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Good luck to everyone participating in AOBA's Golf Tournament today at Woodmont Country Club
Good luck to everyone participating in AOBA's Golf Tournament today at Woodmont Country Club

AOBA's annual Golf Tournament is September 16. Golfers will enjoy a great day on the links as they connect with hundreds of friends, colleagues, and associates at the annual AOBA Golf Tournament. The Tournament, held at the historic Woodmont Country Club on Monday,September 16, is an established... Continue Reading

Date posted09/16/2019


As we celebrate Labor Day, we appreciate the people who work in, and in support of, our industry.
As we celebrate Labor Day, we appreciate the people who work in, and in support of, our industry.

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Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted09/2/2019


New DC Clean Energy Plan -- AOBA forum Sept. 25; AOBA members, register now
New DC Clean Energy Plan -- AOBA forum Sept. 25; AOBA members, register now

The Building Energy Performance Standards were established as part of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, which became effective March 2019. Starting in 2021, owners of buildings over 50,000 square feet that are below a specific energy performance threshold will be required to improve their... Continue Reading

Postedby Brewster Thackeray (deleted)
Date posted08/21/2019


Did You Nominate A Commercial Engineer?
Did You Nominate A Commercial Engineer?

As most in the commercial property management industry will agree, engineers are critical to the successful operation of our buildings. Established in 2014, the Commercial Engineer of the Year Award program recognizes outstanding work by the key individuals behind our commercial office... Continue Reading

Postedby Akidah Felder (deleted)
Date posted02/4/2019


AOBA Honors Industry Leaders
AOBA Honors Industry Leaders

AOBA Honors Distinguished Industry “Servant Leaders” AOBA held its 2019 Annual Meeting Luncheon at the Mayflower Hotel on January 17, 2019. The organization remains positioned to excel in an ever-challenging administrative and regulatory environment, but it renewed its focus on... Continue Reading

Postedby Akidah Felder (deleted)
Date posted01/18/2019


See You at the 2019 Annual Meeting
See You at the 2019 Annual Meeting

See You at the 2019 AOBA Annual Meeting luncheon. This important annual event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown DC. Members will meet AOBA's leadership, learn about new programs, and hear about 2019 priorities from AOBA’s... Continue Reading

Date posted01/7/2019


NEW Emerging Leaders Council Selected for 2019
NEW Emerging Leaders Council Selected for 2019

AOBA is pleased to announce the launch of the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) for property management professionals with three to 10 years of property management experience. We look forward to introducing this distinguished group of more than 30 volunteers at the 2019 Annual Meeting in January. ... Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2018


Montgomery County Leadership Update
Montgomery County Leadership Update

The Montgomery County Council will be on recess until January 11. Learn more about the council membership by viewing councilmembers at a glance. New Council Committee Leadership/Membership includes: Planning, Housing, and Economic Development (PHED) Committee Hans Riemer (At Large), Chair,... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2018


Prince George's County Leadership Update
Prince George's County Leadership Update

Prince George's County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks was sworn into office on Dec. 3 and announced priorities of schools, quality of life issues and economic development in her inaugural address. She promised enhanced code enforcement and ensuring that economic development doesn’t push... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2018


Happy Holidays and Thanks for Supporting the 2018 Holiday Party !
Happy Holidays and Thanks for Supporting the 2018 Holiday Party !

Nearly 600 members enjoyed an elegant evening at AOBA's Holiday Party on December 6th at the new Intercontinental Hotel-The Wharf on the stunning Southwest Waterfront. (photo credit: Southwest BID). THANKS to all Holiday Party Sponsors and members who supported this special year-end event! We... Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2018


Members Raise $12,000+ for Covenant House's Homeless Youth Services
Members Raise $12,000+ for Covenant House's Homeless Youth Services

We did it! AOBA volunteers and generous members helped AOBA exceed our fundraising goal of $10,000 to support Covenant House's comprehensive services for homeless youth in our region. AOBA actually raised an impressive $12,700 for this important cause! For the first time, hardy volunteers... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2018


See You at the Holiday Party! Registration is Now Closed
See You at the Holiday Party! Registration is Now Closed

THE year-end event - AOBA’s Holiday Party - is coming up on on Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 to 9:00pm at our NEW venue – the Intercontinental Hotel - The Wharf on the newly renovated Southwest waterfront in DC. (Photo of The Wharf at night is courtesy of the Southwest BID.) We... Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2018