Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge Stakeholders
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.
 23nd ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE
to Feature the THORNTON SHOPPING CENTER REDEVELOPMENT
On the evening of April 30, 2025, MBA student teams from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado are set to compete in the 23rd Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge, presented by Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado. This year, the Challenge spotlights the redevelopment of the historic 15.6-acre Thornton Shopping Center site. The event culminates with final project presentations on April 30, 2025. For more details about the Challenge, Click Here. Continue reading to learn more about this year's Challenge Stakeholders:
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 About Land Title Guarantee Company | MAJOR SPONSOR
Land Title Guarantee Company is Colorado’s leader in title insurance, delivering unsurpassed transaction excellence since 1967. Land Title’s Commercial Markets Team is recognized for consistently insuring more than $10 billion annually in commercial transactions. Land Title's Commercial title, closing and sales teams – consisting of 50 experienced team members - deliver the best of both worlds: the benefit of working with the nation’s strongest underwriters coupled with the team's deep knowledge of Colorado real estate laws, customs, and markets. For more information and to view a sampling of commercial closings, visit our website at www.ltgc.com/commercial.
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 About the City of Thornton | PROJECT SPONSOR
The City of Thornton, home to over 155,000 residents, is a vibrant and growing community just north of Denver. Known for its welcoming neighborhoods, expanding job opportunities, and scenic outdoor parks, Thornton provides a unique balance of urban amenities and suburban charm. Thornton remains committed to fostering a vibrant community that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Visit www.thorntonco.gov for more information.
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 About The Opus Foundation© | SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
The Opus Foundation® is the corporate foundation for The Opus Group and is building community for a better tomorrow by supporting projects and programs that make our communities better places to live, work and raise families. The Foundation is committed to improving conditions that disproportionately affect historically underinvested individuals and communities by resourcing key focus areas of early childhood education, youth development, workforce development, community revitalization and pressing/emerging needs. Read more about the Foundation's work.
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 About FirstBank | AFTER PARTY SPONSOR
Since February 28th, 1963, FirstBank has been committed to “banking for good.” Today, FirstBank is humbled to be among the largest and best-performing privately held banks in the United States, maintaining nearly $28 billion in assets and over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona, and California. FirstBank's growth can be attributed to one simple belief since inception: do what's right for customers, communities, and employees, and good things will happen. This philosophy has transformed how FirstBank operates, and is the inspiration behind their mantra, “banking for good.” It's why FirstBank has become recognized as a top workplace, one of the highest-ranked banks in customer satisfaction, and a leader in corporate philanthropy, contributing more than $85 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations.
When you focus beyond the bottom line and make people a central motivation for every decision, you'll find it's not just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do. That's “banking for good.” To learn more about FirstBank and their services, visit www.efirstbank.com.
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