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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.

Year-Round Activities:

UPCOMING DL EVENTS: (Tentative Dates Subject to Change)

  • January 15 - DL Leadership Luncheon: Annual Kick-Off & Future Planning
  • February 20 - DL Leadership Series: Happy Hour at NAIOP
  • February 21 - DL Volunteer Series: Food For Thought
  • March 1 - DL Mentor Program Application opens
  • March 6 - DL Real Estate on the Rocks at FlyteCo Tower
  • March 20- DL Leadership Series: March Madness Luncheon at Essex
  • April 4 - DL Mentor Program Applications Close

  • April 7- 18 - DL Mentor Program Interviews

  • April 10 - DL Winter Classic Skiing with the Icons
  • April 17- DL Mentor Program Initial Matching Meeting
  • May 2- DL Mentor Program Final Matching Meeting
  • May 5 - DL Mentor Program Class Announcement
  • May 15 - DL Real Estate on the Rocks at Mortenson HQ
  • May 29 - DL Mentor Program: Kick-Off 
  • June 5 - NAIOP Happy Hour Connections with ULI Colorado & CREW Denver at Walker & Dunlop offices
  • June 6 - DL Volunteer Day with Denver Parks and Recs at Harvard Gulch Park
  • June 12-13 - BBBS-C High School Academy with (Joint DL/DEI)
  • June 16 -  NAIOP Golf Classic
  • June 25 -  DL Mentor Program: Game Night 
  • July 24 - DL Project/Market Tour in the DTC
  • July 31- DL Mentor Program: Mentee Only Event 
  • August 14 - DL Real Estate on the Rocks        
  • August 21- DL Mentor Program: BBQ and Game Night at John Huemoller
  • August 28 - Pickleball Tournament
  • September 11- DL Leadership Series and Real Estate on the Rocks
  • September 30 - DL Mentor Program
  • October 9 - DL Leadership Series
  • October 22 -  DL Mentor Program: Wrap-Up Event 
  • October 30- DL Community Outreach: Volunteer Day
  • November 19 - DL Leadership Series
  • December 4 - NAIOP Holiday Party
  • December 11 - DL Real Estate on the Rocks + Year-End Celebration & Graduation
Real Estate Project Tours

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. Past events have incorporated Bike Bar Project Tours in and around Denver for a fresh take on touring.  

Skiing with the Icons
A modern twist on "Dinner with the Icons." Icons are veteran Denver real estate professionals and NAIOP members from various industries who are proven to be commendable leaders in their field.  In 2014 we decided to take advantage of Colorado's beautiful geography and create a fresh event, where Icons and Developing Leaders (age 35 and under) spend a full day skiing at Arapahoe Basin, networking, enjoying a private catered breakfast, and Apres ski event, plus round-trip chartered bus services.  This is 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. This event is typically held in late March, early April.

Education Series
  • Day at the Capitol
  • DL Spotlight Luncheons with Committee Meetings | Leadership Spotlight 
  • Real Estate Hot Topics Events
Real Estate on the Rocks 
Quarterly gatherings at various locations throughout the Denver Metro area where our Developing Leader members network with other NAIOP members in a relaxing setting. Visit the DL Calendar of Events for details. Come connect and network with us!

NAIOP Colorado DL's Community Volunteer Day
Active and consistent volunteer day's throughout the calendar year feature a call to the NAIOP Colorado membership including our full contact list to participate in various community driven needs. Events have provided outreach to the Denver Rescue Mission, Denver Parks & Rec, Food Bank of the Rockies, and more...