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 May | June | 2014 Commercial Investment Real Estate PRE SID E NT ' S D E S K t Network Now To boost the quality and frequency of members' networking opportuni- ties, CCIM Institute has invested time and expertise by sponsoring ALM Real Estate Media's RealShare Conference Series in 2014. T ese one-of- a–kind events draw many of the top industry deal makers and provide an unbeatable opportunity to expand your professional network. In March, Michael Anderson, CCIM, shared his insights on the cur- rent multifamily investment scene as a panelist at RealShare Apart- ments East in Miami Beach, Fla., and Elizabeth Braman, CCIM, of ered a look at key f nancing sources during RealShare Los Angeles. In April, 2013 CCIM President Wayne D'Amico, CCIM, Gary Ralston, CCIM, and Craig Tomlinson, CCIM, moderated panels at the RealShare Net Lease event in New York City. T e Insti- tute will also provide member experts for the RealShare Investment & Finance, Orange County, Net Lease West, Industrial, Healthcare, and Bay Area events in the second half of the year. All CCIM Institute members receive up to 20 percent of of their registration fees for these events with the code CCIM. To see the full schedule, register, or view post-event coverage, visit www.ccim.com/networking/tradeshows. CCIM's participation in these events benef ts every member by elevat- ing the prof le of the designation and showcasing members' specialized expertise. I encourage you to use these opportunities to network with some of the industry's most inf uential professionals. Finally, I invite you to join the Institute Oct. 21–22 for our annual conference in Los Angeles, which will be programmed and promoted by ALM Real Estate Media/GlobeSt.com. You won't want to miss the blockbuster lineup of speakers and events this fall. Karl Landreneau, CCIM 2014 President CCIM Institute klandreneau@latterblum.com 2014 Legislator of the Year U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers of Columbus, Ohio, received CCIM and IREM's 2014 Legislator of the Year Award during the Capitol Hill Visit on April 9. Thanks to Legislative Affairs Subcommittee Chairs Benjamin Crosby, CCIM, and Lou Nimkoff, CCIM, for their Hill Visit efforts. 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. 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. 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 0 2 - 0 5 I s s u e - P r e s . i n d d 2 02-05 Issue-Pres.indd 2 4 / 2 9 / 1 4 2 : 3 4 P M 4/29/14 2:34 PM