NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development AssociationThe Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), has hired  Fuerst Consulting Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y., to provide association management services, strategy, membership development, and sponsorship and event management.

The association is the leading organization for real estate developers, owners and related professionals. Members of the association receive exclusive industry networking and education, and advocacy on issues of importance to development and regional economic health. The association advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live.

“This chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development industry is one of the most active and fastest growing chapters in the country,” said Robert Richardson, the association’s president . “We are excited to add a team of professionals to help us accelerate our growth and provide even more value to our members.”

“Working with NAIOP is a great fit for our team as we bring many years of experience and expertise in economic development, real estate and association management,” states Therese Hickok Fuerst, president, Fuerst Consulting Corp. “We look forward to illustrating how development benefits the community and brings vibrancy, economic health and opportunity for the residents of this region. We anticipate the membership will continue to grow and we can increase the exposure of the association throughout Upstate.”