| BOMA SF Op-ed in the San Francisco Examiner: A Small-Business Neighborhood |
| Please Share this Article with your Tenants! |
Please take a moment to read the op-ed piece, A small-business neighborhood, by Marc Intermaggio, BOMA San Francisco's Executive Vice President, published in the San Francsico Examiner (pg. 16) on September 13, 2010. Feel free to share this opinion piece with your tenants so they can see how the nature of downtown San Francisco has changed. More importantly, please ask your tenants to pay attention to the November 2, 2010 election which could have a large short-term (taxes) and long-term (anti-business policies) impact on small businesses in San Francisco.
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| Register TODAY for BOMA San Francisco's 2010 Election Forecast Forum |
| Presented by the Government and Public Affairs Committee |
BOMA’s Government & Public Affairs Committee (GAPAC) proudly presents an election forecast forum. The panel of local journalists will review the local and state propositions on the November ballot, and the local and state candidates, and give us their predictions for success and/or failure. This will be a lively discussion to better inform attendees on this most important election that will determine the economic future of San Francisco!
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| UPDATE: Say “NO” to New Taxes! |
| BOMA San Francisco Members Stop Commercial Rent Tax Proposal |
We're pleased to report that the Commercial Rent Tax and Parking Tax have been effectively halted thanks to to the efforts of BOMA San Francisco members and the greater small business community. While this is good news, the fight against ANY new taxes is not over; there are a number of additional tax measures on the November 2, 2010 ballot that BOMA San Francisco opposes.
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| BOMA SF-PAC Positions on San Francisco Qualified Local Measures for the November 2, 2010 Ballot |
| Please Take a Moment to Review the Propositions! |
The BOMA San Francisco Political Action Committee (BOMA SF-PAC) has taken positions on the November 2, 2010 local ballot measures.
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| San Francisco November 2, 2010 Election News |
| BOMA San Francisco's Political Action Committee Endorses Steve Moss for District 10 Supervisor |
The BOMA San Francisco Political Action Committee (BOMA SF-PAC) is laser-focused on the November 2, 2010 supervisorial election in the even-districts of the City. We're pleased to announce that the BOMA SF-PAC has endorsed Steve Moss for District 10 Supervisor for the November 2010 election.
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| A Message From Scott Weiner BOMA SF-PAC Endorsed Candidate for San Francisco District 8 Supervisor |
Please take a moment to read a message from Scott Weiner, BOMA SF-PAC's endorsed candidate for supervisor in District 8.
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| Civil Sidewalks | The Time is Now: Vote Yes on L & No on M |
The time has come to rally around the most important issue facing San Francisco's neighborhoods and commercial corridors; Yes on Proposition L, for Civil Sidewalks, and No on Proposition M, the "poison pill."
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| San Francisco City Hall News |
| Supervisor Sean Elsbernd Speaks to the BOMA San Francisco Government and Public Affairs Committee |
Supervisor Sean Elsbernd visited the members of BOMA San Francisco's Government and Public Affairs Committee (GAPAC) on September 2, 2010 to give an update on the Fix Muni Now - Yes on G effort and to provide a general update on City Hall issues.
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| Proposed 2010 San Francisco Fire Code Changes |
The proposed 2010 San Francisco Fire Code is now available for BOMA San Francisco Members to review.
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| Energy & Environment News |
| BOMA San Francisco Member Buildings Voluntarily Cut Power During Heat Wave |
During peak power demands in late August, downtown commercial building operators voluntarily cut back electricity, thanks to BOMA San Francsico's participation in PG&E’s demand response program.
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| Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces New Clean Energy Jobs Website |
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced a new state website that provides California with resources for jobs in such growing, sustainable industries as renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean transportation.
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| UPDATE: BOMA San Francisco's Emergency Preparedness Seminar |
| Guest Appearance by Mayor Gavin Newsom |
BOMA San Francisco's 2nd Annual Emergency Preparedness Seminar was held on September 15, 2010. Thank you to everyone who attended the event--it was very informative and included a guest appearance by Mayor Gavin Newsom!
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| New Report Details Market Trends on Operating Performance |
In today’s
demanding marketplace, managing building operations with the utmost efficiency
is critical. The latest BOMA–Kingsley Report, which analyzes data from BOMA
International’s 2010Experience Exchange Report®
(EER), revealed a $0.09 (1.1 percent) decrease in total operating expenses for
U.S. private–sector buildings during 2009.
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| BOMA California August 2010 Codes Report |
BOMA California's monthly Construction Codes & Standards update.
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| RSVP for the San Francisco Small Business Network's Fall Mega-Mixer |
Join other BOMA San Francisco members for a Mega-Mixer sponsored by the San Francisco Small Business Network and our member organizations.
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| Upcoming Events from Urban Solutions |
Urban Solutions has two events for your consideration: Small Business Neighborhood Renovation Project and Legal Office Hours for Entrepreneurs.
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| Small Business Update - Health Care Reform and Workers Compensation Information |
This update is good for tenants (small businesses) in BOMA buildings to receive so it is recommended that BOMA members forward this update to their tenants.
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| UPDATE: California Cable Car Infrastructure Improvement Project |
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Department of Public Works are collaborating on the California Street Infrastructure Improvement Project. The project will replace aging underground components of the cable car line and repave 17 blocks on California Street between Drumm Street and Van Ness Avenue. The project will require a six-month closure of the California Cable Car Line from January to July 2011.
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This issue of the BOMA San Francisco Advocate is generously sponsored by Unico.
Unico is a real estate investment and operating company that owns and operates 10 million square feet of premier properties in the western United States. Unico produces superior returns for its partners by anticipating and addressing the real estate needs of its customers with environments that enhance the success of the people, business and communities it serves.
Unico is a proven operating partner. Unico is a leader in the real estate industry in green and sustainable practices. Through its efforts, Unico has reduced energy consumption by 12 percent per year across its 10 million square foot portfolio, achieved prior to this new partnership with SKB. The company earned LEED and LEED®-EB (Existing Buildings) certifications for more than 40 percent of the eligible buildings within its portfolio. In addition, Unico has earned an average ENERGY STAR® score of 85. The sustainability team at Unico sets and achieves green practices goals for both Unico employees and customers, and has been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for innovative programs launched throughout Unico’s office portfolio for reduced energy and water use, composting and extensive recycling initiatives, and alternative transportation options.
Unico differentiates itself through exceptional customer service delivered to its tenants and residents. In 2008 and in 2009, tenants’ rankings of Unico-managed buildings placed Unico in the top one percent nationally among 6,000 comparable buildings surveyed – earning it a “Best in the Industry” distinction from CEL & Associates, a national, independent real estate consulting firm. The award honors Unico for being the number one ranked firm in its category and in the United States for providing the best customer service throughout its office property portfolio.
Please click here to visit Unico's website.
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Codes and Regulations Committee Meeting
September 22, 2010
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Emergency Preparedness Committee Workshop
Critical To Emergency Preparedness: Neighboring Buildings
September 28, 2010
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Energy and Environment Committee Meeting
October 5, 2010
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GAPAC Committee Seminar
2010 Election Forecast Forum
October 6, 2010
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Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
October 12, 2010
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GAPAC Meeting
October 13, 2010
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