Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

The Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge (RMREC) is a real-world development competition between graduate level real estate programs at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver and the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Finalist teams compete for scholarships, future employment, and ultimately the NAIOP Cup! A panel of highly respected judges make the ultimate call on which development plan is the best for the site. The competition, hosted by NAIOP, culminates at the main event, providing one of the best networking opportunities in the industry. Over 700 real estate professionals attend, including developers, attorneys, lenders, architects, brokers, engineers, contractors and public officials.

CALL FOR 2024 PROJECTS: Submit Your Property for the 2025 Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge!
Deadline: August 30, 2024

NAIOP Colorado's Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge (RMREC) offers a unique opportunity for property owners to gain innovative development proposals from graduate real estate students at the University of Colorado and the University of Denver. As a Project Sponsor, you'll receive fresh perspectives and engage with top industry professionals. The event culminates in late April or early May 2025, where finalist teams will present their proposals to over 700 real estate professionals.

To submit your property, provide its identification, a brief project narrative, and key stakeholder information no later than August 30, 2024, to:

Alan Colussy, Site Selection Chair
Aland Colussy Architecture, LLC
Ph: 303.550.8377 | Email

Jayma File, Managing Director
NAIOP Colorado
Ph: 303.782.0155 | Email

VICTORY CROSSING IN COMMERCE CITY SELECTED AS THE 2024 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE PROJECT SITE

Published March 2024

DENVER, COLO. – Challenge time is here for graduate students from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado for the 22nd Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge. This year, Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association) invite students to showcase their skills by developing a project for the 48 acres at Victory Crossing in Commerce City, located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. The challenge commenced in January, with the final event and judging on May 2, 2024. Project sponsors, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, and the City of Commerce City, hope this challenge will expand the existing 90,000-square-foot Commerce City Civic Center and surrounding area into a vibrant civic campus, creating an exciting new activity hub for the community and positively impacting the future generation of real estate leaders. Read More.

2024 NAIOP ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE
presented by LAND TITLE
22nd ANNUAL COMPETITION DAY
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

SCHOOLS

On the evening of May 2, 2024, MBA student teams from the University of Colorado and University of Denver will compete in the 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge presented by Land Title Guarantee Company - a real world, development competition featuring the Victory Crossing project in Commerce City, sponsored by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the City of Commerce City.

Join Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado on Thursday, May 2nd, as we cheer on the competing MBA Students from CU and DU as they present their plans for Victory Crossing in Commerce City to a live audience of 700+ real estate professionals!

'The Challenge" is the premier real estate competition that pairs graduate-level students from the University of Colorado and the University of Denver and industry leaders in the Colorado real estate community to evaluate development opportunities. The focus of the 2024 Challenge is the 48-acre Victory Crossing in Commerce City, located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Sponsored by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the City of Commerce City, student competitors will be tasked with expand the existing 90,000-square-foot Commerce City Civic Center and surrounding area into a vibrant civic campus, creating an exciting new activity hub for the community and positively impacting the future generation of real estate leaders.

Be there on May 2nd at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, where student finalists will present their recommendations for Victory Crossing site to an audience of over 700 real estate professionals and compete against one another for scholarships and the NAIOP Cup!

REGISTRATION:

Individual Tickets		Table Sales
NAIOP Member - $210 DL Members - $175 Non-Member - $250 Student - $99 Student Family Member - $210		Elite Full Table (10 Seats) - $2,750^{SOLD OUT} Elite Half Table (5 Seats) - $1,375^{SOLD OUT} Premium Full Table (10 Seats) - $2,475^{SOLD OUT} Premium Half Table (5 Seats) - $1,137.50^S^{OLD OUT}

Late Registration deadline is Monday, April 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM MDT.

Please note: Tickets include a selection of passed appetizers, small plates, and heavy hors d'oeuvres, plus complimentary sodas, sparking and still water from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM; light table snacks and wine service (two bottles per table) during the program from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM; and light
appetizers and one drink ticket for the after party from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For all additional beverages, please be prepared for a cash bar.

SORRY, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

SCHEDULE:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Check-In, Networking Reception with Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome, Student Team Presentations, and Judges Deliberation
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Special Guest Remarks and Presentation of NAIOP Cup
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Concludes, Stay for the After Party!

LOCATION:
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202

ATTIRE:
Business Professional Chic or Cocktail Attire.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:
The Challenge is the premier networking event for Colorado's commercial real estate industry, offering a wide range of sponsorship options so you can select the prefect option for your marketing needs. Click Here to view the marketing opportunities NOW or contact [email protected] for more details.