BOMA Boston update - boat cruise, networking nite & BOMI courses

Boston, MA BOMA Boston hosted the return of the BOMA Boat Cruise hosted by the Emerging Professionals on July 21^st. BOMA members and guests enjoyed a night on the Boston Harbor with industry peers. It was a great experience for members to spend time out on the water and enjoy the sights of the city.

Networking Nite at Urban Wild is taking place on August 26^th. Join BOMA Boston for a fun evening full of networking, games, apps and refreshments at Urban Wild’s indoor patio space. Enjoy games such as shuffleboard and Mario Kart, while the outdoor patio has classic lawn games and even more room to network. Celebrate the end of summer and join us! To register, reach out to Lauren Schultz at lschultz@gbreb.com.

BOMI: Leasing & Marketing for Property Managers will take place this August, starting on August 25^th and concluding on Sept. 17^th. Class will be held virtual via Zoom from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and will be taught by James Russell, director, asset services, Cushman & Wakefield. Predicting future opportunities for the property manager is challenging. In this course, property managers will gain the skills to successfully lease and market building space under favorable and adverse economic conditions. You will learn to conduct targeted market surveys and develop a marketing plan to please both the owner and tenant. Leasing and marketing are also approached in depth from legal and ethical angles as well as a financial standpoint. This course, which includes current, reliable resources, such as relevant websites, can help you stay on top of today’s marketplace. Questions or to register, contact Kayla Burmeister at kburmeister@gbreb.com.

BOMI: Design, Operation & Maintenance of Building Systems Part II is taking place Thursdays and Fridays; Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2. This class will be held in person at the BOMA Boston Office from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will be taught by Michael Gill, senior director, Client Services, C&W Services. This course provides information property and facility managers will need to make management decisions about various building systems and sites. These decisions will increase occupant safety and comfort while facilitating building efficiency to meet and organization’s business goals. This course is about understanding electrical systems and lighting, elevator maintenance and modernization, and pest and solid waste management. Other areas of interest covered in this course includes security issues, fire and life-safety systems, and energy management concerns. To register, please contact Kayla Burmeister at kburmeister@gbreb.com. 

The 2026 – 2027 TOBY Season has officially started! The call for entries are now open. More information can be found at: http://www.bomabostontoby.com/. Save the date for the 2026 TOBY Awards on Nov. 12^th at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Looking to get involved in the commercial real estate industry? Joining BOMA Boston is a great first step to that goal. Becoming a BOMA Boston member gives you the opportunity to join over 700 like-minded individuals to grow your individual network, learn about industry “hot-topics” and innovative methods to help you excel in your career. Together, our members own, manage, or service, over 200 million s/f of real estate in New England.

There are two types of membership in BOMA Boston: Industry and affiliate memberships.

Industry Members: Those who are involved in the ownership or management of commercial properties. This includes property managers, tenant coordinators, and developers, etc.

Affiliate Members: Those who provide a service to commercial building owners and managers. Examples include window cleaning companies, restoration specialists, construction companies, etc.

For questions regarding membership, please contact Kayla Burmeister (kburmeister@gbreb.com and Lauren Schultz (lschultz@gbreb.com).