Associated Builders and Owners--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 Buildings NY 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. This year's 25th annual BuildingsNY trade show was a phenomenal success. Over 9,1500 industry professionals and 675 exhibitors came to the Javits Center in June for "one-stop shopping" for all of their building and maintenance needs. Leading industry professionals presented 30 educational seminars on a variety of important topics, such as "Lead Paint Maintenance and Control." To kick off the show, ABO hosted a mayoral debate that featured all four Democratic mayoral candidates who battled it out over various issues affecting the real estate industry. Looking forward we are confident that the 2006 BuildingsNY trade show promises to be bigger and better than ever! Other ABO Benefits: 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 Working for You: 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. The ABO is in constant contact with the NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City Department of Buildings regarding the International Building Code and even sits on some of the committees working on code changes. We have testified before the City Council on the adoption of a code modeled after the International Building Code that was adopted by the State of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of last year. This new code will help drastically dras·tic adj. 1. Severe or radical in nature; extreme: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution. 2. reduce costs to industry professionals. In addition, we have been involved with the "Lead Paint Law" for years prior to its enactment and testified at numerous hearings in opposition to the current law. We have also offered training classes to help our members deal with the requirements of the law without running afoul of a·foul of prep. 1. In or into collision, entanglement, or conflict with. 2. Up against; in trouble with: ran afoul of the law. it. 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. For more information call: (212) 385-4949 or visit www.abogny.com. NICK LAPORTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ABO |
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