NAIOP Arizona

What NAIOP Arizona does

CREDA Arizona, formerly NAIOP Arizona, is a non-profit professional trade association operating as the Arizona chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). The organization serves commercial real estate professionals in Arizona — including developers, brokers, investors, and allied professionals such as attorneys, lenders, architects, and contractors — through high-impact networking events, educational programming, and public policy advocacy. It is part of a broader national network of more than 21,000 members across 55 chapters in North America, with member acquisition handled through the national CREDA portal (my.credaglobal.org).

The organization's core products are membership benefits and a portfolio of premier events (Best of CREDA Awards Gala, Night at the Fights, Golf Tournament, Energy Economic Forecast, breakfast programs), augmented by educational programs (webinars, on-demand courses, certificate programs meeting CRE licensing requirements), a Developing Leaders professional development track, and a Corporate Sponsorship Program offering annual sponsors exclusive event access and branding benefits. Public policy advocacy, including a Political Action Committee, legislative tracking, and defined policy priorities targeting cost reduction and fair regulation, is positioned as a core member value proposition.

CREDA Arizona generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues, event registration fees, recurring corporate sponsorships, and educational program fees. The chapter is headquartered at 2394 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 110, Phoenix, operates with 1-10 employees, and is led by a Board of Directors with Suzanne Kinney as Founder, CEO and President. There is no technology product; the organization's digital infrastructure consists of a website, member portal, and online messaging system.

Name

NAIOP Arizona

Legal name

CREDA Arizona

Website

https://naiopaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CREDA Arizona (formerly NAIOP Arizona) is a non-profit professional trade association serving commercial real estate developers, brokers, investors, and allied professionals in Arizona through networking events, educational programs, and legislative advocacy as the Arizona chapter of the national CREDA organization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAB)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate association
• CRE networking events
• Industry advocacy membership
• CRE educational programs
• Professional development webinars

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for commercial real estate professionals joining CREDA Arizona and the national CREDA organization.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from tickets and registrations for premier events including the Best of CREDA Awards Gala, Golf Tournament, Night at the Fights, Energy Economic Forecast, and breakfast programs.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsors receive exclusive access to premier events and marketing/branding benefits, providing a recurring sponsorship revenue stream.
4. Educational Programs: Revenue from webinars, on-demand courses, certificate programs, and in-person educational events that meet commercial real estate certification and licensing requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CREDA Arizona (formerly NAIOP Arizona) is a non-profit professional membership association for commercial real estate developers, brokers, investors, and allied professionals in Arizona. It sells annual memberships and recurring corporate sponsorships, hosts premier networking events such as the Best of CREDA Awards Gala, Night at the Fights, Golf Tournament, and Energy Economic Forecast, and delivers continuing-education programs (webinars, on-demand courses, certificate programs) alongside public-policy advocacy that supports the Arizona commercial real estate industry.

Product overview

CREDA Arizona (formerly NAIOP Arizona) is the Arizona Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, operating as a professional membership organization rather than a software product company. The organization offers a membership program that connects commercial real estate professionals with networking, educational, and advocacy resources. The core offerings include membership benefits, premier events (Best of CREDA Awards Gala, Night at the Fights, Golf Tournament, Energy Economic Forecast), educational programs (webinars, on-demand courses, certificate programs), public policy advocacy, Developing Leaders professional development, and a Corporate Sponsorship program. These programs work together to serve the commercial real estate industry's needs for networking, education, and policy representation across Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CREDA Arizona Membership Annual professional membership connecting commercial real estate developers, brokers, investors, and allied professionals in Arizona with networking opportunities, education resources, advocacy representation, and access to the national CREDA organization across 55 chapters.
• Best of CREDA Awards Gala Premier annual ticketed awards gala recognizing excellence in Arizona commercial real estate development, with networking and ticketed ticket sales for members, sponsors, and prospects.
• Night at the Fights Annual ticketed networking event bringing together commercial real estate professionals for social engagement and relationship-building.
• Golf Tournament Annual ticketed golf tournament serving as a networking opportunity for CREDA Arizona members, allied firms, and sponsors.
• Energy Economic Forecast Annual ticketed forecast event delivering insights into energy economics and its impact on commercial real estate in Arizona.
• Educational Programs Recurring educational programming including webinars, on-demand courses, in-person events, and certificate programs that satisfy commercial real estate certification and licensing requirements for members and the broader industry.
• Public Policy / Legislative Advocacy Public policy advocacy initiative focused on Arizona legislation for cost reduction, fair regulatory requirements, expansion of resources, and human capital development to position Arizona as a destination for commercial real estate development.
• Developing Leaders Program designed to engage and develop emerging leaders in the commercial real estate industry through structured career-development opportunities.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Annual corporate sponsorship program providing exclusive access to premier CREDA Arizona events and marketing/branding benefits for allied firms and partners.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NAIOP Corporate (now CREDA): The national parent organization for CREDA Arizona, serving 21,000+ members across 55 chapters. Directly comparable as the umbrella trade association for commercial real estate developers, investors, and brokers in North America.

Direct peers

• ULI (Urban Land Institute): A leading global real estate research and education organization with local Arizona district councils. Competes for the same CRE professionals (developers, investors, brokers) with overlapping networking, education, and policy offerings.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers): A major trade association for the retail real estate industry with U.S. chapters and events. Comparable as a CRE-focused membership organization running local events, education, and advocacy for a vertical segment of CRE professionals.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): A trade association for commercial real estate building owners, managers, and professionals with local chapters. Similar membership, education, and advocacy model focused on the office and industrial segments of CRE.
• CCIM Institute: A leading CRE investment professional association offering the CCIM designation, education, and networking. Comparable as a CRE membership body with certification programs and local chapter events targeting investors and brokers.
• CoreNet Global: An association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace professionals, with local chapters in major markets. Comparable model of networking, education, and credentials aimed at CRE end-user and occupier professionals.

Others

• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors):
• Cresa Phoenix: A commercial real estate tenant-rep and advisory firm based in Phoenix. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but operates in the same Arizona CRE ecosystem and is a likely member/sponsor of CREDA Arizona events.

Emerging players

• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): An association for real estate management professionals offering the CPM and ARM credentials. Partial overlap as a CRE membership/credentialing body serving property managers rather than developers/brokers, but with a similar chapter-based education model.

Regional players

• NAIOP Southern California Chapter: A peer CREDA/NAIOP chapter serving the Los Angeles market with similar events, advocacy, and education offerings. Comparable as a sister regional chapter of the same national network, serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naioparizona
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAIOPArizona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naioparizona

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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