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Advocating for Sound Policies and Regulations in Commercial Real Estate Every minute of every day, BOMA members’ buildings and businesses are affected by local, state, and federal economic policies, building codes, and regulations. It’s important not only to stay informed about those policies, codes, and regulations, but to have a voice in shaping them to ensure that our properties remain good investments and safe places for our tenants.

Doug Carnival, partner at McGrann Shea Carnival, Straughn & Lamb, is one of BOMA’s contract lobbyists. He’ll talk about the role of lobbyists, his work for BOMA, and the critical importance of citizen advocacy.

Observing Veterans Day November 11

Jason Todd is Director of Federal Affairs for BOMA International. He’ll share insights into the state of politics in the U.S. today and he’ll talk about BOMA International’s advocacy and victories for the industry.

This month we observe a national holiday originally called “Armistice Day” that marked the end of World War I fighting on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed its name to “Veterans Day.”

Thursday, November 21

BOMA marks this observance with an article about hiring veterans.

7:30 AM Breakfast and networking; 8:15 - 9:30 AM Program

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WHERE: Double Tree Hotel; 7800 Normandale Blvd in Bloomington COST: Members: $45 ($35 if you register by noon on Friday, November 15.) Nonmembers: $50. Same day registration (if available): Members: $50, Nonmembers: $60.

Dave Dabson, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, is BOMA’s immediate past president and serves on BOMA’s Government Affairs Council. He’ll talk about the Government online at www.bomampls.

Affairs Committee’s work on the industry’s behalf and some of the issues BOMA has org or by sending an email to events@ bomampls.org. Cancellations must addressed on local and state levels. be received 24 hours in advance.

Substitutions honored.

Register

Nominate someone for the Best of BOMA awards.

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President’s Message 2 Upcoming Events 3 Power Down 4

Advocacy Briefs 5 AndrewTwito in the Spotlight 6-7 Trash Removal Program This Month in Pictures Atria Earns BOMA 360 8 Engineers Association

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President’s Message

BOMA Greater Minneapolis

By Jon Kuskie

www.bomampls.org 121 South 8th Street, Suite 610 Minneapolis, MN 55402-2825 Phone: 612-338-8627 Fax: 612-340-9744

The BOMA Newsletter

Sheila Miller, Editor and Publisher

Some things are worth celebrating!

Come to the “Best of BOMA” Gala!

Hello to all BOMA members!

It will showcase our industry and the work we do every day to provide safe, I have found we Minnesotans are an energy efficient, attractive workplaces interesting bunch in that we certainly for the Minneapolis area. Ours is an enjoy celebrating but we do not do industry that is mostly invisible to the a very good job bragging about our general public, (admit it, most of your successes. mothers don’t even know what you do), so let’s change that.

We happily celebrate all things from St. Uhro’s Day to butter sculptures at February 13, 2014 will be an evening of the State Fair to Zombie Pub Crawls, great fun, networking and recognition but when it comes to talking about our that will be meaningful for all in vibrant and diverse economy, our high attendance. quality of life, our well educated work force, or our own good work, we are a Awards timid bunch.

The Best of BOMA will include awards for the Property Manager of the Year, Well, a very special task force of your Engineer of the Year, Future of BOMA, fellow BOMA members has decided and Associate/Professional Member we must change that. of the Year, as well as the Kilowatt Crackdown Cup and TOBY Awards.

Meet BOB! We have a lot to brag about and this task Watch for more details in the weeks to force is planning an event to be called come. the “Best of BOMA,” now nicknamed BOB. It will be a celebration of the I look forward to seeing you there! exceptional people, buildings, and accomplishments of our association!

Statements and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinion of BOMA or its membership. Articles may be reprinted only by written authority of the editor.

DISCLAIMER: All advertisements are accepted and published by the publisher upon representation that the Agency and/or Advertiser is authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The Agency and/or Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the publishers, the employees and agents of the publisher from any loss or expense from claims or suits based upon contents of any advertisement including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of rights of privacy, plagiarism and copyright infringement.

