Before starting my tenure with IAMC, I worked in community and economic development, from which time several adages stayed with me. One in particular came from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: “Invest a dollar today to make two tomorrow.” It was a call for businesspeople to engage with their local chambers – an encouragement to invest time, dues, registration fees and energy with the confidence that opportunities would follow.

At IAMC, we’ve built our culture around a similar principle: “Where the relationships come first, the business follows.”  It’s a philosophy that has stood the test of time. The most successful IAMC leaders are those who embrace this idea, nurturing authentic relationships and, in turn, seeing incredible returns on their investment in our community.

This October, IAMC heads to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Fall 2025 Professional Forum: a one-of-a-kind gathering that blends world-class content, authentic networking and the unmatched energy of the IAMC community.

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Midwest, the Fall Forum offers a powerful mix of insightful programming, peer-to-peer learning and memorable experiences that only IAMC can deliver.

Get ready for IAMC PILLAR, our upcoming initiative designed to strengthen how we deliver Professional Industrial Learning in Logistics, Assets & Real Estate across the IAMC community.

The IAMC International Forum took place at the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars in mid-June, beginning with a welcome reception at the Swan London Bar & Restaurant at the Globe Theatre, overlooking the Thames River and the city’s skyline from London’s Bankside.

As an organization, IAMC fosters relationships that turn into both business partnerships and long-term friendships. The path to corporate real estate varies widely, and our members come from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds.

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