Assessing the Returns of 2008

Ron Starner

"Would you have settled for a 12 percent return on your investments for calendar-year 2008? Considering that the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted to depths most economists couldn't fathom in 2008, I would guess that your answer would be a resounding 'Yes.' Well, a 12 percent growth rate was exactly what the Industrial Asset Management Council experienced this past year," writes IAMC Executive Director Ron Starner.

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Announcements

Asheville Forum Registrations Ahead of Pace

Registrations for the Asheville Professional Forum are coming in at a faster pace than any previous Forum. For example, comparing sign-up counts at 23 weeks before the event, Asheville is 49% ahead of the Fall 2007 Forum and 98% ahead of the Spring 2008 Forum. This may be due to a number of factors, including the Asheville venue, the Grove Park Inn, and early marketing of engaging education programs, among others.

IAMC members can look to see who's registered already by going to www.iamc.org, logging in and then clicking on the "Spring 2009 - Asheville, N.C." line in the "members only" section.

IAMC's Spring 2009 Professional Forum in Asheville, NC, entitled "Corporate Real Estate's Contribution to Business Sustainability," happens May 2-6, 2009 at Asheville's Grove Park Inn. Register for the Forum online. Reserve your room today by calling 828-252-2711, ext. 1010, or 800-438-5800. To register online, go to www.groveparkinn.com, click "reservations," enter your stay dates, click "group reservations," enter the code 68B362 in the "group code" box, and follow the site's final instructions.

News - Asheville Professional Forum

• Education program taking shape - economist bats cleanup
• Asheville Forum headquarters hotel wins green award
• IAMC begins concurrent programs in Asheville

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Darryl W. Gosnell, president & CEO, Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, Virginia
Source:http://hreda.com/

Doyle Shea, co-chair of IAMC's Program Delivery Committee

IAMC Committee Supports Member Productivity and Preparedness

Professionals must routinely update their skills to provide their employers with state-of-the-art capabilities in their field. Companies expect this. The same preparation keeps managers ready for the next job, whether it's in the same company or elsewhere. Putting a point on this, an article on CareerBuilder.com says, "Thirty-six percent of workers reported they change jobs every three to five years," and "More than half (55 percent) have worked for five or more employers...." IAMC's Program Delivery Committee (PDC), which is responsible for Professional Forum education programs, takes this challenge seriously. Read more....