We Didn't Start the Fire | BOMA OC January 2021 Newsletter

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January 2021

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2020 was unprecedented.

With the right soundtrack, it might sound like Billy Joel’s 1989 hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire”:

Global Pandemic, State of Emergency Declared, Stay at Home Orders, Court System Shut Down, Purple Tier, Red Tier, Restaurant Closures, Lay-Offs, Protest Rallies, Schools Closed, Churches Closed, Sporting Events Canceled, Hospitals Overloaded, Masks, On-Line Learning, Events Canceled, Curfews, Essential Workers Only, Eviction Moratoriums, Social Distancing, Rising Death Toll, it goes on and on and on . . . . . Goodbye 2020!

Welcome 2021 Where Do We Go From Here?

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$20 for Non-Members/ Non-Property Management Professionals

2021 Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook

On January 26th, BOMA Orange County held its highly anticipated, 2021 commercial real estate (CRE) market outlook.

With the impact of COVID-19 on CRE and the economy, industry leaders Perry Schonfeld, Principal and COO of LBA Realty | LBA Logistics, John Combs, Principal of RiverRock Real Estate Group, Cheryl Todd, Principal of Coreland Companies, and Sen. John Moorlach (RET), Candidate for Orange County Board of Supervisors, recapped 2020 and the impending matters affecting all in the CRE sector.

Thank You for Sponsoring Our Virtual Town Hall

Able Services

ABM

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EMCOR Services / Mesa Energy Systems

LBA Realty | LBA Logistics

Thank You to our Event Sponsors

Nugent Painting

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United Paving Co.

Be sure to sign up for our next Virtual Town Hall, you won't want to miss it!

MEMBERSHIP

As the January 31st Membership Renewal Date approaches, know that you play a critical role in BOMA OC’s success.

We are excited to move beyond strictly virtual events and move into 2021’s hybrid events model of both Virtual & In-Person events which will offer new chances to increase brand visibility and forge stronger business relationships.

BOMA OC recognizes and understands the unique challenges facing our members. From numerous COVID-19 Response Resources to advocacy for our members, we are committed to protecting your growth, building your network and supporting our community.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss the many benefits that your membership entail.

COVID-19 UPDATES

California Regional Stay at Home Orders Lifted

As of Monday, January 25^th, California’s Regional Stay at Home Order (issued December 3 ^rd ) covering Orange County was lifted. The county now returns to California’s tiered reopening system. Businesses and organization now follow guidelines for Purple Tier 1.

While the most restrictive, the return to Purple Tier 1 brings significant changes from the stay at home order.

The Limited Stay at Home Order, which limits non-essential activities between the hours of 10pm and 5am, expires with the Regional Stay at Home Order ending.

TIER RESTRICTION INFORMATION

Vaccine Tiers: Industrial, Commercial, Residential Facilities & Services

COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic and a start to things getting back to normal. California is prioritizing vaccines for equitable distribution to everyone who wants it. Initially vaccination was limited to healthcare workers and long-term care residents. This (Phase 1A) is in progress and we are currently at Phase 1B, Tier One.

Next on the priority list for vaccination are:

Those at risk of exposure at work in the following sectors:
Transportation and logistics
Industrial, commercial, residential, and sheltering facilities and services
Critical manufacturing

Prioritization for our industry is currently as high as a someone can be that isn’t in the healthcare or teaching/childcare fields, and is ahead of many other essential sectors.

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Additional Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

BOMA OC's Coronavirus Resource Page

BOMA International’s Coronavirus Resource Center

Congress Passes 2020 COVID Relief & Year End Stimulus

CAREERS: WHO'S HIRING?

DID YOU KNOW?

Members can now post job openings in their relative industry and apply for job right from the bomaoc.org website, just click on the careers tab.

LATEST JOB POSTINGS

If you have any open positions with your organization that you would like to post, contact Bill Lochrie in the BOMA OC office at info@bomaorc.org.

ICYMI: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Exciting Updates from BOMA OC! (excerpt)

After lengthy review and careful consideration, we are excited to announce that Communications LAB will fulfill that role. With their experienced leadership of such organizations as OCTax, South Orange County Economic Coalition, and the OC Forum, the BOMA OC Board is excited to announce this change in management. Given their extensive experience in marketing and communications, the BOMA OC Board believes that Communications LAB could help our organization reach new heights as we transition out of the pandemic this year.

With this change in our Management team, BOMA OC also has new contact information and a new address. This information can be found on our Association website, www.bomaoc.org, as well as below:

BOMA OC

701 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange CA 92866

PHONE: 714-880-4485

EMAIL: director@bomaoc.org (this address remains unchanged)

Should you need information or assistance, or would simply like to introduce yourself, please do not hesitate to reach out to the new team at Communications LAB. On behalf of BOMA OC, I genuinely thank you for your membership, ongoing support and profound commitment to our great Association. The days ahead may be challenging, however we look forward to emerging with greater strength and determination than ever before.

Warm regards,

Ceri Osborne

President, BOMA OC

Senior Manager, Operations

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