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| BOMA-Atlanta News at a Glance |  REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR THE 2012 TOBY AND ASSOCIATION AWARDS BANQUET
This year's TOBY and Association Awards Banquet presented by Security Forces Incorporated will be held at the Atlanta Biltmore on Feb. 8 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 3 to avoid the $20 late fee. It is important that you register soon. There will be no on-site registration! See your colleagues recognized for their accomplishments and learn what it takes to manage an award winning building. Go to the BOMA-Atlanta website to register.
 REGISTER TO ATTEND THE 2012 GREEN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, PRESENTED BY BOMA-ATLANTA
The 2012 GREEN Real Estate Summit (GRES) will be held at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta on March 8 and 9.
Members are encouraged to register before March 2 to avoid the late fee. The event will bring together property managers, facility managers, building engineers and members of the allied industry to learn about sustainability. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. This year's summit is not only affordable, but features several different registration options that are convenient to your schedule. Attend one half-day session for as little as $49, or go ahead and bundle both days for only $159. Both days will feature the GREEN Showcase, where vendors will exhibit products and services that can assist in the sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. You have the option of registering for one or both of these exciting days while space exists.
The GRES website includes a Summit schedule, speaker information, registration information, cost to attend and much more. The site is regularly updated, so be sure to check back often. Visit www.greenrealestatesummit.org TODAY!
 BOMA-ATLANTA SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP WITH ABC OF GEORGIA
BOMA-Atlanta has partnered with the Associated Builders and Contractors Georgia Chapter to offer two educational sustainability courses in February. The Certified Sustainability Manager Course provides an overview of the concepts, terms and organizations that are part of corporate, federal and organizational sustainability. The Professional Commercial Energy Manager Course explores energy-saving opportunities in HVAC and refrigeration system upgrades, building envelope improvements and lighting retrofits. Click on the links above to register for these courses!
 2012 BOMA EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE REPORT
The BOMA Experience Exchange Report (EER) survey is now open for participation online until March 30, 2012.
The EER is the most comprehensive resource for financial performance information on private and public office buildings in the U.S. and Canada. It's the only research product on the market that features analytical studies of national trends and market-level reports including those for special use facilities, such as medical office buildings, corporate facilities, financial buildings, agency managed and all electric buildings.
Your contribution to the EER helps create success for the report. Completing the EER is also a prerequisite for a BOMA 360 designation.
Fill out your survey today!
 ATTEND THE 2012 SOUTHERN REGION CONFERENCE
The 2012 BOMA Southern Region Conference is being held April 12-15 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. Go see our local winners of the TOBY and Association Awards as they compete for regional acclaim. Last year, BOMA-Atlanta boasted two Southern Region TOBY winners and one International Winner. If you have not registered for the 2012 BOMA Southern Region conference, visit the BOMA Jacksonville website to learn more and register for this highly anticipated event!
BOMA-ATLANTA JOB BANK PRICING SPECIAL
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, BOMA-Atlanta reduced its price to post jobs on the BOMA-Atlanta Job Bank by 30 percent! Recruiting the talent you need is easy, and now more affordable than ever! If you are looking for a job, positions have already been listed on the job board. To see these available jobs, or to consider posting your company's available positions, visit the BOMA-Atlanta Job Bank today!
 GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
The Georgia General Assembly is back in session. As part of BOMA-Atlanta's advocacy efforts, weekly updates regarding activities of the assembly will be posted on the BOMA-Atlanta website. These updates will keep you informed about legislation that affects the commercial real estate industry and BOMA-Atlanta members. To see these updates, visit the BOMA-Atlanta website's Current Issues page.
JOIN US FOR BOMA DAY AT THE CAPITOL
BOMA-Atlanta invites you to join the Government Affairs Committee for the 2012 BOMA Day at the Capitol on Feb. 22 at the Georgia State Capitol Building from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. This annual event allows BOMA-Atlanta members to interact informally with elected officials, capitol staffers and others involved in state politics. The 2011 BOMA Day at the Capitol featured visits from several Georgia legislators, including a visit from Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. 2012 is shaping up to be a big legislative and election year. Come join us as we represent the views of the commercial real estate industry to our elected officials. If you would like to participate in BOMA Day at the Capitol, or have questions, contact BOMA-Atlanta Director of Communications and Marketing Erin Hall by email at ehall@boma-atlanta.org or by phone at (404) 475-9980. We look forward to seeing you there!
 CHECK OUT THE BOMA-ATLANTA BUYER'S GUIDE
Are you in need of products or services for your portfolio? BOMA-Atlanta has an online Buyer's Guide featuring more than 70 categories of products and services available to you. Search by postal code, or look for specific companies and organizations with the products and services you require. Visit BOMA-Atlanta's online Buyer's Guide today!
