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CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S REPORT NAIOP IS GROWING . . . IN MEMBERSHIP. The Association has grown five years from an organization with approximately 400 paid memberships to an organization of over 2,000 paid memberships. IN CHAPTERS. The Association has grown from 15 to 56 chapters with committeees which are effective. IN SERVICE TO MEMBERS. A new program known as Problem Analysis is designed to help members find answers to some of their day-to-day problems. Members who wish to have assistance in finding answers to some of these problems should write a statement of the prob]cm and forward the request for a solution to the National Headquarters office. IN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL COURSES. More than 850 attendees have participated in the five educational programs during 1981. IN PUBLICATIONS. Two major publications are now underway and should be available to the members in 1982. They are "Marketing Office and Industrial Park Properties" and "Office Park Development Techniques." IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS/LEGISLATION. An in-house staff has started a new grass roots public affairs program. IN PROJECT PIAN ANALYSIS. Team members conducted seven projects in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Response from members who commissioned these studies indicate that this service is one of the most valuabIe offered by the Association. The members of the Upper Midwest Chapter salute the National for the impressive quality growth. We, as the largest and most effective chapter, continue to model our future growth in the same areas. As the date for the semi-annual update to Directors of our chapter approaches, we are happy to report that the Upper Midwest Chapter is on course to accomplishing its stated goal and objectives for the year. NAIOP SUPPORTS ST. PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2001 REPORT (October 5, 1981 letter to Robert Haugan, President, St. Paul Chamber of Commerce) "Dear Mr. Haugan: On behalf of the officers and members of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks, Upper Midwest Chapter, I would like to commend the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce for the leadership that they have shown with the publication of The 2001 Report. Representing most of the major developers of industrial, and commercial real estate in the State of Minnesota (industrial plants, warehouses and office buildings), NAIOP is in a u.nique position to be keenly aware of the problems of at~racting~ new companies to the State of Minnesota and to retain our existing manufacturing and distribution companies with Minn~sota borders. NA/OP is currently conducting a survey of its membership to identify as accurately as possible the numbers of companieslwho have either ]eft the state or who have refused to come he~'e in competition wi th other states who offer a more attractive bus{ness climate. It is hopeful that this survey will provide some additional factual data for establishing the scope of this problem. PROGRAM COMMITTEE NEWS Many thanks and congratulations to Jim Benson, Benson and Malkerson, Chet Alexander, Towle Company, and Dave Johnson, Coldwell Banker, for their outstanding presentation of the 1982 Metropolitan Area Office Market Update which was attended by more than 240 NAIOP members and guests. All of us on the Program Committee appreciate your enthusiastic response to our programs and we are certain that the half-day seminar on November 17, 1981 will be no exception. In anticipation of a large registration for the November seminar, we have forwarded the registration materials in advance of the It is our belief that Minnesota cannot continue to attract businesses of any type, whether they be high technology or low skilled manufacturing until such key deterrents to growth as our high corporate and individual income taxes, workmen's compen- sation and extraordinarily costly regulatory requirements are changed. Before change can occur in our business climate, it is our opinion that the scope of the problem must be made known to the general public at large (in addition to the business community) because it is the general public that elects the legislature which in the last analysis determines the policy. Your report is an excellent analysis of our problem and we commend you for it. We now believe that a coalition of those interested in a vital growing Minnesota economy must be formed to take our message to all the people of Minnesota. Sincerely, James C, Stuebner NAIOP National President" James Stuebner is NAIOP Legislative Chairman for the Upper Midwest Chapter and NAIOP National President. newsletter to assist us in providing adequate accommodations for our members and their guests. We appreciate the assistance of your early registration for our October s~minar and look forward to your early registration for November. As you can see from the program, this month's halLday seminar offers you an excellent opportunity to benefit from the insights and experience of a diverse group of development industry professionals which will be discussing the many challenges and opportunities facing each of us as we proceed with our plans for 1982. We know this will be a valuable session for you and look forward to seeing you on November 17. DEC. 15 JAN 19 LAND AVAILABILITY BREAKFAST MEETING TOPIC OPEN BREAKFAST MEETING