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17days until
BOMA Board Meeting, Shilo Inn, June 13th 11:45 a.m.-1p.m.

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For additional information or to register for any meeting contact
Cathi Hollis at: cathi@bomatc.com 

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Building Owners and Managers Association of the Tri-Cities

Promoting Commercial Real Estate through Networking, Advocacy, Professional Development, Membership Participation and Community Involvement

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Upcoming Dates and Events

  BOMA and a Brew

Networking event is scheduled for May 31st at Tony Roma’s, 8551 West Gage Boulevard  Kennewick, WA, 5-7 p.m. - Just stop by and relax with your BOMA Friends, enjoy some appetizers and get to know each other, you might even learn something new!  Contact cathi@bomatc.com or call 528.5699 by May 29th to RSVP.

2012 Every Building Conference & Expo
BOMA Tri-Cities 2012 Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Canyon Lakes Golf Course
3700 Canyon Lakes Drive
Kennewick, WA

Click the links below to select sponsorships and register

BOMA 2012 Golf Tournament Hero Team and Sponsorship Packages

2012 Golf Tournament Team Registration Form

A Portion of the Tournament Proceeds to Benefit our Charity:  OPERATION THANK YOU

 

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BOMA and The Home Depot Announce National Rebate Program

Enrollment is now open, and you must enroll to participate. Click here for more information.


BOMI International Class presented by the BOMA TC Education Committee
(Dates to be determined) - The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part 2 - Instructor:  Barbara Deatherage, Sr. Engineer, Energy Northwest
Please check back for details on the above class

WHO IS OUR BOMA LOBBYIST?

Mark Gjurasic

Mark Gjurasic is the principal of Public Affairs of Washington, LLC, specializing in governmental affairs representation, fundraising and educational services.  He began his lobbying career in 1979.  As a result, he has long-term relationships with many lawmakers both on the Congressional and State level.

Mark represents more real-estate associations than any other public affairs consultant in Washington State to include: the Building Owners and Managers Association, (BOMA), he also represents:

  • Washington Apartment Association (WAA),
  • Institute for Real-Estate Management (IREM),
  • Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington (MHCW),
  • Washington Self Storage Association (WSSA) and
  • Government Building Owners and Lessors Association (GBOLA). 

His expertise is in the area of commercial and residential real estate, taxation, landlord and tenant transactions, and real-estate licensure.

In 1980 Mark was appointed by Governor Ray as a member of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development Advisory Council and has been a campaign consultant to congressional and legislative races in Washington State.  Mark also is an advisor to eight Political Action Committees that make contributions to Legislative races as well as Gubernatorial, Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor and State Supreme Court candidates.

Mark’s background includes an active military career in the United States Army as a commission officer, and graduate studies at U.C.L.A. in Marketing. Completed undergraduate work in Journalism and Advertising at the University of Washington.

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About BOMA International 

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 100 local associations and affiliated organizations. Founded in 1907, its 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties. BOMA International’s mission is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information..

BOMA International

BOMA International was founded as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. The association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and other affiliates around the globe. Today, BOMA International represents 92 local associations throughout the United States and 15 affiliates in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. BOMA's 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties in North America.

BOMA International is a primary source of information on building management and operations, development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics, technological developments and other industry trends.

Who are we?
Founded in January 2002, the Tri-Cities Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) is the professional trade association for the commercial office building industry in this community, across the country and elsewhere in the world. Today we continue the long-standing traditions and values of the original association that continue to position us as the preeminent professional alliance representing our members' interests.

What do we do?
BOMA's goal is to actively and responsibly represent and promote the interests of the commercial real estate industry through effective leadership and advocacy. Our objectives remain that of:

  • creating, maintaining and developing cooperation among the owners and managers of commercial properties and its vendors
  • promote the general welfare of the industry, professional growth of our members and betterment the community.

Who are our members?
The association is comprised of the following membership categories:

  • Principal Members - companies that own or manage commercial real estate. They are the owners, managers and operators of commercial properties that include office buildings, loft buildings, hotels, hospitals, warehouses, industrial parks and other types of commercial properties situated in Benton and Franklin Counties. They may be represented by an individual, i.e. building manager, asset manager, facility manager, investor, developer, property manager, building engineering staff or other support staff.
  • Associate Members - companies that provide a service or product to the principal member/commercial real estate industry.  They may be attorneys, insurance brokers, real estate brokers, architects, engineers, designers, bankers, HVAC, building maintenance, security, landscaping, etc.  Leasing agents are included in this category.

How are we organized?
BOMA Tri-Cities is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members and functions through a strong and active system of committees. Members of BOMA are encouraged to seek leadership offices and to participate in all of our business, educational and social activities.

We are federated with The Building Owners and Managers Association International located in Washington, D.C.
Working together, our members form a respected network and valued resource for information, communication and legislative advocacy, as well as education, training and research.

Our Board of Directors includes Property managers, Real Estate owners, Facility managers, suppliers and vendors representing the private sector as well as Hanford Contractors and GSA.