CCIM-Certified Commercial Investment Member As economies throughout the world are adjusting to the formation of new markets and increased free trade opportunities, the role of the commercial real estate professional is more important than ever. A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized professional in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis. As an experienced expert, a CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor, and user. The CCIM Institute, through its education program, has been conferring the CCIM designation since 1969. The 240 hours of graduate-level curriculum leading to the designation represent the finest education available in real estate. Professional experience requirements ensure that a CCIM is skilled not only in theory, but also in practice. Only more than 6,000 commercial real estate professionals hold the CCIM designation, which reflects the caliber of the program and why it is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the industry. With CCIM.NET, a business network encompassing 1,000 markets throughout the world, CCIM's effectively direct local, national, and international commercial real estate transactions. Through the institute's association with other U.S. and international professional real estate organizations, client properties can be marketed to investors in 52 countries around the world, making the CCIM Network the largest comprehensive commercial real estate Internet-connected network in the world today. Whether you wish to buy, sell, lease, or restructure a property, profit with a recognized expert. Profit with a CCIM.
			The Council of International Restaurant Real Estate Brokers (CIRB) is the only international network of independent real estate brokers who specialize solely in restaurant and related real estate. Unlike other networks whose members handle a variety of commercial real estate, the CIRB members are comprised of the top restaurant real estate brokers in major metropolitan areas. Restaurateurs, developers, landlords, sellers and lenders have all received timely and cost-effective solutions from the highly-qualified members of CIRB. Clients of CIRB enjoy enormous competitive advantages that stem from our members' inside knowledge of local and regional markets, the restaurant business, and their affiliation in a multi-national network of restaurant real estate experts. Buyer or seller, lessor or lessee, you can benefit from the comprehensive services and focused approach of a CIRB member broker.
			CHA-Certified Hospitality Administrator Recognized worldwide, the Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation is the premier symbol of professional achievement for lodging executives. It's an honor awarded to professionals whose leadership and managerial abilities are exemplary--professionals who, by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry, have achieved a high level of expertise.
			RECS-Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist The RECS designation demonstrates proficiency in serving the public involved in commercial real estate transactions with recognized skills for utilizing the Internet, special technology, networking systems, and associated marketing programs.
			CAR-Commercial Association of Realtors-Wisconsin The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin provides leadership and expertise to the commercial real estate industry in the State of Wisconsin. The association strives to provide instant recognition to its members by keeping them up-to-date on current developments affecting their business.
			CIREX-Commercial Investment Real Estate Exchange (Greater Madison, WI) Featuring Hundreds of Listings for Commercial Properties and Business Opportunities in and around Madison and South Central Wisconsin.
			AHMA-American Hotel & Lodging Association The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the largest national trade association for the U.S. hotel and lodging industry. AH&LA provides its member lodging properties with resources to operate more efficiently and more profitably.
			NRA-National Restaurant Association Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry.
			ICSC-International Council of Shopping Centers Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 39,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 75 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 20 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world.
			GMCVB-Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Madison tourism, hotel, restaurant, conventions & related business information.
			GMCC-Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce The GMCC is a not-for-profit membership organization of over 2500 businesses located in and around greater Madison, Dane County and the region.
			DMI-Downtown Madison, Inc. Downtown Madison Inc. is committed to making Madison's central city a united, vibrant, economically strong and socially healthy community.
			Property Drive Property Drive is a Commercial Real Estate Data Exchange serving Southern Wisconsin and beyond.