Mid Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association

MAREMA 2009 ANNUAL MEETING

Hilton Springfield
6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150

October 2-3, 2009

"REAL GREEN - The Future of Commercial Real Estate"

Hilton Springfield

Come and join us this year at the Hilton Springfield in Springfield, Virginia for the 2009 MAREMA Annual Meeting. We promise to bring you education, business deals, entertainment, relaxation and fun. The MAREMA annual event is filled with Guest Speakers, Package Presentations, a Reception, Entertainment and the MAREMA Awards Dinner. Don't miss out on this super annual event.

The MAREMA Annual Meeting is a one day event with an optional NVAR/NAR Certified Green Designation - Commercial Elective Class on Saturday at the Hilton Springfield in Springfield, Virginia. Our theme this year is "REAL GREEN - The Future of Commercial Real Estate". Building codes and the market are changing. Discover how your business can benefit from Going Green.

This year we are proud to have our Annual Event Co-Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) and the National Association of REALTORS®, REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (NAR RCA).

  • Discover the latest trends affecting Commercial Real Estate and the financial rewards of "Going Green"
  • Hear how green incentives are changing new construction and remodeling of existing buildings.
  • Obtain cost-saving, eco-friendy, energy-efficient solutions.
  • Learn how to analyze, add value, and market Green Properties.
  • Promote greener business practices.
  • Become a Green Expert to better serve your clients and community.

Our invited Speakers and Industry Experts:

  • U.S. Green Building council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Energy Efficiency Partnership of Greater Washington.
  • George Mason University - Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship
  • U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
  • Clinton Global Initiative
  • Mid-Atlantic Business Finance Company
  • Watt, Tieder, Foffar & Fitzgerald, LLP
  • Clark Construction
  • National Association of Environmental Professionals
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute
  • Building Industry Association
  • And more. . . .

Highlights of the MAREMA Annual Meeting:

  • Energy and Environmental Stewardship Panel: "Green Incentives, Resources, Opportunities"
  • Luncheon - "Developing a Sustainable Future"
  • "Anatomy of a Green Deal" MAREMA Members and Industry Experts lead Rountable Case Study Discussions and Team Presentations applying Green Principles to Commercial Real Estate Transactions from listing presentation and marketing a property to due diligence and settlement. Sign up to join a team specializing in office, retail, industrial, land, or multi-family development.
  • "Going Green" Reception
  • MAREMA Awards Dinner and Election of Officers
  • MAREMA's Green Winners Circle Celebration - Tabletop Horse Racing and Dance Music provided by Group Dynamics Entertainment, Inc.

NVAR/NAR Certified GREEN Designation - Commercial Elective Class which empowers you to:

  • Identify preferences for green building features in new construction and retrofitting of existing buildings.
  • Advise clients through an energy audit.
  • Evaluate green options that add value to commercial property.
  • Demonstrate the cost/benefit value of green building features when marketing properties.

Seating is limited. Register and/or Become a Sponsor today!

RSVP Here Today so we may get an approximate head count for the meeting room and festivities. Payment and Registration at a later date is required to insure a space in the meeting room and a seat at the Awards Dinner.

Register early and take advantage of the Early Bird Registration special. The Hilton Springfield in providing special room rates for this event.

The Convention Fee covers all Business Sessions, the Reception, Refreshment Breaks, Friday Luncheon and the Awards Dinner.

Note: The Saturday NVAR/NAR Certified GREEN Designation - Commercial Elective Class is optional and an additional cost.

See you at the MAREMA Annual Meeting!!!

ATTN: Sponsorships Available

Join us in making this event a success by becoming a sponsor. Click here (TBA) for an information package that outlines the available sponsorships for this event. It's a great opportunity to grow your business and support the MAREMA membership.


GUEST SPEAKER(S)

Thomas C. Mawson, CAE
Executive Director
National Capital Region Chapter,
U.S. Green Building Council

Tom MawsonTom is the Executive Director of the USGBC’s National Capital Region chapter.  In this capacity, Tom oversees the operation of the chapter on behalf of the board of directors, manages finances, promotes participation at chapter events, writes monthly newsletters, schedules USGBC technical review workshops, and plans study groups to prepare individuals for the LEED-AP exam administered by USGBC.

Tom has more than 30 years of experience in the management of not-for-profit organizations.  He previously served in executive positions on the national staffs of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Disaster Recovery Institute International, and the Supply Chain Council. He earned his Certified Association Executive designation in 1991.

Tom is a graduate of George Mason University and currently resides in Herndon, Virginia.

Thomas C. Mawson, CAE
Executive Director
National Capital Region Chapter,
U.S. Green Building Council
11710 Plaza America Drive, Ste. 2000
Reston, VA  20190
Tel:  703-483-6411
Fax:  703-483-6460
Email: tmawson@usgbcncr.org


MEETING AGENDA

MAREMA 2009 ANNUAL MEETING

OCTOBER 2-3, 2009

Hilton Springfield, Virginia

"REAL GREEN - The Future of Commercial Real Estate"

 

 

Friday, October 2, 2009  
07:00 AM - 08:15 AM Sponsor Table/St. Lucia Room Setup
08:15 AM - 09:30 AM MAREMA Board Meeting
09:30 AM -10:00 AM Registration, Coffee & Networking
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MAREMA President, Opening Remarks - Joe Labow
10:15 AM 11:45 AM Energy Efficiency and Environmental Stewardship Panel - Ron Lamb, John Johansen, Rick Khan, Richard Silberman, Denene Crabbs Moderator
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Break, Exhibits Open
12:00 PM - 01:45 PM

Keynote Lunch "Developing a Sustainable Future" - Tom Mawson

01:45 PM - 02:00 PM Break, Exhibits Open
02:00 PM - 3:00 PM Green construction and financing Panel - Gerald Baroudi, Joe Justice, Denene Crabbs Moderator
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM Break, Exhibits Open
03:15 PM - 05:00 PM Anatomy of a Green Deal - Team Presentations
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Reception, Networking, "Haves & Wants" Exchange
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM MAREMA Awards Dinner
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Green Winners Circle Celebration - Table Top Horse Racing and Dance Music
   

MAREMA Members are strongly Requested to Submit Package Presentations and/or Haves/Wants in Advance for Inclusion in the Convention Notebook.(*Handouts and MAREMA Forms Necessary - No Winging It - Come Prepared)

 

Directions to the Hilton Springfield, Springfield, Virginia

Register early! See you at the MAREMA Annual Meeting!

REGISTRATION/SPONSORSHIP Form


MAREMA Annual Meeting Sponsors

Thank you for supporting the 2009 MAREMA Annual Meeting.

Washington Workplace Logohttp://washingtonworkplace.com/

Brock-Norton Logo
http://www.brocknorton.com

NVAR Logo
http://www.nvar.com

RCA Logo
http://www.realtor.org/Commercial

Mid Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association
Michael Setunsky, President
15100 Woodsman Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Telephone: 703.831.4028 - Fax: 703.680.9389

Email: msetunsky@marema.com

© 2010 Mid Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association
All Rights Reserved

 

 

Sign up for the "HOT SHEET" email list here.