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American Industrial Real Estate Association (AIR)
The American Industrial Real Estate Association is a non-profit corporation formed in 1960 for the purpose of fostering knowledge, integrity and efficiency in the field of industrial and commercial real estate brokerage. The A.I.R. is recognized as a "working organization," visibly and constantly engaged in professional, community and government activities.
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Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International
BOMA International was founded in 1907 as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. BOMA's North American membership represents a combined total of more than six billion square feet of office space. The association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and participants from around the globe. Today BOMA International represents 84 United States, ten Canadian, and seven overseas associations in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and South Africa.
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Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM designation is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor and user, and is among the elite corps of 4,700 professionals across North America who hold the CCIM designation, the "Ph.D. of Commercial real estate."
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Department of Real Estate, State of California (DRE)
The primary objective of the State of California's Department of Real Estate is the protection of the public interest in regard to the offering of subdivided lands, real property securities and the handling of real estate transactions by licensees. At the same time the Department is protecting the public interest and increasing consumer awareness, it collaterally assists the real estate industry in expanding its standards and level of professional ethics and responsibility.
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Institute of Real Estate Mangement (IREM)
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is the nation's leading resource in real estate management, we provide training, information, research, analysis, and practical advice for professionals managing all types of income-producing real estate at all career levels. Our services are designed to support our members' commitment to maximizing the value of the real estate entrusted to them and to safeguarding the people who live, work, and shop in the properties they manage.
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The International Council of Shopping Centers
Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. It's 38,000 members include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials.
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is Southern Californias leading advocacy organization. Established in 1888, the Chambers mission is to help strengthen the economy and communities of the greater Los Angeles area.
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Marcus & Millichap
Marcus & Millichap is one of the leading real estate investment brokerage companies in the U.S. The company's research reports are widely respected and replete with useful information.
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PikeNet
The PikeNet Directory has more than 2,800 links to real estate service providers and resources worldwide.
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RENTV
Real Estate News Television provides news, commentary and insights on Los Angeles commercial real estate. Go to rentv.com.
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With over 2,000 members in 350 cities worldwide, the Society represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.

