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Proposal to Create Municipal Utility Raises Serious Concerns By Kevin Lewis, BOMA Executive Director
July 24, 2013 – The Minneapolis City Council is in the preliminary stages of considering the creation of a municipal utility. In other words, the City of Minneapolis would replace 100 year+ partnerships with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy and become a city-owned and operated electric and natural gas utility. The current 20-year agreements that give Xcel and CenterPoint exclusive rights of way in exchange for franchise fees to the city expire at the end of 2014. As of this writing, the Minneapolis City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on August 1 to take testimony on whether to move forward to authorize the creation of a municipal utility. On August 16, the council will likely vote on whether to call for a public referendum on this issue in November. I attended the June 27 City Council meeting where a split vote authorized the city to allocate $250,000 for a study to research the ramifications of a public utility.
The crux of the issue is that the results from this study will not be available until well after the November elections. We are urging the City Council to wait until after the study report is presented to determine whether or not to put the decision on a public ballot. Other business organizations join us in this recommendation. This just makes common sense. BOMA’s concerns focus on the following: Costly Investment The City of Minneapolis would have to purchase Xcel Energy assets to provide the infrastructure for electrical service. Although the exact amount is undetermined, it could reach billions of dollars. Oversight Municipalization would eliminate much of the independent and thorough oversight from the State agencies, regulators and the public that guarantees fair and adequate services. Utilities like Xcel Energy are regulated by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The PUC assures
that actions and plans comply with state law regarding rates, renewable energy, conservation, long term resource planning and other issues. A municipal utility is not subject to this same rigorous, independent review of its rates, service standards, etc. Fixing a Problem?? Minneapolis has enjoyed successful partnerships with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint for decades. It has been a mutually beneficial relationship. Service Simply put, is the City of Minneapolis experienced enough and better positioned to offer superior utility services to residents and businesses of Minneapolis? Following our recent storms, our utility companies were able to pull emergency service crews from all over the country.
We urge the City to wait until the study is completed and then evaluate the information before placing this very crucial issue on the November ballot as a public referendum. BOMA Greater Minneapolis intercedes daily on behalf of our members on a variety of legislative, regulatory and policy issues at the state and local level.
BOMA admires the City’s desire to provide affordable energy from renewable sources. However, we feel there has been a well-established and BOMA International recently relayed productive relationship that according to the latest Cornell/ with our current SelectLeaders Job Barmometer report, energy providers. the commercial real estate job market has
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positive momentum. (More on page 4.)
This confirms the observations of our local BOMA staff. This month our Communications Committee picks up on the theme, Employment in Real Estate. Watch the September edition for additional articles on Employment.
President’s Message .......................................2 Professional Development Opportunities ........3 Who Employers Are Hiring ..............................4
Strategies to Land Your Dream Job .......5 Profile of Ted Zwieg ...............................6-7 Notes from the BOMA Conference.........8-9
Capella Tower Award ................................ 10 Engineers Social ....................................... 11 Engineers Association Meeting ................. 12
President’s Message
BOMA Greater Minneapolis www.bomampls.org 121 South 8th Street, Suite 610 Minneapolis, MN 55402-2825
By Jon Kuskie
Phone: 612-338-8627 Fax: 612-340-9744
The BOMA Newsletter
Sheila Miller, Editor and Publisher
A sunny, summer greeting to all members of BOMA Greater Minneapolis! By the time you’re reading this, congratulations to Bob Traeger and his team who have won another BOMA Greater Minneapolis Golf Tournament. I may not be on par, and usually I’m not, but I’m pretty sure Bob has more BOMA trophies than Jack Nicklaus has Majors. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join 36 of our fellow members and some of their spouses at the BOMA International Convention in San Diego a few weeks ago. I enjoyed the networking, educational opportunities and camaraderie in the beautiful venues along the harbor. While BOMA Greater Minneapolis was very well represented during the TOBY Awards Gala with four fantastic properties and teams, we did not bring home a big prize. In my estimation, however, a true highlight of the evening was the recognition of the significant contributions made by our own Bruce Koehler, RPA of Hines who has done tremendous work serving on the BOMA International TOBY Committee for the past five years, including two years as the committee’s Chair. Bruce was on stage handing out the TOBY Awards to all of the winning teams and has absolutely represented our community to the highest standard. Bruce will now go on to serve as vice chair of the BOMA International Industry Defense Fund Committee. Thank you, Bruce, for outstanding service to us all!
