Building Operations
BOMA/Chicago Charged Up about Exelon’s $1.6B Ratepayer Increase Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Charged Up about Exelon’s $1.6B Ratepayer Increase Legislation Exelon, ComEd and Clean Jobs Coalition all proposing Increased Rates Recently BOMA/Chicago Government Affairs Director Ron Tabaczynski and I were in Springfield where I testified before the Illinois Senate’s Energy and Utilities Committee on behalf of BOMA/Chicago in opposition to three energy bills. If passed, the…
Read MoreRauner’s Proposed Property Tax Freeze: The Devil’s in the Details
Rauner’s Proposed Property Tax Freeze: The Devil’s in the Details In last week’s State of the State address, Governor Bruce Rauner offered up a bold agenda to turn the state around while focusing on efforts to make Illinois competitive again. Some of his key points included increasing education funding, raising the minimum wage, reforming workers’ compensation…
Read MoreUSGBC Announces Extension of LEED 2009
USGBC Announces Extension of LEED 2009 December 12, 2014 The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that it will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until October 31, 2016. The original date for LEED 2009 registration to close was June 15, 2015. Extending to October 2016 gives…
Read MoreWorking with Chicago Police/SWAT in response to a workplace violence incident
Working with Chicago Police/SWAT in response to a workplace violence incident by Mark Kexel, Titan Security Chair of BOMA/Chicago Open Security Emergency Preparedness Committee Having up-to-date resources at your fingertips and strategic planning are critical to effectively responding to building threats, according to Lieutenant Mark Marianovich of the Chicago Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).…
Read MoreOne Voice, Your Voice: Rising to Defeat the Proposed Expansion of SSA #1
One Voice, Your Voice: Rising to Defeat the Proposed Expansion of SSA #1 By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Relations One voice in a loud, crowded room can easily be ignored. Its words and opinions can cease to be heard amongst the various other voices vying for attention. But the voice of a collective…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Labor Negotiations: Historical Insight into a Core Member Benefit
BOMA/Chicago Labor Negotiations: Historical Insight into a Core Member Benefit By Bob Quast, Chair of the BOMA/Chicago Labor Committee and BOMA/Chicago Treasurer Did you know that BOMA/Chicago is the only local BOMA in the country that negotiates directly with unions on behalf of member buildings and represents these buildings in grievance hearings? The dedicated and experienced members of the…
Read MoreWhy Expand the State Street SSA and Increase Taxes to Pay for It?
Why Expand the State Street SSA and Increase Taxes to Pay for It? By Michael Cornicelli, BOMA/Chicago Executive Vice President The Chicago Loop Alliance thinks they know better than you how to operate a commercial office building, fill vacant space and increase asset value. And they want the City of Chicago to let them show you how…
Read MoreTOBY Insights from the 2014 North Central Region Winners
TOBY Insights from the 2014 North Central Region Winners By BOMA/Chicago Several weeks ago, BOMA/Chicago proudly announced the four member buildings that will go on to compete in the BOMA International TOBY Awards. These four buildings and their property management teams have advanced to the final of three TOBY competition levels, winning the local TOBY Award at the January 2014…
Read MoreTax Increases are Coming & Chicago’s Economic Viability Hangs in the Balance
Tax Increases are Coming & Chicago’s Economic Viability Hangs in the Balance By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Chicago is facing a predicament whose resolution will surely impact office building owners. State law mandates that Chicago make a $590 million contribution to its police and fire pension funds in 2015. If the city…
Read MoreStrengthen the CRE Industry by Supporting Workplace Diversity
Strengthen the CRE Industry by Supporting Workplace Diversity By BOMA/Chicago In order to succeed in the $300 billion commercial real estate industry, professionals must rely on their extensive and diverse skill sets. Managing an office building or a portfolio encompass a uniquely wide range of professional specialties that involve tenant relations, budgeting, security measures, emergency…
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