LBCREC

Steve Goodling, Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00:28 GMT

Register Now for the January 9, 2009 Breakfast Meeting Steve Goodling, President and CEO of the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau since 2001, leads a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to making Long Beach a premier destination city and providing superior customer service. These efforts have been rewarded with a 55% increase in sales over the past six years. Adding proof that Long Beach is achieving its goals in customer service is a string of major industry awards culminating in 2007 with the Bureau winning six top national honors—the most awards ever in its 25 year history. The highest accolade in 2007 was the Bureau’s permanent induction into the Meetings & Conventions Elite Hall of Fame for exemplary customer service. Steve has worked diligently with city and community leaders to bring a number of high profile special events to the city, including the 2004 US Olympic Swim Trials, the most successful trials in the sport’s history. In 2007 Long Beach...

Speakers

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:55:38 GMT

LBCREC has many networking events throughout the year. We are always looking for great people for these events to share their knowledge and expertise with our members. If you are interested in speaking at an LBCREC event or know someone who would like to be our guest speaker, please contact Bruce Patterson at (562) 624-4129. Click below for details on our Speakers. 2009 January 9 Steve Goodling Long Beach Visitors and Convention Bureau 2008 December 5 Holiday Party November 7 Allen Greer Bank of America October 3 David Robertson, MAI Robertson & Associates ...

Local News

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:54:31 GMT

January 5, 2009 Volunteers Needed To Count City’s Homeless Population The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting volunteers to help conduct the city’s fourth biannual homeless count, which is scheduled to begin January 29. The city must conduct a count in order to receive federal funding for support services from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For more information, call 562/570-4003 or visit www.longbeach.gov/health/fss/homeless_services/default.asp City Encourages Treecycling Residents are encouraged to participate in treecycling by dropping off their Christmas trees at several parks throughout the City of Long Beach through January 9. Or, those with city refuse service can leave their trees out where trash is typically collected by 7 a.m. on January 10, and those trees will be recycled automatically. For more information, call 562/570-4695 or visit www.longbeach-recycles.org Free State Of The City Is January 13 Long Beach...

Mayor Bob Foster, City of Long Beach

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:13:11 GMT

Mayor Bob Foster City of Long Beach Details on August 1, 2008 speaker at LBCREC First Friday Breakfast A Lifetime of Leadership and Community Service Mayor Bob Foster is a widely-respected business and community leader who was elected as the 27th mayor of Long Beach in June 2006. Mayor Foster served as president of Southern California Edison before his retirement in 2006 after more than 20 years with the company. As an Edison executive, Mayor Foster led California’s largest electric company through the 1999 energy crisis. During Mayor Foster’s tenure, Edison developed the largest renewable, clean energy programs (solar, geothermal, biomass and wind) in the United States. Mayor Foster began his career in public service as a staffer in the California State Senate and California Energy Commission where he established statewide energy efficiency standards that are still in force today. Mayor Foster is a graduate of San Jose State University in public...

Communications Team

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:57:02 GMT

The Communications Team's mission is to articulate the value of LBCREC to its existing and potential membership base through media channels, the newsletter and LBCREC.com. The Communications Team is led by Chris Barbieri and is comprised of the following committees: Website Branding / Advertising Media Newsletter The Website committee is responsible for developing and maintaining LBCREC.com. They also work with the committee liaisons to ensure all LBCREC needs are being met. The committee is chaired by Chris Barbieri and Todd LaPlante. The Media committee is responsible for developing and coordinating LBCREC public relations and exploring press opportunities. The committee is chaired by Linda Martinez. Branding/Advertising is responsible for managing the LBCREC brand, including the production of print, advertising collateral, and the creation of print and online ads. The committee chair position is AVAILABLE. The Newsletter committee is responsible for...

