Click the Sessions Titles Below to View Description and Key Takeaways! For more information about the show including the session times and information about speakers, click here. Keep F*!#ing Going. Step-by-step guide to successfully navigate change Presenter: Krista Ryan On October... Continue Reading
AAMD's annual Board of Directors election will take place April 15-30, 2024. There are three Owner / Management seats and two Supplier Partner seats available. Ballots will be emailed to the primary contact of each company and community manager. Bios and campaign statements are available on the... Continue Reading
Six-time Olympic gold medal champion swimmer Amy Van Dyken made history as the most successful athlete at the ’96 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, becoming the first American female athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympic games. But after a devastating ATV accident in 2014,... Continue Reading
Amie Robertshaw delivered incredible leadership and accomplishments over the last year and left some big shoes to fill. AAMD will continue to focus on building on those accomplishments. I would like to thank the board of directors, committee chairs, vice chairs, members and supplier partners for... Continue Reading
Each year the Apartment Association recognizes someone as the “Person of the Year.” Here is a brief look at the finalists for this award. CARY BRUTEIG | Apartment Insights In the past year, when the researcher of AAMD's 40-year-old Vacancy and Rent report retired, Cary stepped up... Continue Reading
Expand for Table of Contents (QuickLinks) Table of Contents Most Outstanding Leasing Experience Most Captivating Amenity Experience Most Impactful Community Renovation Most Innovative Resident Lifestyle Experience Most Outstanding Executive Most Outstanding Regional Management... Continue Reading
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Debbie Wilson passed away last weekend (May 5, 2023). Debbie’s extensive involvement and deep contributions with the Apartment Association were absolutely incredible. She was a fundamental part of everything we stand for through... Continue Reading
Recently the Metro Denver apartment market surpassed 400,000 apartment homes! This landmark gives us the opportunity to take a look back at the history of Denver’s housing development, a look forward to what’s next, a close look at who’s building in Denver, and an evaluation of... Continue Reading
The 2023 Colorado Maintenance Mania was a fantastic success! A record 1,858 Maintenance Professionals and Supplier Partners and sponsors gathered and enjoyed a day of celebrating maintenance through education, networking and competitions! Thank you to HD Supply and RediCarpet for your... Continue Reading
For just $365/year, Enhanced Branding on the AAMD website and mobile app bring capabilities for Supplier Partners to further showcase their company, products and services. The following Enhanced Branding options will help your listing stand out in AAMDs Supplier Partners Guide and can be updated... Continue Reading
AAMD Members can now post Open Positions for Free on ProApartments.com Continue Reading
On Thursday, January 19th, approximately 75 AAMD members gathered at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for an all-new addition to the POWER Program. Focusing on both personal and professional wellness, Be Your Own G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) was the first AAMD event of its kind, opening... Continue Reading
Congratulations to the finalists and winners of our 2022 Chili Cookoff! It was great to be back in person and INSIDE RediCarpet's warehouse as usual. Thanks to Redi for being our amazing host sponsors for so many years! Check out Pictures from the Event! People's Choice Awards: ... Continue Reading
Want to earn AAMD Bucks and support AAMD's charitable initiatives at the same time? Refer a new member! With AAMD's new Referral Program, current members who refer a new member now receive a $75 bonus - $50 in AAMD bucks and a donation in your name of $25 to the Apartments Giving Back... Continue Reading
Through the Apartments Giving Back campaign, AAMD honored each of the 2021-2022 Leadership team members by making a special donation in their name to the non-profit organization of their choice. Below are the organizations chosen by our leadership team: Danette Barrett: Go-Humanitarian Teri... Continue Reading
Carol Levey (1946-2022) was one of the most uniquely powerful and warm hearted individuals I’ve ever known. She was a force for education in the apartment industry and touched tens of thousands of industry professionals during her 50+ year career. Carol’s impact on our local... Continue Reading
I spent a good deal of time over the last year or so trying to decide what my goals would be during my time as AAMD President. I actually spoke with several past presidents to gather their advice – and what I heard was fairly consistent – it was to narrow down my ideas to one or two... Continue Reading
