Although the
PPMA did not become officially incorporated as a non-profit organization until
1997, the association has been formally representing the interests of the
professional property manager for more than two decades.
The PPMA had
very humble beginnings. Three men
decided to get together a form a body whose primary goal was to ensure the fair
and ethical representation of “Landlords”, subsequent to the introduction of
rent controls in the early 1970’s. The
group was small and their voice was all but lost on the government of their day.
Several years
later the PPMA was resurrected by the sons of those first three visionaries.
And although the faces had changed, neither the issue of rent controls
had changed nor had the negative image of the “Landlord”.
Well a lot has
changed over the past 20 years. And
while some things remain the same - rent controls - we are happy to
report that some things have undoubtedly changed for the better.
We have seen the metamorphosis of the “Landlord” into the
“Professional Property Manager”.
The small group
of 3 men has blossomed into a membership of more than 80 companies, representing more than 54, 000 residential rental units across the province of
Manitoba. The PPMA is regularly
consulted by all three levels of government when issues affecting our industry
are being discussed and is considered to be the strong and credible voice of our
industry to government, regulatory bodies and the media.
·
The development of
standard property management forms;
·
The development of
property management education seminars;
·
The development of an
industry focused trade show & conference;
·
The development &
implementation of a safety program called “Apartment Watch”, which makes our
buildings, neighbourhoods & communities safer;
·
The creation of member
awards that recognize the outstanding efforts of our members and their employees
for their dedication to professionalism within our industry; and
·
Participation by a
number of PPMA members on numerous committees within and outside of our
association (such as the CMHC, MREA, West Broadway & Spence Neighbourhood
groups) to get a better understanding of their issues and to effectively &
accurately represent our issues.
And while we
have seen our membership double in the last 18 months, I would like to take a
moment to recognize a few companies who have been dedicated to this organization
for a number of years through membership with the PPMA.
Owners/Property
Managers:
·
Greentree Properties
·
J.C. Properties
·
Roseman Corporation
·
Sunrex Management Ltd.
·
Sussex Realty Ltd.
Associates:
·
City of Winnipeg
Assessment Department
·
Coinamatic Pacific
Ltd.
·
General Paint
·
Royal Bank of Canada
·
TD Bank Financial
Group
10 Years of
Membership
Owners/Property
Managers:
·
A.S.H. Management
Group Inc.
·
Astroid Management
·
Dorchester
Developments Ltd.
·
Edison Rental Agency
·
Orange Properties
(Man) Ltd.
·
Shelter Canadian
Properties
·
W.R.E. Development
Ltd.
·
Winpark Dynasty
Properties
Associates:
·
Montrose Mortgage
Group
15+ Years of
Membership
Owners/Property
Managers:
·
Akman Management Ltd.
·
Apex Realty
·
The Smith Agency
Limited
Our members are
proud to be associated with an organization whose strength and numbers grow
stronger each day. And I am proud
to serve an association that strives each day to fulfill its mission: Dedicated
to improving and advancing the standards of the professional property management
industry in Manitoba.
For
more information on how you can join the PPMA, get involved on one of our
committees, have a presence at one of our meetings or in our newsletter, please
contact the PPMA office at 444-4832 or via e-mail at info@ppmamanitoba.com or
visit our website at www.ppmamanitoba.com
Together
we can continue to effect positive change in our industry and within our
communities.
Tonya Moreton
Executive Director