Properties Magazine January 2013 : Page 38
NAIOP NEWS Commercial real estate happenings 2012 Year in Review & Looking Forward to 2013 C onsistent with our mission, the Northern Ohio Chapter of NAIOP has delivered another very full year of unparalleled opportunities for our members to increase their visibility, to develop new relationships, to learn something new and to get involved in a variety of ways. Our continuous improvement approach to Chapter programming has resulted in a very rich and rewarding 2012. Thanks to member and guest support and feedback, we continue to provide diverse program and event opportunities every year. This year was no exception. the chapter organized a Beer and Wine Tasting Event at the Market Garden Brewery next to the West Side Market to celebrate the Market’s 100th anniversary. Our new Social Media Committee was tasked with developing our new website and integration of the other social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. With all the site mapping and design element selection complete, we have made tremendous progress on our new NAIOP Northern Ohio website and are in the final design stages. Look for it in early 2013! SCOTT MCCREADY Charities, social events & media In June, NAIOP held its 18th Annual Charity Golf Classic, occupying both golf courses of Weymouth and Fox Meadow Country Clubs. Attendees enjoyed a great day of golf, fellowship and the chance to support NAIOP charities. This year’s event raised nearly $13,000.00 for local charities. Once again NAIOP Northern Ohio volunteers participated in the Chapter’s “Rebuilding Together Cleveland” ini-tiative, which aims to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners – particularly the elderly and disabled and families with children – live in comfort-able and safe housing. The chapter’s Membership Mixer Events in January, April and July 2012 continued to be well attended. In lieu of the annual September clambake, PHILLIP BADALAMENTI Strategic initiatives In February, we organized a special Board Breakfast and Member Lunch around a visit from NAIOP National Chairman William Hunt, president and CEO of the Elmhurst Corporation, which owns and manages more than 2.5 million square feet of office, flex and distribution space in the Pittsburgh region. He shared the NAIOP Strategic Plan’s initiatives for 2012, trends in national real estate, financing, government affairs and trends Noise Abatement • Interior Acoustics • HVAC Noise Reduction • LEED Verification Computer Analysis • Field Testing • Effective Solutions & Materials Better Acoustics? DH KAISER CO I M P R O V I N G W H AT Y O U H E A R , W I T H G R E AT E R F R E Q U E N C Y www.kaiseracoustics.com • P.O. Box 21035, Canton, OH 44701 • 330/456-7000 • Toll Free 800/550-7007 38 Properties | January 2013
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