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Page 20 — Property Management Quarterly — October 2023 www.crej.com Associations: BOMA W here has 2023 gone? The road leading up to my BOMA pres- idency was long-anticipated, and now that I’m in the role, it’s flying by! It has been an exciting, rewarding year, and I am proud of everything that Denver Metro BOMA has accomplished so far this year. Here’s a recap of our successes and accomplishments to date: Conferences President-Elect Ashton Steele, Stephen Shepard, and I attended the BOMA International Winter Business Meeting in Scottsdale, Ari- zona, in January. We had the oppor- tunity to share ideas and issues we have been up against and bring home some great ideas from other BOMA locals. At the annual BOMA International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, in June, our Execu- tive Committee attended seminars and networking events where we had the opportunity to learn about issues experienced by other BOMA locals and share the many success- es our local has accomplished this year. Both events brought some beneficial takeaways and new relationships. Denver Metro BOMA had the largest group we’ve ever had attend the annual conference in June – there were over 30 of us! Our representation from both Prin- cipal and Associate members was fantastic to be a part of. In addi- tion, several BOMA members and Stephen have had the opportunity to speak at the semi-annual CREJ conferences. Advocacy One of the many reasons this association exists is to advocate for the commercial property manage- ment industry. To date, we have had many successes. At the Local level: • Co-chair of the Building and Homes Sub Com- mittee, which gives a seat on the Sustainability Advisory Coun- cil for the City of Denver. • Industry Rep- resentative on the Waste No More Task Force. • The Climate Action, Sustainabil- ity, and Resiliency Office worked with BOMA to begin the process to get existing buildings removed from the Green Building Ordinance. • Co-hosted a Mayoral Forum with PBS on Homelessness. At the State level: • Member of the CO Real Estate Alliance Coalition Steering Com- mittee formed to participate in the Building Performance Standards rule-making at the Air Quality Con- trol Commission, which had some big wins for the industry. • The State put forth a bill to restrict appliance types that could be sold in the state and were able to get commercial boilers removed from the bill. For any other includ- ed equipment, such as heat pumps, RTU, etc., we were able to get the implementation date delayed by a year to 2026. • Worked with the CO Energy Office on a revised EV bill to the one we got vetoed in 2022. The only piece for existing buildings allows tenants to ask for EVs, but it would be their cost to implement if it is not a current building amenity. At the National Level: • BOMA International continues to work on behalf of the industry at the federal level on Capitol Hill. • Represent the industry on the International Codes Council. • Continue to update the floor measurement standards for all product types, including multifam- ily. • Published a policy brief on scooter and E-bike batteries, which you hopefully you saw in one of our weekly e-blasts. • Some Hill wins include: • Qualified Improvement Property (QIP). Congress passed this correc- tion in the CARES Act. • 179D: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction: BOMA urges Congress make 179D a permanent part of the tax code so that building owners can be able to plan for expensive next-level retrofits in a manner that is currently not possible with short-term and retroactive exten- sions. Events In addition to our annual events including membership meetings, Speed Networking, Community Affairs workdays, and the golf tour- nament, the Associate Committee hosted its first Summer Social at Tom’s Watch Bar. This event had a great turnout and plenty of net- working opportunities and is sure to be an annual event moving forward. The Emerging Profession- als Committee has shown some exciting growth of members this year and sponsored the Mentor- Mentee program, educational offer- ings, and encouraged engagement in the association. The Workforce Development Committee hosted building tours, internships, train- ing programs, outreach at local high schools, vocational schools, and colleges, and Enrichment Day where participants could select a new outfit for an interview, learn to write a resume, and get a haircut. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Sporting Clays tournament in September, membership meet- ing in October, Mile High Awards & TOBY gala in November, holiday luncheon and participation in the toy & gift drive in December. Education This was the fourth year we offered the Foundations of Real Estate course series. We have seen registration grow each year and continue to hear how beneficial the courses are. We have continued to offer Seminars and Coffee Chats such as RFP’s 101 and Not Easy Being Green and have a few more scheduled for the remainder of this year. These are just some of the accomplishments of Denver Metro BOMA this year. I am so thankful to everyone in this association and to Lillibridge Healthcare Services for contributing to my success in this role. It has been an honor to be your President this year. This is not something I have done alone, and I look forward to closing out the year representing Denver Metro BOMA. s A Recap from the President Amanda Darvill, RPA, LEED-GA General Manager, Lillibridge Healthcare Services 2023 President - Denver Metro BOMA The Denver Metro BOMA, Associate Member Committee, threw a Principal-Associate mixer on July 12th, with more than 150 attendees at Tom’s Watch Bar.