In October, I attended the 2003 CoreNet Global Summit in Atlanta . Most of you in the Corporate Real Estate business know that CoreNet is the new name of the merged entity that was formerly IDRC and Nacore. I've been a member of CoreNet since 1993. What's more, I happen to be a proponent of continuing one's education and a strong believer that, in this highly competitive business, your competition can also be your best friend.

For those who don't know, the CoreNet Global Summit is an event that brings together more than 2,000 real estate professionals--corporate end-users, service providers and specialty vendors--in a forum that highlights education, networking and overall celebration of the profession. Lest you think that this month's article is just a plug for CoreNet, let me state that any type of industry involvement is likely to keep you on the cutting edge. So my intent is simply to get you thinking about getting involved. And here are few reasons why you should:

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