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BOMA Boston’s Centennial Celebration to be held March 23

Boston, MA 2017 is an exciting year for BOMA Boston as BOMA is turning 100! BOMA has launched a strategic plan focused on operational, educational, and industry excellence, as well as enhancing strategic relationships. BOMA will be implementing the plan in 2017 as a way to better serve the membership, and look forward to incorporating several new initiatives in 2017. As part of the Centennial, on Thursday, March 23, BOMA Boston will be holding a 100th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held at the UMASS Club at One Beacon St.

Sponsorships and tickets are currently available. To learn more, please visit the BOMA website.

Shown (from left) are the panel for BOMA’s January Roundtable Jim DerMinasian, Taurus Management Services, 2017 BOMA Boston president; Greg Brown, Hines; Jill Lazzeri, Equity Industrial Partners Corp.; Mike Fitzgerald, Boston Properties; and Jennifer Twombly, CBRE | New England.

On Wednesday, January 25, BOMA Boston hosted the first roundtable program of the year: How to Be a Successful Property Management Team. Panelists for the event, all of which were industry award winners at the 2016 BOMA Boston TOBY & Industry Awards, provided perspective on their career paths and valuable advice. The panel discussion was moderated by this year’s BOMA Boston president, Jim DerMinasian, Taurus Management Services. Thank you to the January roundtable sponsor Waste Management.

BOMA Boston Membership: A Benefit to You! Join BOMA Boston in 2017!

Join BOMA Boston today to network with over 680 members in the commercial real estate industry. As a member, you would receive the following benefits, and more!

• Committee Involvement: Take advantage of your membership and join BOMA Boston committees.

• Discounted Education: BOMA roundtables, BOMI designation programs, and access to International resources.

• Online Membership Directory: As a member, you will receive BOMA Boston login information to access our online, comprehensive membership directory.

• BOMA Boston’s Online Buyer’s Guide: Gain access to a listing of BOMA Boston affiliate members (service providers) to find the service that best fits your needs.

• Networking Opportunities: Participate in annual events such as the TOBY Awards, BOMA Fishing Tournament, Springfest & Fallfest; BOMA Golf Outing, Holiday Happy Hour, Trivia Night, and more.

• BOMA International Benefits & Opportunities: As a BOMA Boston member, you will also become a member of BOMA International! With these new memberships, you will have the opportunity to gain access and discounts to BOMA International databases and information, participate in regional and international conferences at a discounted price

One of the main benefits of being a BOMA Boston member is their commitment to education. BOMA Boston partners with BOMI International to provide a forum for facilities, property, and systems management education. BOMA Boston is pleased to offer courses in the following designations through BOMI International: RPA, FMA, SMA, and SMT.

For more information about BOMA Boston and events please visit their website at www.BOMAboston.org. Follow them on Twitter @BOMABoston.

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