At June Awards on June 16, 2021-2022 President Angela Fletcher awarded Tonya Storovich (Santee Metal Works) and Jared Miller (Redpeak) the Person of the Year Awards. Tonya Storovich, Angela Fletcher & Jared Miller Tonya Storovich has contributed to AAMD through so many different... Continue Reading
AAMD's annual Board of Directors election will take place April 18- May 6, 2022. There are three Owner / Management seats and one Supplier Partner seat available. Ballots will be emailed to the primary contact of each company and community manager. Bios and campaign statements are available on... Continue Reading
We are so proud and excited to announce the selection of Brandon Rich and Reed Rice into the AAMD Hall of Fame! Two very deserving individuals who have both made an enormous contributions to the Apartment Association of Metro Denver and our great industry in Colorado. Brandon and Reed will be... Continue Reading
Since the toughest economic times of the past 100 years was during the Great Depression of the 1930s, and because experts have drawn many similarities between the conditions that led to the Great Depression of 1930s and current times, my curiosity compelled me to do some research about that period... Continue Reading
With over 25 years of selling into multifamily I have found that there are four areas of focus that will help sellers be most successful. Many suppliers will already know these and use them every day. Some Suppliers will discover these through this article. Some Suppliers will be reminded and... Continue Reading
Last month, AAMD hosted hundreds of industry professionals at ECON 2022, its annual economic forecasting conference for the Denver multifamily housing industry. With presenters from Governor Jared Polis to economist Bryan Kaplan pronouncing the need for new housing, the conference’s... Continue Reading
Ed Schell was recognized at the NAA Assembly of Delegates in Cincinnati with a 2021 NSC Chairman Award in recognition of outstanding contributions. Ed was a National Suppliers Council Board Member at large in 2021 assigned to Supplier NAAPAC fundraising. NAA set a lofty goal for Supplier... Continue Reading
Hundreds of families were displaced by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. Here are a few ways you can aid their recovery. On Thursday, Dec. 30, the Marshall Fire ripped through Colorado’s Front Range. Fueled by 100 mile per hour winds and drought conditions, the blaze spread quickly... Continue Reading
The Colorado Apartment Association (CAA) is launching a housing directory (https://www.caahq.org/available-apartments-for-displaced-families) for residents displaced by the Marshall Fire, helping them locate vacant rental housing units available for immediate move-in. CAA will also make an... Continue Reading
The multifamily housing industry is unique by nature, as it provides a primary need – housing. Not only that, but apartment communities, owners and management companies spend tens of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours contributing to the needs of their community in different areas... Continue Reading
"We are excited about the opportunity to partner with them to provide needed services to our renters who fall below the 60% median income level. Provided a clubhouse for them to work out of at one of our properties." BLDG Management and Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focusing on... Continue Reading
Denver Housing Authority’s vision statement articulates that every individual or family shall have quality and affordable housing in communities offering empowerment, economic opportunity, and a vibrant living environment. This vision remained intact throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in which... Continue Reading
As we continue to progress through the pandemic and a return to “normal,” I am so grateful for the areas of light we had during a time filled with so much darkness and uncertainty. On-site partners and management companies alike really had an opportunity and in the spirit of giving... Continue Reading
At BH Management, we believe that what we do matters. We know the importance of giving back to our communities, helping those in need, and making a lasting impact that creates a better future for all of us. That’s why BH created BH Gives Back, the company’s charitable initiative.... Continue Reading
One of out every eight women in the United States will likely develop breast cancer, according to research from the American Cancer Society. This alarming number of diagnoses is growing as incidence rates in recent years have increased by 0.5% per year. In honor of those who have survived or... Continue Reading
Griffis/Blessing employees participated in their annual Volunteer Day on Friday, September 17th, by spending the day working with non-profit organizations in lieu of their normal daily activities. Members of the corporate, Multifamily, and Commercial groups donated their time and energy to one... Continue Reading
