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Chicago Chapter

The Chicago Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has over 600 members who are the voice of commercial real estate in the Chicago area. Our members represent the top real estate firms in Chicago who are on the cutting-edge of today’s emerging development opportunities.

NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP’s powerful membership has enabled the industry to become one of America’s leading economic engines. NAIOP advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live.  Learn more

Upcoming Events

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Mid-Year Capital Markets Update | Chicago and Beyond

Thursday, June 20th

Thursday, June 20, 2019 Join NAIOP Chicago on June 20th and hear from… Read More

Chicago Dogs Baseball Outing

Thursday, July 11th

Thursday, July 11, 2019 NAIOP Chicago heads to Rosemont this summer for our… Read More

Nominations Deadline | 2019 Awards for Excellence

Monday, July 15th

Submit your award-winning development or transaction today for the 32nd Annual NAIOP… Read More

TIF Success Stories Report

NAIOP Chicago published TIF Success Stories: Funding Local Economic Development in the Chicago Region, the culmination of a thorough and detailed initiative by NAIOP Chicago to highlight the benefits of Tax Increment Financing as a valuable and effective tool to not only spur economic development but create jobs and increase a community’s tax base.  READ MORE

Building Future Leaders

NAIOP Chicago is committed to diversity inclusion and to fostering the next generation of industry leaders.  WATCH OUR VIDEO and see how you can you join us and make a difference.

Meet An Outstanding Young Professional

Read our new DL Profile and learn about an outstanding young professional, Sarah Hunter from MB Financial Bank.

Chicago Chapter Updates

  • NAIOP Report says Net Demand for Industrial Space Shows No Sign of Letting Up

    A report recently released by the NAIOP Research Foundation says that net demand for industrial space could reach 242 million…

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