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47th 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…
Read MoreChicago Fire Department Seeking Elevator Shafts in Downtown Buildings for Training Purposes
Chicago Fire Department Seeking Elevator Shafts in Downtown Buildings for Training Purposes July 9, 2019 Is your building undergoing any elevator shaft work that would give the Chicago Fire Department an opportunity to practice blind shaft rescues? To volunteer your building or to learn more, please contact Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs, at rtabaczynski@bomachicago.org.…
Read MoreCongratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates!
Congratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates! July 5, 2019 In July 2019, the Commercial Real Estate Certification Institute (CRECI) launched the Certified Manager of Commercial Properties (CMCP) certification. This certification is for those who are new to CRE or have less than five years of experience in the industry. Learn more about the CMCP certification program on…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2019 TOBY International Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 2019 TOBY International Award Winners! June 27, 2019 The commercial real estate industry honored 16 commercial properties with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award at the June 25 TOBY Awards Banquet as part of the 2019 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year marked the 33rd…
Read MoreNo Vote Taken this Session on Property Tax Bill
No Vote Taken this Session on Property Tax Bill June 11, 2019 At the urging of BOMA/Chicago members and their building tenants, BOMA/Chicago successfully opposed Senate Bill (SB) 1379 this past legislative session. The legislation, sponsored by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, would have required commercial properties to submit income and expense data annually. BOMA/Chicago…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Weighs In on Chicago’s Fair Workweek Proposal
BOMA/Chicago Weighs In on Chicago’s Fair Workweek Proposal June 11, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Government Affairs Director, Ron Tabaczynski testified this week at the Workforce Development Committee hearing, relaying concerns from the commercial office industry about Chicago’s “Fair Workweek Ordinance.” The proposed ordinance, introduced in the City Council on May 29, 2019, would require many Chicago employers…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Teams with Business Group Coalition to Oppose Property Tax Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Teams with Business Group Coalition to Oppose Property Tax Legislation May 28, 2019 At the urging of BOMA/Chicago members and their building tenants, BOMA/Chicago continues to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1379 in the final days of the General Assembly’s regular session. The legislation is sponsored by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and would…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Foundation Hosts Inaugural Diversity Panel
BOMA/Chicago Foundation Hosts Inaugural Diversity Panel May 23, 2019 On May 15, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Committee held its inaugural diversity panel – The Business of Diversity: A Case for Action. Over 90 CRE professionals joined us to hear from experts about how to create a more diverse corporate culture and how diversity has a…
Read MoreSafety Drill Best Practice Added to Preparedness Best Practices Library
Safety Drill Best Practice Added to Preparedness Best Practices Library May 21, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Emergency Preparedness Committee added a new Safety Drill Best Practice to the Preparedness Best Practices Library. As property management and security teams have a range of possible drill options available to them – including fire evacuation drills, severe weather shelter-in-place drills, active…
Read MoreEnergy & Sustainability Open Committee Meeting Highlights MBCx & RCx Energy Efficiency Programs
Energy & Sustainability Open Committee Meeting Highlights MBCx & RCx Energy Efficiency Programs May 21, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee hosted an open member meeting on May 8, 2019, focusing on ComEd’s Energy Efficiency programs and how they can help commercial buildings reduce energy consumption and save money. Richard Tonielli and Tom Wroblewski highlighted ComEd’s Monitor-Based…
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