What Boma Greater Tampa Bay does

BOMA Greater Tampa Bay (BOMA GTB) is a not-for-profit regional trade association serving commercial real estate professionals in the Greater Tampa Bay area. It is a local chapter within the four-tier BOMA federated network that includes BOMA Florida, BOMA Southern Region, and BOMA International. The association's membership comprises approximately 300 individuals drawn from building owners, property managers, asset managers, facility managers, building engineers, and CRE service providers, with member companies including Cushman & Wakefield, Ryan Companies, Cousins Properties, Highwoods Properties, Link Logistics Real Estate, LBA Realty, Remedy Medical Properties, and the City of St. Petersburg. Membership is segmented into Principal, Allied/Professional, Building Engineer, Industrial Property Management, Emerging Professional, and Corporate tiers, with Allied seats currently closed and on a waiting list under a 2014 Balanced Membership Program that targets a 50/50 owner-to-vendor ratio.

The association's core products are membership access, eight monthly luncheon meetings, the annual TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards gala, BOMI-administered professional designation coursework (RPA, SMA, FMA, SMT), education scholarships, advocacy representation before local/state/federal bodies, and member benefits including the Home Depot Pro Xtra 2% rebate program. Revenue is generated from subscription-based annual membership dues ($865-$4,560 per member depending on tier), tiered annual sponsorships (Platinum/Gold/Silver), event-specific sponsorships (Golf Outing, luncheons, TOBY Awards), and ancillary programs. Day-to-day operations are run by a small two-person staff (a BOMA Association Executive and a Director of Membership and Bookkeeping), with governance provided by an elected board of directors, 10+ standing committees, and an Advisory Council of past presidents.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: acquisition and retention flow through monthly luncheons, the TOBY Awards gala, the golf tournament, committee involvement, member referrals, and a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, quarterly newsletter). The association does not employ proprietary technology beyond a third-party member portal and event registration system; its value proposition rests on in-person networking, professional credentialing, legislative advocacy, and the reputational weight of the BOMA brand rather than on a technology product.

Name

Boma Greater Tampa Bay

Legal name

BOMA Greater Tampa Bay

Website

https://bomagtb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BOMA Greater Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit regional trade association serving approximately 300 commercial real estate professionals — building owners, property managers, engineers, and CRE vendors — in the Tampa Bay area through membership, monthly luncheons, education, advocacy, and the TOBY Awards program.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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 dues from Principal, Allied, Building Engineer, Industrial Property Management, Emerging Professional, and Corporate membership categories. Includes 8 monthly luncheons and affiliation with BOMA Florida, BOMA Southern Region, and BOMA International.
2. Annual Sponsorship Programs: Platinum, Gold, and Silver annual sponsorship levels providing year-round web recognition, event signage, sponsor ribbons, and exemption from participation requirements.
3. Event Sponsorships: Additional event-specific sponsorships available for Golf Outing, Monthly Luncheons, Engineer's Breakfast, Networking Events, and TOBY Awards Gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BOMA Greater Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit regional trade association that provides commercial real estate professionals and allied service providers with annual membership, networking events, professional education, and advocacy services. Members gain access to monthly luncheons, BOMI designations (RPA, FMA, SMA), the TOBY Awards recognition program, committee participation, and government affairs representation before local and state bodies.

Product overview

BOMA Greater Tampa Bay operates as a not-for-profit professional membership organization offering a unified portfolio of programs and services for the commercial real estate industry. The core offering centers on membership access to networking events (including 8 monthly luncheons), BOMI professional designation education (RPA, SMA, FMA), the TOBY Awards recognition program, and advocacy representation. The organization also provides ancillary member benefits including the Home Depot Pro Xtra rebate program and education scholarships. All services are interconnected through the membership framework, with the primary value proposition being 'BOMA Means Business - Better by Association.'

