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2022 TOBY Application Season: September 22 Deadline & Important Information

July 15, 2021

TOBY Application Season Open Now through September 22 Since 2010, 17 Chicago buildings have won the International TOBY Award. In July 2020, four BOMA/Chicago buildings brought home an International TOBY Award. We…

BOMA/Chicago Hosts First In-Person Networking Event with Emerging Leaders

July 13, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, BOMA/Chicago hosted our first in-person networking event of the year, The Emerging Leaders’ Summer Soiree, at 540 West Madison, owned by Third Millennium Group and managed by JLL. …

Due to Inclement Weather Forecast, Lunch on Lasalle Cancelled for August 24

July 2, 2021

Due to Inclement Weather Forecast, Lunch on Lasalle Cancelled for August 24 ***Please note Lunch on Lasalle on August 24 is cancelled due to inclement weather forecast.*** You won’t want to miss…

BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Leaders Tour Metra Multimedia Analytic Center

June 7, 2021

On June 4, Metra commuter rail operations and the Metra Police Department welcomed BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Chair Erin Belknap with Sterling Bay and Committee Vice-Chair Tom Henkey with Titan Security to the…

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Bob Six with Zeller Named 2021 BOMA Fellow

June 1, 2021

Zeller and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) are pleased to announce that Bob Six has been named a 2021 BOMA Fellow. Six – who is the first BOMA…

BOMA/Chicago Invited to Contribute to City’s Zero Net Carbon Buildings Strategy

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021   BOMA/Chicago has been invited to serve on the Policy Development Working Group to develop Chicago’s Zero Net Carbon Buildings Strategy to improve health and equity outcomes. The working…

BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Info Hub

May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021   BOMA/Chicago recently launched a new member database to support a more robust online member experience through our new Info Hub. All members will need to set up a…

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Bridge Phase Guidelines Offer Higher Occupancy Caps and a New Vaccine Exemption.

May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021   The State of Illinois and City of Chicago are currently in the Bridge Phase, which uses most of the same operational guidelines as Phase 4 but has higher…

City Issues Additional Guidance on Face Coverings at Chicago Businesses

May 18, 2021

Effective May 18, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear face coverings in most public and private settings. Face coverings are still required in health care settings, schools, correctional/congregate care…

CTA Launches New Campaign as Return to Office Gains Momentum

May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021   The CTA launched its new “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready” campaign and created a dedicated page for the business community. You can find new information on the CTA’s response…

BOMA/Chicago Teams with Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot to Launch Vaccination Sites in Office Buildings

May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021   To further expand convenient opportunities for Illinoisans to get vaccinated, BOMA/Chicago teamed with Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot to launch a new program this week that…

Over 450 Attend the CEO Roundtable

May 11, 2021

BOMA/Chicago, World Business Chicago, and Chicago Returns hosted a CEO Roundtable on Tuesday, May 11 with more than 450 people participating in the hybrid event. Over 60 attended in-person. Return to office…

BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Member Hub

May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021   On May 10, BOMA/Chicago launched a new member database to support a more robust online member hub. You should have received an email to provide you with access…

Energy and Sustainability Committee Seeking Information About Rider NS

May 9, 2021

May 9, 2021   BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee is currently gathering information from members about ComEd’s rider for nonstandard service (Rider NS). Under Rider NS, ComEd can charge customers for services…

High-Rise Lighting Ordinance

May 9, 2021

May 9, 2021   A few weeks ago, BOMA/Chicago distributed a building member survey related to an ordinance being considered by the City Council that would require high-rise illuminated signs to be…