Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida

What Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida does

Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1980 as the Industrial Association of Dade County and rebranded under its current name in 2006 to serve both commercial and industrial real estate segments. Headquartered in Miami, it serves over 275 members comprising brokers, developers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and service providers active in South Florida's commercial real estate market.

CIASF's core deliverable stack consists of recurring market intelligence products — annual Industrial Market, Office Market, and Commercial Finance Reports — alongside a member-exclusive Haves & Wants discussion forum for listings and deal flow, a directory, and a recurring events portfolio anchored by the Industrial Event & Trade Show and supplemented by programming such as the Pickleball Tournament and video recap content distributed via YouTube. The underlying platform is a standard association website (ciasf.com) with member login, forum, directory and report distribution; no proprietary AI/ML or API surface is evidenced.

The business model is membership-based, monetized through individual and corporate membership dues plus a tiered event sponsorship program (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Go-to-market is community-led: member acquisition occurs through events, report releases, the forum, the directory, and a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Headcount sits in the 51–100 range, the membership is regionally concentrated in South Florida, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida

Legal name

Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida

Website

https://ciasf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CIASF is a Miami-based non-profit professional association serving over 275 South Florida commercial and industrial real estate professionals through market reports, a member forum, networking events, and a tiered sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Commercial real estate association
• Industrial real estate networking
• Market intelligence reports
• Trade association membership
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue generated from individual and corporate membership fees for access to the association's networking events, market reports, forum, and member directory.
2. Sponsorship: Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers for events and programs, providing sponsors with visibility and brand exposure to the South Florida commercial real estate community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CIASF is a membership-based professional association that connects South Florida's commercial and industrial real estate professionals through annual market intelligence reports (Industrial, Office, and Commercial Finance), a member-exclusive Haves & Wants discussion forum, and in-person networking events such as the Industrial Event & Trade Show. The association also publishes video content, operates a member directory, and provides industry advocacy for its 275+ members. Revenue is generated through individual/corporate membership dues and tiered corporate sponsorships (Gold, Silver, Bronze).

Product overview

CIASF is a trade association serving South Florida's commercial real estate industry, offering a portfolio of market intelligence products including annual Industrial, Office, and Commercial Finance Reports, a member-only Haves & Wants discussion forum, signature events such as the Industrial Event & Trade Show and Pickleball Tournament, video content from panel discussions and roundtables, and membership benefits. The organization connects over 275 members including developers, brokers, lenders, and service providers through these interconnected products and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Market Reports (Industrial, Office, Commercial Finance) Annual market intelligence publications providing critical insight, historical findings, and data for better decision making and forecasting in South Florida industrial, office, and commercial finance sectors. Available to CIASF members and through individual purchase.
• Haves & Wants Forum Online discussion forum designed exclusively for CIASF members to share listings, wants, needs, and commentary related to commercial and industrial real estate in South Florida. Includes active listings for industrial parks, land sales, and business development opportunities.
• CIASF Membership (Individual and Corporate) Individual and corporate membership providing access to market reports, member-exclusive Haves & Wants forum, annual events and trade shows, member directory listings, and networking opportunities with over 275 commercial real estate professionals, affiliates, and service providers in South Florida.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PrologisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of CIASF events and programs, providing financial support in exchange for visibility to the South Florida commercial real estate community.
• Link LogisticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of CIASF events and programs, representing a significant partnership with a major industrial real estate logistics company.
• Sharpe ProjectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of CIASF events and programs.
• Miller ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of CIASF events and programs.
• Kurv IndustrialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of CIASF events and programs.
• First American Title Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of CIASF events and programs.
• CresaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate advisory firm with a listing on CIASF's Haves & Wants forum for industrial sublease opportunities.
• Bridge IndustrialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial real estate developer with listings on CIASF's Haves & Wants forum for Bridge Point Doral Industrial Park.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY):

Direct peers

• CCIM Institute: Member organization for commercial real estate investment professionals offering the CCIM designation, networking, and market resources. Directly comparable to CIASF in serving CRE investment and brokerage professionals.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): International association for real estate management professionals serving property managers and asset managers. Comparable trade association model with certifications, networking, and industry advocacy, though focused on property/asset management rather than brokerage.
• CoreNet Global: Corporate real estate association serving corporate real estate executives and occupiers. Comparable in serving CRE professionals with networking, education, and industry research, though more focused on the occupier/corporate side of the industry.
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR): International membership organization for commercial real estate brokers and industrial/office specialists. Comparable to CIASF in serving CRE professionals with networking, designations, and industry representation, though it focuses on individual member credentials rather than regional community building.
• NAIOP South Florida Chapter: South Florida chapter of NAIOP serving local CRE developers, owners, and investors. Directly competes with CIASF for the same South Florida CRE member pool and sponsors, making it the closest geographic and segment overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Global research and education organization supporting responsible land use and real estate development. Comparable in publishing market intelligence and convening industry leaders, though more research/policy oriented and significantly larger in scope.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): Leading trade association for commercial real estate building owners, managers, and professionals. Comparable in providing market data, networking events, and advocacy for the CRE industry; larger and more focused on building operations and office.
• NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association): National trade association for commercial and industrial real estate developers, owners, and investors. Closest comparable to CIASF in mission (CRE industry representation, networking, market intelligence) but operates nationally with chapter structure, including a South Florida chapter that directly overlaps CIASF's geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ciasf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCweoLbAkIg8OddiiMwfrCg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ciasf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commercial-industrial-association-of-south-florida-ciasf
• Instagraminstagram.com/ciasf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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