One of my biggest takeaways from the convention was BOMA International’s focus on attracting and educating the next generation of real estate professionals. Several of the general sessions and town hall meetings included discussion about how BOMA International and our local associations will adapt and advance in aspects related to making sure our industry will have the right people to lead us in the future. BOMA Greater Minneapolis’s BYP Program was singled out as an exemplary program providing education and networking opportunities for those individuals new to our industry. We also were proud to speak of our Mentorship Program as we discussed our initiatives with other BOMA representatives from across the country. Most importantly, it was really inspiring to see young BOMA members attending the events and the commitments made by their firms to provide a fantastic educational experience to build the networks of these young professionals. I encourage each of you to continue to mentor, inspire and educate those young professionals in your respective firms, for they are inheriting the foundation we are building today.
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Officers President: Jon A. Kuskie, Zeller Realty Group Vice President: David K. Wright, FMA, RPA US Bank Corporate Real Estate Secretary/Treasurer: Kimberly K. Ihle, CPM, RPA, CCIM CBRE
Directors Kevin A. Connolly, CPM, RPA Cushman & Wakefield | NorthMarq David R. Dabson, RPA, CCIM Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. Lynette Dumalag, Nelson, Tietz & Hoye, Inc. Susan J. Goldstein, Xcel Energy Brett K. Greenfield, Colliers International Michael A. Hagen, The 614 Company Tanya J. Hemphill, RPA, CPM, CCIM Investors Real Estate Trust Tom W. Heuer, Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. Pat McQuiston, Target Corporation Jeffrey C. Steinke, RPA, Ryan Companies US, Inc. Amy J. Wimmer, Hines Kevin Lewis, Executive Director
Andrew Twito and I prepared to board the U.S.S. Midway for the opening event of the conference. The Midway is now decommissioned and permanently docked in the San Diego harbor. Page 2
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Professional Development Opportunities Mentor Mentee BOMA Young Professionals Managers, thi s is an inexpensive opportunity to prepare a young person in your company for the next step in their career – or just to improve their knowledge of the industry to serve your company better! This nine month series of classes and networking events is open to anyone relatively new to the industry, employed by a BOMA Greater Minneapolis Regular Member company and who would benefit from basic level classes focused on the core topics of commercial property management. Classes are being scheduled to be held on the first Thursday of every month from September through May. Times may vary between lunch hours and late afternoons. COST: $100 includes 9 monthly BYP lunches thanks to the generosity of our instructor hosts.
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BY AUGUST 30. Registration is limited to 25 people, so don’t delay!
Reminder: Project BirdSafe begins August 15! Don’t forget to turn off exterior, lobby, atrium, and upper-floor-interior lights between midnight and dawn to help protect migrating birds. .
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The BOMA Membership Committee is excited to announce the launch of the 2013/2014 Mentorship Program! This program is designed to leverage the commitment and talent of BOMA’s more seasoned members by engaging the newer, lessexperienced members. Who should participate? All BOMA members are welcome to participate. As a mentor, you should have at least 5 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry and be interested in strengthening the foundation of BOMA. As a mentee, you should be relatively new to the industry and eager to learn. The Mentorship Program runs October 2013 - September 2014. Mentors and mentees are expected to invest at least 1-2 hours per month on the partnership. A good match can create an equally fulfilling experience for both mentor and mentee. The program commitment is small, but the value will last forever! Join us on Thursday, September 26 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for a hands-on volunteer event with Project for Pride in Living. The event will serve as a kick-off for those interested in participating this year, as well as a celebration for last season’s participants as they become program alumni.
