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Welcome new NAIOP members!
Michael Claassen, CBRE
David Dabson, RPA, CPM, Piedmont Office Realty Trust
John Ferrier, CSM Corporation
Chad Johnson, Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC
Mic Klaith, Beacon Bank
Kevin Lied, Bridgewater Bank
Scott McIntyre, Reliable Property Services
Brian Niehaus, C.M. Architecture
Joseph Peterson, Beacon Bank
Save the date: NAIOP’s Day on the Slopes
Day on the Slopes is next Thursday, March 7 at Afton Alps! Lift tickets will be available at 12:30 pm for a fun day of skiing and cocktails with your NAIOP Minnesota brethren.
More information
See you there!
NAIOP Minnesota Launching its 2013 Developing Leaders Mentor Program
Today is the kick-off event for the Developing Leaders Mentor Program at Mozza Mia at 50th and France in Edina. 58 NAIOP members will participate in this year’s program. Other events this year will include multiple round table discussions throughout the year, joint attendance at NAIOP breakfast program events, and a year-end appreciation party.
The mentor program has been incredibly successful in the past. It matches up leaders from many of the major industry players in town with members of the NAIOP Minnesota Developing Leaders committee. The Developing Leaders that participate in this program are given the unique opportunity to have a one-on-one relationship with real estate executives, developers, and many other individuals that provide them with invaluable knowledge and experience. It is open to all Developing Leaders and is well worth the nominal fee.
Rookies & Rock Stars | November 7
A Cocktail Party and Networking Event Between NAIOP Developing Leaders and Industry Experts.
WHO: Rookies: NAIOP Developing Leaders
Rock Stars: NAIOP Board Members & Past Dinner with a Winner Icons
WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Guthrie Theater Endless Bridge, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
COST: Rookies = $25 (which will be donated to Catalyst)
Rock Stars = $0
RSVP: Register online at www.naiopmn.org or call 952-928-4647.
Space is limited and only a few spots remain – sign up today!
The Awards of Excellence…Moving to September 2013
The NAIOP Board of Directors, in association with the Special Events committee, is pleased to announce exciting new changes to the annual Awards of Excellence program. These revisions include a fresh venue, new award categories, and an increased focus on attendance and publicity from the community at large. The first New Awards of Excellence will be held in September 2013. While this may be an unbearably long time for some to wait, we feel these enhancements to the visibility and prestige of the Awards will be well worth it. Projects which were completed after the 2011 Awards entrance cutoff will be eligible to be entered for the New Awards of Excellence. Stay tuned!
Survivor’s Party: September 27th
On September 27th, the Survivor’s Party will be held in Uptown at the brand-spanking new Bar Louie from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This annual event is a celebration of the industry and appreciation of our NAIOP members. It’s free for members and will feature food, drinks, entertainment, and networking opportunities. Parking is comp’d by Ackerberg (the owner of the building and parking structure). We hope to see you there!
Welcome new NAIOP members!
Ryan Bartley, Paramount Real Estate Corporation
Darin Erhardt, Associated Bank NA
Ted LaFrance, Wright County Economic Development Partnership
Jim Montalbano, Founders Properties LLC
Justin Reinholz, Associated Bank NA
John Richardson, The Private Bank & Trust
Robert Solfelt, Mortenson Development, Inc.
Shannon Van Gemert Receives NAIOP 2011 Developing Leaders Award
NAIOP Minnesota member Shannon Van Gemert has been named as one of the recipients of the 2011 Developing Leaders Award, presented by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.
Van Gemert is a senior production analyst with CBRE Capital Markets in St. Paul and holds a Masters in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin.
Her NAIOP involvement includes chairing NAIOP Minnesota’s University Challenge Committee in addition to participating on the chapter’s Developing Leaders Committee. She also demonstrates her commitment to the growth of the industry by mentoring university students in the University of Wisconsin’s Real Estate Program. Van Gemert also volunteers her time and efforts to her community through Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Minneapolis.
NAIOP President and CEO Thomas J. Bisacquino spoke of the importance of the Developing Leaders Award, stating, “The Developing Leaders program recognizes the vital roles that the young visionaries of our industry play in commercial real estate today and encourages diversity and professional growth among these outstanding professionals who will lead commercial real estate into the future.”
Recipients of NAIOP’s Developing Leaders Award will be celebrated at Development ’11: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate, where they will benefit from unique networking opportunities and publicity surrounding the award. Development ’11, which takes place October 18-20 in Scottsdale, Ariz., features three days of industry education, information sharing and events aimed at ensuring that NAIOP members have the most up-to-date information on industry trends, best practices and business strategies to achieve success.
Congratulations Shannon!
Urgent Request for the North Minneapolis Community & Catalyst Community Partners
As you are all aware, a major tornado touched down in the North Minneapolis area yesterday afternoon. This particular area is served by Catalyst Community Partners, NAIOP Minnesota’s community enhancement partner.
Many of our NAIOP members have helped Catalyst and this neighborhood and they need our help more than ever this week! The devastation that occurred is much worse than it appears on the TV stations. Many families are displaced, homes are in shambles and debris is everywhere.
If you can help, please consider donating any of the items listed below. You can either bring them to the May 24 NAIOP Minnesota program (8:00 am at the Sheraton Bloomington hotel), or contact Julie Yeazle of RJM Construction at 952-893-8266 or Sonja Dusil of NorthMarq at 612-305-2144.
Members of our Community Enhancement Committee will be collecting items and delivering them to Catalyst this week. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
ITEMS NEEDED:
-Wet wipes
-First aid items, bug spray
-Trash bags
-Batteries
-Rakes
-Rubbermaid containers (all sizes)
-Ziploc storage bags (all sizes)
-Work gloves
-Coolers
-Cleaning supplies (i.e. Lysol, sponges, shop towels, etc)
-Personal care products (soap, toothpaste/brushes, deodorant, feminine care, etc)
-Tarps of all sizes
-Bottled water and gallon drinking water
-Packing tape and duct tape
-New unopened medicines (i.e. Children’s Tylenol, Advil for adults, etc)
-Diapers (all sizes)
-Chain saws & replacement chains
Opus Cup Supports Catalyst Community Partners
Join us for the 12th Annual Opus Cup on Wednesday, May 11th, from 3:30-5:30 pm at Braemar Ice Arena in Edina. Admission is free! Bring your friends, family and co-workers and cheer on your local industry brokers as Team Lau tries to defend the title against Team Jet. Test your skills at “Chuck-a-Puck”, sponsored by BDH & Young Space Design, or try your luck for a chance to play “Skill Shot.” You can also enter to win the Grand Prize drawing, a pair of Champion’s Club Twins tickets. Enjoy free refreshments and snacks during the game. Don’t miss out! All proceeds will be donated to Catalyst Community Partners. For more information, please contact Kristin Weise at 952-656-4781 or kristin.weise@opus-group.com.
