Community
For NAIOP New Jersey, return of food bank volunteer day highlights fresh focus on community action

NAIOP New Jersey’s day of service this summer came amid its renewed focus on community action, one of six goals outlined in a four-year strategic plan unveiled earlier this year.

Industrial
Outsized impact: New Jersey warehouses support 1.35 million jobs, $113 billion in personal income, study finds

Warehouses and distribution centers in New Jersey are home to more than 760,000 on-site employees and support more than 1.35 million jobs overall, according to a newly released report, highlighting the vital role that the facilities play in the state’s economy.

Government & Public Policy
Commercial, multifamily leaders outline top policy goals for new Sherrill administration

Leaders of the state’s main commercial and multifamily real estate organizations are embracing the chance for a fresh start under Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, seeking to tackle everything from housing costs to energy policy when she takes office in early 2026.

Government & Public Policy
Circulate NJ congratulates Sherrill, pledges to work with governor-elect to support logistics sector

Circulate NJ, the fast-growing business coalition supporting the state’s logistics industry, is pledging to work with Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill after the Democrat’s convincing win in Tuesday’s election.

Event Coverage
Legacy, advocacy in focus as NAIOP honors CRE leaders across generations

NAIOP New Jersey’s annual President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Reception drew a sold-out crowd as the chapter honored past, present and future commercial real estate leaders while looking ahead to new leadership in Trenton.

Events
NAIOP hall of fame induction to serve as latest honor for Lieb, venerated MDC chairman

L. Robert Lieb, the esteemed chairman of Mountain Development Corp., will mark yet another career milestone on Monday when he joins NAIOP New Jersey’s Hall of Fame.

Editor’s Note
High stakes for CRE

Advocacy is central to a four-year strategic plan that NAIOP New Jersey unveiled at the start of 2025, as are other key goals such as creating new value for NAIOP members and improving the perception that public officials, residents and other outside stakeholders have of the commercial real estate sector. The blueprint also calls for elevating the chapter’s position in the industry, enhancing partnerships with academia and expanding its community service programs.

Events
NAIOP expecting sell-out for Nov. 3 President’s Awards in East Brunswick

NAIOP New Jersey is nearing a sell-out of next week’s President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, one of the commercial real estate organization’s most popular events of the year.

Cover Story
On the horizon: NAIOP New Jersey is future-focused (at a pivotal time), with strategic plan in place and a governor’s race looming

This year’s gubernatorial and legislative elections loom large amid NAIOP New Jersey’s new four-year strategic plan and its focus on advocacy, creating new value for its members and elevating the commercial real estate sector in the minds of outside stakeholders.

Events
NAIOP N.J. President’s Awards slated for Nov. 3 with Casiello, Lieb set to join Hall of Fame

More than a half-dozen commercial real estate industry leaders will take the stage next month as NAIOP New Jersey hosts its annual President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Reception.