As spring starts to break through and warmer weather begins making its way into our great state, I am reflecting back on the past year and the lyrics from a great old song from the Grateful Dead: “What a long strange trip it’s been.” Not sure about the rest of you, but this winter has seemed like a year long. As we move into the coming months, places start to reopen, and we come out of hibernation, we still need to be cautious moving forward. I compare it to watching my 10-month-old granddaughter learning to walk. It started with crawling, then walking, and I’m sure running is not far behind. As I speak with other CCIMs through our region, the general consensus seems to be the same… Let’s keep walking before we start running.

First and foremost, we have our first get-together event on the calendar. Be sure to save the date of Friday, May 28^th. This event will be a collaboration between Ohio SIOR and the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan CCIM chapters and is being held at the National Museum of The United State Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. This is a free event and is only available to chapter members. Not only is this a fantastic museum that is centrally located for all, but it will be a great time to meet other Ohio and neighboring region CCIMs. I look forward to seeing you all there. Thank you to our sponsors, Coldwell Banker Commercial-Aspire Realty Services, Cooperative Business Services and Premier Storage Partners for sponsoring this event.

Additionally, on May 20^th we will be holding a Commercial Ethics CE class taught by Mike Sikora in collaboration with NAIOP, ACAR, SIOR and IREM. This is always an informative and entertaining class where Mike uses real world scenarios and case studies to help paint a picture of proper ethics in commercial real estate. Watch your email for sign up instructions.

Finally, congratulations to Andrew Barr on this month’s “CCIM DEALS.” If you have been involved in a deal that you would like showcased, please submit it to ohioccim@ohioccim.org for consideration.

Make it a great day,

Steve Masica

Recently closed: James Mangas, CCIM, with Best Corporate Real Estate (agent representing the buyer) and Leslie Biskner, CCIM, with Cooperative Business Services (lender) recently closed a challenging deal together. The subject property was a vacant, 9,000 SF warehouse (non-owner occupied) in which the buyer was purchasing strictly as an investment for a future unnamed tenant. The deal closed on time and without a hitch.

Have you done a deal with another CCIM? If so, let us know to be featured in a future newsletter! [email your deal to ohioccim@ohioccim.org]

Scott Hoyer has been with Stewart Title Columbus for 11 years and in title sales for 27 years. Scott closes deals not just in Ohio, but the entire country. The local commercial team has six experienced escrow officers and two title underwriters. We work with many developers, brokers, lenders, attorneys, buyers and sellers. We also have a great 1031 exchange company and residential title department. Please contact Scott for all of your title needs.

Scott W. Hoyer

Senior Business Development Officer

Westerville, Ohio

614 818-1389 direct

614 309-3513 mobile

Although the Ohio CCIM Chapter does not have any live classes planned for the first half of the year, we are optimistic to be able to start offering live classes in Ohio during the second half of the year. We have started the planning process and will likely have a CI101 as well as some other courses, such as Commercial Real Estate Negotiations and Foundations for Success. Much depends on the ability to secure an appropriate classroom but again, we are hopeful that conditions continue to improve. We will certainly keep everyone posted as events continue to unfold. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Alec Pacella, CCIM.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual (RSVP to CCIM Michigan)

This is a best practices and "working session" with a live screen-share in Zoom and walk through of several LinkedIn practical tips while also weaving in high-level guidance and information on social media trends. Professional attendees interested in continuing education are welcome no matter of LinkedIn experience level and geography as the lessons are universally applicable.

April 19-23, 2021 – Midyear Governance | Virtual (Details)

Thursday, May 20, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Virtual (Register)

Friday, May 28, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Wright-Patterson AFB

October 7-11, 2021 – Annual Governance Meetings | Pittsburgh, PA (Details)

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The Ohio CCIM Board of Directors is pleased to offer complimentary 2021 renewal to current sponsors due to the 2020 pandemic. Should you choose to increase your sponsorship level in 2021, only pay the difference in current versus new sponsorship level! NEW sponsors are welcome too, contact the CCIM Ohio Chapter office for details.