PRESIDENT ' S DESK
Ahead of the Curve
The new year has finally arrived – one
that is full of possibilities and opportunities . While most were eager to put 2020 behind them , last year reminded us all of the resiliency , the adaptability , and the strength of the industry and the global commercial real estate community .
CCIM Institute tackled every challenge and obstacle head-on , providing practical and timely resources for CRE professionals so they could continue to thrive in this challenging environment . And this commitment is ongoing and one you can rely on . Our philosophy that lifelong learning is the key to enduring success extends to every area of the organization .
For example , we recently debuted four new online , self-paced courses in our Ward Center for Real Estate Studies that focus on some of the most pressing issues in commercial real estate and provide practical solutions you can use right away — Capital Markets : Making the Case for Investment Real Estate ; Last-Mile Logistics : The Final and Most Expensive Link in the Supply Chain ; Surviving Volatile Markets : Mitigating Lease Risk ; and Troubled Assets and Opportunities in the Age of COVID-19 .
For more on what 2021 has in store for commercial real estate and where the opportunities lie , the institute hosted an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Chief Economist K . C . Conway , CCIM , MAI , CRE . You can view the “ 2021 Commercial Real Estate Outlook ” webinar playback in the members-only section of ccim . com .
Of course , our official suite of publications , Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine and podcast , provides you insights , analyses , and best practices throughout the year on every sector of the industry and every step in the CRE deal .
The introduction of the redesign and podcast is just a year old but has already gained the attention of the publishing industry . In late fall , Commercial Investment Real Estate was honored with a 2020 Folio : Ozzie Award for Design Excellence for the redesign , beating out association heavyweights the American Bar Association and Army magazine .
I hope you take advantage of all the resources , courses , and publications CCIM Institute has to offer to help you make the most of 2021 . I ’ m excited to be leading the charge as your 2021 global president , so here ’ s to a successful year .
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT
REAL ESTATE
Commercial Investment Real Estate , the official magazine of CCIM Institute , reports on market trends and analysis , current developments in the field , and successful business strategies .
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Commercial Investment Real Estate ( ISSN 1524-3249 ) is published quarterly by CCIM Institute of the National Association of REALTORS ®, 430 N . Michigan Avenue , Chicago , IL 60611-4084 . Periodicals postage paid at Chicago , IL , and additional mailing offices . The opinions expressed in signed articles and materials appearing in Commercial Investment Real Estate , including specific references to products and services , are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Commercial Investment Real Estate , CCIM Institute , or the National Association of REALTORS ®. © 2021 by the CCIM Institute . All rights reserved .
CCIM Institute , an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS ®, confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation to commercial real estate professionals who have extensive training and industry experience and complete a rigorous study program .
Executive Officers President , Timothy S . Blair , CCIM , Birmingham , Ala . President-Elect , Leslie G . Callahan III , CCIM , Atlanta First Vice President , David Schnitzer , CCIM , Addison , Texas Treasurer , Steve Rich , CCIM , Charlotte , N . C . Executive Vice President & CEO , Gregory J . Fine , FASAE , CAE , Chicago
TIMOTHY S . BLAIR , CCIM 2021 CCIM Institute President Contact him at tb @ shanwalt . com .
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COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2021