NAIOP Arizona Chapter

06/02/2026

Arizona’s energy future is a commercial real estate issue.

This month, NAIOP Arizona is bringing together top utility leaders, public officials, and CRE professionals for our NEWEST FEATURE EVENT, The Energy Economic Forecast Lunch, featuring Special Guests Supporting The Future of Arizona Energy

Friday, June 12
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Camby Hotel, Ballroom

Register now: https://www.naiopaz.org/energy-economic-forecast

05/14/2026

Energy is shaping Arizona’s next wave of growth.

Join NAIOP Arizona for the Energy Economic Forecast Lunch on Friday, June 12 at The Camby Hotel for a timely conversation on the infrastructure, development, and long-term sustainability issues impacting our state’s economic future.

Hear directly from industry leaders:

Ted Geisler
President & CEO, APS

Jim Pratt
General Manager & CEO, SRP

Justin Brown
President & CEO, Southwest Gas

Space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

Register today: https://loom.ly/LspjmoE

05/06/2026

New to NAIOP Arizona or looking to get more involved with the chapter?

Join us for New Member Orientation on Tuesday, June 16, for a quick, informative morning designed to help you make the most of your membership.

Meet chapter leaders, learn about upcoming opportunities, and connect with fellow professionals in Arizona’s commercial real estate community.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
📍 Biltmore Center Conference Room, MEET24
2389 East Camelback Road, Suite 180, Phoenix, AZ 85016

8:00 - 8:30 AM | Doors open, registration, light breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM | Program

Register now:
https://loom.ly/DnJBy2Q

04/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE for our updated June event: Energy Economic Forecast.

This annual economic forecast lunch will take a focused look at energy and its impact on Arizona’s commercial real estate industry, business climate, and future growth.

Energy Economic Forecast
Friday, June 12
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Camby Hotel, Ballroom
2401 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Sponsorships and registration coming soon!
https://www.naiopaz.org/energy-economic-forecast

If you would like to sponsor please contact [email protected]

AWARD GALA CEREMONY FOR THE BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS, COMPANIES AND PEOPLE IN THE PHOENIX MARKET AND ARIZONA

04/22/2026

Take advantage of this free continuing education opportunity for NAIOP Arizona individual members.

Join us on Friday, May 1 for Understanding Commercial Title Insurance, a 3-credit-hour class covering critical elements of commercial title insurance policies, common deal-killers, and the importance of completing an ALTA Survey.

This is a great opportunity to stay current on industry requirements while connecting with fellow commercial real estate professionals.

When: Friday, May 1, 2026
Doors Open: 8:00 AM
Class: 8:30–11:30 AM
Where: MEET24 | Biltmore Center, Phoenix

RSVP here: https://loom.ly/ZM-H0Og

04/21/2026

Best of NAIOP Honors Top Arizona CRE Projects, Companies, and Industry Leaders at the 2026 Best of NAIOP Awards Gala presented by Riggs Companies!

Against the backdrop of Arizona’s most ambitious era of commercial real estate growth, NAIOP Arizona welcomed the state’s top developers, brokers, architects, contractors, and industry professionals to the industry’s premier annual celebration.

2026 Best of NAIOP Award Winners
Firm Awards
Subcontractor/Vendor/Supplier of the Year: Suntec Concrete
Architectural/Interior Design Firm of the Year: Butler Design Group
Brokerage Firm of the Year: CBRE
General Contractor of the Year: Willmeng Construction
Owner/Developer of the Year: ViaWest Group

Individual/Team Awards
Capital Markets Broker of the Year: Will Strong, Cushman & Wakefield
Industrial Broker of the Year: Mike Haenel, Phil Haenel, and Andy Markham, Cushman & Wakefield
Office Broker of the Year: Williams-Medley-Corney-Robinson Office Team, JLL Phoenix
Retail Broker of the Year: Michael Hackett and Ryan Schubert, CBRE
Developing Leader of the Year: Shelby Grant, Tpac

Project Awards
Lifestyle Development Project of the Year: The Maeve Central Station & ANOVA Central Station, Layton Construction
Build-to-Suit/Spec Office Project of the Year: Fender Corporate Co-Headquarters, Layton Construction
Build-to-Suit/Spec Industrial Project of the Year (Greater than 500K SF): Park 303 Phase 2, Lincoln Property Company
Build-to-Suit/Spec Industrial Project of the Year (Less than 500K SF): 17 North Corporate Center Phase II, Ryan
Tenant Improvement Project of the Year: EMD Electronics, Willmeng Construction

The Best of NAIOP Awards recognize the most impactful achievements in Arizona’s commercial real estate industry from the past year, highlighting excellence in development, brokerage, design, construction, and leadership. To learn more about NAIOP Arizona and this years awardees, visit naiopaz.org.

04/17/2026

Another huge congratulations to Molly Ryan Carson, Executive Vice President, Market Leader – Southwest Region at Ryan Companies US, Inc., and our NAIOP Arizona Award of Excellence recipient.

Molly leads with excellence, elevates everyone around her, and has made a lasting impact on Arizona’s CRE community. 🏆

04/16/2026

We can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight—and reveal the very best of Arizona’s commercial real estate from the past year. 🏆🥂

BEST OF NAIOP is TODAY — here’s what to know before you go:

📍 Where
Talking Stick Resort Hotel — Salt River Grand Ballroom
9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

🕠 When
Registration & Reception: 5:30–6:30 PM
Dinner & Program: begins promptly at 6:30 PM

✅ Check-in
Check in upon arrival to receive your credential + drink tickets
(Check-in located in the foyer of the Salt River Grand Ballroom)

🅿️ Parking
Valet + self-parking available (parking not covered by NAIOP)

👔 Attire
Cocktail / Semi-Formal

See you tonight!

04/09/2026

This is it. Your final chance to join us at the 2026 Best of NAIOP Awards Gala.

Tickets are nearly gone, and only a limited number remain for one of Arizona commercial real estate’s biggest nights of the year!

Join us Thursday, April 16 at Talking Stick Resort Hotel and be part of an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and projects shaping our industry.

Get your tickets now before they’re gone: https://www.naiopaz.org/best-of-naiop

04/06/2026

Final week to secure your table for Best of NAIOP!

⚠️ Tables are nearly sold out - Ticket sales close Thursday, April 9th.

Don’t miss the best of Arizona Commercial Real Estate networking event of the year. Purchase your tickets today!
https://www.naiopaz.org/best-of-naiop

📅Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
📍Talking Stick Resort Hotel