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A Night of Music and Advocacy for CRE
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's BOMA at the Bowl! Boyz II Men delivered an unforgettable performance. Beyond the music, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who supported this event. Your participation helped raise crucial funds for the BOMA/GLA Political Action Committee (PAC), which plays a pivotal role in advocating for policies that directly impact the commercial real estate industry.
Thanks to you, we continue to champion the causes that matter most to our community, ensuring a strong future for the commercial real estate sector.
We can’t wait to see you next year for another unforgettable evening!
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Help Us Deliver Smiles and Join the 2024 Annual Toy Drive Today!
The season of giving is just around the corner, and we’re calling on all commercial buildings across Los Angeles to make this year’s Toy Drive our most impactful yet! Help bring smiles to children in need by participating in this community wide initiative—no need to be a BOMA/GLA member, everyone is invited to join in the fun!
How to Get Involved: It’s easy! Set up a donation box in your building’s lobby, and we’ll take care of the rest. From marketing materials to pick-ups, we've got you covered.
Get Creative: Amp up the holiday spirit by entering the Best Decorated Box Contest. The winning team will score a special prize and bragging rights for the season.
Click for more details.
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Get involved with Building Skills Partnership (BSP)
BSP offers many programs your workers can take part in. Here are just of a few of the latest BSP program offerings:
1. Green Janitor Education Program - Building Skills Partnership is currently hosting Green Janitor Education Program (GJEP) courses at the following ABM sites in Los Angeles: Avenue of the Stars, Century Plaza, and Cal Edison. The curriculum addresses energy efficiency, recycling, waste management, water conservation and other sustainable and green cleaning practices. Since launching, BSP has certified over 1,800 property service workers in GJEP curriculum.
2. ESL classes being offered at BSP office in DTLA - The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides workers with the opportunity to gain the language skills they need to navigate their workplace and community. This general ESL class allows students to learn basic literacy skills, including reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills.
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Get to Know Jeff Ong, Owner/Broker, J.O. Commercial Real Estate
How long have you been a BOMA/GLA member?
I joined BOMA/GLA in October 2023. Additionally, I have been a BOMA member in San Francisco, and an RPA since August 2002.
What is your favorite part about being a BOMA/GLA member?
Meeting people who work in the same industry and being able to educate and teach newer generations with the knowledge I’ve gained throughout my career in real estate management.
What is your favorite BOMA/GLA event and why?
I have two favorites! The holiday event at the Homebound Brew Haus, and also Top Golf in El Segundo. I like the ability to move around freely to talk and meet the all the great professionals throughout the night.
Who inspires you?
Everyone! You would be surprised to find that everyone, no matter the age, can leave an impression on you.
Fun fact that people probably don't know about you?
I play the bass, guitar and keyboards.
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Yomara Andrade
PRC Restoration Inc.
Commercial Account Executive
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Building Relationships and Knowledge: Yomara’s Journey with BOMA
"As a Commercial Property Restoration Company new to BOMA, we were welcomed with open arms. I love the networking opportunities and industry updates they provide. BOMA is an amazing organization with incredible people who are always willing to help.
There are so many events, such as the Regional Roundtable, Power Hours, Golf Tournaments, various Committees to get involved in, and my personal favorite, the Annual Toy Drive. My knowledge of the commercial real estate industry has grown immensely.
I look forward to continuing to build and grow new relationships within BOMA."
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More Buildings, More Savings!
The more buildings you add, the bigger you save on membership with BOMA/GLA.
By growing your presence in the commercial real estate community, you're not just adding properties—you’re unlocking exclusive benefits.
Take this opportunity to maximize your membership value! Contact our membership team at membership@bomagla.org today to learn how you can save more with each additional building!
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BOMA Japan Visits Los Angeles | |
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LA Hosts Shine with Warmth and Expertise During BOMA Japan's Tour
We were honored to recently host BOMA Japan during their visit to Los Angeles as they toured buildings across the United States to gain insight into our operations, technology, amenities, and market.
A heartfelt thank you to the teams at West Edge, Columbia Square, The Bloc, and Pasadena Corporate Towers for their time and effort in providing building tours, thoughtful gifts, and exceptional hospitality. Your support helped make their experience memorable, and we truly appreciate your contributions to this successful visit!
View the photo album on Facebook.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Events! | | |
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Masters Golf Tournament - Secure Your Foursome
Foursomes are in high demand and going fast! If you want to be part of this exciting event, now is the time to lock in your spot. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just love the game, this is a day you won’t want to miss.
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ChrisMix - Don't Miss Out on This Holiday Extravaganza!
Hosted at the iconic Petersen Automotive Museum, this year’s holiday party will be the most exciting event of the season! Step into the newly renovated museum and immerse yourself in its stunning car collections and exhibits.
Associate and Professional members - make sure to secure your booth!
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Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Wins, Challenges, and What’s Next as Election Season Heats Up
As the regular state legislative session ends, we celebrate wins, acknowledge losses, and take pride in narrowing negative impacts on critical issues.
Our efforts with our allies at BOMA California, fueled by your dues dollars investment and direct engagement, have made a significant impact. During this cycle, members sent over 100 messages to state lawmakers about our key legislative priorities, influencing the decisions that shape our industry.
Key outcomes include:
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Narrowing SB 1103 to exclude security deposit limits and limiting who qualifies as a "qualified tenant."
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Stopping AB 2374 in committee and reducing AB 2364 to a study bill. The original form of this bill would have doubled janitorial costs for properties.
While AB 98 passed, we'll continue to oppose its costly mandates in the next session. You can read about all of the BOMA Cal Top 10 outcomes here.
Many of these outcomes represent thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars saved by our members.
With election season underway, stay connected with BOMA on the Frontline for voter guides as ballots go out next week!
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Policy Committees in Action
BOMA International presented on ASHRAE standard development to our Codes and Regulations Committee. They also discussed the need for renewable energy sources and grid improvements to meet rising demand. View their presentation here.
Bayron Lopez from Kilroy shared with our Property Technology Committee insights on protecting buildings from cyber-physical threats and setting up effective Building Operational Networks. View his presentation here.
Check out our Property Technology one-pager here to learn how investing in quality property technology can help property managers maintain competitive, efficient, and attractive properties.
Our Sustainability Committee received a presentation from the Air Treatment Corporation, which discussed the importance of sustainable equipment with low GWP refrigerants. With both energy efficiency and electrification in mind, heat pumps help buildings comply with legislation aimed at carbon neutrality and sustainability. View the presentation here.
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BOMA on the Frontline - Featured Articles | |
Victory for Commercial Real Estate: Key Elements of Janitorial Bills Defeated
Our coalition secured a significant victory against two costly janitorial bills, AB 2364 and AB 2374, that would have raised operational expenses and hurt commercial real estate recovery.
Read more…
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Long Beach Releases a “Vacancy to Vibrancy” Real Estate Map
The City of Long Beach introduced an innovative interactive map for transforming vacancies into vibrant opportunities.
Read more…
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Thank You to Our 2024 Annual Partners | |
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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 membership@bomagla.org to take advantage of the benefits.
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