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January 1, 2019 Showcase your expertise to industry professionals within an intimate and educational environment by hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar. As a BOMA/Chicago Affiliate Member, you are given the…
November 30, 2018 We welcomed nearly 500 members at BOMA/Chicago’s 116th Annual Meeting held at the JW Marriott Chicago on November 29, 2018 where we celebrated our many accomplishments over the past…
November 27, 2018 BOMA/Chicago has been actively opposing three transfer tax proposals currently up for consideration in the City Council. Cumulatively, the three proposals total an increase of $12.00 per $500…
October 3, 2018 For real estate trade associations, a strong political action committee (PAC) is essential to safeguard the success of the industry. Â As part of their advocacy roles, BOMA International…
July 25, 2018 NextGrid grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA – otherwise known as the Exelon bailout), which redefines major aspects of Illinois…
July 17, 2018 The BOMA/Chicago Energy and Sustainability Committee held an open meeting on July 11 for all BOMA/Chicago members. The meeting focused on assessments, discounts, incentives and optimization opportunities that…
March 22, 2018 Building members should subscribe directly to emergency notification alert systems to receive the most timely and accurate information. While BOMA/Chicago may also email building members regarding emergency situations,…
January 10, 2018 BOMA/Chicago’s Energy Committee met with representatives from ComEd to clarify questions about the Smart Ideas waitlist. In July, ComEdannounced that all projects applying for Smart Ideas® Standard or…
December 13, 2017 The City Council voted 48-2 in favor of amendments to the Chicago Benchmarking Ordinance that will create a zero-to-four-star rating system for benchmarked buildings. The amendment will also…
November 27, 2017 BOMA/Chicago commissioned JLL to conduct a research study analyzing the economic impact of our building members. This study was conducted to better understand our members’ economic value to…
November 1, 2017 Medical emergencies are one of the most common crises that building operators will experience. Well trained staff members are taught to meet the Chicago Fire Department’s Emergency Medical…
October 9, 2017 The passage of last year’s Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) led to the creation of NextGrid, an 18-month, collaborative study initiated by the Illinois Commerce Commission to help…
September 15, 2017 With BOMA/Chicago’s support, the Chicago City Council has passed a major update to the Chicago Electrical Code. Â The new code will make Chicago one of the first major…
September 11, 2017 In February, Aldermen Brenden Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward, introduced a proposal to amend the street performer ordinance to extend protections…
September 11, 2017 The Illinois House adjourned without attempting to advance pending Senate budget proposals, alternative House budget or a “stop-gap” budget. Prior to the House adjourning, Speaker Madigan held a…