Allen Greer

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:36:02 GMT

Everett (Allen) Greer Bank of America SVP, Director of Research Details on November 7, 2008 speaker at LBCREC First Friday Breakfast Register Now! Registration deadline is Fri 7-Nov-08 7:30 AM Allen Greer's Presentation Everett (Allen) Greer is the Director of Research for the Real Estate Risk Assessment (RERA) division of Bank of America. He manages the bank’s Real Estate Research web site, which provides associates throughout the bank access to nearly all major data sources for commercial real estate throughout the country. He also manages the bank’s tax-based valuation program for commercial properties, is the author of the bank’s Corporate Appraisal Policy, and served as a project manager for the Countrywide acquisition. He has published numerous market forecast reports, served on commercial real estate risk rating committees, created various ad hoc market forecast / portfolio analysis reports, and was the 2006 Chair of the Associate Focus Group for Bank of America’s...

Contact LBCREC

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:16:16 GMT

Web Site Chris Barbieri Linda Martinez Press Releases, News, Broker Listings Linda Martinez Memberships, Events, Speakers Barbara Goldsmith Corporate Sponsorship Christopher Scott Bank of America Scholarships Randy Jones Finance Committee Randy Jones LBCREC Annual Luncheon Christopher Scott Political Advisory Committee Corporate Governance Brian Russell ...

Get Involved

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:11:05 GMT

LBCREC thrives because of what our members accomplish together. We collaborate to achieve our goals, working through a team structure that is the foundation of LBCREC. Each team oversees a number of committees where members deliver the excellent programming, publications, member services and special projects that benefit LBCREC members and influence the industry. Being part of a committee is one of the best ways to build your network, strengthen your leadership abilities, and create the future you want for the organization and your career. Learn More Board of Directors Communications Events Education Governance Green Team Membership Political Advisory Sponsorships ...

Elisa Sabes

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:47:59 GMT

Elisa Sabes just completed her third year at California State University, Long Beach where she is majoring in Business Finance, Real Estate and Law. She is originally from Northern California, and moved to Long Beach for college and because she always wanted to experience Southern California.

Elisa is involved with many organizations on campus such as; the Financial Management Association where she has held the position of VP of Marketing, and member of the executive board for corporate relations, the Student Center for Professional Development’s Corporate Mentoring Program, Leadership Academy, and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Elisa plans to graduate in May 2009 and pursue her interest in Commercial Real Estate.

Currently Elisa has an internship with Blair Commercial Real Estate where she works part-time. She has loved every moment of her internship, and values all of the knowledge she is receiving through the experience. Her interest for commercial real estate emerged as she got to watch her father develop and manage a condominium complex close to her home in Northern California as a side project from his regular career as an attorney.

Along with her passion for education, Elisa loves to travel the world and plans to study abroad in China for a month over the summer. She has a passion to be well-rounded, and is excited to graduate next year and pursue her interest in Commercial Real Estate.

Membership Team

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:08:27 GMT

The Membership Team, chaired by Barbara Goldsmith, is comprised of the following committees: Member Retention & Services Member Recruitment For members interested in networking, the Membership Committee is a perfect fit. Our goals and strategies are to recruit new members, work with existing members on member services, retention and member satisfaction. We are the conduit through which all new members are processed. Events and programs we organize include: · Regular LBCREC recruitment events such as Membership Madness where existing LBCREC members get to go for free if they bring a prospective member. · New member orientation lunches that are organized twice a year to allow new members to get to know one another, to give them background on the organization and to encourage them to join committees. · Preparation of the LBCREC Membership Directory. · Ongoing recruitment of potential new members through breakfast meetings and events. ...

Sponsorship Team

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:45:00 GMT

The Sponsorship Committee led by Christopher Scott, develops opportunities for companies to increase corporate visibility in the commercial real estate community. The committee creates programs where sponsors can tap into our powerful business environment through: Promotions: builds connections at the Annual Luncheon, Breakfasts and meetings Direct ads: advertise in the LBCREC newsletter or on website Web presence: company name and logo can be linked from LBCREC.com Continued recognition at events If you are interested in partnering with this influential and high profile committee, contact Christopher Scott at (562) 277-4460.

Events

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:49:56 GMT

Barbara Goldsmith chairs the Events Team. The team organizes networking events and venues, such as:

First Friday Breakfasts
The Annual Luncheon
LBCREC Holiday Party

Bruce Patterson leads the Speakers Committee. His committee oversees the booking of speakers for the First Friday Breakfasts and special events and coordinates speaker information with the Communications Team.