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

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Let’s Celebrate BOMA Holiday Party

Thursday, December 12 • 4:30 - 7:00 PM Where: SEVEN Ultralounge 700 Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis Cost: $20/person. We are excited to welcome spouses/partners this year.

REGISTER online at www.bomampls.org. If your spouse/partner would like to attend, please register using the FaxBack form available on the BOMA website. Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance. Substitutions honored.

THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY NRG ENERGY CENTER!

Help Decide the Best of BOMA Nominate a Colleague for the B.O.B. Awards!

Do you know of (or are you) an extraordinary property manager, engineer, young professional or Associate/ Professional Member who should be recognized for being among the “Best of BOMA”?

Nominations will soon open for the 2013-14 Best of BOMA “BOB” Awards. This is an exciting opportunity to honor the best of our dedicated colleagues who help make our buildings great workspaces and functional assets for owners and our communities.

Gala

Awards will be open in four categories: Property Manager of the Year, Engineer of the Year, Future Leader, and Associate/Professional Member of the Year. Watch your email for more information coming soon.

Best of BOMA

Thursday, February 13, 2014 BOMA Greater Minneapolis

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Hiring Military Veterans Continued from cover.

been led; they know the dynamics of leadership as part of both hierarchical and peer structures.

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innesota is home to more than 370,000 Veterans.

More than 60,000 Minnesotans have served on active duty since 9/11.

These men and women understand commitment and the importance of accomplishing goals. They are mature and have the dedicated work ethic most employers seek.

Simply put: Veterans are good for the bottom line.

Parallels to Property Management and Engineers During their time in the military, veterans have been responsible for thousands and even millions of dollars’ worth of equipment, and even more importantly, human lives.

Accelerated Learning Curve Veterans can join your team transferable skills proven in world situations, but they have proven ability to learn skills and concepts.

with real also new

Technology and Globalization Veterans can bring a global outlook and technology skills you need.

Leadership The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration.

Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results, even in the most trying circumstances.

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Teamwork Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one’s colleagues.

Military duties involve a blend of individual and group productivity.

They also necessitate a perception of how groups of all sizes relate to each other and an overarching objective.

Diversity and Inclusion in Action Veterans have learned to work side by side with people regardless of race, gender, geographic origin, ethnic background, religion, economic status or mental/ physical capabilities.

Efficient Performance Under Pressure Veterans know what it means to do “an honest day’s work.” They understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources.

They’ve developed the capacity to accomplish priorities on time, staying with a task until it’s done right, sometimes under tremendous stress.

Respect for Procedures Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to function efficiently and effectively.

Triumph Over Adversity Veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity, sometimes proving their mettle in missioncritical situations demanding endurance, stamina and flexibility.

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They may have overcome personal disabilities through strengths and determination.

Most of us want to support the hiring of military veterans but where do you start? Check out these resources: Positively Minnesota www.minnesotaworks.net Beyond the Yellow Ribbon www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org Minnesota Support of the Guard and Reserves www.esgr.mil Warriors to Work www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Hire Veterans www.HireVeterans.com VICTory (Veterans in Construction Today) info@vetsinconstruction.com BOMA is considering whether to dedicate some of the funds we raise through the “Lease a Manager or Engineer” program to a scholarship fund for a veteran to earn his or her RPA, FMA, SMA or SMT designation. If you would be interested in volunteering time (or leasing time) specifically to dedicate to this idea, please email Sheila Miller at the BOMA office: sm@bomampls.org. t

Power Down for the Holidays The upcoming holiday season can provide opportunities to save energy at your building. Here are six quick tips from BOMA International that can be implemented over the holidays and throughout the year for long weekends.

1. Send tenants a reminder to turn off all task lighting and power down electronics when leaving for long weekends and the holidays.

