The Elevator Speech
Advocacy Challenges in the Wake of Illinois 2014 General Election
Advocacy Challenges in the Wake of Illinois 2014 General Election By Curt Fiedler, Morrill and Associates Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Advocacy is often cited as the most important function performed by BOMA/Chicago on behalf of its members. As a trade association, BOMA/Chicago has an impressive history of effectiveness in representing member interests…
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 MoreEducational Opportunities Abound – How Will You Take Your Career to the Next Level?
Educational Opportunities Abound – How Will You Take Your Career to the Next Level? By Jaclynne Madden, BOMA/Chicago Marketing & Education Program Manager Labor Day has come and gone. The September chill is in the air. Businesses are flooding the airwaves to tout backpack sales and notebook bargains. All of the signs are here –…
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 MoreNo Small Plans for the 2014 Ollie Scholarship Recipients
No Small Plans for the 2014 Ollie Scholarship Recipients By BOMA/Chicago Time and again, BOMA/Chicago members spring to life to support initiatives that strengthen the commercial real estate industry and the professionals who comprise this industry. After 111 years of spearheading projects to advance CRE in Chicago, BOMA/Chicago continues to notice that our members not…
Read MoreNotes from a Non-Profit Newcomer
Notes from a Non-Profit Newcomer By Joe Sherman, Operations Coordinator at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Susan Hammer (Riverview Realty Partners) and Joell Molk (Golub Realty Services) awarding me the Full Designation Scholarship at the 2013-14 TOBY/Gold Circle Awards Gala. Earlier this year, I was incredibly fortunate to receive the 2014 BOMA/ Chicago Foundation Full Designation…
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…
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