For more than 22 years, IAMC has stood apart in the world of professional trade associations for its powerful combination of value-based networking, peer-level knowledge sharing and a uniquely low-pressure environment. These hallmarks have driven our growth and cemented our role as the trusted home for corporate real estate professionals.

That said, as the industry evolves and expectations shift, so too must our approach to member value. In today’s fast-paced, talent-driven world, ongoing professional development is more than a benefit – it’s a business imperative.

The philosophy of continuous improvement, introduced by W. Edwards Deming in the 1950s, is more than just a guiding principle – it’s the foundation of IAMC’s success. Thanks to the dedication of our leadership, committees and members, we achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, reinforcing IAMC’s role as a premier organization in industrial real estate.

It’s been an exceptional year for IAMC, one marked by several milestones that position our organization for continued growth and success.

First, in September, IAMC welcomed its 80th new corporate member for 2024 — a significant achievement. Just a few years ago, 80 new members in one year was just a dream, but today, it’s our reality.

We all know the real estate cliché “location, location, location.” What is the professional association equivalent? “Value, value, value.”

As a professional trade association, IAMC must continuously and rigorously deliver value to our members, sponsors and event attendees. In short, our strong value proposition is vital in attracting and retaining members across all categories who could choose at any moment to spend their time and resources elsewhere.

In 2019, IAMC set out an ambitious 5-year strategic plan under the guidance, vision and leadership of Mr. Charlie Waltz with BASF who was Chairman of the IAMC Board at that time. Completely supported by the IAMC Board of Directors, this ambitious 5-year plan has resulted in numerous improvements and changes to IAMC, many of which we take for granted today.