February 2022 
Calendar of Events
February 16, 2022
Residential Real Estate: Landlord/Tenant Legislation Changes, and BOMA Board Introductions
Colleen Killian, Esq.
Join BOMA Buffalo members and Colleen Killian, Esq. at the historic Hotel at The Lafayette to learn about changes in residential real estate, and meet the 2022 BOMA Board of Directors!
February 24, 2022
Inclusive Leadership: Break Bias and Lead Now
Join the BOMA International Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Torin Perez, author of Who Am I to Lead? The World Is Waiting for You in a conversation that weaves together stories, psychology, and actionable ideas that will inspire you to become the inclusive leader that your workplace needs. You will walk away energized with a fresh perspective to recognize bias and lead from where you are, regardless of your title or role.
This is a free webinar hosted by BOMA International.
March 15, 2022
Launch NY's Emerging Cleantech (ECO) Incubator Focus Group
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
11:30 a.m. Check-in and Networking
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. Presentations and Discussion
BOMA Buffalo is excited to partner with Launch NY's Emerging Cleantech (ECO) Incubator by organizing a focus group on March 15, 2022, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. for Buildings + Climatetech Startups Growing in Buffalo! Tickets are available at no cost through Launch New York, but pre-registration is required.
We are seeking approximately 20 facilities and property management professionals to join us for a brief lunch presentation to provide constructive feedback and open conversation to help these companies with their product development.
The four companies featured, Breezi, EagleHawk, Feedback Solutions, and HELIXintel, are all focused on providing solutions for improving building efficiency, maintenance, and helping to decrease building carbon emissions.
Member Highlights
Congratulations to our 2022 Board of Directors!
Congratulations to our 2022 Board of Directors! Let's make 2022 our best year yet!
Our 2021-2022 BOMA Award Winners
Luke Cusack of Savarino Properties accepts the "Property Manager of the Year" Award from BOMA President Michele Messina.
Congratulations to all of our BOMA Award winners! Recipients were annouced November 18, 2021 at Tewskbury Lodge.
The late Mark Hamister, Founder and CEO of Hamister Group, received a posthumous "Leadership in Real Estate" award. The award was accepted by his son, Daniel Hamister, who shared cherished memories and life lessons learned from his father.
Luke Cusack, Vice President at Savarino Properties, LLC was awarded the "Property Manager of The Year" award after receiving a record 16 letters of recommendations. Comments from the letters included
- “Professionalism is the attribute that best describes our property manager.”
- “Presents himself in a manner that exudes confidence, leadership and respect.”
- “Leads by example and rolls up his sleeves spending countless hours
doing the difficult work needed.” - “Nothing short of a Rockstar.”
The full list of 2021-2022 Award Recipients includes:
- “Leadership is Real Estate,” posthumous – Mark Hamister, Hamister Group
- “Real Estate Project of The Year” - M&T Bank Tech Hub, by Wendel
- “Boss of The Year” - William T. Held Jr., Held’s Janitorial Services
- “Innovative Development of The Year” - Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst, by Uniland Development Company
- “Adaptive Reuse Project of The Year” - HANSA, by Uniland Development Company
- “Property Manager of The Year” - Luke Cusack, Savarino Properties, LLC
- “Vendor of The Year” - Grove Roofing Services
- “Building Services Employee of The Year” - Arnie Sobocinski, Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation
2021 Awards Program Press Release
2021 BOMA Awards Program Script
2021 BOMA Awards Program Photos
Get to Know a Member
Meet BOMA Buffalo Member Chris Colvin of Wendel Companies
Want to be a featured member? Email Dan Bauer at [email protected] to nominate yourself or another member to be featured!
Education
TRANE Outlines the Latest Trends in HVAC at Flying Bison
What's in store for the future of HVAC? Joe Guongo and Dave Delvecchio of TRANE outlined what's next for BOMA members at Flying Bison Brewery on January 13. Topics included variable refrigerant flow, decarbonization and electrification, building automation, intelligent cloud-based controls, and next-generation refrigerants.
TM Montante Development Embraces Revitalization in Buffalo and Niagara Falls
Christian Campos, president of TM Montante Development, laid out a dynamic vision for two major projects at our January meeting held at the TrEC Center at 616 Niagara in Niagara Falls.
Campos focused on the transformation of the former Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital Site into Lancaster Square, and the influx of investment and development in Niagara Falls, NY.
