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Congratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s Six North Central Region TOBY Winners!
Congratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s Six North Central Region TOBY Winners! April 9, 2019 Six BOMA/Chicago buildings have won the North Central Region TOBY Award. The North Central Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Award is the most prestigious and comprehensive award of its kind, recognizing…
Read MoreNew Security Agreement Signatory Forms Due April 29
New Security Agreement Signatory Forms Due April 29 March 27, 2019 BOMA/Chicago will begin negotiations for a new Security Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1. The current list of signatories doesn’t carry over to the new agreement; all signatories to the existing agreement will expire when the contract expires on…
Read MoreExelon Asks for Another Nuke Bailout at Ratepayer Expense
Exelon Asks for Another Nuke Bailout at Ratepayer Expense March 26, 2019 Exelon has formally threatened to close its Dresden, Byron and Braidwood nuclear power plants. While Exelon had been hinting that Dresden and Byron are at risk for closure and has been in the process of requesting additional legislation to bailout these plants, this…
Read MoreLights Out Chicago! Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions
Lights Out Chicago! Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions March 25, 2019 Each spring, millions of migratory birds travel through Chicago and are often drawn to building lights – with fatal results. Save our migratory birds by turning off your lights by 11 p.m. from March 15 through June 15. What You Can Do To…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day
BOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day March 14, 2019 On March 8, 2019, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and Diversity Committee hosted the second annual Career Day for high school sophomore students in the Pass With Flying Colors program. Pass With Flying Colors is a non-profit that hosts an 8-year program to prepare…
Read MoreTour the New BOMA/Chicago Website
Tour the New BOMA/Chicago Website March 12, 2019 We are excited to share our new website with you! Here are some of the new features you will find: mobile friendly site design mobile friendly member directories easier to find information and resources enhanced search engine comprehensive events list integrated blog Learn more about these…
Read MoreEarth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Earth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives March 11, 2019 Earth Day & Energy Efficiency Initiatives Earth Day is on Monday, April 22. 2019. Below are various ways your teams and buildings can make our earth greener and more sustainable. You can also check out this article by Bisnow for other ideas on how to celebrate…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Raises Concerns About Assessment Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Raises Concerns About Assessment Legislation March 11, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Ron Tabaczynski testified at House and Senate committees to oppose legislation introduced by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, voicing concerns about unforeseen shifts in tax burdens to commercial properties. The legislation would require income producing properties to submit income and expense data annually in…
Read MoreBrazen New Tactic in Loop Bicycle Thefts
Brazen New Tactic in Loop Bicycle Thefts March 5, 2019 BOMA/Chicago property managers and their security teams enjoy a strong partnership with the Chicago Police Department and work diligently to prevent crime on and near their properties. One of the most recent challenges that they are confronting is bicycle theft. Bicycle theft has been…
Read MoreAdvocacy Updates: Illinois Legislature on Pace for Busy Year
Advocacy Updates: Illinois Legislature on Pace for Busy Year February 19, 2019 When the deadline for bill introduction came on February 15, Illinois senators and representatives had filed over six thousand pieces of legislation for consideration in the 101st General Assembly. Add to that substantive amendments and there will be 10,000 to 12,000 legislative proposals…
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