Who we are, what we believe, and why Southwest Missouri's commercial real estate community keeps showing up.
"We are a group of like-minded people sharing knowledge about investing in commercial real estate to identify opportunities for community development and wealth creation and preservation in Southwest Missouri."
CREID — Commercial Real Estate Investment Discussions — was created for one reason: the Southwest Missouri market deserves a dedicated space where people can learn from each other, share real deals, and build the kind of relationships that lead to real community development.
We focus on the Branson, Table Rock Lake, and Springfield corridor — a region full of opportunity for investors who know where to look and how to evaluate what they find.
The best real estate moves rarely happen in isolation. They happen when experienced operators talk openly, when someone breaks down a real deal in front of the room, and when a first-timer hears something that changes how they see this market. CREID is built on that exchange — monthly, in person, in Southwest Missouri.
Our community spans every experience level and role in commercial real estate.
Experienced operators who own and manage commercial assets in the Southwest Missouri market — multi-family, retail, industrial, storage, and more.
People who are serious about learning commercial real estate from the ground up — cap rates, deal analysis, financing structures, and how to find their first deal.
Those working on ground-up construction, adaptive reuse, or value-add projects who benefit from community connections and shared market knowledge.
Brokers, lenders, attorneys, and advisors who serve the commercial market and want to stay connected to the investor community in our region.
People who care about the long-term development of Southwest Missouri — from economic development professionals to civic leaders and entrepreneurs.
Syndicators and deal sponsors looking to connect with the local investor base and share opportunities in the Southwest Missouri market.
Every second Thursday, we gather at the Sunshine Event Center in Springfield. The evening starts with Happy Hour — a free, open-to-the-public networking event from 5 to 6 PM. Half-price drinks, some food, and genuinely good conversation about the local market.
At 6 PM, those who want to go deeper transition into the monthly meeting — a structured program of opening discussions, panel presentations, and audience Q&A that runs until 8 PM.
There's no requirement to stay for the meeting. Happy Hour stands on its own. But if you want to hear from experienced operators, analyze a deal together, or ask the questions you've been sitting on — the meeting is where that happens.
Happy Hour Info Meeting Details
Sunshine Event Center
Plaza Towers
Springfield, Missouri
Held the 2nd Thursday of every month.
The Branson, Table Rock Lake, and Springfield area represents one of Missouri's most dynamic commercial real estate markets. Tourism-driven demand, growing population corridors, affordable land costs, and an active small-business ecosystem create consistent opportunity for investors who understand the local dynamics.
CREID exists specifically to serve this market — not as a generic real estate group, but as a community rooted in Southwest Missouri's unique opportunities and challenges.
No membership required. No commitment. Just show up for Happy Hour and meet the community that's building commercial real estate knowledge in Southwest Missouri.