According to Campos, “quality real estate development can have a tremendous, positive impact on communities by creating places and spaces to live and work that are not only functional, but also inspiring, vibrant and sustainable.”
Interested in hosting an educational program for fellow members? Please contact Education Chair Jessica Boeckel at [email protected] for more info.
Committee News
Government Affairs
Winter Business Meeting
BOMA International’s Winter Business Meeting & National Issues Conference will be held in Washington, D.C. from February 6 to February 9. BOMA Buffalo member and former president, Don Erb (BOMA Fellow, RPA, FMA) will be attending as part of the BOMA International Nominating Committee.
Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan
The comment period for the Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan is open now through the end of April. The Draft Scoping Plan “describes recommended policies and actions to help New York meet its ambitious climate directives as part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act),” according to NYSERDA.
Government Affairs personnel from our local and national BOMA organizations will be reviewing in the coming weeks and welcome any of your thoughts or opinions on the proposed plans.
Education
BOMA Buffalo’s education committee is working diligently to provide exciting education programs both in person and virtual this year.
January’s Trane seminar at Flying Bison was a fresh perspective on changes in the HVAC industry and how the companies such as Trane are developing new technologies to adapt to those changes.
This spring, the committee will be providing presentations on sustainability programs and an overview of the Well Buildings certification, as well as an OSHA training course. Stay tuned for meeting dates and times.
Golf
Save the date for our 2022 golf outing: Monday, August 22 at Fox Valley Golf Club!
Member Communications
The Member Communications Committe is excited to get our monthly newsletter back up and running! If you have any news or photos to share, or you'd like to be featured in our next Get to Know a Member video, please email Dan Bauer at [email protected].
Membership
BOMA Buffalo is pleased to announce eight new members:
- Bill Partridge, Double A Landscape Services LLC
- Tony Pedacchio, Chason Affinity
- Eric Ellis, Cleentec
- Ben Hauser, HELIX Intel
- Chris Faulise, M&T Bank
- Sibby Schiavone, M&T Bank
- Linda D’Agostino, Buffalo Safe Step
- David Park, Northeast HVAC
We encourage everyone to reach out to our new members, introduce yourselves and welcome them to the chapter.
The Membership Committee continues to meet with prospective members to educate them on the value of joining BOMA. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining, please contact Joe Arlotta at [email protected] for more info.
Nominating
We have four regular members or property managers completing board terms at the end of 2022. The Nominating Committee will start working on the nomination process in Q1 of this year.
Programs
Save the date for these upcoming events!
Residential Real Estate: Landlord and Tenant Legislation and Changes
February 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The Hotel @ The Lafayette Crystal Ballroom
Attorney Colleen Killian will review the current legislation as well as what is pending in the legislature. She will provide information regarding changes to the Landlord Tenant practice, impacts of the pandemic, review of the CARES Act, Tenant Safe Harbor Act, CEEFPA and Executive and Administrative Orders.
Trends in Construction Technology
March 16. Time, location and sign up link pending.
Frank Ciminelli from Arc Building Partners will present on Construction Technology trends. We will learn more about the focus on advancement and expected trends such as 3D printing, environmental concerns, and more.
Advocacy
Visit BOMA International's Advocacy Page
BOMA International’s federal advocacy team provides Members of Congress with insight and expertise about the issues that impact the commercial real estate industry. The scope of BOMA’s federal work primarily focuses on supporting local associations by lobbying Congress about issues related to sustainability, tax and finance, and workforce development.
Member Savings Programs
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Featured Member Benefit: Two Ways to Save with The Home Depot Pro
The Home Depot Pro Rebate Program—For retail purchases
The Home Depot Pro Retail offers BOMA members an exclusive annual rebate incentive program. Receive a 2% annual rebate on all qualifying pre-tax in-store and online purchases. There is no cost to enroll.
NEW: The Home Depot Pro Institutional Discount Program—For Wholesale Purchases
The Home Depot Pro Institutional, the wholesale distribution division of The Home Depot, is the leading national provider of integrated facility maintenance solutions, offering BOMA members the delivery convenience of thousands of cleaning, maintenance and repair items right to your door and/or will-call pickup at many locations across the U.S.
Photos
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Latest additions: Blueprint Reading, Golf Outing, BOMA Awards.
Thank you to our newsletter editors:
Dan Bauer
SERVPRO of The Southtowns
SERVPRO of West Seneca/Lancaster
Susan Heimiller-Ouhrabka
Comvest Real Estate Management