RPA and FMA classes Real Estate Investment and Finance
Budgeting and Accounting
Tuesday Sessions September 17 - October 29 (7 sessions) 2:00pm-6:00pm 600 Metropoint Building St. Louis Park
Wednesday Sessions September 18 – October 30 (7 sessions) 2:00pm-6:00pm 600 Metropoint Building St. Louis Park
Learn to take charge of real estate investments to maximize the value of a property. Develop knowledge about basic financial concepts as they relate to real estate, including valuation, analysis, taxation, depreciation, and life-cycle costing. Evaluate real estate investments and develop budgets that estimate net operating income. Study the income capitalization approach and cover property taxation costs and strategies to offset these costs. Gain the skills to conduct discounted cash flow analyses and calculate net present value and internal rate of return.
Budgeting and Accounting features applications and problems you can use to create building and facilities’ budgets. In this course, you will have the opportunity to apply concepts within the real property and facilities context. Follow the accounting process and creation of a budget from start to finish, learning such valuable skills as how to interpret financial statements, annual reports, and statements of cash flows. Learn practical skills such as how to compile lease abstracts and prepare rent rolls. The course includes valuable exercises pertaining to computing productivity ratios, depreciation, ending cash balances, preparing income and expense budgets, and explaining budget variances.
This course features exercises that require the basic use of the HP 10bII* financial calculator.
For more information or to register, visit www.bomampls.org.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Alexx Smith at asmith@zellerrealty.com or Sheila Miller at sm@bomampls.org. Watch your email for further details. BOMA Greater Minneapolis
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Who Employers Are Hiring
Positive Momentum in the CRE
Job Market According to the latest Cornell/SelectLeaders Job Barmometer report, the commercial real estate job market has continued its positive momentum from 2012 with job postings up 25% in the first quarter of 2013 as compared to the same period the previous year. “The positive momentum in commercial real estate job postings is a strong signal that the sector has a renewed sense of confidence,” said David Funk, Director of the Baker Program in Real Estate at Cornell University.
That’s why organizations like BOMA are crucial. They offer opportunities to stay connected.
Whether you’re looking for a job or looking for an employee, start with the BOMA job bank at www.bomampls.org. Job postings are free to all BOMA member companies. Page 4
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By Carrie Patton SPHR Human Resources Business Partner Marquette Real Estate Group
As a human resources professional, I’m responsible for the hiring of over 100 positions a year. Gone are the days of “we should all just be happy to have a job” because the war for talent is on! In the 15 years that I’ve worked in human resources I’m amazed by how the more things change the more they stay the same. Hiring managers are still looking for the same qualities they always have: hard working, reliable employees who have career objectives and ambition to succeed. Networking is Key! The saying that “it’s not what you know as much as who you know” is cliché, but it seems even more true in commercial real estate than other industries in which I’ve worked. That’s why organizations like BOMA are crucial. They offer opportunities to stay connected. People who are involved and making a contribution to their industry are more attractive to employers. Designations are another thing that can set you apart. An RPA, FMA, SMA, SMT, or other real estate designation shows that you’re invested in the industry as well as committed to your own professional growth. Your Résumé With positions to fill, employers are looking for perfection. Sometimes an average person can be hired due to a brilliant résumé. It’s simple really. Employers want to see a wellorganized résumé that demonstrates career progression, professional development/ continuing education, with no typos. BOMA Greater Minneapolis
Skills and Experience Even the most brilliantly written résumés don’t substitute for the right skills and experience. Employers will look for people who have multi-dimensional personalities, meaning they can work in different departments, projects or even locations one day. Your longevity with the business and personal characteristics will be the deciding factors here. Attitude If you don’t have any of those things going for you, work on having a positive attitude and enthusiasm. The business world is full of moaners and the last thing a hiring manager wants is a sinker on their team. If you’re able to lift the moods of your interviewers by way of charisma, humor or any other magic, you stand a lot better chance of being considered. Everyone is attracted to happy and enthusiastic people and if you lack experience and skills, this could be your trump card. By staying positive and radiating enthusiasm long after you landed the job, you can inspire others and demonstrate your value to an organization. If you’re a hiring manager, finding the right candidate is not an exact science. If you’re a job seeker, finding the right job (or good enough job) can be even harder. So what’s the secret sauce? I hear it every day, “I’m looking for somebody who not only has the skills to do the job, but somebody who is a fit for the team and the culture here.” You know you’ll see more of your coworkers than your spouse or partner, your kids, or your friends. It’s much more than just qualifications; employers hire people they like. Be that person that people like.
