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Novel Coronavirus: Public Health Response and Resources
Novel Coronavirus: Public Health Response and Resources February 25, 2020 With global instances of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks increasing, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. Currently, COVID-19 is spreading from…
Read MoreDiversity Committee Hosts Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School
Diversity Committee Hosts Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School February 13, 2020 On February 11, 2020, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Committee hosted a Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School. Fenger is a public four-year high school located in the Roseland neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago. From…
Read MoreCoronaVirus and Pandemic Guides Available for Download
CoronaVirus and Pandemic Guides Available for Download February 10, 2020 In response to the growing concern over the coronavirus, BOMA International recently released a guide that provides up-to-date information regarding the outbreak of this new respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, termed “2019-nCoV.” Although the CDC has stated that the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2020 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2020 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Winners! BOMA/Chicago held its annual TOBY/Gold Circle Award Gala on January 30, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Nearly 700 members were in attendance as we recognized the TOBY and Gold Circle Awards finalists and announced the winners. Congratulations to our eight TOBY winners and six…
Read MoreDiversity Committee Hosts CRE Career Day at Lindblom High School
Diversity Committee Hosts CRE Career Day at Lindblom High School January 29, 2020 On January 8, two Diversity Committee members, Bridgette Battle (LJ Sheridan) and David Myles (CBRE) visited the Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School in West Englewood to talk to students about commercial real estate careers. David is a founding…
Read MorePreventative Actions for Novel CoronaVirus Outbreak
Preventative Actions for Novel CoronaVirus Outbreak January 28, 2020 Novel CoronaVirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness…
Read MoreJoin BOMA/Chicago’s Fight For A Better Property Tax System
Join BOMA/Chicago’s Fight For A Better Property Tax System The assessment rate for commercial properties in Cook County is 250% of the rate of assessment for residential properties, resulting in higher tax bills for commercial properties of equivalent value. BOMA/Chicago’s member buildings have paid over $1 billion in property taxes in just one year. Could…
Read MoreHomeland Security Reissues NTAS Bulletin Pertaining to Terror Threat in Wake of Recent Events Abroad
Homeland Security Reissues NTAS Bulletin Pertaining to Terror Threat in Wake of Recent Events Abroad January 6, 2020 Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, reissued the NTAS bulletin pertaining to the terror threat to the U.S. homeland in the wake of recent events abroad. Please note that at this…
Read MoreCodes Committee Discusses Delivery of Violation Notices with Chicago Comptroller Reshma Soni
Codes Committee Discusses Delivery of Violation Notices with Chicago Comptroller Reshma Soni December 23, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Codes Committee hosted City of Chicago Comptroller Reshma Soni at the committee’s December meeting. The Codes Committee has been talking about ways to streamline the city’s delivery of violation notices, including public way permits. Often times notices are not…
Read MoreBuilding Members: Chicago Department of Public Health Needs Your Feedback
Building Members: Chicago Department of Public Health Needs Your Feedback December 23, 2019 The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking the assistance from BOMA-Chicago members to gauge the effectiveness of communicable disease prevention in the commercial building community. The CDPH is attempting to use the most effective non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) methods available…
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