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BOMA/Chicago Foundation Leadership Update
BOMA/Chicago Foundation Leadership Update The BOMA/Chicago Foundation is excited to announce its new leadership team, ushering in a new chapter of growth and impact. Bridgette Battle (Hines) has been appointed as the new Foundation President, bringing her expertise and passion for advancing diversity and professional development in commercial real estate. Joe Sherman (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2025 Gold Circle Award Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2025 Gold Circle Award Winners! The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Emerging Leader of the Year Annalise Andriacchi CBRE Annalise began her career in commercial real estate as a Meeting…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our 2025 Local TOBY Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2025 Local TOBY Winners! The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of building operations, including community involvement, tenant relations, sustainability efforts, personnel training, emergency preparedness, security, and energy…
Read MoreMembers with Nonstandard Riders Encouraged to Request New Annual Report from ComEd
Members with Nonstandard Riders Encouraged to Request New Annual Report from ComEd Due to BOMA/Chicago’s arguments for greater transparency and fairness in ComEd’s Rider NS billing, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) now requires ComEd to provide a Rider NS Annual Report by March 1,2026 upon customer request. The report was among several reforms to the…
Read MoreSecurity Best Practices Library Updated by Preparedness Committee
Security Best Practices Library Updated by Preparedness Committee Is it time to refresh your building’s Response Plans? BOMA/Chicago’s Security Best Practices library provides property management teams with a wide range of security documents that address security or life safety situations commonly faced in commercial office buildings. These best practices can be considered when drafting site-specific…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Issues Proposed Property Tax Reforms
BOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Issues Proposed Property Tax Reforms Chicago leads the nation in commercial property taxes and has adopted many counter-productive tax policies. BOMA/Chicago’s Taxation Committee has developed a slate of property tax reforms endorsed by the association. In addition to classification reform to allow for a fairer assessment of all properties and encourage investment…
Read MoreAfter Property Tax Increase Eliminated, Mayor’s Budget Passes City Council
After Property Tax Increase Eliminated, Mayor’s Budget Passes City Council City Council passed the Mayor’s revised $17.1B budget on Monday, December 16. The budget excluded the originally proposed $300 million property tax increase. After City Council unanimously rejected the initial proposal, the Mayor scaled back the tax hike, presenting additional budgets that included a $150M…
Read More2024 Advocacy Award Recipients
2024 Advocacy Award Recipients Civic Partner Award: Chicago Police Department Honors a government partner that exemplifies dedication to public service and civic collaboration. BOMA/Chicago is proud to recognize the Chicago Police Department for its vital partnership with BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee and Public-Private Task Force. During heightened protests and civil unrest due to international conflicts and…
Read MoreCaitlin Wright Promoted to Director of Marketing at BOMA/Chicago
Caitlin Wright Promoted to Director of Marketing at BOMA/Chicago Caitlin Wright has been promoted to Director of Marketing at BOMA/Chicago. Since joining the organization in June 2022 as Marketing and Events Manager, Caitlin has made invaluable contributions that have strengthened BOMA/Chicago’s brand and elevated member engagement. As the driving force behind BOMA/Chicago’s marketing efforts, Caitlin…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2025
BOMA/Chicago Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2025 BOMA/Chicago elected Nancy Capadona, Portfolio Manager of HEARN, as President of the association. Capadona was elected during the association’s 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 21, at the Four Seasons Chicago. Capadona succeeds Phil Stafford, Chief Operating Officer of Colliers Chicago, who served as President for two…
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