Christopher Smith

Part of NAIOP, Inc., Naiop Maryland is a commercial real estate development association that serves over 400 members from sectors such as development, investment, construction, brokerage, asset management, finance, architecture, engineering, and legal services related to office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. The company is based in Baltimore, MD. The organization provides legislative advocacy at state and local levels, engaging with government bodies to influence policies on planning, zoning, land development, construction codes, leasing, tax law, and climate change mitigation. Naiop Maryland employs lobbyists and experts to support research, legal analysis, and lobbying efforts, and operates a political action committee to support industry-related legislators. The association offers networking opportunities, educational programs, professional development resources, and community service initiatives.