Value Added Gu i d e t o Me m be r B e n e f i t s Fi rst Qu a r t e r - 2 0 1 6
5901-C Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: (404) 475-9980 • Fax: (404) 475-9987 • www.BOMAGeorgia.org
BUILDING VALUE As an owner or manager, you are always looking for ways to add value to your asset. BOMA Georgia helps build value in one your most important assets—your people! The association seeks to fulfill its mission of enhancing the professionalism and value of its members through education, advocacy, community involvement, membership participation and the open exchange of ideas. With more than 100 Years of Building Value, the association can now do more for its mission by partnering with the BOMA Georgia Foundation to add value through various programs and products, like those highlighted in this brochure. Also in this edition of your quarterly member benefits brochure, we have included some upcoming educational events that will benefit your employees. For more details regarding BOMA Georgia’s educational offerings, contact a BOMA Georgia staff member today at (404) 475-9980, or visit www.BOMAGeorgia.org.
2017 Southern Region Conference The BOMA Georgia Foundation is pleased to host the 2017 Southern Region Conference scheduled April 5-8 in Atlanta. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead and will be a catalyst for great ideas and inspiring high performance operations and management practices in real estate management. This program presents a significant opportunity for property managers and building technical professionals to grow professionally and meet other real estate professionals in other markets and share ideas. With the success of this conference the Foundation will be able to further advance real estate education and researh; both during and after the 2017 Southern Region Conference takes place.
Honoring a Real Estate Legend In late 2015, the BOMA Georgia Foundation launched a campaign to establish the John Oliver Education and Research Fund to honor the Atlanta real estate legend, former BOMA-Atlanta president and BOMA International Chair and Chief Elected Officer. John demonstrates an exemplary career in real estate, and the establishment of this fund in his honor will recognize his many contributions to the industry. Funds will be used to provide scholarships and conduct real estate research. All Individuals and companies who donate to the fund will be recognized on the Foundation website. Donors who participate by Jan. 20, 2016, will be listed in a recognition item presented to John. These scholarships and research projects are already benefitting your company and its employees. Keep reading to learn more about Foundation scholarships and research. To donate directly, visit www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org/john-oliver-fund
Benchmark and Analyze with Foundation Research
The Foundation is producing valuable market research to help owners and managers benchmark operations and remain competitive in the marketplace. Two key research studies, the 2016 Metro-Atlanta Commercial Real Estate Staffing Ratio Study and the 2014 BOMA Georgia Property Management and Building Engineering Salary and Benefits Survey are available for purchase from the Foundation. NEW! In 2016, the salary and benefits survey will be expand to include other markets in the southern region of the US. Please watch for further communications from the Foundation about this valuable research tool. LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE: www.bomageorgiafoundation.org/research/
White Paper: Property Management and Firearms in Georgia During the 2016 session of the Georgia General Assembly, the issue of firearms and property rights arose yet again with the consideration of legislation proposing changes to Georgia’s carry laws. Prior to the legislative session, the Foundation released a white paper examining Georgia’s laws related to firearms and outlining what building owners and managers need to know to comply. This free white paper is available online: www.bomageorgiafoundation.org/research/
Foundation Scholarships To date, the BOMA Georgia Foundation has awarded 99 scholarships. That number is about to increase as the May 31 scholarship application deadline approaches. The Foundation has scholarships available for both Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) International designation courses and BOMA Georgia’s Certificate Programs that begin after June 15. Don’t forget, the Foundation has already embedded scholarships for all BOMI Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) and Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) designation courses. Furthermore, the Foundation also embedded $500 scholarships in the Budgeting and Accounting designation courses for those pursuing BOMI’s RPA designation and in the HP Sustainable Building Principles course that is part of the new High Performance Program. Learn more about the HP Program at www.bomi.org. VIEW & DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: Deadline May 31, 2016 www.bomageorgiafoundation.org/education/
Upcoming Events Second Quarter - 2016
APRIL April 06
BOMA Southern Region Conference
April 14
LEED 101: What It's All About (Macon, GA)
April 19
Energy Management and Controls
April 22
The BOMA Bowl
April 27
Trade Show 201: Taking Your Participation To the Next Level
MAY May 03
BOMA International Medical Office Building Conference
May 04
Young Professionals Breakfast
May 05
BTO Lunch
May 11
Facilities Management Shared Interest Group Meeting
May 12
BTO Lunch
May 18
Law and Risk Management
May 19
Industrial SIG Meeting
May 25
BOMA Georgia May Luncheon
May 25
BTO Breakfast
May 25
2016 BOMA Show Trade Show
JUNE June 01
Green Real Estate Network Breakfast
June 07
Building Design and Maintenance
June 15
Design, Operation and Maintenance Part I
June 16
Medical Office Building SIG Meeting
June 22
High Performance Sustainable Building Principles
June 25
2016 BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo
For more details and a complete listing of upcoming events, visit www.BOMAGeorgia.org.
BOMA Georgia’s programs and services save you money. Regardless of your property’s size, your company benefits from a BOMA Georgia membership. To learn more about how a membership can save your company’s employees time and money, visit www.BOMAGeorgia.org or call (404) 475-9980.