Strategies to Land Your
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By Janelle Kinning, RPA, Health Care REIT, Inc. Member of the BOMA Communications Committee Whether you’re just graduating from college and thinking of joining the real estate field or perhaps you want to make a career move within the field, here are some helpful tips as you start the process. First, it’s important to make sure you’re choosing the right career path. A great way to help with this is to shadow people who have the job you’re considering, or go on informational interviews. Informational interviews are a great way to practice your interview skills and also find out more about different companies in the industry. This can be a great way to find out which company best aligns with you as an employee. Before going through the long process of applying for a certain job, it is crucial to find out what the job fully entails. You may find out it is not the best job for you. Meet with someone to look over your résumé. Your résumé is what typically gets you your first interview. If it’s not clear or grammatically correct, you might have missed your opportunity as a potential job prospect. There are many free services to have someone review your résumé through local college career centers or through your community. Also, don’t be afraid to ask someone in your field to review it as well. Attend BOMA events, volunteer events, and any job related event you can. There are plenty of no cost events that can fit within your schedule. You never know when you may meet someone who has the connection you may need.
When you’re new to the industry, it’s crucial to get your name out there so people can start to get familiar with you. Update and use your LinkedIn profile. If you are looking for a new job, chances are your profile will be looked at by the person you send your résumé to. Companies may also like to know who you may know in the industry. As you are networking, use LinkedIn as a tool to follow up with people you meet. Join mentorship programs within your company or through BOMA. Mentors can be a huge help and resource. Your mentor can be there to bounce ideas off of or give advice as to what worked and what didn’t work as they were climbing up their career ladder. Mentors can be a great source of wisdom and can be a crucial piece to getting where you want in your career. Join committees and take classes. It is important to get involved and to keep learning. Joining a committee or taking a class is a great way to accomplish this. Write thank you notes or followup e-mails to everyone who helps you along the way. It’s important to show your appreciation and to go that extra mile to thank people. Be picky! When the time comes, don’t accept the first job offer you receive. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of each offer and take the time to wait for the right offer. The worst mistake you can make is accepting a job that doesn’t align with your own career aspirations.
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From North Star State ... By Mike Thornton Frauenshuh, Inc. Member of the BOMA Communications Committee When Brookfield came to Ted Zwieg asking if he would be interested in relocating to Houston to manage property operations there, Ted said it was a short five-minute conversation to get to yes. Ted is a long-term member of the Twin Cities Brookfield team going back to his start in the 1980’s as Director of Loss Prevention with Oxford Properties, the forerunner of Brookfield in Minneapolis. His career at Brookfield continually evolved into greater responsibilities, ultimately earning him a position as Vice President of Operations for Minneapolis properties. Growing up in Roseville and graduating from Alexander Ramsey High School, Ted planned to go into law enforcement. With a degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology from the U of M, he began working for Dayton’s downtown St. Paul in security/loss prevention. Oxford Properties became aware of his success at Dayton’s and brought him on as Director of Loss Prevention for City Center, eventually expanding that role to include IDS Center, Gaviidae and RBC Plaza. A BOMA Greater Minneapolis member since the 80’s, Ted has been an active supporter of the BOMA mission serving in numerous roles and on many committees. Among other roles, his service includes the BOMA Board of Directors from 2005 through 2013. Brookfield has always strongly supported all BOMA service from its staff and encouraged membership as a Page 6
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way to continually develop educational skills and credentials. Ted was a founding member of the BOMA Greater Minneapolis Service Providers Council and worked extensively on elevator and other code issues with former Executive Director Kent Warden. He has served on the Governor’s Council on Fire Prevention and Control, which he chaired for four years, with a mission to develop and promote fire safety education, protection and prevention services in Minnesota with Minnesota businesses and the public. Ted also served on the Downtown Improvement District selection committee for the original set of service providers, chaired the Downtown Minneapolis Emergency Committee while representing the private sector and served on the SAFE ZONE Board of Directors. Passionate about serving the community, Ted served as Commodore of the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 2006, its President in 2011 and 2012, and served on its Board of Directors throughout the 90’s. He has also served the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in a variety of roles, including King Boreas in 1994 and Board Chair in 1999 and is the first person to serve both international festivals in their primary leadership as well as ambassador roles. In May 2013, the two organizations presented Ted and his wife, Kathy, with their inaugural “Bridge” Award for their service to both communities. (Continued on next page.)
