NAIOP supports Development '11: THE annual meeting for commercial real estate

The NAIOP Upstate New York Chapter supports Development '11 - THE Annual Meeting for commercial real estate. Development '11: October 18 -20, 2011 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz. NAIOP is bringing its annual conference to our region - you don't have to deal with the expense and hassle of cross-country travel for the outstanding education, networking and other benefits you'll gain from Development '11. Who's at the event? You'll meet commercial real estate professionals from across the Southwest and North America representing all sectors of the industry. The vast group of attendees represents a wide spectrum of industry professionals - everyone from CEOs to developing leaders! About the Sessions: Get valuable, real-time industry information that you can share with colleagues and apply to your own day-to-day business. Here are just a few of the topics that will be presented: * What's happening in the ever-changing world of capital markets? * Logistical leverage - How are end users making location decisions? * Distressed real estate: Where are the opportunities? * Taking the temperature of healthcare real estate * Fueling your business for growth: Raising equity * Strategic asset management and positioning * A Study in P3: Public-private partnerships in trying times * Meeting the changing needs of today's industrial end user CEO Insight Series: Gain business strategies and practical tips for succeeding in today's changing markets from the top CEOs in the industry. This year's CEOs include: * Michael Alter, president, The Alter Group * Philip Hawkins, president and chief executive officer, DCT Industrial Trust * Thomas Roberts, president/real estate group, Cole Real Estate Investments * Edward Roski, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Majestic Realty Company * Pat Ryan, president and chief executive officer, Ryan Companies U.S. Inc. * Jeffrey Schwartz, co-founder and chairman of the executive committee, Global Logistic Properties Keynote Speakers: Get a rare insiders' view on leadership, the economy and the state of affairs in Washington, D.C., from keynotes Karl Rove and Jerry Colangelo. Project Tours: Development '11 will offer the opportunity to tour two of Arizona's most innovative properties: The Musical Instrument Museum and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West during the conference project tours. Both of these optional tours are sure to sell out quickly and are limited to 30 people per tour. Golf Outing: Connect with fellow conference attendees on the challenging links of the Grayhawk Golf Club during the golf outing on Thursday, October 20! Early Bird Deadline: Make sure to register by the Early Bird Deadline of September 20 to save $100 off the regular registration rate. For more information or to register, visit www.naiop.org/development11