We are inviting qualified members and their colleagues to submit a short abstract to present an education al session at our 2017 Mega Program which will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Dearborn Doubletree.  This full day program provides attendees with best practices, outstanding value, and continuing education credits.  All sessions will run 1 hour in length and may be repeated throughout the day.

We are also seeking presentations for our 2017 Monthly "Brown Bag" Lunch Seminars.  Lunch seminars may be hosted at your facility.
 
As a presenter, you can reach property and facility professionals and help fuel innovation, efficiency and profitability throughout the industry.  Presenters must provide educational information only. P resentations may not be used to promote or sell a product, service or a program. 
 
The abstracts that are selected will be submitted to the state and educational institutions to qualify for continuing education and professional development credits (i.e., RPA, FMA, MI Real Estate/Brokers License). 
 
Abstract Submission Form - For consideration, presentation abstracts must be submitted to the BOMA office no later than AUGUST 12, 2016 to [email protected]             
 
What we are looking for!   
  • Emerging Issues/Recent Developments in Commercial Real Estate
  • Fresh and Innovative Perspectives
  • Tactics & Takeaways
  • High-level Strategies
  • Pitfalls to Avoid
  • Future trends/forecasts
  • Best Practices
  • Legal Update/Issues
  • Tax Planning/Commercial Property Appeals
  • Energy efficiency strategies/sustainability
  • Incentive Plans/PACE
  • Strategies for maintaining asset value/reducing operating costs
  • Tenant retention
  • Non-traditional sources of income
  • The changing workspace
  • Demographic impacts
  • Emergency Preparedness/Risk Management
  • Managing the Industrial Sector
  • Cyber security/technology
  • How to deal with difficult clients
  • Vendor management
  • Building Operations topics
  • Etiquette/soft skills/sales/organization/how to training            
  The Professional Development Committee thanks you in advance for your eager participation!

Sincerely,

BOMA/Metro Detroit
2016 Professional Development Committee