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February 2014
REIBC NEWS
BCIT Meet the Pros - Commercial
In continuation of the last year's BCIT Meet the Pros - Residential, BCIT's REA (Real Estate Association) held the Meet the Pros - Commercial on February 20, 2014. This one on one event gave students an opportunity to speak and ask questions to professionals regarding commercial real estate.
Professionals who were present at the event were REIBC President Mandy Hansen of Insight Specialty Consulting, Andrea Fletcher, NU-Westech Engineering, Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments, Tom Garvey, Century 21 in Town Realty, David Nishi-Beckingham, AEC - Property Tax and Clayton Olson, BC Assessment. We thank the professionals for taking the time to come speak to the students.
This is the last Meet the Pros for some of our 2nd year students. We wish them all of the best as they begin to plant their feet firmly in the profession and hope that they continue to stay in touch!
We would also like to thank our sponsors for their support of this great event; BC Assessment, ConEcon, Concert Properties, and Landcor Data Corporation.
UBC Meet the Pros
"On Thursday March 27th, the UBC Real Estate Club had the great pleasure of co-hosting a social networking event with REIBC. Conveniently held on campus, with great food and great people, the event was a fantastic experience for all students involved. Students constantly seek out the opportunity to meet industry professionals and expand their professional networks, while at school. The staff of REIBC went above and beyond bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals, creating a setting where students could freely mingle and connect with everyone in the room. As the director of a student- run club, I can say it is not often that interactions with organizations external to the school are met with such enthusiasm and genuine desire to help. I am extremely grateful for the staff and professional members of REIBC that made the social night possible. Their continued effort to meet students and pass along experience represents a special gold standard of professionalism and recognition of the importance in passing on knowledge and advice to the aspiring professionals of tomorrow.
On behalf of my school and my club, my sincerest thanks go to REIBC and its outstanding members."
Max Wiltshire
We would like to thank Bentall Kennedy and EY for their support.
Advertising & Sponsorship
The Governors and staff of REIBC would like to extend our Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers from 2013! As we move forward we continue to pride ourselves on putting out a magazine that is easy to read and informative. This year we have had to make a few changes with our advertising and sponsorship in order for us to continue to do so. First off, we have had to change our advertising rates slightly, please click here for the new rate card.
We continue to look for sponsors for the INPUT magazine. Moving forward we will reach out for ONE sponsorship per magazine. This is an exclusive sponsorship. With your support your organization will receive targeted marketing to our diverse audience of real estate professionals. Click here to view our new sponsorship opportunity.
We have also diversified our newsletter advertising to include more options to better suit your advertising & marketing needs, click here to view our current newsletter rate card.
We continue to thank you all for your support! If you have any questions regarding sponsorship or advertising please contact Margaret Hill at marketing@reibc.org
Fraser Valley Update
As many of you have read the REIBC is hosting A Tale of the Langleys’ at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Langley on March 25th, 2014.
We are pleased to announce Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese and City of Langley Mayor Ted Schaffer as our keynote speakers. We also have the General Manager of the Engineering & Community Development of the Township of Langley, Ramin Seifi and Director of Development Services and Economic Development – City of Langley, Gerald Minchuk.
This is a ½ day event and we will begin with a continental breakfast, our speakers, lunch and then an REIBC update.
We look forward to serving the needs of our Fraser Valley REIBC members and look forward to the event. Register here!
Award of Excellence
Know an RI that gives back to the Institute, the Industry and their Community? Nominate them for the Award of Excellence. Criteria and nomination forms can be found here.
Did you notice this graphic? This is an ad especially for the newsletter. Are you interested in advertising in the newsletter? Please click here for our NEW newsletter advertising media-kit or contact Margaret at marketing@reibc.org
E&O Insurance
REIBC has put in place a great rate for E&O Insurance. Are you doing depreciation reports? Do you require E&O Insurance?
If your are interested in E&O insurance don't delay. Check out our website here to find further details.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Government Update
B.C.’s 2014 Budget was released on February 18, 2014. Described as a “Boring, Balanced Budget” the 2014 Budget promises three years of surpluses. Finance Minister Mike De Jon told the media “It may not to be glitzy or chock full of goodies, but it is the right plan for British Columbia…the three-year plan I am presenting today actually projects surpluses totaling $841 million over three years of the plan”.
BC Public opinion on Fresh Water Released on February 26, 2014
The Real Estate Foundation of BC and Vancouver Foundation have released their final study results of a BC public opinion survey on fresh water. To read the full media release, click here or the article written at http://www.theprovince.com.
Please visit http://www.refbc.com and find the following:
- Final topline findings
- Freshwater insights presentation
- Map of selected survey responses
- Twitter poll information (tweets create a word cloud in real time)
Twitter poll: "What are the top threats to fresh water in BC?" Tweet your answers using #THREATS2WATER. View word cloud.
Please chime in with your poll responses, and feel free to contact Celina Owen with any questions.
Langara Conference Sessions
Langara will be hosting a monthly conference session to highlight/inform/discuss aspects of the real estate industry. These free sessions will take place on March 3 and 24, 2014 at room C408, Langara Compound, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver.
March 3rd, 2014, 5:00 - 7:00 p. m.
Langara Real Estate Program in partnership with Denise Munoz, VP Construction & Design Industry Practice of March Canada and Kelvin Coley-Donohue of Campbell and Pound Ltd. will present an overview with discussion of "Risk Management - Protect your Assets.
March 24th, 2014, 5:00 - 7:00 p. m.
Langara Real Estate Program in partnership with Tanya Murray, Education and Administration Manager of Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver will present an overview of the subject with attention to the "Godzilla of the Plant world - Knotweed."
