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 | 2015 Commercial Investment Real Estate D E S K PRE SID E NT ' S c Global Connections CCIM Institute recognizes the value of providing international and national networking venues for members to meet clients and col- leagues face to face. CCIM's new exhibit booth at ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, May 17–20, enhances meeting opportunities for members and showcases the CCIM brand. More than 34,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors are participating in this global conference for the shopping center industry. From 2013 to 2014, CCIM doubled the number of booth visitors and we expect to continue building that momentum this year. CCIM members may reserve meeting tables in 30-minute incre- ments at tables.ccim.com. Additionally, the Institute is sponsoring a cocktail reception in the booth for members and their guests on May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Other perks include demonstrations of STDB's new Esri ArcGIS and BAO Web platforms, which provide members with customized site evaluation and market analysis. Across the Atlantic Ocean, CCIM leaders met with multiple global industry participants at MIPIM, March 10–13, in Cannes, France. T e emphasis was on com- municating CCIM members' unparalleled knowledge and ability to analyze opportunities in commercial real estate. For the f rst time since 2006, CCIM exhib- ited in the prominent space reserved for the National Association of Realtors, gaining access to 21,000 participants from 93 countries. T e strong CCIM presence reinvigorates business opportunities for CCIM members beyond U.S. borders. Closer to home, CCIM is continuing its participation in the RealShare conferences that take place in numerous U.S. markets. T ese conferences are a great opportunity for local CCIM chapter members to build new business connections and promote the CCIM brand. Go to Globest.com/events to see which conferences are in a market near you. Last but not least, I encourage you to join the Institute Oct. 27–28 for our annual conference, CCIM T rive 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Austin in Austin, Texas. 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. Find a Professional Directory. 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