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As the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) celebrates more than two decades’ worth of networking, education and camaraderie, it may be the most energetic business organization in Southern Nevada. NAIOP is the trade association for developers, architects, consultants, bankers, brokers, designers, general contractors and engineers who focus on industrial and office development. ith more than 800 mem- breakfast meetings, educational seminars, Bus Tour, Golf Tournament, Community bers, the Southern Nevada golf tournaments, mixers, award cere- Service, Industry Trends, Sustainable De- chapter is the fourth monies, bus tours and involvement with the velopment, Governmental Affairs and largest in the country. Na- various committees. Sponsorship. Wtionally, the organization is comprised of As one of the largest and most active Each committee is led by a chairperson nearly 15,000 members with 53 North chapters in the country, one might assume a who is responsible for various aspects of American chapters. full time staff is behind NAIOP’s efforts; that NAIOP’s efforts. The chapter’s board of direc- NAIOP provides members with business is not the case. While the chapter utilizes tors is comprised of 15 members who over- and networking opportunities, education Alternative Management to handle its exec- see the committees, create and maintain the programs, research on trends and innova- utive functions and other consultants to help budget and provide guidance to the chapter. tions, and legislative support. coordinate its communications and govern- “When you have as many members as “There is really something for every- mental affairs initiatives, the membership is we do, it may seem hard to please every- one,” said Tony Dazzio, president of the responsible for most of the activities. one all the time,” Dazzio said. “While that Southern Nevada Chapter. “Whether it’s “The most remarkable thing about NAIOP can be true, we think we do a great job of giving back to our community, staying in- is that it is a volunteer-driven organization,” offering our members a variety of activities formed of state and local issues, network- said Dazzio. “Our membership and commit- to chose from. Some members may just ing with friends and colleagues, learning tee chairs dedicate their own time for the come to network and build their business more about our industry or growing oppor- good of our industry and organization.” while others may be looking for support tunities for individual businesses, you can The majority of NAIOP’s outreach is co- dealing with a legislative issue. Whatever find it at NAIOP.” ordinated through its twelve committees the reason, we are excited to have them Members meet and network through a including, Membership, Programs, Educa- join us as members and think they will find variety of activities including monthly tion, Communications, Spotlight Awards, what they are looking for at NAIOP.” NAIOP 2007 9 MEMBERSHIP Leaders” program and hosts mixers for Market Center, the Annual Putting Tourna- Becoming the fourth largest chapter in younger members. To entice these groups, ment, and the Annual Holiday Luncheon. the nation didn’t happen by accident. The as well as others, the Membership Com- Each event is always well attended. Membership Committee of the Southern mittee uses several outreach methods. Wilson said the events are held to allow Nevada chapter was established to bolster “We have two call-a-thons per year tar- members to meet each other in a social the organization’s ranks and develop geting people who have come to breakfast setting. After all, most people join the strategies to monitor growth and member meetings and didn’t join, or companies chapter to meet and network with indus- involvement. Each year, the Membership who have one representative who is al- try leaders. Committee sets a goal to attract potential ready a member and we encourage others “NAIOP allows you to meet people in the members, educate new members and pro- in firm to join,” said Bill Wilson, chair of the commercial real estate community that you vide value to current members. To that end, Membership Committee. might not otherwise meet,” Wilson said. the committee coordinates a variety of As the organization grows, the Mem- President Tony Dazzio says its not just activities throughout the year. bership Committee recognizes the need about meeting people but meeting the right Attracting new members to the organi- to help new members discover the ben- people that attract many to NAIOP. zation is one of the main focuses for this efits of their membership. “A large percentage of our members are committee. The organization continues its In 2007, the committee began hosting leaders in the industry,” said Dazzio. “If you outreach to encourage principal members, “New Member Orientation Workshops” to have a question, comment or observation, or developers and associate members, in- educate members about the organization the person sitting next to you is most likely dustry professionals who provide services and its outreach. More than 20 people at- part of the executive team in their organi- to developers, to the chapter. Equally im- tended the first workshop. zation responsible for making decisions portant is an increased emphasis on at- To reach its current members, the com- that shape the growth of the valley. You tracting a younger generation to the orga- mittee coordinates members-only net- never know who you may run into at a nization. The chapter has embraced the working events, including mixers at NAIOP event. That’s why we encourage national organization’s “Developing venues such as Celebrity Night Club, World