The most successful property professionals are always in the middle of the action — and quite simply, that’s why they always attend BOMA International’s Annual Conference & Expo. If you’re ready to go all in on the success of your building — and your career — you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll immerse yourself in the expertise, insights and opportunities you need to stay ahead on industry trends, maximize your effectiveness and optimize the performance of your commercial assets.

 

​In 2015, BOMA International’s lobbying efforts resulted in a series of historic victories for the commercial real estate industry. The passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 in December included a permanent extension of the 15-year depreciation on qualified leasehold improvements, BOMA’s top tax priority; fixes to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA); and a straight two-year extension of the energy efficiency deduction for commercial buildings.

 

Key Components of Performance Based Parking Management include:

1. Establishment of clear policy goals and targets for the management of public parking systems
2. Prioritization of short-term parking on our streets & SmartPark facilities
3. Implementation of demand-based pricing as a means of allocating parking spaces
4. Performance evaluations to inform changes to rates, policies and programs

 

Central City 2035 (CC2035) will update the plan and policies for downtown and central areas of Portland, Oregon. CC2035 will address challenges and opportunities in the Central City to ensure this unique economic, transportation, cultural and educational hub will be a vibrant resource for all Portlanders over the next 20 years.

 

Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan guides how and where land is developed as well as where infrastructure projects are built to prepare for and respond to population and job growth. All cities and counties in Oregon are required to have a Comprehensive Plan. Portland’s new Comprehensive Plan addresses future development and describes how and when community members will be involved in land use decisions. It helps coordinate policies and actions across City bureaus as well as with regional and state agencies.

 

The Mixed Use Zones Project is revising Portland’s commercial zones outside of the Central City, where new housing, shops and services are focused into a network of centers and corridors. The project creates new commercial/mixed use zones that address community feedback about the size, scale and mass of new mixed use development in Portland’s commercial areas. The new zones also help address policies of Portland’s new Comprehensive Plan that call for providing more affordable housing, creating commercial spaces in centers, greening urban spaces, etc. through development requirements and incentives in these areas.

 

Clear, consistent, performance-based Transportation and Parking Demand Management (TDM) can effectively reduce traffic and parking demand while increasing walking, bicycling, and transit use. TDM includes incentives such as reduced cost transit passes and bike share and/or car share membership for employees and residents, and price signals like parking pricing.

 

Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Presented by the American Red Cross, this course will give you the basic steps families and individuals can take to prepare for disasters large and small. Citizen CRP and disaster kit buildings as time permits.

This meeting is FREE for Building Members — even though the meeting is free to attend, you must register. Allied Members will need to pay $35 to attend.

Sponsored by:
Siegner and Company

 

As a leader in the business community, are you doing everything you can to ensure your company is prepared should disaster strike?

Catastrophes strike anytime, anywhere and can disrupt every aspect of a business — from employee and workplace operations to I.T. and supply chains. Are you prepared for your business to be disrupted by a disaster? Do you have a plan for serving your customers, partners and employees when your building has been damaged, the power is out and phones aren't working?

On Monday, April 25, 2016, the American Red Cross Cascades Region in partnership with Ferguson Wellman, Cambia Health Solutions, Portland Business Alliance (PBA) and Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) will host a FREE Business Leader Resilience Forum to help businesses learn how to prepare for disasters — large and small.

 

BOC offers live instructional webinars throughout the year to keep you informed on the dynamic field of facilities management. Learn practical solutions to deal with the energy hogs in your building from leading industry experts in their field.The 2016 webinars focus on specific building diagnostic tools that gather data to address a wide range of building energy issues. In addition, hear from our BOC graduates on successful projects they've implemented using diagnostic tools emphasized in BOC. Anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to join and get the in-class BOC experience.

 

BOMA International has negotiated exclusive discounts and rebates for BOMA members with the following national companies. Click on the link below and start saving today on purchases of building supplies, office supplies, express shipping, merchant services and more. The savings are substantial, the benefits are endless and just one more reason why BOMA membership is all about value. Please note: These programs are available to BOMA members in the U.S. only.

 

 

We have availability for any type of residential Design-Build remodel project, Handyman repairs and Honey-do lists, including our complete scope of residential, commercial, and multifamily painting services.

We want to take care of your needs this year and offer you prerogative on our schedule for 2016.

The early bird gets the worm, or in this case priority scheduling! Please give us a call, email or go to www.willcopdx.com to schedule an estimate or consultation.

We thank you for your business and would appreciate any referrals to your family and friends

 

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