Last Year, Thompson Thrift properties donated over $500 and collected backpacks for Family Homestead’s Back to School Backpack Campaign. The teams filled the backpacks with over $250 in donated items. On a national level, Thompson Thrift’s community service partner is Next Step, an... Continue Reading
During 2020/2021 Steadfast STAR REIT teamed up with Girls, Inc., The Animal Debt Project, and a Precious Child to give back to the communities around Colorado. Though the pandemic made it more difficult to find areas in our communities to volunteer, we knew it was important to our team that we... Continue Reading
Individuals and local businesses alike have suffered greatly due to the effects of COVID-19, and the management company for SloHi Flats Apartments decided to do what they could to help. Envolve LLC, one of the country’s largest affordable multifamily property owners and managers, wanted to... Continue Reading
With a motto of “Energize Communities…Bring People Together”, RedPeak focuses on giving back to the neighborhoods we serve. Last June, as civil unrest was erupting nationwide and emotions were running high, we decided to do what we could for our Capitol Hill community.... Continue Reading
Beginning in January of 2021, Volunteers of America senior housing properties hosted vaccine clinics through a national partnership with a vaccine distributor. VOA was able to arrange these vaccinations for vulnerable senior residents and frontline staff. Vaccination availability began at VOA... Continue Reading
One of Avanti Residential’s core values is “Be A Good Citizen.” To us, that means embracing, participating, and enhancing the communities in which we live, work, and do business. To live that value, one of the things we do each year is a company event called The Giving Week. The... Continue Reading
October 1971 For several years in the 1970s, every issue of Trends (then known as Apartment News) showcased this same geometric design, although each month featured a different color scheme. This example from 1971 stands out partly because of its classic Halloween color scheme, and also because... Continue Reading
September 1985 As Star Trek reboots might say, lens flare isn’t always “logical” – but sometimes it looks cool! This 1985 cover featuring 3 awards statues was used to help add even more luster to “Hallelujah Hollywood”, a dinner gala sponsored by Suppliers... Continue Reading
AUGUST 1978 The best art (and yes, that includes magazine covers) is definitely subjective and open to interpretation by the viewer. Perhaps there is no other issue in the Trends archives that illustrates this better than this offering from August 1978. We’re not sure exactly... Continue Reading
JULY 1971 The July 1971 issue featured another illustration by the unknown artist who was featured on several covers around this time, which stands out nicely compared to the far more common geometrically designed images of the era. The inspiration for this rustic drawing of apartment... Continue Reading
The following companies have maintained theirMembership to AAMD for consecutive years and we want to recognize and congratulate them! This year, there are 130 members celebrating a membership milestone, with 37 of them being members for more than 35 years! Click here to see the full spread of... Continue Reading
Through the Apartments Giving Back campaign, AAMD honored each of the 2020-2021 Leadership team members by making a special donation in their name to the non-profit organization of their choice. Below are the organizations chosen by our leadership team: Danette Barrett: Go-Humanitarian Teri... Continue Reading
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Earlier this year, AAMD launched a new initiative and committee committed to inclusion and... Continue Reading
There Were Many Milestones Despite Pandemic Who would have thought back in June of 2020 that nearly the entire last 12 months would have been spent on Zoom? Taking that into consideration and looking back at what we accomplished over this last year,it is truly remarkable. To say it has been a... Continue Reading
On June 25, AAMD Hall of Fame Chair Terry Simone annouced the 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees. The induction will take place at the Conference Kick off at the Education Conference & Trade Show on July 28 at 8:45 a.m. Carrie Gillis As an association icon and legislative warrior for our business... Continue Reading
The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of the 2021 NAA Best Places to Work Awards, which recognize member organizations that foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and hard work. Further, the awards pay tribute to management companies and industry suppliers that... Continue Reading
JUNE 1974 We like to poke fun at some of the older issues of our magazine, and couldn’t resist a look back at the this executive caught dozing off and the quintessential 70’s outfit on this groovy AAMD Member playing foosball. There was no reference to who our cover gents were in the... Continue Reading
