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Ollie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3

November 11, 2020

2021 Ollie Scholarship Application Season The application for the 2021 Ollie Scholarship is now available. Click here to download the packet containing the application and reference forms. If you meet all of the eligibility…

No Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021

November 10, 2020

We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago…

Affiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories for 2021

November 10, 2020

We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago…

2021 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

November 6, 2020

Maximize your sponsorship investment by becoming a BOMA/Chicago sponsor. Our networking events have traditionally been one of our strengths, helping to build new relationships and a strong sense of community between our Building…

2020 Virtual GCFD Food Drive: Donate Through December 18!

November 6, 2020

ONE out of SIX Chicagoans face hunger every day. Help us in the fight against hunger. DONATE today! You can view all of the BOMA/Chicago members hosting a drive by clicking here. You…

BOMA/Chicago Releases Take Home Tabletop Exercise

November 3, 2020

November 3, 2020   Every Autumn, the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee holds a tabletop exercise. In lieu of an in-person exercise this year, the Committee is providing three “take home” tabletop exercises that…

Non-Essential Business Curfew Effective This Friday

October 22, 2020

As COVID cases continue to rise significantly each day, Mayor Lightfoot has implemented a limitation on public access to non-essential businesses from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective Friday, October 23. The…

2019 Chicago Construction Codes Full-Day Virtual Training Program

September 22, 2020

The Department of Buildings is hosting a full-day virtual training program for participants to learn more about the transition to the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes. The program is scheduled for Thursday, October…

Moratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted

September 22, 2020

Fire drills must be held in-person for Category 1 and 2 buildings by end of year. Safety and life safety presentations/seminars can be done virtually or online. Please note that drills and…

Gold Circle Awards Nominations Open Now Through October 23

September 16, 2020

Now in its twelfth year, the BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards honor individual excellence within Chicago’s commercial real estate community. Nominations for our six Gold Circle Awards are being accepted now through Friday,…

September 9 Downtown Security Update

September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020   On September 9, 2020, BOMA/Chicago received a brief security update from the Mayor’s office that included the following information: Protest Update: There were no protests of major concern this…

Apply for the Needs-Based RPA/FMA Full Designation Scholarship

September 9, 2020

2021 Full Designation Application Season Runner-Up Scholarship! The scholarship runner-up will be given the opportunity to use a Single Course Scholarship for one RPA/FMA class offered in 2021. If you plan to apply…

BOMA/Chicago Invited to Participate in Governor’s Working Energy Group

September 8, 2020

September 8, 2020   After an initial postponement due to COVID, and a secondary delay in the wake of the ComEd Legislative scandal, Governor Pritzker has called for a resumption of the energy working groups.  BOMA/Chicago was appointed to…

Update on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD

August 27, 2020

August 27, 2020   Last week, representatives from BOMA/Chicago’s Board and Preparedness Advisory Group met with the Office of the Mayor and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). As you know, the Mayor recently…

New Building Commissioner Introduced to BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee ​

August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020   Newly appointed Chicago Building Commissioner Matthew Beaudet will meet with the BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee on Thursday, August 27.  Beaudet was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot last month after…