…. to Lone Star State (Continued from previous page.) Ted considers his top achievements to be maintaining a civic commitment to the City of Minneapolis and community as well as fostering Brookfield’s support of those civic activities. His dedication to the civic and commercial property communities has given him the opportunity to provide leadership and contribute to both. He also is proud to have navigated many downtown retail properties through tough real estate times creating solutions for his retail tenants enabling them to also weather a difficult economy. Ted gives special thanks to David Sternberg who is an excellent financial mentor and a great resource in financial management and expense
Ted Zwieg has served BOMA Greater Minneapolis in many capacities over the years, most recently as vice president, until his move to Houston. Yes, we Photoshopped the cowboy hat onto him, but he looks good in it, doesn’t he?
control. David also shares Ted’s passion for community service and outreach which fostered a great working relationship. Brookfield’s Houston operation is one of the largest in any metropolitan area in the country
with over nine million square feet of space presently under management. Ted seized the opportunity to take on a large assignment in a large market for his current employer as an opportunity to advance into another phase of an already
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successful property management career. Brookfield is the largest property owner in Houston and is looking for acquisitions to increase its portfolio, which means an even greater challenge and opportunity for Ted. Ted has found the move to Houston to be a comfortable change. Texans are very easy to get to know and have stepped forward to assist him in the transition. He already feels like a “full-time Texan” and is now looking for a good pair of boots!
On behalf of BOMA Greater Minneapolis, Ted, thanks for your years of service and friendship and best wishes for continued success!
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Notes from this year’s overall tenant satisfaction are service-related: property management, property management communication, and maintenance and engineering.
• The addition of health and hygiene amenities provides building owners and managers a clear opportunity to increase overall tenant satisfaction. Such amenities are comparatively rare in buildings occupied by survey respondents, but they are rated highly when present.
For three days at the end of June, BOMA members from the Twin Cities joined commercial real estate professionals from around the world in San Diego to learn, to network, to share experiences and best practices, and to celebrate the best in real estate. Here is just a bit of what we learned.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
BOMA International President Henry Chamberlain shared these points in his Annual State of the Industry address: U.S. economy – stock market and housing are up, but CRE is slower to the recovery with vacancy rates at 15.3 percent – improving but not great. Global economy – global capital office value up 2.5 percent in the past year with emerging markets accounting for more than half of world GDP. Page 8
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Technology and Adaptability – Big data means research driven companies perform better. The “sensor revolution” is coming; when you walk in your building your key fob will call the elevators and turn the lights on in your office. Global tenant performance – China and Russia are sticking with office space hierarchy, the U.S. and Germany are moving toward shared space and hoteling. Millennial makeover – team space, more natural light, BYOT (bring your own technology), high tech is high touch.
What Office Tenants Want Occupant needs have changed drastically since BOMA International last conducted an office tenant survey in 1999. Hoteling, for one, was barely a whisper then. But the new data is in. BOMA unveiled its new 2013 What Office Tenants Want detailing the findings of their latest global office tenant survey, revealing what tenants truly value most in a property and what the results mean for future trends in commercial real estate customer service. Some of the key findings: • On average, tenants report a “good” level of satisfaction with their property, but tenants at corporate and mixed-use facilities are the most satisfied. • Tenants in the United States reported the highest level of satisfaction among the countries participating in the survey. • Customer service is critical to tenant satisfaction, as three of the top five factors influencing
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• Tenants are optimistic about the future, as a majority of tenants plan to either maintain or increase employee numbers and square footage requirements. Forty-two percent of survey respondents saw an increase in new employees over the past year, while 37% report a stable count. The study also includes data regarding tenant attitudes toward sustainable building programs and features; trends in space usage and telecommuting; lease decision priorities; and amenities and services that can best keep a property competitive. To purchase a copy of the study, visit BOMA International’s online bookstore at www.boma.org.
