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Stay Cool at After Hours this Evening; Enhance Your Presentation Skills on June 8
Stay Cool at After Hours this Evening; Enhance Your Presentation Skills on June 8

To register, click on the event link: After Hours Reception - May 18th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Tony and Joe's in Georgetown. Don't miss this chance to enjoy Potomac River views on a warm sunny evening with AOBA colleagues ! POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS: PERFECTING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS (ALL... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2017


Clean Up Day at Duckworth: Thanks for Your Hard Work!
Clean Up Day at Duckworth: Thanks for Your Hard Work!

Sincere thanks to all AOBA members who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered on May 15th at our 2017 Clean Up Day at the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities, located in Prince George's County, MD. Members tended gardens around the school, planted flowers and generall made... Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2017


Members Matter - AOBA Member Spotlight on Pam Anderson
Members Matter - AOBA Member Spotlight on Pam Anderson

AOBA is pleased to launch this new online “member spotlight.” These outstanding professionals contribute significantly to AOBA’s success. For our first online Spotlight, AOBA thanks Pam Anderson of Freddie Mac. For the past 17 years, Pam has served as the Facilities &... Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2017


NAA Maintenance Mania 2017 is Another Lively Success!
NAA Maintenance Mania 2017 is Another Lively Success!

New Festivities Enliven Sixth Annual NAA Maintenance Mania At this year’s NAA Maintenance Mania competition hosted by AOBA on April 13, a NEW dance competition engaged the crowd, and a new tee shirt contest showed off company spirit and creativity! Established by NAA to honor maintenance... Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2017


Members to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22
Members to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Many AOBA members will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a variety of sustainability events. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2017


Time to Register for NAA or BOMA Conference in June
Time to Register for NAA or BOMA Conference in June

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and network with hundreds of your peers from across the country. Register today for the annual NAA or BOMA Conference in June! 2017 NAA Education Conference and Expo - JUNE 21- 24 Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GANetwork with more... Continue Reading

Date posted03/29/2017


Save the Date for the TOBY Awards Celebration!
Save the Date for the TOBY Awards Celebration!

Before you finalize your summer vacation, save the date to attend AOBA’s elegant awards dinner event, scheduled Thursday, June 15 from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the elegant Fairmont, Washington DC. Register anytime online! All nominees and winners for the TOBY Awards; the KEEP Awards (Knowledge... Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2017


Save the Date: Key AOBA Events for Your Calendar!
Save the Date: Key AOBA Events for Your Calendar!

Major AOBA Events for Your Calendar More details by date at UPCOMING EVENTS NAA Maintenance Mania Thursday, April 13, Noon to 6:00pm at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD See article on page # Clean Up Day at James E. Duckworth School Friday, May 12 (Rain Date: May 15) , Three Shifts: 6:00 to... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2017


Verify Details for Membership Directory by Feb. 15
Verify Details for Membership Directory by Feb. 15

AOBA is moving into a new era! No more paper forms to complete/ review for the 2017-2018 AOBA Membership Directory. With our new website, you are in the driver’s seat, once you set up your individual member account! AOBA needs your company's Key Contact to review and update your... Continue Reading

Date posted01/26/2017


2017 Leadership Recognized at Annual Meeting
2017 Leadership Recognized at Annual Meeting

AOBA Announces 2017 Leadership At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 24 at the Park Hyatt Washington, AOBA kicked off its 43rd year by installing the organization’s 2017 Board of Directors. These local real estate industry executives will guide the Association’s policies and programs for the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/24/2017


DC Council Passes Expansive Family Leave Legislation
DC Council Passes Expansive Family Leave Legislation

After a contentious debate, with both sides sparring over the best way to provide paid leave benefits to employees, the DC Council cast its final decision on the “Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015” in a nail-biting 9-4 vote in December, passing one of the most expansive paid family... Continue Reading

Date posted12/29/2016


Tips and Details for 2017 Inaugural
Tips and Details for 2017 Inaugural

Please see the official press release on the 2017 Inaugural activities, and for maps, see this link: https://www.secretservice.gov/events/2017-Inaug/ . Also a good resource is: http://www.inauguration.dc.gov Note: Plan for heavy traffic on THURSDAY evening as the events begin Thursday pm. See... Continue Reading

Date posted12/22/2016