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Products and services

• BOMA GTB Membership Program Professional membership in the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Tampa Bay, providing access to networking events, education, advocacy, and member benefits across the commercial real estate industry. Includes tiered categories such as Principal, Allied, Building Engineer, Industrial Property Management, Emerging Professional, and Corporate memberships.
• Monthly Luncheon Meetings Eight monthly membership luncheon meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at various Tampa Bay locations, featuring educational speakers and networking opportunities for commercial real estate professionals.
• TOBY Awards Program The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards program recognizing excellence in building management, operational efficiency, tenant retention, emergency planning, and community impact; the most prestigious and comprehensive program of its kind in commercial real estate.
• Advocacy and Government Affairs Services Government affairs representation and advocacy before local, state, and national governing bodies, including annual advocacy trips to Tallahassee during the Florida legislative session and coordinated engagement with BOMA Florida and BOMA International lobbying efforts.
• BOMI Education Programs Education partnership with BOMI delivering industry-standard designations including Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), and Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) through local classes and online courses for property and facilities professionals.
• Home Depot Pro Xtra Rebate Program Exclusive annual rebate incentive program offering 2% rebate on qualifying pre-tax in-store and online purchases with Home Depot, plus volume pricing and HD Supply access for BOMA members. Members have earned $13 million in rebates to date nationally with over $4 million benefiting local BOMA GTB members.
• Education Scholarships Scholarship program covering BOMI course fees for eligible BOMA GTB members pursuing careers in property or facility management.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Home DepotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome Depot Pro Xtra offers BOMA members an exclusive annual rebate incentive program. Receive a 2% annual rebate on all qualifying pre-tax in-store and online purchases. Members have earned $13 million in rebates to date with over $4 million benefiting local BOMA GTB. A portion of purchases directly support BOMA Greater Tampa Bay. Annual purchases must total minimum $10,000 to qualify.
• HD SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHD Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot and a leading wholesale distribution company. BOMA members receive access to over 100,000 MRO, full-line janitorial and OS&E products, national and private brands at competitive prices, house accounts with credit lines, and customizable invoicing.
• BOMA FloridacoreOthersState-level BOMA affiliation included with membership. BOMA Florida monitors local and state legislative activities. Membership includes access to BOMA Florida events, advocacy efforts, and resources.
• BOMA Southern RegioncoreOthersRegional BOMA affiliation included with membership covering the Southern Region of the United States.
• BOMA InternationalcoreOthersInternational BOMA affiliation included with membership. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. Provides industry legislation, lobbying, education resources, and national events including TOBY Awards program.
• BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute)coreOthersBOMI is dedicated to improving the skills of professionals with property, facilities, and building engineer responsibilities. Provides industry-standard designations including RPA, FMA, SMA, and SMT through local classes and online courses.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CoreNet Global: Membership association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals with a similar education, networking, and advocacy model; partial overlap with BOMA's enterprise property-management segment.

Others

• BOMI International: Education partner that delivers the RPA, FMA, SMA, and SMT designation programs referenced by BOMA GTB; adjacent rather than directly competitive since it supplies curriculum rather than competes for chapter membership.
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International: National federation of which BOMA GTB is an affiliate; provides the umbrella TOBY Awards program, federal advocacy, and education infrastructure that the local chapter extends to Tampa Bay members.

Direct peers

• BOMA South Florida: Another BOMA Florida local chapter providing identical membership tiers, monthly events, education, and advocacy services to CRE professionals in the South Florida market.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): National professional association for real estate managers offering CPM, ARM, and AMO credentials with membership dues, local chapters, and advocacy — directly competitive for property-manager members.
• BOMA Orlando: Fellow BOMA Florida local chapter serving commercial real estate owners, property managers, and vendors in the Orlando metro with the same membership, luncheon, TOBY Awards, and advocacy model.
• BOMA Jacksonville: BOMA Florida local chapter offering the same federated membership structure, TOBY Awards participation, and BOMI education pipeline to Jacksonville-area CRE professionals.

Regional players

• BOMA Georgia (Atlanta): Sister BOMA local chapter in a different geography (Atlanta metro) operating the same federated membership, luncheon, TOBY Awards, and advocacy structure for CRE professionals.

Broad incumbents

• NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association): National CRE association focused on developers, owners, and investors; overlapping CRE professional membership base with BOMA and competing for the same Tampa Bay institutional members and sponsorships.
• CCIM Institute: National association for commercial real estate investment professionals offering the CCIM designation, networking, and advocacy; competes for the same CRE owner/investor audience in the Tampa Bay region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bomagtb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BOMAGreaterTampaBay
• Facebookfacebook.com/BOMAGTB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boma-greater-tampa-bay
• Instagraminstagram.com/bomagreatertampabay

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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