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The Real Estate Challenge

The Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge (RMREC) is an annual event designed to serve as a learning tool for students of the University of Colorado and University of Denver’s graduate real estate programs and local business community to interface, while assisting the Project Sponsor with development options for the specific property. The prior winners of the competition are listed below. Interested in learning more about the Challenge?

Previous Winners

Year	Project	Schools Competing	Winning School	Winning Architectural Resource
2020	Denver International Airport (DEN) 61st Ave. and Peña Blvd. Site	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Bow Development - Conflux at 61st & Peña William Beuerlein Keenan Black David Copperman Erin Everett William Lam Alex Welsh	OZ Architecture
2019	The Denver Shops; Conscience Bay Company	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Helix Partners - CRUX Jenny Aragon Owin Orr Nicholas Allen Derek Porterfield Cody Bell Karina Rush	Humphries Poli
2018	3800 Xanthia Street; RK Site	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Odyssey Development Group - Strommen Adam Graham Casey Fanganello Tim Flynn Ari Steinberg Demetra Kapuranis Ross Hardin Chase Seigel	OZ Architecture
2017	TERMINAL at 51st	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Colorado BRAND Partners - Coalesce Chris Antonov Katie Bloudoff-Indelicato Joseph Donadio Daniel Nichols Juan Nino Connor Richardson James Roy II	EVStudio
2016	Westminster Station City of Westminster	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Colorado Contemporary - The Mosaic Kiki Boone Jamie Iuliano Scott McDonald Greg Mikulecky Martha O'Connell Katie Wear	KTGY Architecture & Planning
2015	Midtown Industrial Center, Westfield Development Co.	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Visionary Partners - The RiNo Link Adelicia Colmenero Rebecca Wiener Erik Husted Jerad Larkin Matthew Verson Tyler Duman Adam Moore Joe Larkin	AndersonMasonDale Architects
2014	Town of Parker, Mainstreet Site	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Denver Perry Bacalis Beau Breck Stephen Hawkins Paul Moore Brad Vander Vliet Sean Wiseman	AndersonMasonDale Architects
2013	Boulder Civic Area, A City of Boulder Project	University of Colorado University of Denver	University of Colorado Andrew Browning Jason Elliott Cody Kirkpatrick Dan Konecny Nathan Stern Andrea Woodhams	AndersonMasonDale Architects

Legislative Advocacy

PURPOSE: To define NAIOP Colorado's Legislative Advocacy program, recognize its strengths and weaknesses, maintain fiscal responsibility, develop a plan to strengthen our position as the "voice of the commercial real estate development industry."

VISION: Advancing public policy that enhances and protects commercial real estate.

MISSION: NAIOP Colorado, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is a prime voice for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate in the public policy arena. NAIOP advances public policy that protects and encourages responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live.

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.

Year-Round Activities:

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 February/early March.

Education/ Webinars

Day at the Capitol
DL Spotlight Luncheons with Committee Meetings | Leadership Spotlight Webinar
Real Estate Hot Topics Events

Real Estate on the Rocks | Virtual Market Mixers
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. Virtual Market Mixers - Pour a glass of your favorite beverage and come mingle with your peers. Whether you’re interested in making new connections, generating business opportunities, comparing market notes, or just want to socialize with your NAIOP friends, we want to see you!The hour long session will consist of a series small breakout rooms hosted by DL Committee leaders. Breakout room assignments will be randomized and reshuffled every 15-minutes or so. Please come connect and talk some shop 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...

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