Joining the Events Team is an excellent opportunity to closely network with the real estate community. If you are interested in joining this dynamic team, contact Barbara Goldsmith at (562) 304-1773.

Education Team

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:31:20 GMT

The Education Team is comprised of the following committees:

Programs
Leadership Development
Educational Outreach
Bank of American Scholarship Foundation

The Education Team is co-chaired by Randy Jones and Barbara Goldsmith. For more information, contact Randy Jones.

Political Advisory

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:31:12 GMT

The Political Advisory Team, chaired by Brian Russell, stays current on events and government issues that affect the Long Beach commercial real estate market. The committee works closely with local government to bring relevant and timely information to the brokerage community so that they can make informed business decisions.

If you are interested in joining this committe, please contact Brian Russell at 562-495-6070.

Green Team

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:01:35 GMT

The Green Team, chaired by Brad Miles, is responsible for educating and informing LBCREC membership on the benefits of sustainable design, i.e., building "green." The Green Team presents opportunities to use resources more efficiently while creating a healthier Long Beach. They also help secure green knowledge experts to speak at our Friday breakfast meetings.

This committee is making significant strides in moving us forward to a sustainable future. If you are interested in joining this powerful team, contact Brad Miles.

Governance

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:12 GMT

Brian Russell and Matt Kinley lead the Governance Committee. This committee oversees all matters that concern LBCREC stakeholders, including the LBCREC corporate charter, bylaws, as well as policy and procedures.

This committee is an excellent opportunity to mold the future direction of the LBCREC. If you are interested in joining this powerful team, contact Brian Russell at (562) 495-6070.

Events

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:09:04 GMT

Barbara Goldsmith chairs the Events Team. The Events Team organizes networking events, such as:

First Friday Breakfasts
The Annual Luncheon
LBCREC Holiday Party

Bruce Patterson leads the Speakers Committee. His committee oversees the booking of speakers for the First Friday Breakfasts and special events and coordinating speaker information with the Communications Team.

This committee is an excellent opportunity to closely network with the real estate community. If you are interested in joining this dynamic team, contact Barbara Goldsmith at (562) 304-1773.

Message from the President

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:35:58 GMT

October 2008 To say that October 2008 has been a wild ride for investors would be a fantastic understatement. In the first few weeks of October the stock and securities markets have witnessed their biggest drops and spikes in the history of the Dow Jones. The scale of the federal government’s response at $700 billion is almost beyond comprehension. Mercifully, the commercial real estate market in the Greater Long Beach area has been relatively stable. To be sure, we feel the turbulence. The emotional uncertainty is not helpful; however, the fundamentals of our market are adding a bit of calm to this storm. While we are experiencing a correction in some sectors, it is moderate and measured. On my desk there are several expansion plans in the form of lease proposals, two start-ups and several well-established businesses looking to relocate to superior locations. Remarkably, the entrepreneurs are staying focused on what they do best and how to serve their customers. It...

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:25:49 GMT

Click here to apply for the Bank of America Scholarship Program Purpose The Bank of America Scholarship provides tuition assistance to students who are interested in a career in commercial real estate. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence as the scholarship is intended to help qualified students pursue an education that will lead them into productive careers in commercial real estate in the Long Beach community. Bank of America has participated in the Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council since 1993 and have been active members ever since. They established the scholarship in 2005. This annual scholarship is Bank of America’s legacy, giving back to an industry that brought them so much joy and success. About the Scholarship One (1) 1,000 USD and two (2) 500 USD awards will be made to a full time student indicating a preference for a career in commercial real estate, real estate development or commercial real estate leasing. The Long Beach Commercial Real Estate...

Scholarship Recipients

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:19:26 GMT

Click on the name to meet our Scholarship Recipients:

2008

Elisa Sabes

2007

Barbara Goldsmith / Cal State Long Beach

Jose Ramirez / Long Beach City College

Bank of America Scholarship Program

2008 Bank of America Scholarship

Internships