BOMA Greater Charlotte

What BOMA Greater Charlotte does

BOMA Greater Charlotte is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 2007 as a local chapter of BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association), serving commercial real estate professionals in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. The organization represents 350+ individual members across 130+ companies, spanning property managers, building owners, building engineers and maintenance technicians, and allied service providers (landscaping, security, cleaning, waterproofing, restoration, painting). Its core offerings include membership programs, recurring luncheons, the TOBY Awards and BOMA 360 designation administration, education courses (e.g., Ethics Is Good Business, Design/Operation/Maintenance of Building Systems), a Buyers Guide directory, a job listings board, and an Engineering Committee that runs Shop Talks and apprenticeship programs. The Engineering Committee has built a workforce development pipeline through partnerships with CPCC, UNC Kenan-Flagler REDI, ACE Mentor, She Built This City, SkillsUSA, Project REAP, Project Destined, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools CTE.

The business model is a diversified event- and membership-driven operation. Revenue is generated principally through annual membership dues (recurring), differentiated event registration tiers (Principal Member discounted, Allied Member, Non-Member/Guest premium, with BOMA Engineers at $25 for certain events), an Annual Sponsorship Program for allied service providers, and one-time course fees for educational programs ($400-$1,070 depending on member status and course). The chapter also earns incremental revenue through ancillary channels including the BOMA Clay Shoot, the Income/Expense IQ benchmarking report (distributed via a BOMA International partnership with IREM, NAA, and Lobby CRE), and a mobile app for member engagement. Significantly, BOMA Greater Charlotte is not a technology company; it operates a digital presence (website, newsletter, social media, mobile app) but does not develop proprietary software or IP beyond the brand use of the TOBY and BOMA 360 programs licensed from BOMA International.

Name

BOMA Greater Charlotte

Legal name

BOMA Greater Charlotte

Website

https://bomagreatercharlotte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOMA Greater Charlotte is a nonprofit professional membership association serving commercial real estate professionals in the Charlotte, NC metro area, providing networking, education, TOBY Awards, BOMA 360 designation, and workforce development to 350+ members across 130+ companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from property managers, building owners, engineers, and allied service provider companies. The organization serves 350+ members across 130+ companies.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from educational seminars, luncheons, and special events. Pricing varies by membership status (Principal Member, Allied Member, Non-Member) and includes optional book purchases for educational courses.
3. Annual Sponsorship Program: Corporate sponsorship revenue from allied members and service providers who sponsor events and programs.
4. Educational Programs: Fees for professional education courses such as 'Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems' ($950-$1,070) and 'Ethics Is Good Business ShortCourse' ($400-$535).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOMA Greater Charlotte is a nonprofit professional membership association serving commercial real estate professionals in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. It delivers tiered membership (Principal and Allied), recurring educational courses (BOMI-aligned), monthly networking luncheons, the local TOBY Awards and BOMA 360 designation programs, an Engineering Committee with workforce-development pipelines, a Buyers Guide directory, job listings board, and the Income/Expense IQ benchmarking report.

Product overview

BOMA Greater Charlotte is a professional association serving commercial real estate professionals (owners, managers, engineers, and service providers) in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area. The organization offers a unified membership platform providing interconnected services including educational programs, networking events, TOBY/BOMA 360 award recognition, mentoring resources, and a buyers guide. The portfolio includes professional development courses, industry committees (particularly for engineering), job listings, income/expense benchmarking tools, and a mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs (Principal and Allied Member tiers) Tiered annual membership providing commercial property owners, managers, engineers, and allied service providers access to networking events, educational resources, industry committees, BOMA/BOMI credentials, and a 350+ member regional network across 130+ companies in the Charlotte metro.
• Education and Training Courses (BOMI-aligned) Professional development courses including Ethics Is Good Business ShortCourse ($400-$535) and Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I ($950-$1,070), plus a webinar library targeted at commercial property management professionals.
• Events and Networking (Monthly Luncheons, Clay Shoot, Shop Talks) Monthly member luncheons, the annual BOMA Clay Shoot, Engineering Committee Shop Talks, and educational sessions connecting property managers, engineers, and allied members across the Greater Charlotte commercial real estate market.
• TOBY Awards (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Prestigious recognition program honoring excellence in commercial building management across categories including office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties; local winners advance to the BOMA Southern Regional Conference and then to the BOMA International TOBY competition.
• BOMA 360 Designation Program Industry-standard recognition program evaluating building performance across Operations & Management, Life Safety/Security/Risk, Training/Education, Energy, Environmental/Sustainability, and Tenant Relations.
• Engineering Committee Program Dedicated committee serving building engineers and maintenance technicians through quarterly Shop Talks, lunch-and-learn sessions, training resources, and partnerships with trade schools and workforce programs.
• Mentoring and Internship Resources Programs connecting commercial real estate professionals with mentorship opportunities and internship placements through partnerships with UNC, CPCC, ACE Mentor Program, SkillsUSA, Project REAP, Project Destined, and UNC Charlotte Talent Pathways.
• Buyers Guide Directory Online directory connecting members with Allied Member service providers for maintenance, repair, landscaping, security, cleaning, waterproofing, painting, roofing, paving, and other commercial building support services.
• Job Listings Board Online employment board connecting commercial real estate firms with property managers, building engineers, and facilities professionals in the Greater Charlotte market.
• Income/Expense IQ Benchmarking Report Benchmarking data report providing commercial real estate professionals with income and expense analytics for property performance comparison.
• Annual Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program offering Allied Members visibility across chapter events, website placement, newsletter features, and the Buyers Guide in exchange for annual sponsorship contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOMA 360 designation demonstrates building operational excellence across six key areas: Operations & Management, Life Safety/Security/Risk, Training/Education, Energy, Environmental/Sustainability, and Tenant Relations