Month of May Covers Through the Years Continue Reading
APRIL 1971 Download Issue By all accounts, specifically the memo on page one, this issue was the introduction of Apartment News as a monthly magazine with very few graphics (contained only in ads) and information about legislative issues like warranty of habitability, zoning, rent strikes and... Continue Reading
9 Ways Suppliers Can Stay Relevant During the Pandemic For nearly a year, we have been living in an age where from one day to the next we are often unsure of what to expect. We are so used to the day to day routines of our lives and when they are dramatically disrupted, we must develop coping... Continue Reading
AAMD partners with Family HomeStead to feed Colorado families this Thanksgiving Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) is honored to be acknowledged by the National Apartment Association (NAA) at the 2020 NAA Excellence Awards, or Excels, with the Affiliate Community Service award for its community efforts and work. The Excel’s aim to highlight excellence and... Continue Reading
Something I really want to talk about today is a problem I see most people dealing with and that’s comparing yourself to others. You know, I meet with a lot of people day in, day out, clients, peers, mentors even. A constant theme is always looking around and comparing yourself to either... Continue Reading
Rena's GoFundMe project raised over $10,000 to help Colorado Residents who needed help paying rent amid COVID-19 Continue Reading
AAMD is the 6th largest apartment association in the country - representing nearly 2,475 Member organizations, and nearly 1,500 communities with over 245,000 apartment units. Amongst our membership is nearly 600 supplier partners with over 300 different areas of expertise and countless products... Continue Reading
Mentorship is something that I think needs to be better explained. A mentor is anybody that you usually have a relationship with who has seen success or is a little further on in their career or life than you are. They’re somebody that you want to get that wisdom from so that you can apply... Continue Reading
Sitting outside of a property right now. Been out cold calling and anybody that does this sort of work knows what it's like when you get shut down a lot. You have that day kind of, call it a “No” day. Right? You get nowhere. You’re not talking to anybody. Nobody's giving you the... Continue Reading
Let's discuss organic growth or word of mouth marketing. It is the cheapest, sometimes the easiest, sometimes the hardest way to market your business and I would personally say the most impactful. You will develop a reputation in any industry that you’re working in. Whenever you have a good... Continue Reading
One of the biggest issues that I tend to see with a lot of sales reps is a lack of follow up and even follow through if you want to call it that. We’ll get out, we’ll meet the customer, we’ll make a relationship, we’ll find out what they need, we’ll put a bid... Continue Reading
FAST FACTS With Janelle Born & Raised: I was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota and raised on a farm near the small town of Stratford, SD Education Background: Associates degree in Hospitality Management Family / Pets: Married for 34 years, two adult sons. Favorite Food / Drink / Restaurant:... Continue Reading
Have you ever walked into an office or worked in an environment with somebody who is just an absolute pessimist? They are negative about everything. Any input they give is why something won't work or why something is a bad idea. But, they never come up with a reason why something could work. Now... Continue Reading
2002 AAMD President, Melanie Madonna Mary Kibble (Melanie Murphy) Melanie Madonna Mary Kibble - A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Melanie transitioned Friday, May 15, 2020, while at home surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son... Continue Reading
On June 25, AAMD held its first ever Virtual June Awards, and with nearly 200 people logged in, the 2020-2021 AAMD Board of Directors and President Janelle French were installed. Dave Janecek from RediCarpet and Donna Seward from Interstate Restoration covered the hosting duties from AAMD's... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver is proud to announce this year’s Person of Year is Peggy Panzer. Peggy quickly “stepped up to the plate” and led a group of industry leaders as we all tried to navigate the ever-changing waters during this crisis. Often times, guidelines... Continue Reading
Our 2020 legislative efforts saved the industry $252,049,000 during the next year. Many of the legislative victories we achieved this year cannot be easily quantified because the costs are speculative or would have been administrative burdens that are not easy to turn into a monetary impact. ... Continue Reading
