The Geography of American Climate Confusion

The Geography of American Climate Confusion

Climate change may seem like a complicated issue, but it’s actually simple if you understand five key facts, according to Edward Maibach, director of the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University.
They are: 1. It’s real. 2. It’s us. 3. Scientists agree. 4. It’s bad. And: 5. There’s hope.

Read more on this at CNN.com (link).

ISSA Deal Session: Optimizing Waste & Recycling in Your Distribution Center

Brenna Walraven will be participating in the ISSA webinar, ISSA Deal Session: Optimizing Waste & Recycling in Your Distribution Center – March 1, 2017 which is scheduled 03/01/2017 at 11:00 AM Central Time.

Webinar Details:
Add this webinar to your calendar: https://issa.ilinc.com/calendar/tywzvbz/zmwfczpx
Title: ISSA Deal Session: Optimizing Waste & Recycling in Your Distribution Center – March 1, 2017
Date & Time: 03/01/2017 at 11:00 AM Central Time
Duration: 1 hour(s)

ISSA Website: http://www.issa.com

BOMA 2017 International Conference & Expo

BOMA 2017 International Conference & Expo

The 2017 BOMA International Conference and expo will be held in the Music City of NASHVILLE!

This preeminent event promises three days of learning, networking and innovation for the commercial real estate industry. Your next chapter begins here.

Brenna Walraven will be present two sessions:

  • Navigating Energy Efficiency Financing: Understand The Market and Find Financing That Works For You
  • Unleashing Human Productivity Through Better Indoor Air Quality

Website link

BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo
Nashville, TN
Conference: June 24-27, 2017
BOMA International Expo
June 25 – 27, 2017

NYU 6th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate

NYU 6th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate

Brenna will be moderating a panel at the NYU 6th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate, presented by its School of Professional Studies Schack Institute of Real Estate.

Conference Information:  Website link

  • Date: February 23, 2017
  • Time: 8:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
  • Location: NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, New York, NY

The political context of sustainability has shifted radically in the aftermath of the US presidential election. Just as the world moves towards implementation of the Paris Agreement, policy in the United States may be pivoting in the other direction. The 6th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate will convene industry leaders to debate the challenges facing sustainability in this new era and to assess the resilience of the industry’s momentum in addressing issues of environmental, social, and corporate governance.

Flashback: USC Marshall LA Real Estate Panel

Flashback: Brenna Walraven participated as a panelist in the the USC Marshall School of Business’ September 23, 2008 MAA LA Real Estate Panel

The panel topic was  “Southern California Real Estate 2008: Inside the Credit Crunch”

Panelists included: Brenna S. Walraven, USC BA ’86, MBA ’93, immediate former Chair of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and Managing Director of National Property Management for USAA Real Estate Company; William J. McMorrow, BS ’69, MBA ’70, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Wilson, Inc.; Terry Hanna, So. California President of Shea Active Lifestyle Communities of Shea Homes; and Moderator: Michael Gottlieb, USC BA ’94, Editor, California Real Estate Journal

See what’s happening now at The USC Marshall School of Business.