Taylor Gallaher,
Acting Chair
Damian, Stathonikos,
President
Chair and President’s Message
This year felt like we finally returned to a normal schedule for BOMA BC and our members. While the effects of the pandemic on commercial real estate are ongoing, it has been a pleasure to have our regular series of networking and education events return. These events enable members to connect as well as learn about crucial issues impacting our industry. We are excited to be the host city for our national conference, BOMEX, in September which will see us welcome delegates from across Canada and the US to our beautiful province.
We’ve continued with significant work on key advocacy issues including municipal property tax, access to aggregated metering data, carbon limits and reporting, and improved permitting processes at the City of Vancouver. We grew the Greater Victoria 2030 District to almost 40 buildings representing nearly 4 million square feet committed to reducing energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Our work on workforce labour market issues saw us attend our first-ever job fair and start planning a Commercial Real Estate program for property managers and building operators at BCIT.
We were thrilled with the generosity of members at our raffles and 50/50 draws throughout the year to raise money for BC charities. In 2023, we raised $20,000 and were honoured to support the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, the Greater Vancouver and Kelowna Food Banks as well as The Mustard Seed (Victoria). Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this support possible.
This was Leanne’s last term as board chair. We thank her for her contributions as Chair and hard work on behalf of the Association. We also look forward to sharing in the coming months a new three-year strategic plan to guide our work based on member feedback.
Finally, thank you to all of our BOMA BC members for your engagement and participation. You are the reason BOMA BC exists!
Robert Scott, Chair,
Victoria Chapter
Victoria Chapter Message
BOMA BC’s Victoria Chapter is committed to providing practical insights and valuable services for our members. The past year has been dynamic, filled with purposeful events that have informed and inspired our community.
Our members were thrilled to join BOMA BC during BOMEX 2024 hosted in Vancouver! The event was an outstanding showcase of the best in commercial real estate and a wonderful opportunity to show off beautiful British Columbia!
Our Indoor Air Quality Essentials Luncheon in November was timely and provided a venue where members learned best practices for maintaining healthy indoor environments in commercial buildings. Shortly after, we celebrated the season at our always-popular Christmas Luncheon, offering a great opportunity to connect and reflect on the year’s accomplishments.
In early 2025, we hosted an insightful session on Union Successorship and the BC Labour Relations Code. This event shed light on an increasingly relevant topic for property managers and building owners, highlighting the rapidly evolving labour landscape in BC.
Over the past year, we have worked to develop an events calendar that balances advocacy, education, and social connection—ensuring that our programming not only keeps members informed but also fosters a strong sense of community within our industry.
As the year draws to a close for the BOMA BC Victoria Chapter, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our members for their ongoing participation, curiosity, and support. It has been a privilege to help guide this chapter through a year of thoughtful programming and engagement. I’m looking forward to continuing this momentum and building on the strong foundation we’ve established together.
Here's to the journey ahead, brimming with opportunity, collaboration, and continued impact.
Robert Scott (Victoria Chair)