Memberships

One membership. Full access to the community, events, and resources that build better professionals.

Built for every professional who touches the land development process — developers, engineers, planners, builders, attorneys, consultants, and municipal leaders.

This isn't a networking group. It's a place to learn from people who've stayed in the work long enough to teach what actually matters.

Early career or leading projects — there's a place for you here.

Where do you fit in the development process?

Land development takes every discipline — pressure, timing, risk, capital, infrastructure, approvals, and execution. Find the membership that matches how you contribute and where you want to grow.

  • For companies investing in stronger leaders.

    Give your team access to mentorship, industry education, leadership development, and a national network of men committed to building better communities and stronger careers.

    Build Your Team’s Access

  • For men actively working in land and development.

    You are a developer, engineer, planner, builder, attorney, consultant, municipal professional, or industry leader directly involved in moving projects forward. This is your seat at the table.

    See What’s Included

  • For companies that support the development process.

    You provide services, products, expertise, or resources that help projects move from concept to completion. This membership gives you a way to stay connected to the people doing the work.

    Explore Partnership Options

  • For students preparing to enter the industry.

    You are studying engineering, planning, construction, real estate, public administration, law, finance, or another land-related field and want exposure to the real-world side of development before you step into it.

    Start as a Student Member

One industry. Many paths. Real mentorship.

Annual Member

Membership Options

$180/year

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For men working in land development — acquisition, entitlement, engineering, construction, planning, legal, municipal, and project leadership.

Join as a Member

Business Spotlight Member

$600/year

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For companies and professionals who want visibility in the DID community and a seat at the table.

Become a Business Spotlight Member

Business Partner Membership

$800/year

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For companies that support the mission and want visibility and access within the industry.

Explore Partnership Options

University Membership

$100/year

For students entering the industry who want mentorship and real-world insight before they're in it.

Start as a Student Member

Build credibility. Share what you know. Strengthen the next generation.

Dudes in Development creates space to lead without posturing. Contribute to real conversations, mentor emerging professionals, and connect with people who understand the pressure this work carries.

Not the loudest voice in the room. The most prepared one.

See the Network in Action

“Development has always been built on relationships, judgment, and experience. Dudes in Development exists to make sure those lessons are not kept behind closed doors — but passed forward to the men who are ready to learn, lead, and build well.”

— Erica Sinner, Founder of Dudes in Development

FAQs

  • Dudes in Development is for men working in or around the land development process, including developers, engineers, planners, builders, attorneys, consultants, municipal professionals, finance partners, and service providers who support development.

  • No. This community is built for men at different stages of the industry. Some members are experienced leaders. Others are early in their careers and looking for mentorship, exposure, and practical guidance.

  • No. Relationships matter, but this is not built around surface-level networking. Dudes in Development is focused on mentorship, education, leadership, and real conversations about what it takes to succeed in development.

  • Business Partner access depends on the membership or sponsorship structure. Some opportunities may include event access, visibility, speaking opportunities, or sponsor recognition based on the selected level.

  • No. Speakers are selected based on expertise, topic relevance, and alignment with the mission. Members and partners may be considered for future opportunities when their experience fits the educational focus.

  • Yes. University membership is designed for students preparing to enter land development or related industries who want mentorship, exposure, and a better understanding of how the work happens in the real world.