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| BOMA-Atlanta News at a Glance |
 Registration Now Available for the 2010 Sports Outing
The 2010 BOMA-Atlanta Sports Outing will be held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia on Oct. 1.
The annual BOMA Sports Outing consistently attracts a
large crowd of building owners, managers and allied members each year. The event
includes a golf tournament, tennis tournament, dinner and awards
ceremony. Throughout the day, participants have an opportunity to
network with others in the commercial real estate industry.
Last year's Sports Outing sold out and there was a waiting list. Be sure to register now for this event by visiting the 2010 Sports Outing web page and downloading the registration form.
Community Service Opportunity
On Aug. 20, BOMA-Atlanta will partner with HomeAid to
organize a construction project to benefit the community again this year. The
project will leverage the unique talents and skills of the membership to serve
the community. This year's project will be a construction project to assist
Genesis Shelter. For more information, or to sign up to help, contact Tim
Thomas, Double T Contracting at [email protected] or at
(770) 489-7772.
 Register for the Tour of Atlanta Buildings Using E-forms
This year's Tour of Atlanta Buildings will be held Aug. 24 and will feature three buildings selected for their green, sustainable practices.
The theme for this year's tour is Green is Good for Business. To reflect that theme, BOMA-Atlanta is introducing e-forms to its event registration options. Beginning with the registration brochure for the Tour of Atlanta Buildings, registrants can now fill out their form online by clicking the brochure button, filling in the provided fields, and hitting the "submit" button. Registrants will then be guided through the steps of e-mailing their completed form by Adobe Reader.
Those who wish to continue submitting their form by fax or mail can do so by printing the form and following the fax and mail instructions at the bottom of the form.
Join BOMA-Atlanta for the Green is Good for Business Tour of Atlanta Buildings by filling out your e-form today!
 Georgia Chamber's Election Central Web Page Now Available
The Georgia Chamber recently opened its Election Central web page to help Georgians make informed decisions about candidates for political office.
Visitors to the site will find links to
candidate information, voter resources, and key election dates. The chamber also posted survey results conducted on all candidates running for
state office. Candidates were asked to respond to questions
about key business issues such as transportation, taxation, education and legal
reform.
To learn more about this tool provided by the Georgia Chamber, visit their web page.
 Georgia Power Requests Base Rate Increase
On July 1, Georgia Power filed a request with
the Georgia Public Service Commission to increase base rates approximately $615
million.
The typical residential bill would increase
by about 10.1 percent, but the average increase for business customers would be
lower.
To learn more about Georgia Power's base rate increase request, view this useful fact sheet.
Atlanta Business Chronicle features BOMA-Atlanta on Sustainability, TOBY Awards.
The Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC) recently featured BOMA-Atlanta in two articles in the weekly newspaper's commercial real estate section.
In the first article, Michelle Dixon, BOMA-Atlanta president, and Linda Beauchamp, president elect, discuss staying focused on sustainability in commercial real estate. The second article highlights recipients of the BOMA-Atlanta TOBY Awards, awarded in February.
To read these articles, view the excerpt from the BOMA-Atlanta website.
 BOMA-Atlanta Receives BOMA International 2010 Best Practices Award
At this year's BOMA International Conference held in Long Beach, Calif. from June 27 - June 29, BOMA-Atlanta brought home the 2010 Best Practices Award in Electronic and Interactive Communications for its work on the GREEN Real Estate Summit website.
The website, launched in 2009, was the collaborative effort of BOMA staff and a web designer. The site was essential in supporting event attendance and participation.
Also at this year's conference, the late Rutledge Beacham, former
president of BOMA-Atlanta and BOMA Southern Region, was awarded
Life Membership posthumously. John Oliver, CPM, of Wells Real Estate Funds was also recognized as one of three Outstanding Members of the Year. Florence Barbour was appointed to the BOMA 360 Council and Gabriel Eckert was elected to the BOMA International Finance Committee.
To read more about this year's conference, visit the BOMA International website.
 The 2010 EER is Available Now
Subscriptions for the 2010 Experience Exchange Report� (EER) are available from BOMA International.
The EER combines the industry's most
comprehensive data on income and operating expenses from U.S. and
Canadian markets with cutting-edge web-based technology. The 2010 EER tracks income and operating expenses from 4,200
buildings across North America.
To learn more about the 2010 EER and to subscribe, visit the BOMA International website.
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| Upcoming Events and Educational Courses |
Law & Risk Management - Accelerated
(July 28) This course will
provide you with a
foundation in the basic principles of law & risk management. In
addition to covering leasing, the course covers important issues
concerning torts, contracts, employer/employee relations, property
rights and environmental law. The course describes the risk management
process, covering assessment of loss exposures & handling daily
risks that property managers encounter. You will learn about the
insurance market, different types of insurance policies & the claims
adjustment process. The course also covers equipment breakdown
insurance, which is an area of growing concern for real estate managers.
