Apartment Trends Magazine October 2016 | Page 25

BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS EXCHANGE Networking Fundraiser for the AAMD Alliance Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Business to Business Exchange. The B2B event is one of the largest fundraisers offered through the AAMD Alliance. This year’s event was held in August at the Wellshire Event Center in Denver. Many owners dedicated their valuable time to make this a successful afternoon event. Additionally, numerous supplier members enjoyed the convenience of networking and presenting their products and services in a “speed dating” format. This year, we raised approximately $42,000. These funds are funneled to support candidates who support our industry. Because of your participation and support, the AAMD Alliance has taken huge strides over the past years to increase political involvement in an attempt to create a business friendly environment at the State Capitol. Presenting Sponsor Troy Porras PRESENTING SPONSOR www.aamdhq.org GOLD SPONSOR The AAMD Alliance has increased advocacy measures, implemented additional funding streams, and increased our relationship building through additional one-on-one meetings with elected officials. Most recently, our extended efforts have helped to defeat or amend rent control measures, inspection fees, carbon monoxide detector regulations, tax increases, landlord tenant law, impact fees and other adverse legislation that could affect our industry. Thanks again to all who participated in the B2B event. We appreciate your involvement at this level - it makes a big difference in our industry! For more information on how you can participate in the AAMD Alliance, please contact Luke Miller, Manager of Government Affairs at (303) 329-3300 or [email protected]. OCTOBER 2016 • TRENDS | 23