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PRESIDENT’S D ESK Demonstrating Expertise he new CCIM Institute CRE Insights series showcases our thought leadership. Reaching nearly 300 million people nationwide, CCIM Chief Economist K.C. Conway discussed the transformative ramifications of the Amazon HQ2 site selection in the 1Q 2018 Insights issue. Through 187 media pickups, 16 articles quoting Conway, and a live radio interview of Conway on WTVN in Columbus, Ohio, CCIM expertise was promoted promi- nently. Stories appeared in the Washingtonian Magazine, Bisnow, and San Francisco Business Times, among many media outlets. In addition to media, the Institute facili- tates multiple forums for members to connect, including CCIM chapters, national commit- tees, annual global conferences, and trade show exhibits. By promoting opportunities for face- to-face meetings, CCIM Institute helps to ensure lasting business and client relationships for its members. For example, CCIM Institute’s exhibit booth at ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, May 20–23, provides multiple tables for desig- nees to meet with their prospects and clients. More than 37,000 attendees, 1,200 exhibitors, and participants from 60 countries are expected to attend the high-profile international conference for the retail marketplace. In March, CCIM leaders mingled with 24,500 global indus- try experts and 3,100 exhibitors from 100 countries to raise the Institute’s international visibility at MIPIM, March 13–16, in Cannes, France. As the CCIM President, I participated in a Rus- sian Investors Panel called “East–West Investment Crossroads,” which was spearheaded by the Institute’s licensing partner, the Academy of Real Estate in St. Petersburg, Russia. At the yearly CCIM Institute Midyear Governance Meetings, April 8–12, in Tampa, Fla., chapter leaders pinned 164 new CCIM designees, adding to recent CCIM pinning ceremonies that included 40 in China; 33 in Japan; 31 in South Korea; and 29 in Poland. In addition to the multiple national and international committee meetings, the Midyear Meeting placed more empha- sis on renewing friendships and making new acquaintances. Please participate in these opportunities to improve your refer- rals and businesses. T Life with The Pin CCIM Institute provides its members with the most sophisticated knowledge, technology, and operational platform to power their business. CCIM Membership Benefits: Lifelong Learning Free and discounted courses covering crowdfunding, big data, and more. STDB The industry’s best digital toolkit for market analysis. FindaCCIM.com and CCIM Connect An exclusive global network for business and industry intelligence. Commercial Investment Real Estate Magazine The award-winning publication that covers market trends and innovations. Affinity Provider Program Exclusive discounts on travel, tech tools, printing, and more. DealShare A database of listings not found anywhere else. Experience life with the pin. Visit www.ccim.com/benefits David P. Wilson, CCIM 2018 CCIM Institute President [email protected] 2 May | June 2018 COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE