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New BOMA Resource: Civil Unrest & the 2020 Election Season Guide
New BOMA Resource: Civil Unrest & the 2020 Election Season Guide

BOMA International has released a new preparedness guide, "Civil Unrest and the 2020 Election Season." Click here to download guide. Continue Reading

Date posted10/16/2020


Coronavirus: Resources, Cancellations and Virtual Meetings
Coronavirus: Resources, Cancellations and Virtual Meetings

Coronavirus Small Business emergency Dear AOBA Members, We continue to post information regarding business operations in the era of COVID- 19, including links to our national affiliate organizations, BOMA International and the National Apartment Association. Scroll down this page to view all... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted03/31/2020


AOBA Welcomes New Board Members Kathryn Clement, Gigi Galbraith, and Alison Punsalan
AOBA Welcomes New Board Members Kathryn Clement, Gigi Galbraith, and Alison Punsalan

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brewster Thackeray Office: 202.296.3390 x 241 | Cell: 703.508.4418 BThackeray@AOBA-Metro.org Three Industry Leaders Join Board of Directors of the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) Washington, DC,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted01/23/2020


Photos from AOBA's 2020 Annual Meeting
Photos from AOBA's 2020 Annual Meeting

Thank you to all who attended our memorable 2020 Annual Meeting at the Capital Hilton. AOBA saluted the volunteers and community leaders who make this Association shine. Please click here to see highlights of the event. Photograpy by Landis. Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted01/19/2020


AOBA Launches David Hillman Maverick Award
AOBA Launches David Hillman Maverick Award

This award highlights key characteristics of AOBA’s late member David Hillman, who was noted for his exceptional and innovative commitment to both his industry and community. The winner will be an AOBA member who humbly demonstrates unwavering enthusiasm in identifying, researching, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted01/16/2020


Sean Warfield Honored with Sidney Glassman Memorial Award
Sean Warfield Honored with Sidney Glassman Memorial Award

Sean Warfield of Tishman Speyer was presented with the Sidney Glassman Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA), at AOBA’s Annual Meeting on January 16. The Sidney Glassman award was inaugurated in 1985 by the AOBA... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted01/16/2020


Elisabeth Kirk Named Outstanding Associate Member of 2019 at AOBA Annual Meeting
Elisabeth Kirk Named Outstanding Associate Member of 2019 at AOBA Annual Meeting

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brewster Thackeray Office: 202.296.3390 x 241 | Cell: 703.508.4418 BThackeray@AOBA-Metro.org Elisabeth Kirk Named Associate of the Year at Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) Annual Meeting Elisabeth Kirk, Marketing... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted01/16/2020


Dec. 18 AOBA Member Rent Control Meeting
Dec. 18 AOBA Member Rent Control Meeting

AOBA MEMBER RENT CONTROL MEETING December 18, 10:00 a.m. 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW, SUITE 1005 RSVP: Please contact Randi Marshall at rmarshall@aoba-metro.org as soon as possible if you or a representative will attend the meeting. On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m., AOBA will host a briefing... Continue Reading

Postedby Randi Marshall (deleted)
Date posted12/12/2019


ULI Presents: What is PropTech? Dec. 9
ULI Presents: What is PropTech? Dec. 9

ULI Washington Presents: Real Estate 101 What is "PropTech"? The newest buzzword in real estate Event Details Date: Monday, December 9, 2019Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Reception and Registration 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Discussion and Q&A 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM Post... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted12/2/2019


AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions
AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions

Contact: Brewster Thackeray 202/296-3390 x 241; cell 703/508-4418 AOBA Poll: DC & Montgomery County Residents Agree on Housing Affordability Issues, Needed Actions The region’s housing affordability challenge has become a top-of-mind concern for District of Columbia and Montgomery... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted11/19/2019


Education offering Nov. 7-10: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems
Education offering Nov. 7-10: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Building Systems

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II (Required) Thursday, November 7- Sunday November 10, 20198am-2pm, Downtown DC location to be determined. AOBA Member: $1,100 Non-AOBA Member: $1,335 Please register by October 25, 2019 by downloading the flyer (Right hand... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted10/8/2019


Brandy Peak Joins AOBA as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events
Brandy Peak Joins AOBA as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events

“I am delighted to announce that Brandy Peak, CAE, has joined the AOBA team as Director of Education, Programs, Meetings and Events,” said AOBA Executive Vice President Peggy Jeffers. “Brandy’s innovative leadership style and deep knowledge of association best practices... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted10/2/2019