2014 BOMA Georgia President Marcy Moneypenny was recently awarded one of CBRE's Women's Network's highest honors, the "Endurance of Spirit" award. The honor is given annually at the group's networking conference to a CBRE professional who best exemplifies the mission and philosophy of the Women's Network.

 

In addition to her involvement with the Women's Network, Marcy is involved with various industry organizations, community service projects and non-profit boards. She oversees the strategic property management responsibilities for CBRE's Southeast region.

 

BOMA Georgia would like to congratulate Marcy on this remarkable accomplishment and extend a special note of thanks for her ongoing commitment to leading our association in 2014. 

 

This year's BOMA Show was another great success as real estate professionals celebrated the trade show theme Lights! Camera! Action! Be a Reel Estate Star. More than 1,000 attendees and exhibitors came to see the sold-out BOMA Show floor and attend both the BOMA Technical Organization Breakfast and BOMA Georgia May Luncheon. To see pictures of this great BOMA Georgia event, visit the BOMA Georgia Facebook page.

 

Thanks to all the exhibitors, sponsors, attendees and the volunteers who made this year's BOMA Show a success!

 

 

Registration is now available for the 2014 BOMA Georgia Sports Outing on Sept. 26 at Chàteau Élan in Braselton, Ga. presented by SERVPRO of Decatur

The Sports Outing is one of Georgia real estate's highly anticipated and attended events. Attendees can choose to participate in recreational or competitive golf tournaments or play in the tennis tournament. The day concludes with an awards banquet. This event always sells out. So don't wait to register!

If you would like to register to attend this event, fill out the registration form.   

 

Medical office building real estate professionals are encouraged to register for the June 17 meeting of the Medical Office Building Shared Interest Group (MOB SIG) discussing Legal Aspects of Leasing and Managing Medical Office Buildings.

 

Sponsored by Full Circle Restoration and Construction Services, this meeting will be held at Emory University Hospital Midtown and will include topics like Stark Laws, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ADA, use restrictions, hazardous substances, medical waste, environmental laws and other laws and lease clauses. This meeting will be led by real estate attorney Kevin O'Sullivan and leasing expert Brad Skidmore.

 

Medical office managers and engineers are encouraged to attend this important and timely topic.

 

To register, click here.

 

In response to market demand for green office space and the need for green vendor contracts, the Green Real Estate Network (GREN) shared interest group will be discussing these topics at its next breakfast meeting on June 18 at the BOMA Georgia Conference Center.

 

Green consultant Charlie Cichetti and attorney Marvin Pastel will explore the components and legal considerations that should be made when creating a green lease or entering into a green vendor contract.

 

BOMA Georgia encourages members to attend this important and valuable topic that will assist property manager and building engineers as they consider these new industry trends.

 

To register, click here.

 

 

BOMA International's 2014 Every Building Conference and Expo will be held this year in Orlando, Fla., June 22-24. The three-day learning and networking opportunity connects professionals representing all building types with the relevant information, tactical opportunities and revenue-building strategies to create and maintain optimal results across a portfolio.

 

Come see five Georgia buildings as they compete for international acclaim. While you're there, you can also learn about the latest industry trends with expert-led sessions!

 

You can pre-register for this event online at www.EveryBuildingConference.org.

 

BOMA Georgia is seeking members to join the new Social Media Messengers (SMM) group. The SMM is a unique group for social media savvy commercial real estate industry professionals who enjoy creating social media conversations about BOMA Georgia and the commercial real estate industry.

 

Members of this group will meet virtually via email and Yammer to plan and create social media dialogue related to BOMA Georgia and the real estate industry. This group is for both social media novices and professionals. You can see the conversations already being created by the group from the recent BOMA Show by searching Twitter with the hashtag #BOMAShow.

 

Visit the BOMA Georgia website to learn more and signup.

Registration for the annual Fleming's fundraiser on July 25 is open. This annual fundraiser benefits BOMA Georgia's chosen charity, Hillside.

 

Hillside provides quality, cost-effective treatment and education to severely emotionally disturbed children and their families. Services are provided in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with patient needs.

 

Attendees of the Fleming's event enjoy fine dining, wine and networking, all while benefiting a great cause. At the event, attendees can further support Hillside by bidding in the live auction that includes many great prizes and packages. Registration for the fundraiser luncheon is just $85 for individuals and $850 for a table of 10.

 

Visit the event page, to register.

The BOMA Georgia Foundation appreciates the corporate and individual donors who support its mission of advancing real estate education and research. The funds raised have already assisted in funding valuable research and assisting with scholarships for students enrolling in BOMA Georgia educational courses.

 

There are so many reasons to give and so many ways BOMA Georgia says 'thank you' to both corporate donors and individual donors. Donors to the Foundation also have the option to remain anonymous.

 

If you are ready to support the BOMA Georgia Foundation with your donation, or you just want to learn more, visit www.BOMAGeorgiaFoundation.org.

 

BOMA International's featured publication for June is Industrial Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement.

 

This updated measurement standard for industrial buildings was developed by BOMA International and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors®. Industrial Buildings:  Standard Methods of Measurement (ANSI Z65.2-2012) details procedures for determining the area of an industrial building using the two dominant market measurement practices observed in North America---the Exterior Wall Methodology (Method A) or the Drip Line Methodology (Method B).

 

To order a copy of this title in print or as an eBook, visit store.boma.org.

 

 

Online Exam Prep: LEED Green Associate

Green Seminars

Changes to LEED

BOMI Designation Course

Legal Aspects of Leasing and Managing Medical Office Buildings

Green Leases and Green Vendor Contracts

The Impact of the ACA on Medical Office Management

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