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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2 July | August | 2015 Commercial Investment Real Estate D E S K PRE SID E NT ' S t Partnership Perks T e CCIM Institute constantly seeks to improve the value of your membership. Strategic alliances and strengthening the CCIM brand are two ways the Institute boosts the return on your investment. To promote the CCIM brand at ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, May 18–20, the new CCIM exhibit booth rose like a regal ship's prow above other exhibits. T e CCIM booth drew almost 1,000 CCIMs and visitors and 176 table reservations from CCIMs. One of our recent alliances is with the Asian Real Estate Associa- tion of America, with several prominent CCIMs among its members. At AREAA's 2015 Global & Luxury Summit in Chicago, it was appar- ent that international commercial investment in the United States is accelerating, especially from wealthy Asian investors. Many of them are seeking credentialed professionals such as CCIMs who they can trust and have the knowl- edge and connections to structure deals competently. For the sixth year in a row, CCIM and the American Real Estate Society met to share best practices and ideas in the real estate academic world. T is collaboration provides the CCIM curriculum with current academic research and strengthens our ties to universities with real estate programs. Another strategic partnership is celebrating its f rst anniversary. ALM Real Estate Media Group — publishers of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com, as well as organizers of RealShare conferences — is show- ing great success in leveraging the expertise of CCIM designees. Initi- ated by CCIM President-elect Steve Moreira, CCIM, and Past President Wayne D'Amico, CCIM, the ALM partnership is successfully promot- ing the CCIM designation in many local markets and nationally. CCIM is also partnering with ALM for our annual conference, CCIM T rive, Oct. 27–28, at the Hyatt Regency Austin in Austin, Texas. ALM will use its high-prof le connections and media reach to assist the Institute with programming and promotion. Providing resources to help members become more successful is our No. 1 priority. Take advantage of these strategic alliances, and capitalize on the CCIM brand by wearing your CCIM pin. Mark Macek, CCIM 2015 CCIM Institute President mark@macekco.com The Top 10 CCIM Member Benefi ts CCIM membership gives industry professionals the resources they need to succeed. Here are the 10 benefi ts CCIM members value most.* 1. CCIM Designation Promotion. National advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns promote the value of the CCIM brand and the benefi ts of working with a CCIM. 2. STDB.com. STDB is a one-stop shop for valuable site-specifi c demographic analysis tools. 3. CCIM.com. Find CCIM news, events, and education, membership, and networking information in one place. 4. FindaCCIM.com. Industry professionals looking to do business with CCIMs can fi nd designees in every market and specialty at fi ndaCCIM.com. 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 affi liates 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 Affi nity 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 fi nd all the resources that put CCIM members ahead of the game in every market. *Based on responses to the 2013 CCIM Membership Survey