Northeast Power Hour:

Power Delivery in the Face of Growing EV and Building Electrification Requirements - 3/9/23

Regional Roundtables

San Fernando Valley Power Hour:

Public Safety Panel - 3/23/23

Hollywood/Wilshire Power Hour:

The State of Film Production with FilmLA

Spring Golf Tournament:

Sponsorships are available.

General Membership Lunch:

A CRE Update on Homelessness and Public Safety - 4/13/23

Topgolf FUN-Raiser - 4/20/23

CRE Summit and Showcase

Build Your Dream Team: Talent Acquisition and Retention - 5/18/23

We Are Putting the FUN in the Topgolf FUN-Raiser!

Topgolf is a FUN-Raiser - dedicated to raising funds for the nearly 70,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County. All proceeds go to The People Concern, our flagship partnership.

This event supports the work of The People Concern, their dedication to the community, and their mission to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives.

Here is the 21-22 New Impact Study.

Support the Cause

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

This year has been very eventful for the BOMA/GLA team. In this month's welcome, I want to update you on some recent team developments that I think are worth mentioning.

First, the BOMA/GLA family has expanded! On January 17th, our Director of Government and Public Affairs, Aaron Taxy, and his wife Hannah, became the proud parents of an adorable baby boy. His name, Leo, is a tribute to Aaron's late grandfather. We are pleased that mother and baby are doing well. The Taxy's are overwhelmed with sleep-deprived joy and are grateful for the well wishes that have come their way from BOMA/GLA members.

Last month, Blake Perez, Government Affairs Manager, was appointed to the City of Brea Planning Commission. The Planning Commission’s primary function is to study proposed developments that may have an impact on the community’s growth and environment. This commission ensures that proposed developments will meet the City of Brea’s technical, environmental, and aesthetic standards. In this role, Blake will gain more in-depth experience into the city’s planning process which will be transferable to his regional government affairs role at BOMA/GLA.

Finally, it gives me great pleasure to share the news that Tonya Burns has been promoted from Director of Marketing to Vice President, Association Services. Tonya's tenure at BOMA/GLA spans a full two decades. She has been an invaluable asset to our members, volunteer leaders, and staff teams since she joined the association as the Operations Manager. Her extraordinary skills in financial management, team leadership, and interpersonal communication have been vital to the progress of our organization.

In her new position as Vice President, Tonya will maintain her responsibilities in marketing and communications while also playing a key role driving association operations to further our mission and strategic plan.

Our team here at BOMA/GLA really helps to make the organization what it is: a community. Congratulations to each of them!

~Michele Ware

BOMA and The People Concern

An Unbeatable Team Against the Fight on Homelessness

The homelessness crisis has gripped Los Angeles and affects all of us. BOMA/GLA recognizes that combating this issue is a priority for our members.

With this in mind, BOMA/GLA teamed up with an organization we believed could make the biggest impact in helping to solve this crisis: The People Concern.

Together we created, BOMA Cares "Hands Together ", an initiative for our organization to ban together and collectively work towards combating this ever-growing issue through food and clothing drives, community events to assemble or serve lunches, preparing hygiene kits, and fundraising.

As we move into the next phase, we are pleased to announce that our President, Michele Ware, was elected to The People Concern Board of Directors. Michele will serve on the board to represent the interests of the commercial real estate industry as we work together to find solutions through housing and integrative services to put an end to homelessness.

Did You Know?

We Have Multiple Special Interest Groups You Might Be Interested In.

BOMA/GLA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring members with similar interests together to learn and grow through shared experiences. Education-based SIGs meet throughout the year to network and share information on specific areas of interest.

Join a Special Interest Group

EMERGING LEADERS

Emerging Leaders allows newer commercial real estate professionals to participate in developing programs, network with peers, gain an inside look into BOMA/GLA, and serve the profession in a leadership capacity. Participation puts new leaders on the fast track elevating their career through the development of leadership skills and expanding your professional network.

CHIEF ENGINEERS

The Chief Engineers (SIG) includes chief engineers that meet virtually monthly to share experiences and address ideas of innovation. The goal of this SIG is to provide a platform to address the latest on policy and technical information as well as covering new ideas in environmental regulations, maintenance, and operation of commercial buildings.

MIXED USE PROPERTY MANAGERS

The Mixed Use Property Mangers (SIG) includes commercial real estate professionals interested in the specific needs of mix use buildings this SIG will meet virally and in person monthly to discuss mix use building office management issues, as well as recent and emerging trends and challenges.

