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Members Matter: Spotlight on Dani Bressler, Toepfer Construction
Members Matter: Spotlight on Dani Bressler, Toepfer Construction

AOBA is pleased to place a spotlight on long-time member Dani Bressler, Director of Business Development for Toepfer Construction. She joined the company in January of 2006 and has served customers in the property management industry since 1995. Dani has built a successful career in the property... Continue Reading

Date posted06/12/2017


WSSC Rate Study Suggests Cost Shifts
WSSC Rate Study Suggests Cost Shifts

WSSC recently released a Cost of Service Study that evaluates the costs of serving different types of customers and the revenues paid by those customers. The report found that: Residential customers were significantly underpaying for water and sewer service; Multifamily residential customers... Continue Reading

Date posted05/22/2017


See You at the TOBY Awards Celebration on Thursday Evening!
See You at the TOBY Awards Celebration on Thursday Evening!

This week is an exciting one around AOBA. We are looking forward to seeing hundreds of members on Thursday evening at the Fairmont Washington, DC hotel for the 2017 TOBY Awards Celebration reception and dinner. The event begins at 6:30 with a reception. Registration is now closed. Dress for the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/18/2017


Stay Cool at After Hours this Evening; Enhance Your Presentation Skills on June 8
Stay Cool at After Hours this Evening; Enhance Your Presentation Skills on June 8

To register, click on the event link: After Hours Reception - May 18th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Tony and Joe's in Georgetown. Don't miss this chance to enjoy Potomac River views on a warm sunny evening with AOBA colleagues ! POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS: PERFECTING YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS (ALL... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2017


Thanks for Supporting Challenge Day at Duckworth!
Thanks for Supporting Challenge Day at Duckworth!

Sincere thanks to all member firms (listed below) who volunteered to help clean up the James E. Duckworth School on May 15th, and to cheer students and provide support on May 19th at the 2017 Special Olympics Challenge Day. We greatly appreciate your contribution of time, energy and financial... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2017


Clean Up Day at Duckworth: Thanks for Your Hard Work!
Clean Up Day at Duckworth: Thanks for Your Hard Work!

Sincere thanks to all AOBA members who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered on May 15th at our 2017 Clean Up Day at the James E. Duckworth School for children with disabilities, located in Prince George's County, MD. Members tended gardens around the school, planted flowers and generall made... Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2017


Members Matter - AOBA Member Spotlight on Pam Anderson
Members Matter - AOBA Member Spotlight on Pam Anderson

AOBA is pleased to launch this new online “member spotlight.” These outstanding professionals contribute significantly to AOBA’s success. For our first online Spotlight, AOBA thanks Pam Anderson of Freddie Mac. For the past 17 years, Pam has served as the Facilities &... Continue Reading

Date posted05/10/2017


NAA Maintenance Mania 2017 is Another Lively Success!
NAA Maintenance Mania 2017 is Another Lively Success!

New Festivities Enliven Sixth Annual NAA Maintenance Mania At this year’s NAA Maintenance Mania competition hosted by AOBA on April 13, a NEW dance competition engaged the crowd, and a new tee shirt contest showed off company spirit and creativity! Established by NAA to honor maintenance... Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2017


Members to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22
Members to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Many AOBA members will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a variety of sustainability events. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2017


Time to Register for NAA or BOMA Conference in June
Time to Register for NAA or BOMA Conference in June

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and network with hundreds of your peers from across the country. Register today for the annual NAA or BOMA Conference in June! 2017 NAA Education Conference and Expo - JUNE 21- 24 Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GANetwork with more... Continue Reading

Date posted03/29/2017


Save the Date for the TOBY Awards Celebration!
Save the Date for the TOBY Awards Celebration!

Before you finalize your summer vacation, save the date to attend AOBA’s elegant awards dinner event, scheduled Thursday, June 15 from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the elegant Fairmont, Washington DC. Register anytime online! All nominees and winners for the TOBY Awards; the KEEP Awards (Knowledge... Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2017


Save the Date: Key AOBA Events for Your Calendar!
Save the Date: Key AOBA Events for Your Calendar!

Major AOBA Events for Your Calendar More details by date at UPCOMING EVENTS NAA Maintenance Mania Thursday, April 13, Noon to 6:00pm at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD See article on page # Clean Up Day at James E. Duckworth School Friday, May 12 (Rain Date: May 15) , Three Shifts: 6:00 to... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2017