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NASCAR Chicago Street Race Resources
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Resources The NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend is the first of its kind for NASCAR. The race will pass through many of Chicago’s most renowned downtown landmarks, on July 1 and July 2. The City of Chicago and NASCAR officials have worked closely to develop a traffic plan that outlines street…
Read MoreWatch Reggie Ollie’s 10th Annual Diversity Celebration Speech
Watch Reggie Ollie’s 10th Annual Diversity Celebration Speech Reginald L. Ollie, our Ollie Scholarship namesake, recorded a special message for the 10th Annual BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Celebration. You can watch Reggie’s message here and read his speech below. REGGIE OLLIE’S SPEECH As I approach the 10th Anniversary of BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s Diversity Celebration, I have reflected…
Read MoreCongratulations to Daja Walker-Parker, the 2022 Ollie Scholarship Recipient!
Congratulations to Daja Walker-Parker, the 2022 Ollie Scholarship Recipient! The BOMA/Chicago Foundation and the Scholarship Committee are excited to announce that Daja Walker-Parker has been awarded the 2022 Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion and Outreach Scholarship. Daja is the Assistant General Manager for JLL at 24 East Washington. She earned both her BS – Real Estate…
Read MoreCongrats to our 2021 Ollie Scholar: Jose Bahena with JLL
Congrats to our 2021 Ollie Scholar: Jose Bahena with JLL March 26, 2021 Congrats to Jose Bahena, JLL, who was named the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s 2021 Ollie Scholarship recipient! Jose is currently enrolled in his second RPA class, Design Ops II. Jose’s scholarship will cover all eight required RPA classes (worth $10,000)! Jose is the Assistant…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson to Headline Return to Work Panel
BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson to Headline Return to Work Panel January 11, 2021 BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson will headline a Forward Chicago Return to Work panel discussion this Wednesday, January 13 at 9 a.m. Plan for the impact of COVID-19 on your business, workers, customers, and the public and hear from notable experts about…
Read MoreOllie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3
Ollie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3 November 11, 2020 2021 Ollie Scholarship Application Season The application for the 2021 Ollie Scholarship is now available. Click here to download the packet containing the application and reference forms. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria (listed below), we encourage you to apply! Applications are…
Read MoreNo Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021
No Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021 November 10, 2020 We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902, BOMA/Chicago membership includes 239 member buildings (representing…
Read MoreAffiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories for 2021
Affiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories for 2021 November 10, 2020 We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902, BOMA/Chicago membership includes 239 member…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Profile: Mark Kexel with Titan Security Group and CBRE at 110 North Wacker
Gold Circle Award Profile: Mark Kexel with Titan Security Group and CBRE at 110 North Wacker Mark Kexel, Director of Security with Titan Security and CBRE at 110 North Wacker, was named BOMA/Chicago’s 2020 Security Professional of the Year. How did you get involved in the security industry? When I was in my late teens,…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Profile: Mary Pat Bitner with ABM Business & Industry
Gold Circle Award Profile: Mary Pat Bitner with ABM Business & Industry Mary Pat Bitner with ABM Business & Industry was named 2020 BOMA/Chicago Affiliate Member of the Year. Tell us about your involvement with both the commercial real estate industry and the local community. I started in the Commercial Real Estate Industry in Chicago…
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