In 2007, as Chair of the Board and Chair of the school’s $56 million capital campaign, Bernstein led Sidwell Friends School’s development of the first LEED Certified Platinum building in Washington, DC. Bernstein currently serves as a director on the Washington Board of SunTrust Bank, the Federal City Council, the Meyer Foundation, the District of Columbia Jewish Community Center, the UJA of Greater Washington, the United Jewish Endowment Fund, the Capital Bank Board and is vice president of the Diane and Norman Bernstein charitable family foundation.

Bernstein Management Corp. tries to incorporate community work into its business activities through direct financial support of countless non-profit organizations, matching employee gifts, promoting company-wide service projects and sponsoring DC high school student interns. BMC also has invested in moderate income neighborhoods utilizing New Market Tax Credits in an effort to “do good” while doing well.

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Bernstein Management's Newest Property in Rockville, MD

On June 2, 2008, an affiliate of Bernstein Management purchased The Residences at King Farm located in Rockville, MD. Just two short blocks from the Shady Grove metro station, the 275 apartments are located in an ideal setting for people to live, work, shop and have fun. The property, completed in 2004, offers luxury features such as 9’ or vaulted ceilings with crown molding, attached private garages, garden soaking tubs and fireplaces in select units. Prospective residents can choose from 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments or apartment town homes.

2008 Monte Carlo Night to benefit Children's Hospital
Bernstein Management joined JBG and Washington Properties again in hosting the second annual Monte Carlo Night on March 8, 2008. Over 100 companies supported the effort by purchasing sponsorships. The event was a wild success, held at the Ritz Carlton with casino games, a silent auction and a live musical performance by Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. The event generated over $412,000 to further Children's Hospital's mission of delivering first-class care to sick children in the DC area. The proceeds will support modernization of the aging surgical facilities.

BMC employees take Mayor Fenty's "Buff and Scrub" challenge
Bernstein Management participated in Mayor Fenty's "Buff and Scrub Initiative" in August 2007. This program was designed to help prepare every public school in the city for a safe, healthy and fresh start to the school year.

Over 50 BMC employees turned out for one and 1/2 weeks of painting, cleaning and putting in carpet at Kramer Middle School in Southeast DC. As usual, our most skilled workers ruled the day and we all had fun giving back to our community!