President’s Message – April 2018
We concluded the first quarter of 2018 and are excited to share a few announcements that will help us continue to represent and advocate for our members and supporters:
- We hosted our Annual Meeting and Membership Drive in February 2018. During our Annual Meeting, we set the agenda for the year, shared our proposed goals and solicited valuable feedback from members to help shape our 2018 initiatives. This year’s meeting was a success and we hope to receive your continued input and support.
- We welcomed Smoot Construction, Banneker Ventures and the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency as 2018 Corporate Sponsors! We are excited to have the formal support of these three industry leaders and look forward to partnering with them throughout the year. Please visit their respective organizational websites for more information on their good work in the industry and our community.
- We released our 2018 Calendar of Events. Each of our planned events is targeted to enhance the intellectual, professional and economic development of our members. Click here for the Calendar of Events and stay tuned for additional information.
Membership is key for maximum benefit. AAREP’s cornerstone is supporting connections, strengthening relationships and sharing knowledge that allows its members to close deals!
You want to be a part of what we are doing in 2018.
Together, We March Forward!
Carisa Stanley
AAREP President
Applications now open for REAP DC, Spring 2018!
REAP is a 10-week, 20-class educational and networking program created for minority professionals, immersing them in real estate concepts of brokerage, development, financial analysis, management, leasing, law and other topics within the office, retail, multi-family and industrial sectors. Taught by industry leaders from the market’s most prominent companies, REAP connects its students to decision makers which can lead to career opportunitiesin thecommercial realestateindustry.
Apply now at www.projectreap.org
Applications close Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5PM EST
For more information, contact REAP DC Planning Directors:
Damian Bond dbond@ronaldpaulcos.com (301.556.3905) LaShaun Queen lqueen@cimgroup.com (301.542.5350)
President’s Message – Nov 2017
Carisa Stanley
First Vice President, Amalgamated Bank
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our 14th Annual AAREP Awards Gala. Tonight, we acknowledge a collection of leaders for their achievements in commercial real estate and contributions to AAREP, the community and our industry. AAREP is honored to celebrate their success, which highlights our theme of “Impacting Our Community Through Inclusive Development.”
2017 was a year of hard work and execution for AAREP. We delivered impactful programs that resulted in new business opportunities, a copious exchange of ideas and relationship building for our membership. A few notable highlights of the year include our 2nd Annual Access to Capital Symposium and our Women in Commercial Real Estate Forum. We also had the privilege of hosting a Conversation with Councilmember McDuffie, Chairman of the Committee on Business and Economic Development. During that event, we released our 2017 Legislative Platform, a living document that defines our principles and guides our advocacy activities.
For more than 20 years, AAREP has served as a voice in a dynamic industry and its commitment to the advancement of its members is unwavering. I am thankful for our Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and corporate sponsors who contributed resources and support to the organization. This year’s success is a direct result of your efforts.
Together, we march forward.
Carisa Stanley
AAREP President
