What is the NAIOP NC Statewide Conference?

The purpose of the NAIOP NC Statewide Conference is to bring together a diverse group of Commercial Real Estate Professionals in NC to explore issues, education, legislative matters, and how they affect our industry & communities. The NAIOP NC Statewide Conference is a unique and unparalleled opportunity for participants to share successes, opportunities, and challenges while networking and attending cutting-edge programs on pressing issues affecting CRE Professionals. The conference includes speakers, skills building workshops, research based panels, networking opportunities and exhibits. In addition, the statewide conference deepens connections across constituencies and beyond, and unifies and strengthens the voice of NAIOP.

Conference Highlights

NC's Need to Be More Competitive in Economic Development
NC Governor Pat McCrory will talk incentives and the state of North Carolina 
 

Development Drivers - Projects Spurring Development in NC

N.C. Business Leader Moderated Panel featuring: 
Daniel C. Cramer, Senior VP, Development, Wexford Science + Technology
Peter B. Pappas, Partner, Crosland Southeast 
Andy Andrews, CEO | President,  Dominion Realty Partners LLC
Moderated by Gregg Sandreuter, Beacon Parterns 

The Financialization of Commercial Real Estate
Before the shovels hit the dirt, the capital stack must be complete. This panel will explore the ever changing debt and equity markets. Panel will feature:
Walker Collier, Partner, Trinity Capital
Andy Holland,  Senior VP, Wells Fargo Bank
Gary Joyner, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP 
Moderated byStephen Porterfield, President, Capital Associates 

Legislative Breakout Session
A Commercial Real Estate Legislative Panel featuring:
Moderated by Toby Burke, Senior Director of State & Local Affairs, NAIOP Corporate
Lisa Martin, Partner, Capitol Advantage Associates, Inc.
Richard Beard, Principal, Schulman & Beard Commercial Real Estate
Chris Thomas, Partner,  Childress Klein  

Developing Leaders Lawnbowling Tournament
Are you in for some friendly competition? All conference attendees are invited to participate in this lively event. Hosted by the Developing Leaders group, this is not an event to miss. A two court competition in which the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a small ball called a "kitty". Knowledge of the sport is not required! Prizes will be awarded to the top (2) teams. Pre-registration is required. Cash Bar open at event.

Retooling Cocktail Party
Networking at its best!  Grab a cocktail before dinner.

Keynote Dinner & Cornerstone Awards

Dessert Mixer
After dinner cocktails, desserts, and networking 

Overnight Accommodations

$149 Room Rate (includes breakfast)

Call 1-855-318-2887, option 1 to book a room. (If needed, the NAIOP booking ID # is 49539)
Rooms are in the Carolina or the Holly, room can not be guaranteed until check in. 

Registration
$280 for Members
$350 for Non-Members

Conference Registration includes Thursday luncheon panel, breakout sessions, developing leaders event, cocktail receptions, keynote dinner, dessert mixer, and Wednesday morning breakfast.

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Refund & Cancelation Policy

If you have already registered, your registration has been moved to the new date. Registration is open for those that would still like to attend.

Any cancelation of a prior registration should be requested by mail to info@naioprt.org by Friday, March 20, 2015.

April 21, 2015 Conference Cancelation Policy - No Refunds for cancelations registrations  after Tuesday, April 7, 2015.