The NAIOP has rebranded. It’s now the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, or CREDA.
The new name better “reflects the work our members do every day to shape the future of Central Florida,” Russ Cammack, 2026 CREDA Central Florida Board President, said in a statement.
“While our name is evolving, our commitment to advocacy, education and meaningful business relationships remains stronger than ever,” he said. “We are excited to embrace the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) identity as we continue serving our members and advancing an industry that drives economic growth and strengthens our communities.”
The association was founded in 1967 and began as the National Association of Industrial Parks, with the goal of “establishing development standards and advocating for policies that supported growth,” CREDA’s website says. In 1976, the association became the North American Office and Industrial Market. In 2009, it retired the words behind the acronym and became formally known as the NAIOP.
This year’s rebranding “is the culmination of a multiyear, research-driven process that included extensive member engagement, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys and strategic planning,” according to a press release. CREDA’s website and social media handles have all been updated with its new name.
Today, the association is 21,000 members strong with 55 chapters across North America. CREDA Central Florida is among the largest, with 230 members.
Its members include developers, owners, investors and related professionals. CREDA supports its members with networking and relationship-building opportunities, education and research. Its research arm, the CREDA Research Foundation, publishes regular reports on projects important to commercial real estate. This month, CREDA published a report on electric grid reliability and how it affects commercial real estate. The association also produces regular surveys on the debt market, office space demand and the commercial real estate sentiment.
“Commercial real estate development has never been more important to the future of our communities and economy,” Marc Selvitelli, president and CEO of CREDA, said in a statement. “Our members are creating the housing, workplaces, logistics networks and digital infrastructure that people and businesses depend on every day. This new name more accurately reflects who our members are, what they do, and the value they bring to communities across North America.”
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