PROJECT REAP

PROJECT REAP is a non-profit organization based in New York City. The company employs 20 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. PROJECT REAP is a diversity initiative that serves as a bridge between talented minority professionals and commercial real estate companies seeking talent. The organization works to connect individuals from underrepresented groups with opportunities in the commercial real estate industry. Launched in 1997, PROJECT REAP has expanded to multiple cities across the United States, including Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Columbus, and Kansas City. The program has garnered widespread support from industry leaders and organizations such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., BOMA, CBRE, Forest City Enterprises, ICSC, JLL, Macerich, McDonalds, NAIOP, National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), Simon Property Group, Inc, Sperry Van Ness, Starbucks Corporation, ULI, Walmart Realty, The Westfield Corporation, National Black MBA Association, Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, African American Real Estate Professionals, Asian Real Estate Professionals Association, Asian American Women in Real Estate, Chinese American Real Estate Association, National Urban League, Pan Hellenic Greek Organizations, National Organization of Minority Architects, The Council of Urban Real Estate (CURE), The New York Real Estate Chamber (NYREC), REBNY, and REEC (Real Estate Executive Council). For more information about PROJECT REAP and its programs, please visit their website at projectreap.org.