Fall Into New Habits
There ’ s so much change afoot these
days , the least of which is the change of season . As I ’ ve shared before , change is one of those things we shouldn ’ t fear , but embrace — especially in an industry like commercial real estate that ’ s ever-evolving . That means adaptability is a key skill to enduring success for CRE professionals , and CCIM Institute is here to help you fall into some new habits to ensure you safely navigate the current investment landscape and tap into the opportunities that exist .
Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine is one of the many powerful resources available to you as a member of CCIM Institute . This issue explores the changes across the industry , including the cover story on multifamily and features on opportunity zones , lease modification strategies , and building information modeling . Other articles tackle how to leverage big data in your analyses , what ’ s ahead in construction , understanding joint ventures and joint funds , and best practices for virtual inspections . There are plenty of new habits detailed in these sections you can begin to incorporate right away .
Outside of the magazine , I hope you ’ ll join me for the 2020 CCIM Global Conference . This year ’ s event is being held virtually and is designed to help you adapt and thrive in this challenging environment . No matter where you are in the industry , there ’ s plenty to choose from — with over 20 short virtual sessions featuring real-world solutions from industry leaders for some of the urgent challenges we ’ re experiencing due to the pandemic . The global conference is a perfect example of how to embrace change and adapt . Because we went 100 percent virtual , we ’ re able to bring you more content , more access to leading experts , and more value than ever before . Best of all , it ’ s free for all members of CCIM Institute . Visit conference . ccim . com for the full schedule and to register today .
Finally , one change that happens this time each year is the changing of the guard in CCIM Institute ’ s board of directors . As part of the 2020 Annual Governance Meetings in late October , my successor , Tim Blair , CCIM , will be sworn in as the 2021 president of the CCIM Institute . While I am saddened that this will be my last President ’ s Desk , I ’ m excited for you to have the chance to get to know Tim better during his year as president . You ’ ll see that Tim , along with the rest of the board and volunteer leaders , is just as prepared to help our organization and our members successfully change with the times .
Please stay safe , healthy , and positive too .
EDDIE D . BLANTON , CCIM 2020 CCIM Institute President Contact him at eblanton @ traddcommercial . com .
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Executive Officers President , Eddie D . Blanton , CCIM , Charlotte , N . C . President-Elect , Timothy S . Blair , CCIM , Birmingham , Ala . First Vice President , Leslie G . Callahan III , CCIM , Atlanta Treasurer , Chuck C . Connely IV , CCIM , Kansas City , Mo . Treasurer-Elect , Steve Rich , CCIM , Charlotte , N . C . Executive Vice President & CEO , Gregory J . Fine , FASAE , CAE , Chicago
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