FROM THE PRESIDENT
DEREK AVERY | LEGACY PARTNERS
The Industry is Growing , and here ' s who ' s who is driving it
We talk a lot about what is driving the growth and development of the multifamily industry - job growth , increase in population , etc . While it ' s good to analyze trends and discuss reasons for growth , it ' s also important to recognize the people who are a part of the growth .
Who ' s Who is a nationally recognized awardwinning tradition at AAMD to showcase the people who continue to develop , manage and oversee the nearly 320,000 units in Denver ( and counting !)
The professionals showcased in the 2017 edition are people who have a passion for the
industry . In fact , the average number of years of industry experience of those showcased is 20.4 years ! This lengthy amount of dedication and loyalty illustrates what a great industry this is to work in .
One of the questions asked in the survey was , " why apartments ?" My answer was because we provide the incredibly important service of home to hundreds of thousands of Colorado families . Others mentioned the people they get to work with , the unpredictablity of each day , and the ever-changing nature of the industry .
As it has been for the past year , AAMD ' s greatest priority in 2017 will be to continue the promotion of our industry as a viable career option for maintenance-minded individuals as well as high school and college graduates . We want to tell them , " why apartments ?" and give them good opportunities to understand the uniqueness of the industry .
My team and I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season with your families and friends , and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming AAMD events listed below !
Happy New Year !
ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE
THURSDAY
J A N
19
ALL WEEK
J A N
23-27
MAINTENANCE
OLYMPICS
WEDNESDAY A P R
12
SPRING
CLEAN
FRIDAY
MAY
12
CONFERENCE
& TRADE SHOW
WEDNESDAY
MAY
24
JUNE AWARDS
THURSDAY
J U N
15
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