- Easy Access
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CCIM Members Like me, I’m sure you know colleagues who are interested in the CCIM designation but don’t have the time or schedule to commit to the program. Now we’re making it easier for industry professionals to accelerate their participation
- Local Connections
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The CCIM Institute reaches out to members about the networking, education, and technology provided by the national organization — CCIM’s NET. However, are you aware that many times the best way to experience, understand, and appreciate NET is through your
- CCIM's Ready Resources
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Things happen fast in today’s world and organizations often struggle to respond quickly. However, CCIM Institute has implemented an array of technology resources to provide members with the tools they need to respond quickly in this ever evolving marketplace. If
- CCIM Live!
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Despite an uptick in activity, the real estate industry remains a tricky market to maneuver. Economic road bumps such as minimal job growth are slowing the spread of the recovery to smaller markets where many CCIMs operate. To succeed as
- Change the Way You Work
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CCIM Members Mailed along with this magazine is the instruction book for the next generation of CCIM member benefits the CCIMREDEX User Guide. Learning to use this commercial property data exchange is the best investment you can make in your
- CCIM Benefits You
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Having just returned from this year’s business meetings and CCIM Live conference, I want to welcome the 348 new CCIMs who earned the designation in Phoenix. You have taken a major step toward improving your success rate in commercial real
- Connect With Colleagues
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In today’s commercial real estate industry, sharpening your skills and building your network are essential to remain competitive in the marketplace. The CCIM & IREM Success Series 2007 conference, Oct. 19–20 in San Antonio, is an ideal opportunity to achieve
- Conference Countdown
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Maximizing return on investment is a fundamental principle in the commercial investment real estate business. But it’s also a fundamental principle necessary to improving your skills and increasing your business building opportunities. By investing your time in CCIM & IREM
- CCIMs Shape Policy
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While we have watched Wall Street and auto industry executives ask the U.S. Congress for financial bailouts, the commercial real estate industry continues to suffer from its own paralyzing crisis. The severity of the capital markets freeze gives new urgency
- CCIM Spotlight(2)
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In 1994, Richard E. Juge, CCIM, CIPS, SIOR, 2010 CCIM Institute president and lifelong New Orleans area resident, saw a chance to set up shop in his hometown. Acting on a tip from a CCIM friend, Juge opened his first
- Going Global
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CCIM Members In May, 35 new designees were pinned in Warsaw, Poland, and 45 new members in Moscow. Both events gave me the opportunity to represent the institute not only as an instructor but also as the president. These designees
- Leverage Your Membership
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The waning U.S. dollar, unpredictable economy, and financial market upheaval have us all searching for ways to maximize our business. Though it&rsquo s easy to become overwhelmed in these challenging times, CCIMs and candidates who are working toward the designation
- N.E.T. Working for You
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Commercial real estate is a great industry to be working in today Markets are performing well, capital is flowing, and opportunities for expansion are plentiful. But strong market fundamentals are not the only reason why commercial real estate is growing
- Relief Efforts Continue
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Months have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. While the damage occurred overnight, the recovery will require years of planning, support, and hard work. I commend the CCIM Institute and its members for the unyielding support we as
- Research Adds Value
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Commercial real estate is a highly competitive business, and professionals who don't utilize top notch industry information simply can't compete effectively. That's one of the reasons why CCIM Institute members are leading industry producers we have access to critical tools
- Advancing Education
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The CCIM Institute has pro­ vided the commercial real estate industry&rsquo s premier educational resources since 1969. While many of the core invest­ ment principles taught in CCIM courses are timeless, today&rsquo s busi­ ness climate constantly is evolving, which
- Tech Tools Are Key
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An online search of the word technology generates 1.8 billion results — but that’s not surprising. The proliferation of computers, the Internet, various types of software, and hand held communication devices has had a dramatic impact on all our lives.
- CCIM Charts Future Course
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Commercial real estate is a goal oriented business. Yet as the industry and markets evolve, organizations must evaluate their objectives and methods for meeting those goals to ensure they function to their greatest potential. Currently the CCIM Institute is in
- Changes Ahead
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Each year brings new challenges in commercial real estate, but along with them come new opportunities. It is precisely these opportunities that will add value to your CCIM Institute membership this year and well into the future. I'm honored to
- Creative Collaborations
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The commercial real estate industry has come a long way in just a few years. Gone are the days when brokers kept their trade secrets under wraps, preferring not to discuss their business operations and strategies, much less their listings.
- Invest in Main Street
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As I begin my term as CCIM Institute president, I recall how this organization and its members have stepped up to the challenges of past economic downturns. It&rsquo s a scenario that is being repeated this year CCIM Institute has
- Educating Designees
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One of the three primary objectives of the institute's strategic plan is to "provide the highest quality education for commercial and investment real estate professionals." There's no doubt among industry professionals that our designation program fulfills this mandate. CCIM Institute
- CCIM Moves Forward
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At the October 2006 board of directors meeting, the ceremonial gavel was passed to me as CCIM Institute's 2007 president. Having been involved with the institute since receiving my designation in 1979, during these years I assisted in several of
- CCIM Makes Strides
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Many in the commercial investment real estate industry may look back on 2008 and remember the challenges this year held. Despite this, it&rsquo s important to remind ourselves of the positive accomplishments we&rsquo ve made this year. As my term
- Benefits and Beyond
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The CCIM Institute&rsquo s strategic plan includes a series of guiding principles for the ongoing progress and success of our organization. To &ldquo provide high quality member services at the individual, chapter, national, and international levels,&rdquo is paramount among these