2. “Coast” your HVAC system during the last few hours of the day, as many tenants leave early in advance of holidays.

3. Set up a “by request only” HVAC supply.

4. Put in place an automatic building “lights out” at 7:00 pm with a tenant override mechanism.

5. Turn off hot water heaters or reset hot water thermostats to the lowest possible setting while your building is unoccupied.

6. Make sure your janitorial contractor knows that your office will be closed for the holiday to avoid unnecessary energy use.

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Advocacy Briefs

By Kevin Lewis BOMA Executive Director

Phoenix partnered with ASU to help build a number of new facilities to serve the thousands of students enrolled.

InterCity Leadership Visit Provides a Glimpse of Phoenix For the 12th consecutive year, the two metro Chambers of Commerce coordinated a delegation of civic leaders for a two-night trip to another city to analyze the positive and negative attributes of the destination. This year’s location was Phoenix, Arizona which we visited October 6-8. Elected officials, corporate executives, civic organizations and education leaders were some of the over 90 individuals in attendance.

Once we dismissed the obligatory “Gee, how much snow is on the ground in Minnesota?” comments from the local hosts, we dove into a series of discussions with the primary focus on education and medical centers. Representatives of the Mayo Clinic, (which was the presenting sponsor of the trip), gave us a historical perspective on the current facilities in the surrounding area and the plans for expansion in the future. While there was an opportunity to present to a group of Minnesota leaders, Dr. Patricia Simmons, Executive Medical Director at Mayo Clinic, provided a thorough presentation on the plans for the enormous expansion in Rochester.

Arizona State University, based in Tempe, has a huge presence in the Phoenix area boasting a total of four campuses. Their most recent expansion was in downtown where the City of

To accommodate the throngs of students and to serve the general public as a whole, the business community supported a transit bill that resulted in a 20 mile long initial LRT system with more lines on the drawing board.

Certainly, Phoenix isn’t without its challenges. While our region is privileged to have 19 Fortune 500 companies, Phoenix has zero.

And probably the most notable discovery is the seemingly terse relationship between the City of Phoenix and the state of Arizona.

They appear to be on different ends of the political spectrum.

Minneapolis City Council, and The DTC / DID and BOMA are certainly during the past several unified on many fronts as it relates years, BOMA has had a terrific to maintaining and growing a relationship with Steve as we positive business environment for partnered with Minneapolis Project for Pride and the in Living, Inc. on a surrounding variety of projects. area.

We You may recall he look forward spoke at one of our to continuing monthly meetings this strong several months partnership ago discussing the with Steve mission of PPL and for years to the projects BOMA come. has participated in.

We certainly plan to P l e a s e invite him to appear Steve Cramer join me in at a Government President and CEO of MDC-DID w e l c o m i n g Affairs Committee Steve. t meeting in early 2014.

The most valuable aspect of my participation on this trip was the amount of BOMA business I was able to accomplish with the others in attendance during 48 hours.

It would be virtually impossible to have the amount of face time I had with these executives while back home in Minneapolis. I look forward to attending once again next year.

Minneapolis Downtown Council / DID Name new President & CEO As many of you know by now, the Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District have named Steve Cramer as their new President & CEO. I sent him a congratulation note last week on behalf of BOMA. Years ago, I had some interaction with Steve when he was on the BOMA Greater Minneapolis

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Toward a Sustainable Trash Removal Program

By Mike Thornton, Frauenshuh David Lamont, Republic Services Tom Heuer, Aspen Waste “Sustainability” is a buzzword in the real estate industry that is tossed around in daily conversation among managers and with property owners and tenants. It has many different connotations, depending on the context, who is doing the talking and who is doing the listening.

A simple definition of the term is “optimizing the competing interests of waste management to a goal of zero waste.”

and everything on the planet. matter in the atmosphere).

