CoreNet Global - Southern California Chapter

What CoreNet Global - Southern California Chapter does

CoreNet Global – Southern California Chapter is a regional non-profit professional association, founded in 2000, serving approximately 350 corporate real estate (CRE) professionals across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Inland Empire. It operates as one of 47 local chapters under the global CoreNet Global association, which counts nearly 10,000 members across 50 countries. The chapter's core function is to convene, educate, and recognize the CRE profession through a portfolio of recurring programs: the annual REmmy Awards Gala (recognizing CRE of the Year, Young Leader of the Year, Service Provider of the Year, and project excellence), the CRE Academy (a 12-month cohort-based leadership development program), the Annual Golf Tournament, regional networking events (LA Summer Soirée, San Diego Soirée on the Bay, Pickleball Tournament, Young Leaders socials), and an Educational Summit. It also runs scholarship programs — the NextGen CRE Scholars Fund ($5,000 to five students annually) and Membership Scholarships — and a Young Leaders program for professionals aged 35 and under, extended in 2025 by a Step Up Program for ages 36–40.

The chapter does not develop proprietary technology. Its technology stack consists of off-the-shelf association infrastructure: the Higher Logic community and association management platform powers the website and member network; Constant Contact manages email list distribution; and the CoreNet Global Source App (mobile and desktop, powered by Mosaic Apps, sponsored by Colliers) delivers curated CRE news and events, including a Chapter Mode for SoCal-specific content.

The business model is a non-profit membership and event-driven revenue structure. Individual members pay annual CoreNet Global dues (January 1 – December 31 cycle), of which $100 USD is allocated to the chapter via component affiliation; a GROW15 promotional code provides 15% off for new members, and a Member-in-Transition program offers 50% off. A second revenue stream comes from event registration fees (REmmy Awards, Golf Tournament, Educational Summit, regional socials, CRE Academy). A third stream is tiered corporate sponsorship (Pinnacle, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), which provides website/event recognition, complimentary tickets, and access to the 350+ member audience plus 1,000+ annual event guests; named sponsors include CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Savills, JLL, HOK, Gensler, Corgan, Clune, HBC, Swinerton, Tangram, Allsteel, and Bosch. The chapter is led by a volunteer Executive Committee and Board of Directors drawn from member companies and supported by approximately 5 paid staff based in Calabasas, California.

Name

CoreNet Global - Southern California Chapter

Legal name

Southern California Chapter of CoreNet Global

Website

https://socal.corenetglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Southern California Chapter of CoreNet Global is a non-profit professional association, founded in 2000, serving approximately 350 corporate real estate professionals across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Inland Empire through networking events, educational programs, annual awards, and scholarship funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles, California

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: CoreNet Global membership dues are paid annually by individual members. The membership year runs January 1 – December 31. Dues are determined by member type and geography. Members may select primary and up to two additional component affiliations, with $100 USD allocated directly to chosen chapters and/or communities. New members are eligible for pro-rated fees, and a GROW15 promotional code provides 15% off for new members. Membership is individual, non-transferable, and non-refundable.
2. Event Registration Fees: The chapter generates revenue through registration fees for its various events, including the annual REmmy Awards Gala, golf tournament, educational summit, networking socials, and the CRE Academy cohort program. Event-specific pricing and sponsorship packages support chapter funding.
3. Chapter Sponsorship: The chapter secures annual sponsorship commitments from companies at multiple tiers (Pinnacle, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) in exchange for visibility benefits including website recognition, event recognition, complimentary event tickets, and access to a membership audience of 350+ members and 1,000+ annual guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CoreNet Global - Southern California Chapter is a regional chapter of the global non-profit CoreNet Global association, serving approximately 350 corporate real estate (CRE) professionals across Southern California. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Calabasas, California, the chapter delivers networking events, education programs, recognition awards, scholarships, and professional development opportunities tailored to the CRE industry in the region.

Product overview

CoreNet Global - Southern California Chapter is a non-profit professional association serving corporate real estate professionals in Southern California. The organization offers a portfolio of membership-based programs and events, including The Source App (a mobile and web application for news, events, and membership management), the annual REmmy Awards Gala, CRE Academy (a 12-month leadership development program), the Annual Golf Tournament, and various networking events across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Inland Empire regions. The chapter also supports students and professionals through the NextGen CRE Scholars Fund and Membership Scholarships, while the Young Leaders Program provides discounted membership and career resources for professionals aged 35 and under. Educational programming includes regional events and webinars, supported by career transition resources for members in professional transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered pinnacle/learning sponsor, platinum sponsor, gold sponsor and minor.

