Your Member Experience Starts with the 2023 Real Estate Forecast

We recently hosted What's Next: 2023 Real Estate Forecast and it was a huge success!

We kicked-off the event with the installation of our 2023 Chairman of the Board, Gary Hansel, Hudson Pacific Properties and the 2023 Board of Directors. We also presented outgoing 2021-2022 Chairman Joe Suzuki, LBA Realty, with his service award. Many thanks to Joe for his continued commitment to BOMA/GLA and for his valuable leadership during the pandemic.

Our board is committed to advancing the mission and vision of the association through our strategic plan which is focused on five pillars: influence, knowledge exchange, engagement, innovation, and visibility. BOMA/GLA is fortunate to have dedicated leadership.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Community. Each month, I get to use this space to share some of the noteworthy events that have taken place in BOMA/GLA. However, this month I want to focus on the central theme of community.

Last month we installed our 2023 Board of Directors and our new Chairman of the Board, Gary Hansel, at the return of our Real Estate Forecast lunch; the Downtown Regional Council hosted their regional roundtable which included a PacMutual building tour; we held our first annual Board, Staff, and Platinum Partner Dinner to celebrate the start of a new year; and we launched this year’s Rising Star Program with a Meet & Greet Orientation.

What these events had in common was the palpable buzz in the air of members connecting, introducing, networking, and catching-up with one another. There are so many ways to learn and improve in your position or your business; you can read blogs, attend webinars, listen to podcasts, binge YouTube videos to name a few. But regardless of how much chatter there may be around a hashtag, it does not compare to the energy in a room full of professionals who want to learn something new, form new relationships, or even improve their brand. Community is created and sustained by being together.

You do not have to be a master networker to be part of the BOMA/GLA community. While there are those who are born networkers, for many of us it can be a challenge. But breaking out of your comfort zone is just the type of action we need to take to break out of old ways of thinking.

Here are a few ways to get active in the community today:

Connect with your region. Regional Roundtables are smaller, regionally focused programs that provide opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas with peers who share the region’s experience.

Join a Special Interest Group (SIG). SIG’s are designed to bring members with like interests together in an environment that fosters learning and professional growth through shared experiences.

Volunteer on a committee. There are 20 committees, each covering different programs and initiatives without BOMA/GLA. Working on a committee helps you build stronger relationships and leads to uncovering business insights you can utilize in your personal and professional development.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities! Participating in the organization provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet new people, expand your knowledge base, have a good time, and be part of a community. Our Member Engagement staff is here to assist you in getting started. Send an email to membership@bomagla.org to get in touch.

~Michele Ware

Update on BOMA Cares "Hands Together" Partnership with The People Concern

Visit The People Concern's Art Exhibit at The Grove

After visiting The People Concern’s Studio 526, Rick Caruso is hosting an art exhibit at The Grove to display ten works of art by nine Skid Row artists. Studio 526 is a community arts and cultural platform in Los Angeles’ Skid Row neighborhood, rooted in the understanding that equitable access to arts and cultural spaces is essential for all people and communities, and a fundamental human right.

The art exhibit is available until February 28th. 100% of the proceeds benefit the artist and Studio 526.

CLICK HERE to watch the coverage on The People Concern

Topgolf FUN-Raiser Event Returns to El Segundo

Topgolf is a FUN-Raiser - dedicated to raising funds for the nearly 70,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County. All proceeds go to The People Concern, our flagship partnership.

Topgolf is a an event that supports the work of The People Concern, their dedication to the community, and their mission to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Member Spotlight

Getting to Know Kenyetta Suggars

Kenyetta joined BOMA/GLA in 2021. Prior to her role at CCS Facility Services, she planned multi-million-dollar events in the corporate hospitality industry, so it was no surprise that she quickly got involved with BOMA/GLA. Kenyetta can be seen welcoming new faces with her southern hospitality. Networking is her favorite part of BOMA/GLA. She advises any newcomers to work the room and follow up! Her favorite BOMA/GLA event is the Awards Gala because you get to see everyone looking their best, and it's like the Oscars for our industry!

When she is not networking, you can find her being a super mom, trying out a new restaurant, or doing something to make the world a better place. Kenyetta is passionate about DEI and advocacy and currently serves on the board of the Diversity Coalition Committee in the city of Signal Hill, CA.

If Kenyetta is eating a ribeye steak, listening to live music, and dancing to her favorite tunes with an eclectic crowd, she's most likely in her happy place. She is a true extrovert. Something she lives by is the belief that integrity, respect, and class never go out of style!

Kenyetta currently serves as one of the 2023 South Bay Regional Council Co-Chairs and looks forward to greeting new members soon.

See What You Missed

El Segundo Mayor Pro Tem Tours Kilroy Realty

The team at 909/999 North Pacific Coast Highway hosted El Segundo Mayor Pro Tem, Chris Pimentel, for a building tour as part of BOMA/GLA’s advocacy efforts in helping elected officials understand the complexities of owning and operating commercial office buildings.

Building tours provide valuable learning opportunities for policymakers who make decisions impacting commercial properties and the communities they serve. If you are interested in hosting a tour, contact us at regions@bomagla.org.

Important Dates

Member Corner

Welcome to our 2023 New Members

BUILDING MEMBERS

At Mateo (Lincoln Property Company)

BCSP Pacific Concourse Property LLC

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Amrani Construction, Inc.

Diversified Thermal Services

Tony Demaria Electric, Inc.

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

City Service Paving

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

Martin-Martin

Do Good: Make Money

The Benefits of BOMA/GLA Membership

My personal growth as a leader and real estate professional is due in no small part to my long-term association with BOMA/GLA. A big thank you to the entire BOMA/GLA team for their superior service, dedication, and innovation in providing relevant, spot-on educational training, political advocacy, as well as top-notch networking events!

Amy Martin

Senior Property Manager

The Muller Company

Renew Your Dues

Annual Partner Spotlight

American Heritage Landscape is a leader within the industry and is committed to excellence. Our team offers personal and professional expertise unique to each client.

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Thank You for a Successful Annual Holiday Drive

While we anticipated we might fall short of our ambitious goal of one hundred building participants given the ongoing issues in building occupancy due to the pandemic, we exceeded our goal! Thank you to the Annual Holiday Drive Committee for the extra time and effort you put in to make this year’s drive a success.

We appreciate the support from our members who hosted collections drive at their buildings and to those of you who volunteered at Fox Plaza on the sort and pick-up day.

Career Development

2023 Kicks Off with an Outstanding Rising Star Orientation

This year's program participants and mentors convened at Art District Brewery in Downtown Los Angeles for a night of networking and getting to know one another.

We have more participants this year than ever before, so it's going to be a competitive year for the renowned Rising Star of the Year award!

List of Participants and Mentors

What's Happening at BOMA International

BOMA Canada, BOMA International Launch Certification Program in U.S.

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and BOMA Canada signed a letter of intent Jan. 21 to create a new building certification program in the United States. The BOMA BEST program began operating in Canada in 2005. The organizations are collaborating to finalize an agreement by the end of May.

BOMA BEST supporters said it is complementary to the current BOMA 360 Performance Program.

BOMA BEST is an environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings. Program supporters said it addresses an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information. The most efficient buildings achieve BOMA BEST Platinum certification.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Decarbonization Symposium and Legislative Fly-In

Get ready for a unique event focused on the latest decarbonization information and strategies. The symposium will feature education sessions led by industry experts, a speaker from the Biden administration, and networking reception on Capitol Hill. It will also provide BOMA members with the opportunity to take commercial real estate’s message to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in a unified fashion.