It just makes sense and we Even more importantly, all benefit. diverting materials from trash into recycling modes The economic leg means equates to creating a more that a sustainable trash/ sustainable world because recycling program provides less raw materials are used The social leg of the stool economic benefits to to run the world and less simply means that running society by first reducing energy is consumed in a sustainable trash removal consumption, then reducing making “new” materials. program is the right thing the costs associated with to do for all of society. generating trash, collecting Trash removal is an expense Simply creating less waste, it, reusing it and recycling with only limited opportunities or reusing it efficiently, or it. Simply consuming less within that expense to disposing of it with as little equals generating less generate offsetting revenue. harm to the environment as waste.

Generating less Any revenue generated possible, benefits everyone waste equals reduced costs is usually credited toward of collection. Reduced costs the expense rather than of collection equals fewer considered as income to the trucks on the road using property. One main key to less fuel creating fewer saving money on trash and emissions. Reusing costs recycling is minimizing the less than recycling; recycling number of times a recycler/ costs less than disposal. hauler needs to come to the property. The goal should The environmental leg is the be to create the maximum quality of not being harmful amount of service with to the environment or the minimum amount of depleting natural resources, collection. thereby supporting longterm ecological balance. TRENDS This leg requires less overall A number of trends in trash consumption and reduced removal and recycling are impact on the environment. affecting how we achieve The overall goal is less waste sustainability: and pollution, requiring less landfill disposal (poor use of Single Sort space and possible future The industry is moving land contamination) and toward single-sort recycling less incineration (particulate which requires less effort on The three pillars of a sustainable trash / recycling program include social, economic and environmental considerations which are frequently intertwined.

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Toward a Sustainable Trash Removal Program Continued from previous page.

the part of the person sitting at the desk: simply throw everything into one container and the trash hauler/recycler does the rest. This approach increases participation and the amount of waste capable of being recycled. Increasing recycling output can provide modest and balanced improvements toward sustainability.

There are also some cutting edge trends that add further benefits to a sustainability program: Plasma gasification is a trend where a facility vaporizes the waste instead of burning, or recycling. The process does not create any ash.

“Dirty MRF” (materials recovery facility) is a trend Truck Fuel where a facility doesn’t Compressed natural gas is actually recycle but collects being used more frequently materials for processing and as a fuel in garbage trucks. It shipping to another center. is a more energy-efficient fuel The cutting edge here (the than anything in use today “dirty” part) is where the but is not yet readily available center takes EVERYTHING in the market. It comes at the together (garbage and expense of truck efficiency recycling) and processes it. and productivity. The fuel None are currently operating cost per truck decreases but in the metro Twin Cities the hauler needs more trucks region. to do the work of the same number of existing trucks.

More Development of Wasteto-Energy Plants The Hennepin County New Trucks Older, diesel-burning trucks Recovery Center (HERC) are being replaced by has been a very positive newer, cleaner trucks which trash center for the region. are more environmentally- It generates a lot of energy friendly but come at an while being significantly additional cost to the hauler. under its allowable emissions. Its location near downtown saves a lot of Machinery Technology in recycling truck miles by not having to equipment has not changed haul downtown garbage out much but machinery to suburban landfills. continues to be a very expensive investment on the Organic composting is an part of the recycler. initiative being pushed by the State of Minnesota. It takes wet waste out of the

waste stream. This initiative requires separate trucks to carry these separate materials from your location.

properties using these four simple steps: 1. Audit all material in your building waste stream to determine what can be Managers with property recycled. within the City of Minneapolis should not forget City 2. Insist that your trash hauler Ordinances 175.435 and use the maximum recycling 174.435 which make capability possible. If they recycling mandatory for have limited capability, select properties within city a more capable vendor. boundaries. Some suburbs also have mandatory 3. Educate your tenants recycling ordinances so and staff on how to increase check your specific city for recycling output. their requirements.

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Atria Corporate Center Earns BOMA 360 Performance Designation BOMA is pleased to welcome another building into the ranks of those that have earned the BOMA 360 Performance designation!

“Our tenants and owners deserve best in class service and exceptional building management.

