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Member Orientation

BOMA Members Orientation

Associate Members play a vital role in our organization. You are our eyes and ears in the field and often provide the first indication of issues affecting our industry. Your feed back and participation are crucial to the strength of this organization.

New Member Package
Upon joining, the Primary and Alternate (and any additional) representatives of the membership will receive a new member package containing BOMA’s Membership Directory. We encourage you to consult this directory to locate a specific service, product, or office space you need. And please patronize our advertisers, whose support makes this publication possible. You may also access the membership directory on line for the most up to date member listings.

Membership in BOMA International/Membership Identification Number
As a member of BOMA San Francisco, you are automatically enrolled as a member of BOMA International. We report new members to BOMA International on a monthly basis, therefore it will take approximately 30 days for BOMA International to assign your 9 digit identification number. This number gives you access to discounts on publications and seminars and to member only sections of BOMA International’s web site (www.boma.org). It also provides access to BOMA San Francisco’s members-only membership directory. If you need temporary access to BOMA San Francisco’s web site or verification of your membership status for BOMA International, contact Tory Brubaker at 415/362-2662 x15 or toryb@boma.com.

Business Etiquette
Remember that BOMA events are learning and/or networking events, not selling events. Meet and network with other members and follow up with people that might be interested in your product or service at an appropriate time. Be prepared to cultivate a relationship not a sale. Be a resource to building members.

How Building Members Purchase
Business is no longer done on a handshake. Property managers are required to obtain multiple bids for a project. Projects are awarded to the most qualified vendors, not necessarily the cheapest. Manager’s are looking for the best price, coupled with the least ‘headache” for them.

Property Managers maintain strong ties with other managers throughout the region, and usually turn to one another for referrals. Positive and negative interaction with vendors is usually communicated throughout the community of managers.

Increase Your Company’s Visibility
An excellent way to increase your company’s visibility is to become a BOMA Corporate Sponsor. Your investment provides a revenue stream to the organization which allows BOMA’s advocacy efforts and educational opportunities to continue while giving your company continual exposure to the industry. A complete listing of sponsorship levels and associated benefits is located in the Corporate Sponsorship section of this web site.

Opportunities to Partner with Owners and Managers
The following list is provided by BOMA International and is comprised of suggestions to strengthen your business relationships with building owners and managers.

establish yourself as a resource or an expert to build credibility & strengthen your alliance
offer to share the cost for training programs
create a Total Quality Management program & ask the property manager to be in the focus group
contribute articles to BOMA’s or the building’s newsletter that provide information that can reduce costs or increase efficiency
provide a quarterly report with recommendations for decreasing costs
keep property managers informed of new technology in your industry that affects clients
create a preventive maintenance program, or suggest a team be formed to address one.