BOMA Orlando newsletter for January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

Good morning!

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, BOMA Orlando will be closed on Monday, January 20.

ICYMI

January luncheon

For our luncheon this month, BOMA Orlando heard from guest speaker Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter on mindful goal-setting.

Stevie discussed how to set, the problems with, types of, and how to best achieve your goals.

DeSantis picks Florida attorney general to replace Rubio in Senate

Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate. (Washington Post)

Commercial real estate firms flip back to growing head counts, salaries

Getting a job in CRE could get easier in 2025. (Bisnow)

Construction slowdown, leasing acceleration drive office demand

Orlando makes the list as the market stabilizes and opportunities for investment are expanding. (GlobeSt)

6 facilities management trends set to define 2025

Managers are leveraging data to optimize operations and meet changing occupier needs while anticipating federal policy shifts and growing data center demand. (FacilitiesDive)

Floridians' IRS tax deadline pushed to May 1 due to hurricanes

There wasn't a lot of good news for the many Floridians affected last year by hurricanes Helene and Milton, but here's some good news: tax deadlines this year have been pushed back. The Internal Revenue Service announced this last year. (Tallahassee Democrat)

The evolution of the workplace: adapting to change

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, the concept of the workplace is undergoing a dramatic transformation. (CRE Insight Journal)

Optimizing HVAC systems to create grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs)

Smart HVAC systems can cut costs, slash emissions, and enable a greener grid. (Buildings)

Small bays are becoming a big-time targets

Short leases of 3-5 years enable landlords to adjust rents more frequently. (GlobeSt)

Six tips for becoming a better manager, and six steps to avoid

Managers are going to need to be flexible to thrive in 2025, and they'll have to do so while operating under a microscope. (Orlando Business Journal)

Financial wellness in 2025 - start with these simple steps

It's time to tackle resolutions for a financially healthier year. (The Oracle)

BOMA International corner

California fires

California's fire crisis remains top of mind for the Los Angeles area commercial real estate community.

BOMA Greater Los Angeles has launched the Second Wave Support Donation Drive initiative focused on the ongoing needs of fire victims. Learn more and find out how to donate here.

Also, you can donate to the California Fire Foundation, Pasadena Humane, and the Red Cross.