Advance Yourself & Your Career


Ready to connect with their peers nationwide and gain instant access to leaders of the industry through participation in the Developing Leaders program? Our DL initiative is the best way for members new to the commercial real estate industry to get and stay involved with the NAIOP community.

Benefits

NAIOP's Developing Leaders is designed to help you CareerForward by offering you the tools to propel you to the next level. Membership entitles you to participate in our extensive network, gain instant access to the latest industry news and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities.

All NAIOP members who are age 35 and under qualify to participate in the DL program. As long as we can verify your birth date, you are automatically considered a DL and have immediate access to all the benefits of the program.


Connect with the Developing Leaders Committee

Chair: Sam Dagit, Sam Manke, CBRE
Email Sam | (763) 398-9047

Vice Chair: Drew Gavic, ARCO/Murray
Email Drew | (612) 200-4732

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Events & Activities

The Developing Leaders (DLs) host a number of educational and social events each year, including the recurring programs below.

Check NAIOP Minnesota's online calendar for event details!

Mentorship Program

The Mentor Program provides DL members unique, one-on-one interactions with a leader in the CRE industry. Participants are invited to exclusive Mentor Program networking opportunities throughout the year. Mentee registration opens annually in spring.
Email Lindsey Thompson, Mortenson with questions

Educational Mini-Series

The Developing Leaders offer an annual educational mini-series series. Past events have included tours of the renovated Lasalle Plaza, North Loop Green, the Dayton's Project, and 3701 Wayzata.
Email Peter Carey, United Properties & Rhett Carlson, Meritex with questions

Community Enhancement/Real Estate Recess

Join fellow Developing Leaders for a fun, networking, and friendly competition at the Real Estate Recess event, held annually each summer. Also organizing various volunteer events throughout the year.
Email Peter Loehrer, Colliers with questions

Networking

The Developing Leaders Networking Committee hosts project tours, happy hour events and social gatherings around the metro.
Email Joe Becker, Carlson Partners with questions