August 2026 
Golf Tournament Announcement
Monday, August 10
Lancaster Country Club - 6061 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086
It's that time of year once again! Registration for BOMA Buffalo's Annual Golf Outing and Poolside Fundraiser is now open.
This year, we'll return to Lancaster Country Club for a day to remember. Don't forget to grab your tickets for the pool party starting at noon! Last year was a scorcher, and the pool party was the place to be when golfers wrapped up their round.
Grab your foursome and your sponsorship now!
Member Highlights
EVENT Recap: Tour of FEEDMORE WNY
On July 23, Uniland Development welcomed BOMA members and guests to an exclusive guided tour of one of the region's largest construction projects: the $110 million, 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that they're building for FeedMore WNY.
The facility brings together everything from a modern kitchen to a massive food storage operation to event spaces and offices, all under one roof.
Thank you to Uniland for hosting! We can't wait to see the finished project!
CoMING SOON: Facilities Management Expo
Will we see you at the Facilities Management Expo?
The 30th Annual FM Expo is coming up quick! On Wednesday, October 21, facilities and property management professionals will gather at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center to meet, greet and network not only with each other but with the local vendors who serve the CRE industry.
If you're a vendor in this space, then a booth at the FM Expo is a must-have. There's no better way to meet qualified prospects, expand your network and showcase your expertise.
Admission to the event is free, and vendor booths are selling fast.
Nominations now open for BOMA's Board!
BOMA Buffalo invites you to nominate yourself for a position on our Board of Directors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our community and shape the future of our organization!
Why serve on the board?
- Influence the direction and initiatives of BOMA Buffalo.
- Network with industry leaders and peers.
- Enhance your professional development and leadership skills.
Board Member Criteria & Expectations:
- Be a BOMA Buffalo member in good standing.
- Agree to sign the BOMA Buffalo Acknowledgement of Sexual Harassment, Prevention Policy, Code of Ethics, and Conflicts of Interest Policies.
- Support the mission and values of BOMA Buffalo.
- Be available to serve a three-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with the option for re-election.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Attend monthly Board Meetings (last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., downtown Buffalo).
- Act as Chairman for a BOMA committee.
- Attend a minimum of five BOMA-sanctioned functions each year (e.g., monthly meetings, golf outing, holiday celebration, education seminars).
- Review and understand the Bylaws, Mission Statement, and policies.
- Continually promote and increase membership.
Nominate yourself or someone you admire!
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of something bigger.
Click here to access the nomination form.
(note: to access the nomination form, you must have a Google Account. If you cannot access the form, or have any other questions, please reach out to Nominations Committee Chair Tina Coppins at [email protected].)
Advocacy
Advocacy Update
Advocacy remains a core part of BOMA Greater Buffalo's mission.
We are proud to announce that EnergyMark is the 2026 BOMA Buffalo Advocacy Sponsor, supporting our efforts to strengthen the voice of the commercial real estate industry across Western New York.
Our Advocacy Committee works to strengthen the voice of the commercial real estate industry across Western New York by engaging policymakers, monitoring regulatory developments, and promoting awareness of issues affecting building owners and managers.
Key focus areas include:
• Energy policy and sustainability requirements
• Regulations impacting building operations
• Engagement with local and state officials
BOMA Greater Buffalo will also host an Advocacy Symposium: The State of Energy in Western New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 PM, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the region's evolving energy landscape.
Members are encouraged to participate in the BOMA Advocacy Survey to help guide advocacy priorities.
BOMA International News
BOMA BUILDING EXCELLENCE: HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY ADOPT AI IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
From BOMA International's "Building Excellence" podcast:
AI is moving quickly from industry buzzword to business necessity—but what does successful adoption actually look? In this episode, we’re joined by Aliza Carpio, Senior Director of Technology and Product Manager at Building Engines, for a practical conversation on how CRE organizations can move beyond the hype and implement AI in ways that drive measurable impact. Learn why clean, standardized data is the foundation for effective AI, what it takes to build an AI Center of Excellence that supports teams across the organization, and more!
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Thank you to our newsletter editors:
Dan Bauer
SERVPRO of The Southtowns
SERVPRO of West Seneca/Lancaster
SERVPRO of North Niagara County
Susan Heimiller-Ouhrabka
Comvest Real Estate Management