In the early stages of the crisis, face masks were one of the most controversial topics. Many experts reported masks were not helpful in preventing the spread, which went against everything we knew. Whether you watched M*A*S*H, General Hospital, E.R., or Grey’s Anatomy growing up, face masks... Continue Reading
In March 2020 the world, and our way of life as we knew it, changed. The Coronavirus pandemic required not only the AAMD to postpone key events and education but threw the industry into a state of confusion. The pandemic created chaos with daily changes to the way the apartment industry –... Continue Reading
At Echelon Property Group, we are seeing firsthand how the economic impact of this crisis is affecting our residents and neighbors. It has been amazing to see how we have all joined together to help our residents and one another during this unprecedented time. What we may not be able to witness,... Continue Reading
Aimco, a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is one of the largest owners and operators of apartment homes in the United States. The company’s shares are included in the S&P 500 and are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol... Continue Reading
QOZ. QOF. QOZBP. Most individuals who own or provide services for commercial real estate have heard these terms floating around, nevertheless how many of us truly understand the opportunity and are in a position to use it to our advantage. WHAT & WHY: QOZ & QOF The Qualified Opportunity... Continue Reading
What if one day you woke up and the entire country closed down?? Wait….that did happen! However, many suppliers to the apartment industry didn’t close down, we just changed everything! As suppliers to an essential industry, we had to act quickly to modify our operations and ensure... Continue Reading
Last month, the AAMD Hall of Fame elected to induct the following three individuals to the Hall of Fame based on their experience, leadership and impact on the Denver multifamily industry. The induction is scheduled to be held at June Awards on June 25, 2020 at the Vehicle Vault in... Continue Reading
he American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters each year, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions and other natural and man-made... Continue Reading
Dear Supplier Members, The Governor (on a statewide level), the Mayors of Denver and Boulder (on local levels) and the Tri-County Health Depart (for Arapahoe, Douglas and Adams Counties) have issued orders that affect the operations of businesses. The issue is fairly straight forward for... Continue Reading
We are Lincoln Charities. We are for people. Our goal is to try to add hope to an impossible situation and to reset things to zero financially to empower the next step after a catastrophe. Our mission is to serve our employees and their families in times of need, distress, or tragedy. We are... Continue Reading
I woke up this morning and scanned my iPhone. What did 3/17/20 have in store for me personally? First, I noticed it was March 17, - St. Patrick’s Day? Crazy, it didn’t feel like St. Patrick’s Day at all. I didn’t even consider looking for that one green striped shirt I... Continue Reading
Every October, Simpson Property Group hosts a Make a Difference Day event across the country. Employees select organizations to volunteer their time at, including Wellspring, Volunteers of America, Shiloh House, and Zuma’s Ranch. We choose to support organizations that align with our core... Continue Reading
There has never been a more important time to invest in your teams. According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the current unemployment rate in Colorado is at an all-time low of 2.6 percent compared to the National Average of 3.5 percent. What does this mean for you? It means... Continue Reading
The “roaring” 1920s was a decade of economic prosperity across the United States. New inventions like the automobile, the airplane, and the radio transformed the technology landscape and gave Americans renewed hope for the future. A century later in 2020, Americans are again exploring... Continue Reading
Our employees participate in the B.R.I.D.G.E. program by volunteering at any institution, agency or community service program. CWS contributions to the chosen cause by rewarding each employee $20 per hour for each volunteer hour contributed up to 12 hours per year ($240). Half of the funds are... Continue Reading
2020 Membership Challenge: January 28 - May 7 The AAMD Membership Challenge is on and our goal is simple. 100 New Members in 100 Days. (January 28 - May 7) This is the best time to join AAMD, as we have lots of great discounts for new members ONLY during this membership drive! For each new... Continue Reading
We all have been dealing with current unemployment rates that are at an all-time low across the country and the Denver metropolitan area. Finding good people has become one of the industry’s greatest priorities. The challenges and cost to recruit qualified talent are ever increasing. This... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver recently completed the renovation and expansion of its current office space. The office now features an expanded Glass room, Education Room and an all new Hands On Maintenance Education (HOME) Room. All training rooms now feature the latest upgrades in... Continue Reading
2 days with Extreme Community Makeover, on multiple projects throughout the Denver Urban neighborhoods. Extreme Community Makeover is a partnership with residents of specific Denver neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects. During our volunteer days, we clean up alley... Continue Reading
At Zócalo, it is a core value to rebuild and strengthen vibrant, inclusive, equitable communities. We created the Zócalo Partnership to extend our commitment beyond our daily operations and create a robust partnership that allows us to support causes and nonprofits through giving,... Continue Reading
Mission Rock is proud to provide volunteer support to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They are an independent nonprofit organization that provides a home environment for families when they have a hospitalized child.The families are provided with home-cooked meals, private rooms, and playrooms... Continue Reading
Starry, Inc., a technology and internet service member of AAMD has entered into a partnership with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). They now provide low-cost internet access for DHA’s affordable and public housing portfolio. More than 600 households at VIDA in West Denver and Connole... Continue Reading
IROC Member and Friend, Allen Yockey Last month, we lost a beloved member of the AAMD family. Longtime apartment owner, AAMD member and friend, Allen Yockey, passed away a few weeks back. For those of us that knew Allen, we were always greeted with a genuine smile and at least a couple of... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver hosted its annual conference Summer Econ 2019. Every year, the conference attracts industry leaders and professionals as participants, presenters and sponsors, and serves as an educational opportunity to understand the Colorado housing environment. This... Continue Reading
In conjunction with the 2019 Education Conference and Trade Show, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver officially launched Housing4Colorado.org, a platform which provides various resources, housing news, and frequently asked questions to help Colorado renters and home seekers find attainable... Continue Reading
The First Regular Session of the Seventy-first General Assembly convened on Jan. 4, 2019 and adjourned on May 3, 2019. Below please find a recap of the 120-day legislative session. Highlights Despite adjourning quietly late on Friday afternoon, the 2019 legislative session will be remembered for... Continue Reading
On April 18, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver celebrated the 20th Maintenance Olympics at the Denver Mart. Over 1,800 maintenance service technicians and apartment industry leaders from across the state gathered together for a day of competition, fun and educational seminars in... Continue Reading
The Colorado Apartment Association Maintains Opposition to Rent Control Legislation Today, the Colorado Apartment Association announced its support of four new pieces of legislation that aim to address the state’s housing affordability and access crisis, while maintaining firm opposition to... Continue Reading
The best pricing of the year is here! Our biggest sale of the year is open to all AAMD Members! Save up to 65% off dozens of events, sponsorships and advertising. Make Sure You Have an Active Account The sale is all online this year, so make sure you have an active account to take... Continue Reading
Over fifty awards presented to top-performing individuals, suppliers and communities across Metro Denver’s rental property communities On November 9, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) hosted over 1,300 members and allies from across the region for its 2018 Tributes Awards... Continue Reading
Earning a national credential can help elevate your skill set and take your career in the multifamily industry to the next level. With five Credentials to choose from, there is a Credential out there for everyone. The National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) recognizes that leasing... Continue Reading
Thank you to all the leaders and members who attended June Awards last month. It was such a great time to celebrate Brandon Rich’s year as president, and welcome new leadership to the Association. It was especially great to see my friend Gary Mann who flew in from Texas to introduce me and... Continue Reading
Nominations Now Accepted Through July 15. Continue Reading
US Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado Congressional District 6 and industry representatives Matt Pacheco, Joint Legislative Advisory Council Chair; Scott Kirkwood incoming Joint Legislative Advisory Council Chair, Peggy Panzer, Debbie Wilson, Teo Nicolais, Terry Simone and Nancy Burke, vice president... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the following industry icons and Association leaders as our 2018 inductees to the AAMD Hall of Fame. The following individuals will be inducted and recognized at June Awards on June 21, 2018 at the Hyatt DTC. Karen Gladney Pat Hutchison Rick Kanas Peter Kudla DJ... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Education Conference and Trade Show, John O'Leary! John's book, "On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" was an instant #1 National Bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold and translated into 12 languages. John has... Continue Reading
In order for a multifamily developer to be successful, they must approach their target residents where they are. In the past, this meant placing billboards on their route to work or an advertisement on an apartment search site. As technology has radically evolved, digital marketing has changed the... Continue Reading
A new Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) launched earlier this summer through the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. 24 students were enrolled in the first of five sessions. Over 80 percent of the students graduated from the program now most have full time jobs in the apartment... Continue Reading
As members of AAMD, we want you to know about the latest events, classes, industry trends and legislative news. This new website is the first step in better communicating with you, along with increased social media presence and a new email broadcast platform MailChimp. MailChimp is the industry... Continue Reading
Welcome to the new Apartment Association of Metro Denver website! AAMDHQ.org has a brand new look and features to optimize your member experience! This is a huge upgrade, and while we are still ironing out some details, we're excited about the following new features you can do with your new... Continue Reading
1st Place Team & Owner's Cup Winner with a score of 61: Holland Partner GroupDarrow Rogers, Bob Coppess, Garth Renall, Pete Stachell 2nd Place Team: Monarch Investments & Management Group & Elkco Property Services sponsored by Sherwin-WilliamsRyan Brown, Willie Barbour, Quentin Mege,... Continue Reading
Keep your eye out for the following two :30 spots on Facebook and Twitter throughout the month of May - directing people to ProApartments.com! Continue Reading
Campaign to Run Through End of May by Christopher Dean In preparation for Apartment Careers Month in April, and National Apartment Day on April 6, AAMD has launched a new media campaign to promote apartment careers. The campaign will run through May, with the first few weeks promoting 50 open... Continue Reading
The AAMD Education Advisory Council (EAC) has worked hard to develop five new seminars for the spring education calendar. The EAC determined the seminars based on the feedback provided at the annual Knowledge Exchange comprised of Regional Property Managers, Marketing Directors and Trainers from... Continue Reading
AAMD President reflects on Mark Sanborn's influence in his career by Derek Avery Over the course of my career, no book has had a greater influence in the way I look at driving extraordinary customer service than The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. Mark’s book tells the story of how he was... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver has earned a 2016 ASAE Power of A Silver Award for it's New Talent Initiative, which focused on promoting careers in the apartment industry to young professionals in Metro Denver. ASAE honored AAMD for the success of the initiative, which resulted in over... Continue Reading
by Betty Knecht Ed Schell, CAS, will be honored at the NAA Education Conference this month with the CAS Designee of the Year award. Ed has a resume of achievement in the multifamily industry and within his company that are definitely worthy of recognition. Ed has performed at a high level... Continue Reading
We’ve all heard, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” You are perceived as likeable or unlikeable by others in mere seconds. A positive first impression is very important in the multifamily industry- our customers, current and future, judge us by our curb... Continue Reading
Estimated 6,000 families positively impacted since 1991 Since 1991, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver has partnered with Family Homestead, a Denver charity that assists struggling families in transitioning out of homelessness. Over the 25 years the Apartment Association of Metro Denver... Continue Reading
Former Denver Bronco Terrell Davis will be the Keynote Speaker at our Education Conference and Trade Show on May 25! Terrell Davis helped lead the Broncos to two Super Bowls in 1998 (in which he was named Super Bowl XXXII MVP) and 1999. Davis' signature "Mile High Salute" and intensity on the... Continue Reading
