Associated Builders and Owners of NY working for you.Since 1910, ABO ABO See: Accumulated Benefit Obligation members have been shaping the world's most celebrated skyline with new development and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. projects in the residential, commercial, hotel and retail sectors. One major factor in ABO's success is our ongoing efforts towards developing and maintaining effective relationships between the real estate industry and federal, state and city governments. The ABO's mission is to create and foster a better business environment for the real estate industry in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . A powerful force on the legislative front, ABO's lobbying efforts have time and again garnered important victories on behalf of builders and owners, while protecting them from unreasonable government mandates and legislation. Why ABO Membership Presents Great Networking Opportunities: The ABO is an influential membership organization with approximately 1,000 members for whom it is an important resource, providing critical up-to-date information and guidance on all matters impacting the real estate industry and an array of programs designed to help owners maximize their profitability. At the same time, ABO provides a full slate Any political party or faction that seeks to form a majority in a parliament or on a board of directors or other responsible body typically must run a full slate if only to demonstrate that they have the capacity to attract the talent to fill every position with some person, even if that of social, networking and educational activities, including monthly luncheons, seminars, an annual dinner dance and the largest annual real estate trade show on the East coast, the BuildingsNY trade show. ABO membership encompasses a broad spectrum of the real estate industry. Members include the region's most prominent builders, developers, owners and entrepreneurs, as well as architects, engineers, planners, building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . suppliers, contractors, managing agents, bankers, and other allied professionals. In addition, ABO maintains strong relationships with other real estate industry associations. Our goal is to help our members make money or save money; our motto is "Do Business with a Member." This strong membership and affiliate group has enabled ABO to support the vital continuing campaign to create a better business environment for the real estate industry. Our structure also allows all elements of the industry to convene CONVENE, civil law. This is a technical term, signifying to bring an action. in a spirit of professionalism and camaraderie ca·ma·ra·der·ie n. Goodwill and lighthearted rapport between or among friends; comradeship. [French, from camarade, comrade, from Old French, roommate; see comrade. . Our annual trade show is the largest on the eastern seaboard and provides our members the opportunity to reach thousands of potential clients in a two-day period. Lsat year's annual BuildingsNY trade show, the largest, most extensive real estate tradeshow on the East Coast, was a huge success. More than 15,000 industry members jam-packed the Javits Center for the two-day event held June 14 and 15. Over 650 exhibitors provided information on innovative products and cost effective services, as well as the latest news in management, security, renovation, and restoration and retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in services. Keynote keynote /key·note/ (ke´not) in homeopathy, the characteristic property of a drug that indicates its use in treating a similar symptom of disease. speaker Larry Silverstein Larry A. Silverstein (born 1932 in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York) is an American billionaire real estate investor and operator and the head of Silverstein Properties, a real estate development group. kicked-off the show by providing attendees with an update on the status of the development of the World Trade Center and downtown Manhattan. The 2007 BuildingsNY trade show promises to be bigger and better than ever! As mentioned, ABO strives to help our members make or save money. We do this through many innovative programs, including the most comprehensive property and casualty program available in the market, and by having the best workers compensation program that generates millions in savings each year for our members. ABO also focuses on working with various agencies to represent our members" views in legislation. Currently we are in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of several negotiations with the city council on a myriad of issues, ranging from developing a cost effective building code to keeping pets out of non-pet buildings. In addition, we continue to fight overregulation and imposition The printing of pages on a single sheet of paper in a particular order so that they come out in the correct sequence when cut and folded. of unreasonable standards on the real estate industry, as well as supporting those initiatives that create a user friendly and cost saving atmosphere. ABO continues to develop and maintain effective communication and networking between the real estate industry and local, state and federal governments in issues that affect building, managing and operating real property in New York City. ABO's members will continue to shape the world's most celebrated skyline for years to come. We encourage you to come join us today, or attend one of our upcoming luncheons. For information call: 212-385-4949 or visit www.abogny.com. BY NICK LAPORTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ABO |
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