Developing Leaders

Who we are...

NAIOP's Developing Leaders (DL) program is the catalyst you’ve been looking for to propel your career to the next level. We provide the tools, networking and resources you need to gain that competitive edge. If you are a commercial real estate professional who’s 35 or under, your DL community can take you from where you are now, to where you want to be!

What we do...

DL Mentor Program

The NAIOP Colorado DL Mentor Program is designed to match a limited number of mentees (aged 35 years or under) with a highly experienced industry professional, who will provide mentees the opportunity to learn different aspects of the real estate industry. In addition, mentors will share career and professional advice in an effort to develop your ability to succeed in life and in the real estate industry.

Real Estate Project Tour

Informative tours of a various real estate projects led by the developers, owners and architects who share their vision and talk candidly about the successes and challenges of their respective developments. The first project tour was a showcase of Nexcore's recently completed Gateway Station in Golden. In 2010, we toured Denver's first LEED-certified multi-family rental in the Rocky Mountain Region - Solera at 1956 Lawrence Street, presented by Zocalo Development.

Dinner with the Icons

Where DL's get one on one time with the "Icons" of the commercial real estate industry in Colorado, as well as the opportunity to expand their professional network. Save the date for the 2011 DL Dinner with the Icons on February 24, 2011 at the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Denver.

Education/Webinars

  • Day at the Capital
  • Real Estate Project Tours
  • Real Estate Hot Topics Events
  • Webinars

Community Outreach

  • Gates' Camp Clean-Up
  • Brokers Benefiting Kids
  • Denver Children’s Home Project
  • Keep Denver Beautiful Project
  • Mustache4Cash / Color4Kidz Challenge

Cocktails and Conversation

Quarterly gatherings at various locations throughouth the Denver Metro area where our almost 200 Developing Leader members network with other NAIOP members in a relaxing setting. Join us on December 2 for our Year End Cocktails & Conversation Event at Lucky Strike Belmar.