For more information, please click here
REIBC UPCOMING EVENTS
March 25, 2014
A Tale of the Langleys' - 8:00 a. m. - 1:30 p. m.
Sandman Signature Hotel Langley
8828 201st Street, Langley
April 2, 2014
Invasive Species Webinar - 12:00 p. m. - 1:00 p. m.
Speaker: Gail Wallin, Executive Director, The Invasive Species Council of BC
Save the date
April 16, 2014
REIBC - AIC Thompson Okanagan Chapter Dinner Event - 5:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.
Kelowna Golf Club, 1297 Glenmore Drive, Kelowna
Save the date
Registration coming out soon
May 14 - 16, 2014
The 2014 BC Land Summit Conference Program which will take place on May 14th to 16th, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver British Columbia is now open for registration. This multi-interdisciplinary event will feature four inspiring keynote speakers such as Chris Hadfield, Catherine Murray, Wade Davis, Louise Mandell, engaging hands-on workshops, informative panel presentations, tangible mobile workshops and tours, professional networking opportunities, and more... check preliminary program here. Register Now to take advantage of greatly discounted early registration fees. All registrations received by the early registration deadline of March 26, 2014 will be entered in a random draw for one registrant to receive their 2014 BC Land Summit full registration at no cost.
June 12, 2014
AGM at 5:00 p.m.
837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
June 12, 2014
Recognition Dinner at 6:00 p. m.
837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Watch for registration
June 25, 2014
21st Annual REIBC Golf Tournament
Northview Golf & Country Club
6857 168th St., Surrey
For sponsorship opportunities contact Rob Reichelt @ 604-684-8394 ext. 5 or Richard Sirola @ 604-224-3612
Registration will be open soon
July 11, 2014
Take Me Out to the Ball Game, 6:00 - 8:30 p. m.
Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario St., Vancouver
UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
Cariboo/Northwest/Prince Rupert Chapter Joint REIBC - AIC Pub Night
March 12, 2014 - 6:00 p. m. - onward
Twisted Cork Restaurant, 1157 5th Ave., Prince George
Register Now
Vancouver Chapter Pub Night
March 13, 2014 - 5:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.
Lions Pub at The Terminal City Club
REIBC/AIC - BC Thompson Okanagan Chapter Dinner Event
Guest Speaker - Rudy Nielsen, RI
April 16, 2014 - 5:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.
Kelowna Golf Club, 1297 Glenmore Drive, Kelowna, BC
Watch for registration
2nd Annual VIP Theatre Movie Night
To be held in May – Details to follow
Cariboo Chapter and AIC members’ Joint Pub Night with Guest Speaker
Time and place to be announced!
Watch for Registrations!
INDUSTRY EVENTS
LANDLORD BC
Vancouver : Education Day and Trade Expo
March 26, 2014 - 9:00 a. m. - 6:00 p. m.
Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan St., Vancouver BC
MIABC
The Mortgage Investment Association of BC has agreed to offer a special promotional rate for the upcoming Spring 2014 MIABC luncheons to all REIBC members. REIBC members will be entitled to the standard MIABC rate. REIBC members simply need to sign up online and enter the promotional code RIBC.
March 2014 Luncheon - Graeme Silvera, Development Western Region Ivanhoe Cambridge
March 18, 2014 - 11:45 a. m. - 1:30 p. m.
Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
April 2014 Luncheon - Greg D'Avignon, President & CEO Business Council of BC
April 15, 2014 - 11:45 a. m. - 1:30 p. m.
Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
May 2014 Luncheon - Commercial Real Estate Panel - Colliers
May 20, 2014 - 11:45 a. m. - 1:30 p. m.
Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
2014 Annual MIABC Charity Golf Tournament
June 09, 2014 - 11:45 a. m. - 8:30 p. m.
Morgan Creek Golf Course, 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey, B. C.
NAIOP
Spring Cocktail Reception -2014
March 6, 2014 – 5:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Location to be determined
University Challenge – 2014 (Tentative Date)
March 19, 2014 – 7:00 a. m. – 9:00 a. m.
Hotel TBD, Seattle, WA
March Breakfast Meeting – 2014
March 20, 2014 – 7:00 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
Location to be determined
April Breakfast Meeting Development Symposium – 2014
April 17, 2014 – 7:00 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
May Breakfast Meeting – 2014
May 15, 2014 – 7:00 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
NAIOP Vancouver & BIV CRE Awards Gala – 2014
May 25, 2014 – 5:00 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
June Breakfast Meeting – 2014
June 18, 2014 – 7:00 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver
PAMA
March 12, 2014
Luncheon Presentation - Positive Practice Habits for Tackling Procrastination
March 17, 2014
Relicensing Course - Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update for Rental Managers
March 19/20, 2014
New Rental Certificate Course with Lisa Mackie
March 27, 2014
Relicensing Course - Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update for Strata Managers
Real Estate Foundation
Land Awards
October 17, 2014
Keynote Speaker - Peter Mansbridge
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel - Vancouver
UDI
Vancouver Lunch – Craig Alexander, TD Bank Group
March 5, 2014 - 11:30 a. m. – 1:30 p. m.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Vancouver Lunch
April 16, 2014
Hyatt Hotel
Vancouver Lunch – Bob Rennie, Rennie Marketing Systems
May 15, 2014 – 11:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
Vancouver Golf Tournament #1
May 29, 2014
5185 University Blvd., Vancouver, B. C.
Vancouver Golf Tournament #2
June 4, 2014
5185 University Blvd., Vancouver, B. C.
ULI
Gathering of the Minds
March 14, 2014 7:30 a. m. - 8:30 a. m.
Blenz, Bentall 5, 550 Burrard St., Vancouver
Spring Meeting
April 9, 2014 - April 11, 2014
Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
BOARD REPORT
There was not a board meeting in January.
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