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AOBA Launches David Hillman Maverick Award
AOBA Launches David Hillman Maverick Award

This award highlights key characteristics of AOBA’s late member David Hillman, who was noted for his exceptional and innovative commitment to both his industry and community. The winner will be an AOBA member who humbly demonstrates unwavering enthusiasm in identifying, researching, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted01/16/2020


Dec. 18 AOBA Member Rent Control Meeting
Dec. 18 AOBA Member Rent Control Meeting

AOBA MEMBER RENT CONTROL MEETING December 18, 10:00 a.m. 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW, SUITE 1005 RSVP: Please contact Randi Marshall at rmarshall@aoba-metro.org as soon as possible if you or a representative will attend the meeting. On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m., AOBA will host a briefing... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted12/12/2019


ULI Presents: What is PropTech? Dec. 9
ULI Presents: What is PropTech? Dec. 9

ULI Washington Presents: Real Estate 101 What is "PropTech"? The newest buzzword in real estate Event Details Date: Monday, December 9, 2019Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Reception and Registration 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Discussion and Q&A 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM Post... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted12/2/2019


AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions
AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions

Contact: Brewster Thackeray 202/296-3390 x 241; cell 703/508-4418 AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions The region’s housing affordability challenge has become a top-of-mind concern for District of Columbia and Montgomery... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted11/19/2019


Education offering Nov. 7-10: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems
Education offering Nov. 7-10: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Required) Thursday, November 7- Sunday November 10, 20198am-2pm, Downtown DC location to be determined. AOBA Member: $1,100 Non-AOBA Member: $1,335 Please register by October 25, 2019 by downloading the flyer (Right hand... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted10/8/2019


Brandy Peak Joins AOBA as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events
Brandy Peak Joins AOBA as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events

“I am delighted to announce that Brandy Peak, CAE, has joined the AOBA team as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events,” said AOBA Executive Vice President Peggy Jeffers. “Brandy’s innovative leadership style and deep knowledge of association best practices... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted10/2/2019


AOBA Educational Foundation Interim Executive Director Marc Fisher Concludes His Term
AOBA Educational Foundation Interim Executive Director Marc Fisher Concludes His Term

InspiRE CEO Marc Fischer Completes Two Successful Years as Interim Executive Director of AOBA Educational Foundation As Interim Executive Director for the past two years, Marc Fischer, President|CEO of InspiRE, oversaw the AOBA Educational Foundation’s (AEF) administration,... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted10/1/2019


Good luck to everyone participating in AOBA's Golf Tournament today at Woodmont Country Club
Good luck to everyone participating in AOBA's Golf Tournament today at Woodmont Country Club

AOBA's annual Golf Tournament is September 16. Golfers will enjoy a great day on the links as they connect with hundreds of friends, colleagues, and associates at the annual AOBA Golf Tournament. The Tournament, held at the historic Woodmont Country Club on Monday,September 16, is an established... Continue Reading

Date posted09/16/2019


As we celebrate Labor Day, we appreciate the people who work in, and in support of, our industry.
As we celebrate Labor Day, we appreciate the people who work in, and in support of, our industry.

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Postedby Staff
Date posted09/2/2019


New DC Clean Energy Plan -- AOBA forum Sept. 25; AOBA members, register now
New DC Clean Energy Plan -- AOBA forum Sept. 25; AOBA members, register now

The Building Energy Performance Standards were established as part of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, which became effective March 2019. Starting in 2021, owners of buildings over 50,000 square feet that are below a specific energy performance threshold will be required to improve their... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted08/21/2019


Did You Nominate A Commercial Engineer?
Did You Nominate A Commercial Engineer?

As most in the commercial property management industry will agree, engineers are critical to the successful operation of our buildings. Established in 2014, the Commercial Engineer of the Year Award program recognizes outstanding work by the key individuals behind our commercial office... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted02/4/2019


AOBA Honors Industry Leaders
AOBA Honors Industry Leaders

AOBA Honors Distinguished Industry “Servant Leaders” AOBA held its 2019 Annual Meeting Luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel on January 17, 2019. The organization remains positioned to excel in an ever-challenging administrative and regulatory environment, but it renewed its focus on... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted01/18/2019