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA International partnered with IREM, NAA, and Lobby CRE to bring the Income/Expense IQ report to a wider audience, enabling BOMA to produce comprehensive data reports useful to real estate professionals.
• NAA (National Apartment Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA International partnered with IREM, NAA, and Lobby CRE to bring the Income/Expense IQ report to a wider audience.
• Lobby CREcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOMA International partnered with IREM, NAA, and Lobby CRE to bring the Income/Expense IQ report to a wider audience through their technology platform.
• Charlotte Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Engineering Committee met with Charlotte Fire Department representatives to gain insight into annual building inspections and plan review tips. CFD provided training materials and Q&A session.
• Cousins PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCousins Properties hosts engineering internships through the BOMA Engineering Committee's partnership programs, providing hands-on experience for high school and college students.
• CPCC (Central Piedmont Community College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA Engineering Committee partners with CPCC for work-based learning programs and 16-week internships for college students pursuing careers in building engineering.
• ACE Mentor ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school program for high school students interested in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. BOMA members serve as mentors and sponsors.
• She Built This CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that recruits women to the trades. BOMA Engineering Committee recommends this group for entry-level positions in building maintenance.
• UNC Kenan-Flagler REDI ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Estate Diversity Initiative program providing internship opportunities for diverse talent in commercial real estate. Cousins Properties participates through BOMA connections.
• SkillsUSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization for skilled trades. Flagship Healthcare Properties is partnering with local area high schools that have SkillsUSA chapters.
• UNC Charlotte Talent PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity program deepening partnerships with the business community to attract and develop talent for commercial real estate careers.
• Project REAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Estate Associate Program advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in commercial real estate through education, mentorship, and partnerships.
• Project DestinedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual internship program in real estate for diverse high school and undergraduate students, exploring real estate and ownership.
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) CTE ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education program assisting students in finding pathways to careers in trades relevant to building engineering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• BOMA Raleigh-Durham: Fellow BOMA chapter in the Carolinas, with the same BOMA International affiliation, comparable membership tiers, and an industry mix of office, industrial, and medical property professionals.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): National association for real estate management professionals, focused on property managers and asset managers. Directly overlaps with BOMA's primary member base and offers competing credentials (CPM, ARM) and education.
• BOMA Georgia: Closest BOMA sister chapter serving the Atlanta metro and Georgia, with an overlapping CRE professional audience and similar membership, events, and engineering committee model. Closest direct comparable by structure and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• ULI (Urban Land Institute): Global research and education organization covering land use and real estate across the full CRE value chain. Competes for senior CRE professional engagement and provides overlapping networking, education, and policy advocacy.
• BOMA International: National parent organization of BOMA Greater Charlotte and the umbrella body for all BOMA local chapters. Provides shared branding, the TOBY Awards, BOMA 360 designation, and BOMI education, on which the chapter depends.
• CREW Network: Global commercial real estate organization focused on advancing women in the industry. Competes with BOMA for networking and leadership engagement of senior CRE professionals in the Charlotte market.
• CCIM Institute: National association for commercial real estate investment and brokerage professionals, offering the CCIM designation. Competes with BOMA for CRE professional dues and serves a partially overlapping Charlotte audience.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers): Global trade association for retail and shopping center real estate. Overlaps with BOMA's mixed-use and retail property members and competes for education, networking, and sponsorship dollars.
• CoreNet Global: International association for corporate real estate professionals, focusing on occupiers and end users. Overlaps with BOMA's building owner and occupier membership and competes for senior CRE engagement and education.
• NAIOP: National commercial real estate development association serving developers, owners, and investors. Competes with BOMA for CRE professional dues and offers overlapping networking, advocacy, and education in the Charlotte market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bomagreatercharlotte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boma-greater-charlotte
• Xx.com/bomacharlotte

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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