Law Enforcement & Business Continuity Summit
(August 3) This summit discusses key current and
emerging challenges and solutions facing our society today - and in
particular North Georgia - that have a direct impact on our missions to
insure
public safety. Participating agencies will identify their key
challenges,
resources available to various stakeholder groups and ways to enhance
their mission under business continuity scenarios.
Sustainable Real Estate: Case Study Of 1000 Parkwood Bldg
(August 6) Sponsored by
Peachtree Pest Control. Learn
about how the 211,000 square feet, Class A building is being managed in a
sustainable way. The two-hour educational program will focus on how
the
building achieved Gold LEED EB certification. The program will also
include a behind-the-scenes tour of the property. The property is owned
and managed by Parmenter Realty Partners.
August 2010 BOMA Motivational Luncheon
(August 11) Sponsored by Mayberry Electric, Inc. BOMA
luncheons are enjoyable and educational. They are also a valuable
networking and professional development experience. Dr. Jane Smith, executive director of Spelman College Center for Leadership and Civic
Engagement, will speak on a Life in Four Quarters.
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
(August 19) This course will provide you with an in-depth overview of recent changes to the Green Associate
and LEED AP exam structure and a full day's training that will prepare
you to take the Green Associate exam. In addition to this in-person
training, attendees will receive access for 60 days of post-class online
exam simulators, which will reinforce classroom knowledge.
BOMA-Atlanta "Tour Of Atlanta Buildings"
(August 24) Learn more about how green is good for business by touring three unique Atlanta buildings: 1180 Peachtree Street and Showroom for Allsteel; The Centergy Building and Interface Inc. Showroom and Offices and The Herman Miller Design Center. In one
afternoon, you'll learn what makes each so profitable as a green building.Tours for each building will last 45-50 minutes and will highlight features specific to
the accomplishment of LEED certification and/or Green awards.
Real Estate Investment & Finance - Accelerated
(August 25) Through this course, you will learn to take
charge of investments in order to maximize the value of property. You
will develop knowledge about basic financial concepts as they relate to
real estate. These concepts include valuation, analysis, taxation, depreciation and life-cycle costing. You will learn...more
BOMA PM 201
(August 27) Sponsored by
ThyssenKrupp, Peachtree Pest Control,
Walden Security, AlliedBarton Security Services and ABM Janitorial.
This is the next step for individuals who have completed PM 101 or who have more
experience in the property management field. This is a five day course taught over five consecutive weeks. The course will expose you to accounting & reporting, leasing & marketing, managing risks, emergency planning and management skills that are key to the commercial real estate industry.
BTO Lunch
(September 3) Sponsored by Full Circle Restoration. BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Quarterly
Luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the
technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. Each
luncheon includes educational coverage of a topic important to the
industry. The topic for this lunch is water treatment. It will be held at the Loudermilk Center.
BTO Lunch
(September 9) Sponsored by Full
Circle Restoration. BOMA Technical Organization (BTO) Quarterly
Luncheons bring together building engineers and others interested in the
technical aspects of properly maintaining commercial properties. Each
luncheon includes educational coverage of a topic important to the
industry. The topic for this lunch is water treatment. It will be held at the AGC Conference Center.
Commercial HVAC - 1st Semester
(September 9) This course enables beginning engineers &
those with experience to become more proficient in the work environment.
Course topics include commercial refrigeration systems, energy
management, DDC controls, pneumatic calibration, cooling tower
maintenance, air handlers, pumps, boilers, water & air balancing
& other topics.
Young Professionals Education Series: After Hours
(September 14) This event is for individuals 35 and under who are looking to advance their career in the commercial real estate industry. The topic for this event is "Social Media
& Your Business: How to use social media effectively in your
marketing/sales efforts." Dave Morris of MLT Creative will lead the
discussion.
Technologies for Facilities Management - Accelerated
(September 15) This course will help you better understand
the impact of technology on both workers and the workplace. You will
gain the knowledge to evaluate your current technological services and
systems, as well as to determine the appropriate technologies your
portfolio requires. You will learn about hardware, software,
telecommunications systems, computer-aided facility management, security
systems and much more.
Building Engineering 101
(September 15) The course combines classroom-style learning,
interaction with industry professionals and behind-the-scenes tours
of metro-Atlanta buildings. Classes will be held in different Atlanta
buildings. Learn from real-life scenarios & gain an understanding
of relevant building systems in a course specifically designed to teach
beginning building engineers how to be successful in their field.
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Take Advantage of BOMA-Atlanta's Green Programs 