Thompson to keynote BOMA/NY 2009 October Annual Conference

"Smart Strategies for Stressful Times," the BOMA/NY Annual Conference and Trade Show being held October 8, at the Grand Hyatt New York, turns the spotlight on three key pieces of legislation that will affect New York's building owners and managers by the end of the year. But before the sleeves roll up and the workshops begin, attendees will hear NYC comptroller Bill Thompson (D) deliver the keynote address - the first time ever that a Mayoral candidate has addressed BOMA/NY during the campaign season - starting at 2 p.m. Thompson will outline his vision for the city and expand on the words he spoke when throwing his hat into the ring against powerful incumbent Michael Bloomberg (I): "As Mayor, I will continue to fight for fairness and opportunity for all New Yorkers. Our city is, and must remain, a beacon of opportunity...." Whether as the youngest deputy borough president in the city's history, president of the board of education, congressional aide or in his current role as comptroller, Thompson is a proven leader who has aggressively worked to strengthen the city's finances, uncover waste and abuse and safeguard the city's finances. Managing a staff of 700, Thompson's work impacts every aspect of New York's operations. Following his talk, the conference will open with time for viewing the Trade Show Exhibitions in the Grand Hyatt's Manhattan Ballroom Foyer and Outer Lobby. Conference goers will be able to visit the exhibits throughout the conference. Seminars start at 3:05 p.m. and feature: Homeland Security's Safety Act: Know the Law at Every Level: 3:05 - 3:50 p.m Gain an in-depth understanding of how the act provides two levels of liability protection for those developing and deploying anti-terrorism technologies and related products, services, software/intellectual property and combinations of technologies. We'll field a panel of legal and security experts to explain what the new legislation covers, how to obtain its benefits, the connections between the SAFETY Act and terrorism liability issues, how to gauge liability risks and how to mitigate them. Introduction: Louis Trimboli, LEED AP/RPA/FMA, CBRE, Chairman, BOMA/NY Preparedness Committee Panelists: Brian Finch, Esq., Dickstein Shapiro LLP; Keith Mulcahy, Michael Stapleton Associates Ensuring A Smooth Elevator/Escalator Inspection (Categories 1 and 5): 3:50 - 4:25 p.m. With a city-mandated deadline for elevator and escalator inspections looming at the end of this year - including a $2,500 penalty fine for each car/track not in compliance - our panel of vertical transportation professionals will walk you through all the steps you will need to take to ensure a smooth inspection process. You'll learn about the new requirements, how to deal with the new annual inspections without disrupting operations, what to expect from your elevator service provider and third party consultant, the necessary details of service contracts and related costs, how to partner for quality, and much more. Moderator: Ronald Zeccardi, Muss Development Company, LLC Panelists: Michael Landis, Schindler Elevator; Nicholas Montesano, DTM Elevator Consultants Inc.; Joseph Villano, BOCA Group International The 2010 Local Law 11 Facade Ordinance: How Does it Affect You? How Can You Prepare? 4:25 - 5:00 p.m. Learn the details of the revised City ordinance and how it affects your building and operations. Our experts will review such key components of the preparation process as staggered inspection cycles, the newly redefined classifications, wall air conditioner requirements, fees and much more. This workshop will prepare you, so that you can prepare your building and avoid an "unsafe" classification. Moderator: Coleman Bynum, RA, Diaz Architects, Inc. Panelists: Domingo Diaz, RA, Diaz Architects, Inc.; Rick Lefever, PR, Façade Maintenance Design, P.C.; Ron McCain, RA, (FIAU-Facades) New York City Department of Buildings. The conference wraps up with a cocktail and networking reception from 5 to 7 p.m., while the exhibition areas remain open. Reservations for the conference and for exhibit space can be made by contacting Sylvester Giustino, director of legislative affairs at [email protected]. There are five opportunities for exhibitors to highlight their company logo on the dramatic hotel lobby display screens. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Costs range for various activities and membership levels and are as follows: Exhibitor and logo advertising: $1,200 - BOMA/NY Members, $1,850 - Non-BOMA/NY Members Exhibitor only: $ 850 - BOMA/NY Members, $1,500 - Non-BOMA/NY Members Conference: BOMA/NY Member Firms: Conference & Reception - $210; Reception Only -$175; Non-Member Firms: Conference & Reception - $280; Reception Only - $200.