See What You Missed

Adaptive Reuse: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know?

Adaptive reuse options were discussed, and members were given the opportunity to network with other industry professionals and learn new ways to make use of their space. The panel discussed the prospects for repurposing spaces that are either not being used to their full capacity or outdated.

Thank you to our panel: Lillian Lainez, Cushman & Wakefield, Leo Divinsky, Stockdale Capital Partners, Frank Wang, Jensen Hughes, and Will Jarvis, Cushman & Wakefield.

What's Happening on the Hill?

BizFed Sacramento Days Recap

BOMA/GLA Advocacy Staff traveled to Sacramento this month as part of the Los Angeles County Business Federation’s (BizFed) “Sacramento Days.”

We joined with our allies in the business community to participate in small group meetings with legislators and their staff to hear about their legislative priorities and for us to express the challenges we are facing in the state.

We also attended intimate panels covering the big issues facing the business community in the state, including housing and homelessness, energy policy, and economic development. The legislature will face significant policy debates over CEQA reform, housing policy, and the pace of decarbonization. Keep track of how these debates will impact you by subscribing to BOMA on the Frontline.

Member Spotlight

Getting to Know Marline Millanponce-Camarena

Property Manager, Atlas Capital Group

Marline has been a BOMA/GLA member for over a decade. Having ready access to a huge network of connections she may turn to at any time for help is one of many benefits she derives from being an active member. She advises new members to make at least five new contacts at each event. It is the best way to grow your professional network.

In her spare time, she enjoys tattooing, roller skating, and binge-watching Suits. If she could have one meal for the rest of her life, it would be a club salad. Wish her luck because she is currently welding a custom-made bike to compete with other custom bike fabricators.

Marline is part of the Mixed-Use Property Managers (SIG) Special Interest Group.

Important Dates

This Month's New Members

BUILDING MEMBERS

977 N. Broadway

UCLA

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

GardaWorld Security

FACILITY AND INDUSTRIAL MEMBERS

Kim Nguyen - Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District

Vicki Fenton - Paramount

Christopher Adkins - Bridge Industrial

Annual Partner Spotlight

Knight Commercial. Trusted by our clients since 2001. When Adam and Peter established Knight Commercial in 2001 they did all the work themselves – cleaning buildings, scouting for clients, organizing paperwork, and anything else that needed to be done

Learn More...

Rockhill Management's Jaymi Lacap, Recounts Her BOMA Journey

I joined the Rising Star Mentorship Program as a mentor in early 2021. The following year, I was paired with the most ambitious and energetic mentee, Jessika Lloyd, Tenant Relations Coordinator, City of Beverly Hills. Jessika left an indelible mark in both my personal and professional life. From day one, we bonded over shared tenants, exchanged career advice, and attended numerous industry networking events together.

This program has not only served Jessika from a professional growth standpoint, but it has given me the opportunity to learn from the next generation of property management professionals who are shaping the industry today. Although our official mentorship ended a few months ago, Jessika and I are closer than ever, and we still talk on a weekly basis. I consider her one of my closest friends.

If you’re thinking about joining The Rising Star program as either a mentor or mentee, my advice is to sign up right away!

Jaymi N. Lacap, CPM® WELL AP

Senior Property Manager

News

Downtown LA Market Report

As members across Downtown Los Angeles remain concerned about economic recovery after the COVID-19 emergency, glimmers of optimism are beginning to emerge.

According to a market report recently published by the Downtown Central Business Improvement District, workplace visitation increased Downtown by 26% throughout 2022. We have a long road ahead, but we began to saw a work culture return to DTLA.

Read the full report here.

What's Happening at BOMA International

BOMA International Decarbonization Symposium

Next week, BOMA/GLA Advocacy Staff will be in Washington, D.C. attending BOMA International’s Decarbonization Symposium and Legislative Fly-In!

The symposium will feature expert panels addressing decarbonization policy and investor demands providing the tools needed to implement carbon reduction strategies that will reduce building emissions and improve building performance, while ensuring economic viability. We will also take commercial real estate’s message to lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss challenges some of these policies present to our members..

Thank You to Our 2023 Annual Partners

Thank you to our Annual Partners who generously support the mission, vision, work and members of BOMA/GLA. Your continued investment is appreciated.

If you are interested in becoming an annual partner, please click here to see the benefits and company exposure. Contact sponsorship@bomagla.org to take advantage of the benefits.