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Chicago Returns Week a Big Success
Chicago Returns Week a Big Success BOMA/Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Returns, World Business Chicago, and the City of Chicago, launched Chicago Returns Week the week of May 2-May 6. The initiative, a celebration of a return to downtown and to the office, was a huge success. Chicago Returns Week incorporated a dozen outdoor public…
Read MoreCongrats to Maureen Mwangi, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s 2022 Full Designation Scholarship Recipient!
Congrats to Maureen Mwangi, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s 2022 Full Designation Scholarship Recipient! Congratulations to Maureen Mwangi, Lincoln Property Company, who was named the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s 2022 Full Designation Scholarship recipient! Maureen has already taken her first RPA class, Law & Risk Management. Her scholarship will cover all eight required RPA classes (worth $10,000)! Maureen is…
Read MoreCity to Lift Mask, Vaccine Mandates on February 28
City to Lift Mask, Vaccine Mandates on February 28 Mayor Lightfoot announced today, Tuesday, February 22, that both indoor mask and vaccine mandates will be lifted with some restrictions. Masks will continue to be required in health care settings, on public transit, and in other congregate settings. As the City transitions its mitigation measures to…
Read MoreCity Anticipates Lifting City’s Mask Mandate Around Same Time as Governor
City Anticipates Lifting City’s Mask Mandate Around Same Time as Governor Governor Pritzker today announced that the State of Illinois is going to lift its statewide mask mandate on February 28. In Chicago, the City has both a mask mandate and, for certain public places like restaurants and gyms, a proof-of-vaccination mandate. The lifting of…
Read MoreOSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate Rules for Companies With At Least 100 Employees
OSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate Rules for Companies With At Least 100 Employees Last week, OSHA issued new rules setting a deadline of December 5th for covered companies to either: Implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy (allowing only legal exceptions); or Implement a “soft” COVID-19 vaccination policy, allowing employees to choose either vaccination or to provide…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Networking Events to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
BOMA/Chicago In-Person Events to Require Proof of COVID Vaccination or Negative COVID Test BOMA/Chicago has implemented new COVID-19 protocols for indoor events, effective at our Annual Meeting on November 18 and going forward until further notice. For everyone’s well-being, we are requiring proof of vaccination or negative test results to attend in-person events. Requirements include:…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Profile: Kurt Anderson, 2021 Building Engineer of the Year
Gold Circle Award Profile: Kurt Anderson, 2021 Building Engineer of the Year Kurt Anderson, Chief Building Engineer with Zeller at 401 North Michigan Avenue, was named 2021 Building Engineer of the Year. Tell us about your involvement in the commercial real estate industry and Local 399. How did you start out? How long have been…
Read MoreiParkit: Rethinking Employee Parking Programs
iParkit: Rethinking Employee Parking Programs SPONSORED CONTENT iParkit offers an amazing combination of convenient locations, flexible pricing and best-in-class parking technology to accommodate the shifting needs of employee parking in 2021. Simply put, iParkit has the lowest rates at the best parking locations in the Loop. Convenient Locations The iParkit app can be used at…
Read MoreDue to Inclement Weather Forecast, Lunch on Lasalle Cancelled for August 24
Due to Inclement Weather Forecast, Lunch on Lasalle Cancelled for August 24 Photo Credit: Eric Masi, Torque Digital ***Please note Lunch on Lasalle on August 24 is cancelled due to inclement weather forecast.*** You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to dine in the middle of this iconic section of Lasalle Street, right in…
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