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We Lost a Dear Friend and Colleague: Betsy Traczek
We Lost a Dear Friend and Colleague: Betsy Traczek December 10, 2019 We have lost a dear friend and colleague, Betsy Traczek, Principal with the John Buck Company. Betsy served on BOMA/Chicago’s Board of Directors and Labor Committee, and also chaired our Events Committee. Not only was Betsy an active member of BOMA/Chicago, most importantly…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Files Lawsuit to Protect Collective Bargaining Rights
BOMA/Chicago Files Lawsuit to Protect Collective Bargaining Rights November 12, 2019 One of the primary reasons for BOMA/Chicago’s founding in 1902 was to represent building owners and managers in labor relations. For 117 years, we have successfully and collaboratively negotiated collective bargaining agreements with unions representing janitorial, engineering and security service workers in our member…
Read MoreCongratulations to Reginald L. Ollie for becoming a BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Member!
Congratulations to Reginald L. Ollie for becoming a BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Member! November 20, 2019 Congratulations to Reginald L. Ollie for becoming a BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Member! In September 2019, both the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and BOMA/Chicago Board of Directors unanimously voted to honor Reggie with lifetime membership. We recognized Reggie at the November Annual Membership Meeting and…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Nominations Open Now through October 25, 2019
Gold Circle Award Nominations Open Now through October 25, 2019 September 21, 2019 Do you know someone who is the best of the best? BOMA/Chicago’s Gold Circle Awards honor individual excellence within Chicago’s commercial real estate community. In addition to the newly created Janitorial Professional award, other categories include:Â Property Management Professional, Emerging Leader, Building Engineer,…
Read MorePreparedness Committee Open Meeting Addresses Workplace Violence [Download Presentations]
Preparedness Committee Open Meeting Addresses Workplace Violence [Download Presentations] September 21, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee hosted an open meeting for property management teams at the Aon Center on September 17, 2019. Over 150 members attended the meeting where speakers Amber L. Cox, Laner Muchin, Ltd. and Debra Kirby, Hillard Heintze addressed a number of topics…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Energy Rating System
Mayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Energy Rating System August 22, 2019 Chicago became the first US city with a large building energy rating requirement with the formal launch of the Chicago Energy Rating System on August 20, 2019. The ordinance, adopted in 2017, will rate building energy efficiency performance on a zero to four-star scale,…
Read MoreCouncil Committee Approves Fair Work Week Ordinance
Council Committee Approves Fair Work Week Ordinance July 24, 2019 After obtaining approval from the Chicago City Council Committee on Work Force Development a day earlier, the full City Council passed a substitute version of the Chicago Fair Work Week Ordinance on July 24. Prior to the vote, BOMA/Chicago had maintained its position that language requiring a waiver…
Read MoreChicago Fire Department Looking for Building Partners
Chicago Fire Department Looking for Building Partners July 23, 2019 The Chicago Fire Department is looking for BOMA/Chicago member buildings to help them with some training opportunities. Building partners are needed for the following: Fire Safety Director Program Classes –Â Buildings interested in hosting a Fire Safety Director Certification class in 2019/2020. Space needs to…
Read MoreIllinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris Meets with BOMA/Chicago Board
Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris Meets with BOMA/Chicago Board July 23, 2019 BOMA/Chicago welcomed Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris at our July Board of Directors meeting. Leader Harris provided a legislative update on energy, tax and state budget issues and Board member shared market insights and concerns. In This Section EventsBuilding OperationsAdvocacy Legislative Action Center…
Read More47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin Tours 200 West Monroe
47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin Tours 200 West Monroe July 23, 2019 Lee Hebert with Accesso Services hosted 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin on a tour of 200 West Monroe. During the tour and presentation, Lee shared insights about the commercial real estate industry, property taxes and sustainability initiatives, while highlighting the tenants and businesses in…
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