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| Upcoming Events and Educational Courses | BOMA PM 101
(February 3) Sponsored by AlliedBarton Security Services, ThyssenKrupp Elevators, ValleyCrest Landscape, ABM Janitorial and Peachtree Pest Control. Explore the world of property management through Property Management 101, a five-day course taught over five weeks. This dynamic course combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings. It is designed for assistant property and facility managers and others who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry.
2012 TOBY and Association Awards Banquet
(February 8) Sponsored by Security Forces Incorporated. During the 2012 TOBY and Association Awards Banquet, you will see your colleagues recognized for their accomplishments and learn what it takes to manage an award-winning building. This event is not a regular luncheon. Registration and payment is required to attend. This event's seating arrangement has 10 seats per table. If you purchase 10 tickets, please indicate if you would like all seats to be at the same table. Portions of tables purchased along with full tables will be placed as near to the full tables from the same company as possible.
BTO Lunch
(February 9) Sponsored by SERVPRO of Decatur. 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. To maximize attendance, each luncheon is held twice at different locations. The topic for this lunch is Water Conservation.
Professional Commercial Energy Manager
(February 20) This 40-hour Commercial Energy Manager course, in partnership with ABC of Georgia, shows how to achieve the greatest savings for the least up-front cost in offices, retail, warehouses, churches, apartment buildings and other commercial buildings. Learn how to gain control over energy costs, optimize your maintenance procedures and maximize energy system costs. This course explores energy-saving opportunities in HVAC and refrigeration system upgrades, building envelope improvements and lighting retrofit.
Green Real Estate Network Breakfast
(February 21) The Green Real Estate Network is for individuals who want to further their knowledge of green and sustainable practices. These breakfasts allow attendees to network with leaders in green and learn more about sustainability in the commercial real estate industry. The topic for this breakfast is Recycling Made Easy: A Closer Look. American Recycling's Atlanta Materials Recovery Facility processes up to 350 tons per day of commercial and residential recyclables for sale to end users. The equipment design allows this facility to handle recyclables in a way that is unique in this region. From the observation room, attendees will learn about the operations at the facility.
BOMA Day at the Capitol
(February 22) The Government Affairs Committee is hosting its annual BOMA Day at the Capitol event from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2012. During the event, BOMA members interact informally with elected officials, capitol staffers and others involved in state politics.
Certified Sustainability Manager
(February 27) This course, in partnership with ABC of Georgia, provides an overview of the concepts, terms and organizations that are part of corporate, federal and organizational sustainability. Businesses around the world are realizing that combining business practices with environmental stewardship is not only the right thing to do, it is just good business. Whether you're wishing to green your supply chain, launch a greener product or service, reduce your corporate carbon footprint, develop eco-friendly office processes, or attain LEED certification for your new building, this training can help you.
BOMA Bash
(February 28) Sponsored by Security Forces Incorporated and BELFOR. BOMA Bash is an informal social and networking opportunity for property managers, facility managers and building engineers, hosted by a select group of allied member sponsors. There is no charge to attend the event, although advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 individuals who register. This BOMA Bash will be held at the Gordon-Biersch Brewery/Restaurant.
Medical Office Building SIG Breakfast
(March 1) The Medical Office Building Managers Shared Interest Group (MOB SIG) is organized to address the specific interests of medical office building managers and engineers. This group meets quarterly for an informal breakfast and networking session followed by a discussion of specific medical office management issues and current industry trends and challenges. The topic for this breakfast is Managing Cleaning & Janitorial Services for Medical Offices.
GREEN Real Estate Summit 2012
(March 8 & 9) The GREEN Real Estate Summit is the only meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia. It brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event focuses on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. This event is sure to provide you with endless opportunities to learn more about instituting green practices in your building.
Design, Operation and Maintenance Part I
(March 14) This course provides information property and facility managers need to manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of building systems and to maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It also provides information on building design and construction, project delivery, construction materials, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) systems. Other areas covered in the course include roofing systems, ceilings and floorings, interior walls, and plumbing systems.
Law and Risk Management
(March 21) This course will provide you with a foundation in the basic principles of law and 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 and handling daily risks that property managers encounter. You will learn about the insurance market, different types of insurance policies and the claims adjustment process. This RPA designation course also covers equipment breakdown insurance, which is an area of growing concern for real estate managers.
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
(March 27) During the one-day class, Charlie Cichetti of Sustainable Investment Group will provide 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. The course fee includes all training materials, access to the online simulators, lunch and refreshments.
Commercial HVAC - Semester 1
(March 29) Designed for building engineers, the Commercial HVAC course provides an opportunity to enhance service skills through hands-on training. This semester covers the properties of thermodynamics, understanding HVAC systems and chilled water systems. A certificate of completion will be issued to show attendance and completion of the required material.
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