• Savillspinnacle/learning sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Savills serves as a Pinnacle/Learning Sponsor of the Southern California Chapter's annual sponsorship program, providing visibility benefits including website recognition, event recognition, and access to the chapter's membership network. Savills is a global commercial real estate advisor.
• CBREplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CBRE is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter, receiving recognition on the chapter website, at all events, and complimentary tickets to chapter events. CBRE is a leading global commercial real estate services firm.
• Clune (CluneGC)platinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Clune is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Clune is a national general contractor focused on commercial interiors, serving corporate real estate clients.
• Cushman & Wakefieldplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cushman & Wakefield is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. The firm is a leading global commercial real estate services firm providing advisory, consulting, and transaction services.
• Howard Building Corporation (HBC)platinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026HBC is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Howard Building Corporation is a commercial construction and real estate development firm.
• Swinertonplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Swinerton is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Swinerton is a commercial construction and real estate services firm operating across the Western United States.
• Tangram Interiorsplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Tangram Interiors is a Platinum annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Tangram provides commercial interiors and workspace solutions for corporate real estate clients.
• Allsteelgold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Allsteel is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter, receiving visibility benefits at chapter events and on communications.
• Corgangold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corgan is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Corgan is an architecture firm providing corporate real estate design services.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)gold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026JLL is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. JLL is a leading global commercial real estate and investment management firm.
• HOKgold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026HOK is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm serving corporate real estate clients.
• Genslergold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gensler is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Gensler is a global architecture and design firm serving corporate real estate occupiers and developers.
• Boschgold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bosch is a Gold annual sponsor of the Southern California Chapter. Bosch provides technology and services related to building technologies and smart building solutions.
• ColliersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Colliers sponsors the CoreNet Global Source App, providing curated news and content for corporate real estate professionals. The Source App is available on iOS, Android, and desktop, and includes a Chapter Mode for local chapter content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors): RICS is a global professional body for real estate, land, and construction professionals offering the MRICS designation; it overlaps with CoreNet in serving senior CRE executives and surveyors in SoCal.
• CoreNet Global (Parent Organization): The parent non-profit association with nearly 10,000 members across 50 countries and 47 chapters. Operates the same membership, credentials (MCR, QPCR), and content infrastructure (Research Center, Source App) that the SoCal chapter leverages.

Emerging players

• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): IREM serves real estate management professionals with credentials (ARM, CPM) and SoCal chapters; it overlaps with CoreNet SoCal where property and facilities management professionals converge.

Direct peers

• BOMA Greater Los Angeles: BOMA GLA is the Building Owners and Managers Association chapter serving building owners, property managers, and CRE operations professionals in the same SoCal market with overlapping networking, education, and TOBY awards programming.
• NAIOP Southern California: NAIOP is the leading commercial real estate development association with active SoCal chapters serving the same CRE professionals (developers, owners, investors, service providers) with networking, education, awards, and advocacy programming.
• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors): SIOR is a professional designation society for industrial and office CRE brokers; its SoCal members overlap with CoreNet SoCal's service provider segment and pursue similar networking and business development.
• ULI (Urban Land Institute) - Los Angeles: ULI is a multidisciplinary real estate and land use organization with a Los Angeles district council serving overlapping CRE and development professionals with networking, policy, and education programming in the same regional market.
• CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) - Los Angeles: CREW Network is a commercial real estate organization for women with a Los Angeles chapter serving overlapping CRE professionals with networking, leadership, and education programs targeted at the same demographic.
• CCIM Institute - Southern California Chapter: CCIM is a commercial investment real estate institute with SoCal chapters offering the CCIM designation and networking for investment sales, brokerage, and CRE professionals in the same market.

Regional players

• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) - SoCal: ICSC serves the retail real estate sector with SoCal programming; it overlaps with CoreNet SoCal where retail occupiers and service providers converge, though ICSC's focus is more retail-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CoreNetGlobalInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoCalCoreNet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corenet-southern-california
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/tags/cngsocal

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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