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 Expand the Brand t Te CCIM Institute has worked tirelessly to expand designation promotion eforts worldwide and illustrate the value CCIMs bring to every business situation. Our current designation promotion advertisement appears on page 11. Te campaign capitalizes on the market and fnancial analysis skills that all designees gain through the CCIM education. Tis fall CCIM launched a major media outreach efort to ensure this campaign reaches the top-level professionals in the industry. CCIM's designation promotion ads have appeared in the Wall St. Journal and Te New York Times (digital edition) as well as on Bloomberg.com and Businessweek.com. Ads have also run in major industry trade publications and on their websites, including National Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com, Bizjournals.com, and Commercial Property Executive, among others. CCIM has also expanded its presence at major industry events, including the RealShare conference series. I served as moderator of the "Developers Shaping New York" panel at RealShare New York on Oct. 8. As a result of this opportunity, the Institute was exposed to many of the largest and most active developers in the Northeast. I also look forward to moderating the REIT Power Panel at the RealShare Net Lease West event in Los Angeles this fall, and Garry Weiss, CCIM, SIOR, managing principal of Vista Industrial Aggregators LLC in Chicago, will share his expertise as a panelist at the RealShare Industrial conference in Miami. Tese key opportunities continue to elevate the CCIM brand in the industry. How can you do your part in this efort? Update your professional profle on CCIM.com so industry execs who are looking for a CCIM in your area can fnd you. Sincerely, Wayne D'Amico, CCIM 2013 CCIM Institute President wdamico@ccim.net @wdccim 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. CCIM Quarterly Market Trends Report. 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 2013 CCIM Membership Survey Only CCIM.com @ Log on to renew your membership at CCIM.com/renew. 2 November | December | 2013 Commercial Investment Real Estate