We’re humbled to receive this

The designation is granted

by BOMA International to indicate that a building is operating at the highest standards of excellence.

It’s a way to differentiate a building in a competitive and demanding marketplace.

By providing third-party validation of practices and procedures, BOMA 360 offers a tool that property professionals can use to demonstrate to owners, tenants and prospective tenants that their buildings

perform at the highest levels in all major areas of building operations and management.

Nearly 600 buildings across the country have received this designation since its launch in 2009.

If you would like to join their ranks – or just learn more – visit www.boma.org. The fourth quarter deadline for applications is December 6, 2013. t

(Photo) Left to right - Bob Eggers (Lead Engineer), Alexandria Davis (Operations Assistant), Donna Becker (General Manager), and Jeff Lebens (Building Engineer).

Atria Corporate Center in Plymouth, managed by Cushman & Wakefield / NorthMarq, has become the 18th of our member buildings to earn the designation.

important recognition,” said CWN General Manager, Donna Becker, whose portfolio includes Atria Corporate Center.

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33 South Sixth Street 333 South Seventh Street 50 South 10th Street 7500 Flying Cloud Drive AT&T Tower ATRIA Corporate Center Campbell Mithun Tower Capella Tower Crescent Ridge Corporate Center II

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Fifty South Sixth IDS Center McGladrey Plaza One MarketPointe One Meridian Crossings RBC Plaza Two Meridian Crossings U.S. Bancorp Center Wells Fargo Center

Atria Corporate Center

Thank you!

Thank you to MetroPoint (Cushman & Wakefield / NorthMarq) for hosting this fall’s BOMI classes!

Thank you to Fifth Street Towers (Zeller Realty Group) for hosting BOMA Board Meetings.

Thank you to The Colonnade (CBRE) for hosting a New Member Gathering.

Members’ generosity with their conference rooms helps defray some of the costs of BOMA programs.

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on a personal note...

Andrew Twito

BOMA members are interesting people! Periodically we include a short feature about a BOMA member. Do you have an interesting hobby or experience to share? Or know of an interesting member to feature? Send an email to membership@bomampls.org to nominate someone for our next edition.

This month: Andrew Twito, Assistant Property Manager with RMR. Why did you decide to run a marathon?

I have run a few shorter races and wanted to cross off the running portion of my bucket list.

What was the toughest part of the race?

The toughest part of the race starts at mile 20, a.k.a. “the wall.” There is a hill coming off the river to Summit that just doesn’t quit. The cheering section is pretty thin and by then I was running solo. The final stretch on Summit is pure survival mode. Eventually, the encouraging shouts from friendly neighbors are muffled by screaming quads.

It hurts so good.

What is the best career advice you’ve received?

Good work is always rewarded. It may not be immediate or in the form you anticipate but it defines your character and reputation, which is paramount in this industry.

If you do any volunteer work, tell us about it and why you’re involved?

I serve on Aeon’s young professionals team, Connect, which raises awareness and funds to support Aeon’s mission provide a home to everyone and connect individuals with the community.

At Torch Community, I help plan one event each year that matches young professionals with non-profit organizations that are committed to social responsibility. Torch’s mission is to facilitate a relationship focused community of young professionals engaged in experiences that develop them personally and professionally.

I also participate in volunteer opportunities through St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (big gold dome on Lake Calhoun). St. Mary’s is very active in the local community and finds great ways to share the “Good News.” t

Andrew Twito (left) and friend, Steve Sarles.

Do you participate in any BOMA Committees? Why? I have been on the Communications Committee for a few years and currently serve as chair. I joined because I wanted to be more involved and it provided a great opportunity to interact with other committees and the board. The committee is finding new ways to enhance the BOMA brand and I am motivated by the dedication and creativity of all the members.

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This month in pictures!

