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 Giving Back a Only @ 2 The Top 10 CCIM Member Benefi ts As commercial real estate professionals, we all have a vested interest in helping our clients lease space, purchase buildings, and invest in the economic health of our communities. Now it's our turn to roll up our sleeves and give back to the cities, communities, organizations, and people that have helped our businesses grow and thrive. It's my pleasure to invite all CCIMs to take part in "Community Caring in Motion," a new initiative CCIM Institute has planned to encourage members to give back to their communities. From Sept. 9 to Sept. 22, CCIMs from A around the globe, along with their colleagues, families, and friends, will donate a day of their time to a cause that's important to them in their local markets. Whether members choose to par- ticipate in a chapter-organized volunteer eff ort or spend a day individually helping out a charity that's dear to their hearts, collectively CCIMs can make a diff erence. Paint a building, mentor a student, feed the hungry, or build a house — every eff ort makes a huge diff erence. C Document your eff orts locally and we will promote your accomplish- ments nationally. Watch for more information to come from the CCIM Institute as well as your local chapter about how you can get involved in "Community Caring in Motion." Mark your calendar now and plan to donate one day of your time to the community that's helped you succeed as a com- mercial real estate professional. Leil Koch, CCIM 2012 President leilkoch@ccim.net 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. STDBonline.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. Find a Professional Directory. Industry professionals looking to do business with CCIMs can fi nd designees in every market and specialty at CCIM.com/fi nd-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 affi liates 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 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. CCIM.com/cire Check out this issue's Web Exclusive articles: "Down, But Not Out" looks at — believe it or not — new retail construction projects in the works. Also, "Functional Fliers" details the programs CCIMs use for property marketing. *Based on responses to the 2011 CCIM Membership Survey May | June | 2012 Commercial Investment Real Estate N C I O T M M U N I I T Y I C C M R I N G N M O O