February 4, 2022
EV CHARGING RETROFIT OF EXISTING BUILDING AB 1738 (Boerner-Horvath) was introduced earlier this week requiring the Building Standards Commission (BSC) and two other agencies to adopt standards requiring the installation of fully functioning Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging equipment in existing commercial, residential, and school buildings. … More »
January 22, 2022
PROPOSED CHANGES TO ROOFTOP SOLAR SUBSIDY PROGRAM The rooftop solar issue will be heating up in the next few weeks as it goes in front of the CPUC and there will be a lot of activity that may raise some questions and a need for information. We are SUPPORTING this reform. As leaders in our industry I want to make sure you have some … More »
January 12, 2022
DINNER CELEBRATES CBPA’s 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Awards Event Also Honors Rex S. Hime Upon His Retirement California Business Properties Association Industry Awards Dinner & 50th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for March 24, 2022, at The Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach starting at 6:00pm. This bi-annual event … More »
January 10, 2022
Happy new year from CBPA Below is a message from CBPA’s new President & CEO, Matthew Hargrove: Happy New Year from California Business Properties Association! Thank you for being a member of CBPA and/or one of the affiliated real estate groups we work so closely with. Your involvement shows you have gone above-and-beyond as a leader … More »
December 13, 2021
TWO IMPORTANT CBPA EVENTS IN 2022 This coming year, 2022, marks two very special and momentous occasions for California Business Properties Association – Our 50th Anniversary and the retirement of Rex S. Hime who led the organization for the last 37 years. We know many of you will want to attend one or both events so want to give you clear … More »
November 19, 2021
REX HIME SET TO STEP ASIDE In case you missed it, after almost four decades leading the commercial real estate industry in California, Rex Hime will step aside. California Business Properties Association (CBPA) Board Chair Joe Markling announced earlier this month that Rex S. Hime is stepping aside from his longstanding role as President & … More »
November 12, 2021
After Almost Four Decades Leading the Commercial Real Estate Industry Rex Hime Set to Step Aside California Business Properties Association (CBPA) Board Chair Joe Markling announced today that Rex S. Hime is stepping aside from his longstanding role as President & CEO of CBPA and taking on the role as Senior Advisor to CBPA, effective at the … More »
November 5, 2021
STRATEGIC ISSUES CONFERENCE – HOTEL DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY ***DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOM RATE ENDS TODAY. BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY!!*** Several major groups have come together to host an event you don’t want to miss! California Business Properties Association (CBPA), American Council for Engineering Companies (ACEC), Building Owners and Managers … More »
October 29, 2021
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO EASE PORT BACKLOG This week Governor Newsom announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) aimed at speeding up the process of modernizing our port operations and supply chain process as a whole. The partnership agreement includes: Port-specific upgrades;Expanding capacity for freight … More »
October 22, 2021
BUSINESS GROUPS CALL FOR ACTION ON PORT BACKLOG As the backlog at our California ports continues to grow, urgent action is needed. Along with our partners at the California Business Roundtable, California Retailers Association and California Manufacturers & Technology Association, we created a new goods-movement coalition to come up with … More »