative Alert urging you to contact Senators Udall and Bennett regarding climate change and the Environmental Protection Agency.  Click Here to read a follow-up article that was printed today in the Wall Street Journal.  If you haven’t had a chance to read yesterday’s Legislative Alert, or have not received it, you can click here to read more details about this legislation. 

University of Colorado wins the 2010 Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

Submitted by Richard Morgan, Challenge Committee member

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Marriott City Center, Denver

The site for the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge was a gritty, 46-acre parcel in a predominantly industrial neighborhood on the north side of downtown well known to Denverites as the Denver Coliseum.  The City and County of Denver and RTD joined with NAIOP as the major project sponsor and NAIOP is profoundly grateful for their support.  “Cinco de Challenge,” as Al Colussy, Chairman of the 2010 NAIOP Challenge Committee, refers to the event, did not disappoint the nearly 600 real estate professionals who attended.  Adding more evening sizzle and star power, the popular Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper was in attendance.  He eagerly accepted an invitation to announce the winner of the Challenge and present, along with Sherri Goldstein of Land Title Guarantee Company, the NAIOP Cup to the winning student team.  Scott Page with Colorado Business Bank then presented the winning team with a scholarship check.

Since January, nearly 50 graduate real estate students from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado have analyzed every aspect of the feasibility of redevelopment for this decidedly difficult location.  The City challenged the students to redevelop the site under the assumption that the Coliseum had to remain the City’s property and it had to continue as an entertainment venue.  The students organized themselves into seven teams and NAIOP partnered each student team with a highly qualified architectural firm.  Additionally, the students were free to contact a dizzying array of other professionals to seek knowledge and input.  From internal school competitions, a winning team was identified to represent the university at the NAIOP Real Estate Challenge.