Commercial Investment Real Estate is the magazine of the CCIM Institute, the leading provider of commercial real estate education. CIRE covers market trends, current developments, and business strategies within the commercial real estate field.
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PRESIDENT' S DESK Designation Driven i It's my privilege to serve as 2013 CCIM President in this pivotal year for commercial and investment real estate. Te Institute will focus on promoting the CCIM designation worldwide and the value CCIMs bring to the marketplace. Last year CCIM designees marketed more than $359 million in prop- erties through CCIM's National Virtual Deal Making Sessions. Tis year you can beneft by participating in these online property market- ing events. Te value of this CCIM beneft far exceeds the cost to renew your annual membership. If you're considering taking a new direction in this year, use the Leadership Assessment Tool, a free online service in the CCIM Career Center, to glean insight into your strengths as well as areas in which you can sharpen your skills. Te CCIM education and network played an important role in shaping the careers of the fve industry experts on the CCIM All-Star Panel at the 2012 CCIM Live! conference in Las Vegas. I had the honor of moderating the con- versation among Richard E. Frazier Jr., CCIM, director of real estate for Kaman Industrial Technologies; Ryan Lorey, CCIM, senior director at Broadcom Corp.; Mark Lee Levine, CCIM, professor and former director of the University of Denver's Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management; Jef rey Lyon, CCIM, CEO of Kidder Mathews; and Curt Johnson, CCIM, vice chairman of First American Insurance Corp. My thanks to them for sharing their experiences. Good things are coming your way in 2013. Get involved: Take advan- tage of the many benefts and services available through the Institute. Let's work together to ensure the year ahead is prosperous for everyone in our CCIM network. Sincerely, Wayne D'Amico, CCIM 2013 CCIM Institute President wdamico@ccim.net The Top 10 CCIM Member Benefits CCIM membership gives industry professionals the resources they need to succeed. Here are the 10 benefits CCIM members value most.* 1. CCIM Designation Promotion. National advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns promote the value of the CCIM brand and the benefits of working with a CCIM. 2. STDBonline.com. STDB is a one-stop shop for valuable site-specific demographic analysis tools. 3. CCIM.com. Find CCIM news, events, and education, membership, and networking information in one place. 4. Find a Professional Directory. Industry professionals looking to do business with CCIMs can find designees in every market and specialty at CCIM.com/find-a-pro. 5. Commercial Investment Real Estate (CIRE). CCIM's award-winning magazine is a bimonthly source for analysis and insight into all facets of commercial investment real estate. 6. CCIM Chapters. CCIM's 57 local affiliates help members expand networks and build relationships in their home markets. 7. RERC/CCIM Investment Trends Quarterly (ITQ) . This online report provides national and regional real estate transaction analyses, an economic outlook, and a survey of CCIM member activity for every quarter. 8. Member Discounts. CCIM members enjoy access to the National Association of Realtors Discount and Affinity Program, which includes the Realtors Federal Credit Union and special offers on insurance, travel, and more. 9. Life After the Pin Program. CCIM designees can refresh their skills by taking one CCIM designation course per year at a reduced tuition rate. 10. Lobbying and Legislation. CCIM is part of a public policy team that monitors local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments. Members have access to a database of state legislation. But the value of CCIM membership doesn't stop at 10. Go to CCIM.com to find all the resources that put CCIM members ahead of the game in every market. *Based on responses to the 2011 CCIM Membership Survey Only CCIM.com @ 2013 CCIM President Wayne D'Amico, CCIM, and CCIM Institute CEO Hank White discuss the benefits of CCIM membership in a video at CCIM.com. 2 January | February | 2013 Commercial Investment Real Estate