Annual Student Reception

The Minneapolis skyline was the stunning backdrop for our annual Student Reception at the Millennium Hotel on October 16. Seventeen real estate students from St. Cloud State University and the University of St Thomas were joined by our BOMA Young Professionals for an hour-long presentation on building your personal brand in the business world. If “Dutch Treat” is a term unknown to you, you would have been in good company among the attendees. Stephen Shepard, the Executive Director of BOMA Oakland/East Bay, was our guest speaker talking about appropriate business attire in our industry, casual Friday apparel, research into the effects of dress code on productivity, mealtime etiquette, the folly of over-indulging in alcohol at a business event, and the importance of hand-written thank you notes. But when he suggested that it’s perfectly appropriate in many business lunch situations to go “Dutch Treat” a hand went up to inquire about the term and we learned that most of the young people in the room didn’t know what it meant. It turns out it’s a generational thing.

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We learned more about the differences between the generations over our regular monthly luncheon meeting that followed. Seventeen generous BOMA members hosted the students for lunch and visited with them about their resumes and career aspirations. Stephen Shepard was our presenter again, talking about the opportunities and challenges of having four generations – and soon to be five – in our workplaces.

Although the program didn’t provide continuing education credits, the BOMA office received more requests for copies of the PowerPoint presentation than it has for any other recent program.

The “Generations” PowerPoint is currently posted on the BOMA website. If you would also like a copy of the “Business Etiquette” PowerPoint, perhaps to provide guidance to a son or daughter or someone in your office, (uses suggested by some of our attendees), contact the BOMA office: 612-338-8627 or sm@bomampls. org.

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Joseph Popp, from St. Cloud State University and Teresa Lingg from the University of St. Thomas, were each awarded $1000 scholarships

by BOMA President Jon Kuskie to help them finish

their studies.

Thanks to all BOMA members who participated in the “Lease a Manager or Engineer” program to help us raise these scholarship funds.

Photo left to right – Joseph Popp (SCSU), BOMA President Jon Kuskie (Zeller Realty), and Teresa Lingg (UST).

Taste of BOMA

Mentorship Program

We packed the room at the “Taste of BOMA” event on October 10 to hear about development planned around the Vikings Stadium. Lester Bagley (Vikings), Bill McCarthy (Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority), and Jen Renkly (Ryan Companies) showed us the vision. BOMA’s Service

Participants in BOMA’s Mentorship Program assisted Project for Pride in Living to build a rain garden at one of their affordable living homes. Steve Poechmann (Shorenstein Realty), Dave Burrill (Ryan Companies), David Griggs (CBRE), Katie Bongard (Piedmont), and Alexx Smith (Zeller Realty Group).

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Providers Council plans periodic Taste of BOMA social events to showcase unique properties and remind members of the value of the BOMA network.

Thank you to Thresher Square for hosting this year’s fun event!

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NOVEMBER ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION MEETING

Building Systems Integration / Commissioning / Energy Monitoring Wednesday, November 6. See the BOMA website for complete information.

This meeting is generously sponsored by:

DECEMBER ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION MEETING

Energy Efficiency for Commercial Buildings – Natural Gas Just because your budget is tight doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate facility and equipment upgrades!

Join us for a review of current Conservation Improvement Program (“CIP”) offerings through CenterPoint Energy. We will discuss current rebate options, natural gas pricing and other funding sources for efficiency upgrades. We will also have interactive discussion on how to “make the case” for natural gas related energy efficiency projects. 1 CEU Pending

Wednesday, December 4

11:30 Sign-in and lunch; 12:00 - 1:00 PM Program

Save the date for the Best of BOMA Gala on Thursday, February 13!

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WHERE: Windows on Minnesota, 50th floor of IDS Center COST: Members:$45 ($35 if you register by noon on Friday, October 11.) Nonmembers: $50. Same day registration (if available): Members $50, Nonmembers: $60.

REGISTER online at www.bomampls.org or by sending an email to events@bomampls.org.

Cancellations must be recieved 24 hours in advance. Substitutions honored.

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