EDUCATION Gu i d e t o Me m be r B e n e f i t s Fo u r t h Q u a r t e r - 2 0 1 5
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Learn, Grow and Succeed
To ensure the success and growth of the commercial real estate industry and its pr to topic-specific seminars, certificate courses and shared interest group meetings. mission. BOMA Georgia is pleased to give you a peek at what the association, its m of the industry across all employee categories.
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For more details regarding BOMA Georgia’s educational offerings, contact a BOMA
CRE Leadership Masters Program Meeting the Leadership Challenge of Tomorrow
Responding to the need in the market to prepare Commercial Real Estate (CRE) professionals to meet the leadership challenges of tomorrow, BOMA Georgia has created a new and different approach to leadership growth that explores the qualities that are fundamental to CRE leadership and what tomorrow’s leaders must do to prepare for the future of real estate. This program is designed for all industry professionals, no matter where they are on their leadership journey. The program features a variety of instruction styles, including experiential learning, both in teams and as an individual; executive coaching sessions; extracurricular coursework; and a program project presented by each participant at the conclusion of the program. Additionally, each participant in the CRE Leadership Masters Program will be required to research, plan and implement a project. The first class of CRE Leadership Masters begin their journey with a kickoff retreat, Feb. 11-12 in Athens, Ga. Following the kickoff, participants will meet for five different excursions held throughout the first half of the year and concluding June 2. The program costs $1,000 to enroll, and this affordable program was made possible with embedded funding from the BOMA Georgia Foundation. We are eager to report back in June on the successful first class of program graduates.
Professional Designations
Building Better Better Building Operations and Management Each year, BOMA Georgia partners with BOMI International (www.bomi.org) to offer a variety of professional designations for property managers, facility managers and building engineers. Throughout the commercial property industry, a BOMI designation is recognized as a mark of distinction; an emblem of achievement backed by BOMI’s more than 40 years of excellence in developing and offering advanced education programs. Throughout 2015, BOMA Georgia offered an array of courses to assist property and facility managers in attaining their Real Property Administrator (RPA) or Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation; as well as courses for engineers to obtain their Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) designation. BOMA Georgia is also proud to offer all three courses needed for industry professionals to gain a High-Performance enhanced designation (for those who already have their RPA or FMA) or certificate (for those who do not hold an RPA or FMA designation). Growing occupant demand, investor pressures, and building code requirements have led to a new standard in high-performance building, driving many markets to mandate comprehensive sustainability and energy-efficiency programs. To meet this challenge, BOMI International presents a new High-Performance Program, designed by industry experts to further enhance the competencies—knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform key job functions—of professionals who are responsible for implementing sustainable initiatives. To discover what courses are still available in 2016, visit the BOMA Georgia Events Calendar at www.BOMAGeorgia.org. And check back often, as the 2016 dates will be plugged in very soon.
rofessionals, BOMA Georgia offers a wide array of educational opportunities ranging from designation courses . With the establishment of the BOMA Georgia Foundation, the association has been able to further its members and the Foundation have been doing to bring value to your bottom line through educating members
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Shared Interest Groups
Medical Office | Industrial | Facilities | Green | Young Professionals BOMA Georgia shared interest groups (SIGs) are designed to bring individuals with like interests together in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth through shared experiences. BOMA SIGs are education-based groups that meet throughout the year for networking events or educational sessions. No matter what the specific interests of your employees within the real estate industry, there is a SIG that fits those needs. • •
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YP SIG: BOMA Georgia’s Young Professionals SIG is for individuals 35 years old and under and interested in advancing their careers in the commercial real estate industry. This SIG allows members to attend special events that focus on networking and professional development. Medical Office Building SIG: The Medical Office Building SIG is organized to address the specific interests of medical office building managers and engineers. This group meets quarterly for an informal breakfast or lunch and networking session followed by a discussion of medical office management issues and current industry trends and challenges. Green Real Estate Network: The Green Real Estate Network is tailored to professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge of green and sustainable practices. Members of this group will receive invitations to green breakfasts and be the first to know about green and sustainable course offerings from BOMA Georgia. Industrial SIG: The Industrial SIG is geared toward the needs and interests of industrial real estate managers. The SIG meets quarterly for lunch and discussion of a topic of interest to the industrial real estate sector. These meetings provide a forum for industrial real estate professionals to collaborate and learn from their counterparts; network and understand their competitive landscape; learn new tactics for handling common issues; and identify industrial suppliers. NEW in 2015! The Facilities Management SIG: is organized to address the specific needs of Facilities Management professionals. This SIG provides networking and education opportunities directed to the unique needs and interests of Facility Managers. SIG members will meet quarterly for lunch and discussion of a topic of interest to the facilities management sector.
The Impact of the Foundation
The Foundation extends your organization’s education budget!
Since it was created last year, the Foundation has awarded 78 scholarships, conducted two research projects, and released one white paper. The Foundation is fulfilling its mission of advancing real estate education and research. Your company’s members benefit as recipients of the Foundation’s research and educational funding. In 2015 all building engineers who enrolled in a BOMA Georgia SMA or SMT course received a $500 scholarship. Any student enrolled in the Budgeting and Accounting BOMI RPA course also received a $500 scholarship. This program will be expanded in 2016 to include reduced pricing for BOMI’s new HP Sustainable Building Principles course, as well as BOMA Georgia’s CRE Leadership Masters Program. In the end, the Foundation’s efforts save you money by extending your company’s education budget and developing building management professionals who know how to increase efficiency and realize significant ROI. Find out more at www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org.
Upcoming Events First Quarter - 2016
January January 20
January Luncheon and Participation Fair
January 20
New Member Orientation
January 26
Air Handling, Water Treatment & Plumbing
January 28
Commercial HVAC - 4th Module
January 28
LEED 101: What It's All About
January 31
2016 BOMA International Winter Business Meeting
February February 04
BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Lunch
February 10
2016 TOBY and Association Awards Luncheon
February 11
BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Lunch
February 11
CRE Leadership Masters Program
February 16
BOMA Day At the Capitol
February 17
Environmental Health and Safety Issues
February 19
BOMA Property Management 101
February 23
LEEDv4 Green Associate Exam Prep
February 23
Facilities Management Shared Interest Group Meeting
March March 02
Fundamentals Of Facilities Management
March 09
Industrial SIG Meeting
March 09
Young Professionals Lunch-and-Learn
March 10
Medical Office Building SIG Meeting
March 15
High Performance Sustainable Building Investments
March 29
Green Real Estate Network Breakfast 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.