Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Whim
655 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis


Plymouth Corporate Center22nd Annual University Challenge

Student teams from regional universities are charged with pitching a deal to potential investors that involves the most profitable yet feasible project that maximizes value while achieving the highest risk adjusted return.

The teams are asked to address a development plan, construction timeline, budget, pro-forma, leasing plan and schedule, financing plan and market analysis.

The Site

This year's site is the Plymouth Corporate Center. For the competition, teams should assume that the building will be 100% vacant at the time of acquisition and may choose to reuse the existing building improvements or choose to demolish the building and start with a vacant site.

The Schools

Marquette University Center for Real Estate

 

University of Minnesota


University of Northern Iowa

University of St. Thomas

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Pricing

$45 | NAIOP member or non-member
Free | students*
*Students: Email NAIOP for complimentary registration

Times

3:30 pm | Registration & Networking
4:00 pm | Presentations from the 3 Finalist Teams
5:15 pm | Winner Announcement & Reception

Parking

Free parking is available in the main lot. Street parking is also available.

License Credit

This program does not qualify for continuing real estate education credits.