The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) an international community of real estate managers, has announced that Greater Rhode Island Chapter 88 of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), one of 93 IREM chapters worldwide, received high honors in IREM's Chapter Star Recognition Program. The chapter was recognized for a variety of initiatives it undertook in 2010. The Chapter Star Recognition Program recognizes IREM chapters for providing valuable member services and programs. The program awards points for specific activities based on criteria that define effective, successful chapters; some activities are required, others are elective. Then, based on total points earned, chapters can achieve One, Two, Three, Four, or Five Star Status. Greater Rhode Island Chapter achieved the highest recognition as a Five Star Chapter.