Ohio CCIM Chapter Newsletter | First Quarter 2018

First Quarter 2018

President’s Message

It is with pleasure that I take over the reign as your Ohio CCIM 2018 Chapter President. I want to personally thank our Board Members, and Mac Biggar, our 2017 President, for your service last year. Without the dedication of our tireless “volunteers”, we could have not accomplished what we did last year.

2017 found us hosting a multitude of courses and networking events, including Tax Increment Financing courses, PACE financing courses, Hot Legal Issues Affecting Commercial Agents, Core Ethics, Civil Rights, and of course our core courses for designation. Our Toledo event at the Mudhens stadium was extremely well attended and our Keenland event is always a huge success. Look for these events again in 2018!

I also want to thank our 2017 sponsors - your support has been pivotal throughout the years and we appreciate everything you do for our chapter. Kudos to Cooperative Business Services, LLC, Hanna Commercial Real Estate, US Bank, CBC Emmco Realty Group, Elford Realty, Lee & Associates, Mannik Smith Group, Roetzel, Bricker & Eckler, Equity, Sikora Law, LLC and Vorys, for contributing to our success.

I am looking forward to a stellar 2018. If you are interesting in getting more involved, we would love to have you on board. Call me anytime, (614) 203-8188 or email me at lbiskner@cbscuso.com to discuss.

Sincerely,

Leslie A. Biskner, CCIM

Cooperative Business Services, LLC

2018 Ohio CCIM Chapter President.

Tech Corner

Over the last year, we have been updating the Ohio CCIM Chapter’s web site. It has been integrated into the CCIM Institute’s home page, which provides expanded tools and capabilities. You can check out and register for upcoming chapter events and educational offerings, find and post discussions with other chapter members, see photos of past events and have access to a variety of documents, such as the candidate handbook and chapter meeting minutes. To check it out, go to http://www.ccimconnect.com/ccimohio/home

Recent Events

In September and again in December, the Ohio CCIM Chapter co-sponsored the ever-popular and always-entertaining Mike Sikora. Mike presented a lively and interactive 3-hour session covering ‘Core Ethics’ as it pertains to real estate law. Attendees learned some common pitfalls for the commercial real estate agent when it comes to topics such as contemporaneous offers, dual agency and House Bill 532.

In October at the Fall 2017 Business Meetings, Shad Phipps CCIM was honored with a named endowed scholarship. Shad has a long and distinguished history with both the CCIM Institute and the Ohio CCIM Chapter. The Shad Phipps CCIM scholarship will be available to students in Ohio that are interested in taking core CCIM courses and help to ensure that quality educational opportunities are available to all that are interested. Congratulations Shad!

Member Spotlight

Last month, 244 new members were pinned after successfully passing all of the requirements to become a CCIM. And three of these are members of the Ohio CCIM chapter.

Grant Chaney, CCIM (far left) is a Brokerage Associate with Colliers International in Columbus, specializing in investment services within the Retail Services Group. Julie Kemp, CCIM (second from right) is the Commercial Real Estate Director for Howard Hanna RealCom Realty in Columbus, specializing in investment acquisitions and dispositions. Kate Nguyen, CCIM (second from left) is an Advisor with KW Commercial in Cincinnati, specializing in the sale of investment real estate. Congratulations to Grant, Julie and Kate on this special achievement!

Ohio CCIM Memberships: $100.00/year. Download an application

2018 Sponsorships still available. Download forms here

Sponsor Spotlight

The Chapter wants to recognize Cooperative Business Solutions as again being one of our Platinum sponsors in 2018. CBS has built a reputation for delivering the highest level of service to its credit unions and for offering extremely competitive commercial financing to small businesses. Serving our clientele and helping them meet the challenges of a changing economy is our top priority. CBS provides business lending services to over 91 credit unions across 11 states with an aggregate asset size of over $16 billion.

CBS is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional loan production offices located in the Ohio cities of Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton. CBS also has offices in Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Charleston, WVa and Atlanta, GA. Next month we will be opening a new office in Nashville, TN!

CBS offers the loan programs to meet your needs: commercial real estate, business working capital, expansions, construction financing, and term loans, and SBA 504 loans. For more information, go to www.cbscuso.com.

Upcoming Events

January 25: Joint Industry Forecast Featuring Dr. Ted Jones, Columbus, OH. Be sure to mark your calendar for what has become the most popular commercial real estate event in Central Ohio! < Register >

March 7: Lunch with a Legend, Columbus, OH. < Register >

April 8-12: Midyear Governance Meetings/Comprehensive Exam, Tampa, FL. For more information, click here

April 19: 7 ^th Annual Ohio CCIM Chapter Keeneland Trip. A highlight of the Chapter’s social calendar, be sure to register early for this popular event! < Register >

Important Designation Dates

Last Day to Submit Candidate Portfolio – January 19, 2018

Last Day to Register for Spring Exam – March 9, 2018

Core Concepts Review (CCR) – April 9-10, 2018

Comprehensive Exam – April 11, 2018

2018 SPONSORS (PAID)