As February drew to a close, NAIOP members from Utah and Minnesota traveled to their respective state capitols to meet with lawmakers and advance the legislative interests of commercial real estate. The meetings with lawmakers provided important opportunities for NAIOP and the industry to build relationships and educate lawmakers on the important role of commercial real estate development in providing economic opportunities, creating jobs and strengthening the quality of life within communities. These relationships ensure that the interests of CRE are taken into consideration during policy debates.