...reduce your
costs.
The leading association on all management issues of the
commercial real estate industry, BOMA offers its members the
competitive edge. Through updates and reports on current
issues and trends, BOMA members are alerted to changes in
advance to minimize their effect on the bottom line.
...represent your interests.
BOMA's advocacy of industry concerns resulted in elimination
of the unsafe and unworkable "areas of refuge" requirement
for existing buildings as part of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). This change alone saved BOMA members
$6,000 per above-ground floor in every one of their
buildings, but the real savings was in learning how to
comply economically with the ADA.
...increase your knowledge.
Comprehensive industry-wide research is provided to members.
You will have access to topical reports and data to help you
compete locally, regionally and nationally. Examples include
annual office building performance statistics, market trend
information, and tenant needs studies, all tools to help you
increase revenues and reduce expenses.
... increase your contacts.
Participation in this influential peer network will multiply
your vital contacts throughout the commercial real estate
industry. BOMA members enjoy sharing their experience and
expertise. Just come to a meeting or pick up the phone
anytime!
...meetings.
Members pay no additional fee to attend Member
Luncheon programs and the annual Holiday
Luncheon. Each meeting is designed to present and discuss
topics of interest to property professionals, to provide an
opportunity to meet with other building owners and managers,
and to meet and discuss issues with Associate Members.
The BOMA International Annual Conference and The Office Building Show
is held each June. Trade shows, educational workshops and
celebrity speakers highlight this spectacular national
event. Additionally, the annual Winter Business Meeting
offers workshops and forums for BOMA leaders.
...events.
The Office & Commercial Real Estate EXPO invites building members to meet vendors in
a relaxed setting and learn about their various goods and
services while enjoying good food, beverages and
entertainment. Exhibitors provide refreshments and door
prizes while engaging members in informative conversation.
This annual event is preceded by an education session
featuring a keynote speaker and concurrent workshops on
timely industry topics.
Annual Racetrack and Golf events provide additional
networking opportunities, as well as fun and enjoyment for
members.
After hours Showcase events shine the spotlight on member
buildings and businesses. Tours are given and individuals
have the opportunity to meet with other area property
professionals.
...education and professional designations.
BOMA/Suburban Chicago offers a variety of classes, seminars
and educational programs to benefit its members. It also
offers the BOMI International curriculum leading to
the nationally recognized Real Property Administrator™ (RPA®),
Facilities Management Administrator™ (FMA®),
System Maintenance Administrator™ (SMA®) and System Maintenance Technician™ (SMT®) designations.
Both classroom study and accelerated format classes are
offered during the year.
...publications & research.
Yours free with membership are subscriptions to
upDATES, news emailed
weekly by BOMA/Suburban Chicago, FOCUS,
BOMA/Suburban Chicago's bimonthly newsletter; the quarterly
Chicagoland Office and Commercial Real Estate Magazine;
and BOMA Magazine, BOMA International's award-winning
news magazine which covers the news of the commercial real
estate industry, trends, legislative and regulatory affairs,
and the dollars and cents of asset and facility management.
You will also receive copies of the BOMA/Suburban Chicago
Membership Directory and the annual Membership Directory of
BOMA International, Who's Who in the Office Building
Industry, as well as current marketing, statistical and
legislative research valuable to you as a member.
...references & resources.
BOMA International publications are used by professionals
across the United States:
- BOMA ADA Answer Book
- BOMA's Guide to Writing a Commercial Real Estate
Lease
- The Property Professional's Guide to Emergency
Preparedness
- Are Your Tenants Safe? BOMA's Guide to Security
and Emergency Planning
- Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in
Office Buildings
- The Escalation Handbook for Office Buildings,
a guide to understanding, preparing and grossing up
expense escalations
- Preventive Maintenance and Building Operation
Efficiency, a guide to managing your preventive
maintenance program
- and many other handbooks, guides, standards and
materials which can assist you.
In addition, BOMA/Suburban Chicago maintains a reference
library of industry resources, including BOMA International
publications and BOMI textbooks.
...as a Regular Member.
A Regular Member is a commercial building or property
represented by a designated individual; or is an individual
who is an investor, developer, leasing/marketing
representative, or other who earns a primary livelihood from
associated disciplines located within the boundaries of the
Association. When a building is the basis of membership the
building is designated a "Member Building."
...as an Alternate Member.
An additional representative from a Member Building is an
Alternate Member. Alternate Members do not have voting
rights.
...as an Associate Member.
Associate Members are firms that supply goods and/or
services to office buildings or other commercial
properties. Each Associate member firm is allowed to
designate one person as its representative. An alternate
may participate in the absence of the designated
representative. Membership is limited by category and shall
not exceed one Associate for each two Regular
Members.
...as a Local Honorary Member.
A Local Honorary member is any person who is or has been a
Regular, Alternate or Associate member and has rendered
distinguished service to the Association or to the industry
it represents. This membership is selected by the Board of
Directors and recipients shall not hold office or be
entitled to vote.
...as a Special Member.
A Special Member is an unemployed or retired, long-term
Regular Member who does not have a building to represent,
but desires to continue participation in the Association.