New Policy Positions
BOMA’s Government Affairs Committee has adopted two new policy positions. The first supports state, local, and federal efforts to increase penalties and deterrents for the theft of metal from buildings and infrastructure. The second supports a federal immigration policy that matches willing employers with willing employees. BOMA International favors proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. To read the full policy positions, go to www.boma.org and click on the Industry Issues tab at top left.
BOMA International Conference The 2013 EER The newly-released 2013 Experience Exchange Report (EER) shows that rental income saw a decrease of 2.91 percent last year, after having increased slightly the year before. Expenses are down as well with total operating expenses decreasing by 3.9 percent. For the fourth year in a row utilities decreased, this time significantly at 9.01 percent, indicating that BOMA members continue to make asset management and energy efficiency a priority
New BOMA International Chair, Rich Greninger Elected to serve as Chair and Chief Elected Officer, Rich Greninger, managing partner of operations for Carr Properties in Washington, D.C., said his main goals for his term in office include attracting young professionals and returning military veterans into the industry. “Property management has an aging demographic, so it's a fertile ground for vets and young professionals,” he said.
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On June 26, 2013, the Minnesota Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held their 2013 Lifeblood Awards ceremony honoring their top supporters and celebrating achievements. BOMA Greater Minneapolis member Ted Campbell from Ryan Companies representing Capella Tower, received a Lifeblood Award for hosting the 2013 Climb for a Cure. Capella Tower was the new home for this event and the results showed an increase from 182 to 422 climbers, and donations from $35,000 to $60,000 versus 2012. Congratulations to Ted and the entire staff of the Capella Tower for their dedication to this very worthwhile event.
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Free Light Rail Safety Videos
With a mid-2014 start-up of the Green Line light rail connecting downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, more light rail vehicles will soon travel Minneapolis downtown streets. The Metro Transit Corridor project office has created a series of 30-45 second public service videos to promote light rail safety for pedestrians and motorists. To view or acquire these videos to play on your lobby screens, contact deborah.elylawrence@metrotransit.org.
ENGINEERS SOCIAL
Fulton Brewery and Tap Room Thursday, August 22nd from 3:30 – 5:30 pm All BOMA members are invited to join us for this event! Come pull up a stool at the bar, just 38 feet from where these craft beers are brewed and hoist a pint with your BOMA brethren. Keep an eye over your shoulder though so you don’t get run over by a forklift or one of the brew crew because it’s a busy place! Need a reason to come? Connecting with your colleagues expands your resources when you have a problem at your building or are looking for the wisdom of peers on a particular situation. WHERE: Fulton Brewery, 414 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 COST: $10 per attendee
REGISTER. Thank you to our sponsors!
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Board of Directors Meeting Engineers Social/Fulton Brewery
SEPTEMBER 2 4 12 19
Holiday – BOMA Office Closed Engineers Association Meeting Board of Directors Retreat General Meeting
OCTOBER 2 10 10 16
Engineers Association Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Taste of BOMA General Meeting / Student Reception (Note date shift.)
ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION “NETWORKING” EVENT
Fulton Brewery and Tap Room August 22, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Full details on page 11.
SEPTEMBER ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Minneapolis Convention Center Solar Array Covering an area the size of two and a half football fields, the solar array on the top of the Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest solar roof array in the upper Midwest. Join us for a special tour to see this unique Minnesota design of 2,613 solar panels mounted at angles on a rack system that lets the snow slide right off. Has it lived up to expectations for energy production? Come ask the question! Chris Larson, Director of Facilities Services, will also be on hand to tell us about the Convention Center’s other sustainability practices, including their waste reduction/reuse/recycling program, air quality improvements, eco-friendly purchasing practices and organic or local food & beverage choices.
Wednesday, September 4
11:30 sign-in and networking, 12:00 – 1:30 lunch and tours WHERE: 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis. COST: Members $45 ($35 if you register by noon on Friday, August 30). Nonmembers $50. Same day registration: Members $50, Nonmembers $60.
REGISTER. Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance. Substitutions honored.