SEPTEMBER 2013
September General Meeting
Collaborating to Advance a Vibrant Regional Economy
(Achieving Full Occupancy)
Many factors influence the economy of a region, but which are the most significant? Not necessarily the ones you’d think! We’ve invited the leaders of four of our region’s economic development organizations to talk about our regional economy, which factors are most significant in attracting and retaining businesses to our region, and how they’re collaborating to make it happen. The bottom line for commercial real estate is the occupancy rate of our buildings. Join us for a provocative panel presentation moderated by BOMA’s executive director, Kevin Lewis. Our panelists will be Betsy Buckley, interim president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council; Susan Haigh, Chair of the Metropolitan Council; Todd Klingel, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Michael Langley, CEO of Greater MSP. They’ll talk about what they’re doing individually, collaboratively, and what you can do as a property owner/manager!
On Your Behalf By Kevin Lewis BOMA Executive Director Every month my newsletter column shares information about how BOMA Greater Minneapolis is working to represent your interests to a broad range of local, state, and federal decisionmakers who impact the commercial real estate industry and your operations. This month turn to page 4 to read about:
Betsy Buckley
Todd Klingel
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our opposition to the proposal to create a Minneapolis municipal utility;
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our position on downtown food trucks;
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one of our members serving on the prestigious BOMA International Industry Defense Fund.
Thursday, September 19
11:30 sign-in and networking, 12:00 – 1:30 lunch and program
WHERE: Gallery room of Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Avenue South COST: Members $45 ($35 if you register by noon on Friday, September 13). Nonmembers $50. Same day registration: Members $50, Nonmembers $60.
Susan Haigh
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Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance. Substitutions honored. Michael Langley
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President’s Message .......................... 2 The BOMA Calendar .......................... 3 City Utilities and Food Trucks ............ 4-5
Remembering Bill Dressen & Sean O’Reilly .......6 Selling Yourself to New Property Owners ...........7 Engineering Skills for Today’s World ..................8-9
Skilled Construction Professionals ........ 10 Golf Tournament Photos ....................... 11 Engineers Association Meeting ............. 12