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PRESIDENT’S DESK Lasting Partnerships or more than 50 years, CCIM Institute has focused on developing connections, increasing networking oppor- tunities, and building relationships. Like a virtual web, CCIM Institute continues to connect members and create international outreach through education partners in nine countries. It is worth repeating that members come to CCIM Institute for the education but stay for the networking. While more than 50 percent of CCIM members are brokers, 22 percent of our members have completed a deal with another CCIM during the past year. A substantial percentage of CCIM members are developers and property owners who connect with each other and the brokerage community. Finally, 25 percent of members cross all lines within the industry as attorneys, CPAs, and lenders. Enabling connections is how CCIM Institute continually strives to elevate our mem- bers to the highest levels of success in the commercial real estate profession. With CCIM designees in more than 30 countries, the CCIM pin is recognized globally for our members’ expertise and the promise of integrity. In late 2016, 52 new designees were pinned in Shanghai, China, along with 35 in Taiwan. To date, the South Korean CCIM Chapter is the largest CCIM chapter with 31 new designees and more than 1,200 members. The CCIM designation continues to be the global standard for professional achievement. Lastly, CCIM Institute partners with some of the most promi- nent fi rms in the commercial real estate arena. For technology, CCIM Institute partners include ESRI, a global demographic and GIS fi rm; Xceligent, known for its data analytics research; and Ten-X, recognized for its platform providing a global distri- bution network for transactions. These connections reach deeper through professional real estate organizations such as SIOR, IREM, RICS, and NAR, providing CCIM members with access to the entire spectrum of the commercial real estate industry. Now is the time to cultivate connections in the U.S. and glob- ally through the power of your CCIM pin. As a CCIM Institute Member, you have 13,000 commercial real estate professionals at your fingertips who can help you: Build business relationships Promote your expertise Close more transactions F As a CCIM Designee, you can Increase your business. CCIM Designees average 42% more transactions than the typical brokerage specialist. Benefit from CCIM Institute’s National Designation Promotion Campaign. The CCIM designation is continuously promoted to top-level industry executives at local and national events, such as RealShare conferences – a platform for connecting with influential professionals who hire CCIMs. Top CCIM Member Benefits STDB.com – access to Esri-powered demographics and mapping tools Ward Center for Real Estate Studies – discounted education and professional development programs CCIM DealShare – members-only property marketing platform CCIM Connect – private social media platform FindaCCIM.com – online member directory “ All of my clients know that I am a CCIM and how it benefits them. They see the level of sophistication and the quality of the information that I provide, and that keeps them coming back to me for repeat business. – Nick Miner, CCIM ” Robin L. Webb, CCIM 2017 CCIM Institute President [email protected] 2 March | April 2017 COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE