Larkin of Larkin Comm'l. receives CoreNet MCR

Joseph Larkin, president, Larkin Commercial, Inc., has been recognized for completing the professional development series for the CoreNet Global Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) designation. The CoreNet Global MCR program is a professional development program, which provides essential skills that focus on urgent and critical business issues and communicates competence and successful experience as a corporate real estate expert. "Graduates of the rigorous MCR program have earned respect and admiration as experts in the disciplines of corporate real estate," said Dr. Prentice Knight, CEO of CoreNet Global. "The MCR designation communicates professional competence and a high level of industry knowledge to management and colleagues." All graduates were honored at the CoreNet Global Summit, Orlando. The MCR program was established in 1982 and is the professional designation of CoreNet Global, which is the largest worldwide organization devoted to the professional education of corporate real estate professionals. Currently, CoreNet Global has MCRs in Asia, Australia, EMEA, New Zealand and North America. To receive the MCR designation, professionals must complete 104 hours of classroom training by completing three required seminars, two elective seminars and a Capstone within a five-year period. An assessment is given at the end of each seminar and a passing grade must be earned to receive credit. Each designee will further their education through continuing professional development which must be renewed every three years. CoreNet Global members manage U.S. $1.2 trillion in worldwide corporate assets consisting of owned and leased office, industrial and other space. With 7,000 members representing large corporations around the world, CoreNet Global (www.corenetglobal.org) operates in five global regions: Asia, Australia, EMEA, Latin America and North America.