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47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin Tours 200 West Monroe
47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin Tours 200 West Monroe July 23, 2019 Lee Hebert with Accesso Services hosted 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin on a tour of 200 West Monroe. During the tour and presentation, Lee shared insights about the commercial real estate industry, property taxes and sustainability initiatives, while highlighting the tenants and businesses in…
Read MoreChicago Fire Department Seeking Elevator Shafts in Downtown Buildings for Training Purposes
Chicago Fire Department Seeking Elevator Shafts in Downtown Buildings for Training Purposes July 9, 2019 Is your building undergoing any elevator shaft work that would give the Chicago Fire Department an opportunity to practice blind shaft rescues? To volunteer your building or to learn more, please contact Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs, at rtabaczynski@bomachicago.org.…
Read MoreFour Ways Accurate Square Footage Can Impact a Property’s Financial Position and Accounting Practices
Four Ways Accurate Square Footage Can Impact a Property’s Financial Position and Accounting Practices By Robert Ladner with SDI Presence The responsibilities of a commercial real estate property manager are many and varied, ranging from managing occupancy, tenant relationships, safety concerns and building financials. One common – but often overlooked – source of data used across…
Read MoreCongratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates!
Congratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates! July 5, 2019 In July 2019, the Commercial Real Estate Certification Institute (CRECI) launched the Certified Manager of Commercial Properties (CMCP) certification. This certification is for those who are new to CRE or have less than five years of experience in the industry. Learn more about the CMCP certification program on…
Read MoreEggress vs. Safety: Locked Elevator Lobbies
Eggress vs. Safety: Locked Elevator Lobbies By Leah Riley with Burnham Nationwide Tragic events have been an unfortunate way of calling the attention to safety mishaps that could have been avoided. While the number of fires in Chicago office buildings are limited, those resulting in lost of life at times result in code changes. A recurring…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2019 TOBY International Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 2019 TOBY International Award Winners! June 27, 2019 The commercial real estate industry honored 16 commercial properties with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award at the June 25 TOBY Awards Banquet as part of the 2019 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year marked the 33rd…
Read MoreNo Vote Taken this Session on Property Tax Bill
No Vote Taken this Session on Property Tax Bill June 11, 2019 At the urging of BOMA/Chicago members and their building tenants, BOMA/Chicago successfully opposed Senate Bill (SB) 1379 this past legislative session. The legislation, sponsored by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, would have required commercial properties to submit income and expense data annually. BOMA/Chicago…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Weighs In on Chicago’s Fair Workweek Proposal
BOMA/Chicago Weighs In on Chicago’s Fair Workweek Proposal June 11, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Government Affairs Director, Ron Tabaczynski testified this week at the Workforce Development Committee hearing, relaying concerns from the commercial office industry about Chicago’s “Fair Workweek Ordinance.” The proposed ordinance, introduced in the City Council on May 29, 2019, would require many Chicago employers…
Read MoreNavigating the Public Way
Navigating the Public Way By Donna Pugh, Foley & Lardner, LLP Whether you are a property owner, manager, or a tenant, failing to comply with the City of Chicago’s public way requirements will cost you time and money. If not properly permitted, public way improvements can leave property owners and managers open to liability issues.…
Read MoreChicago’s Next Chapter
Chicago’s Next Chapter By Mary Kay Minaghan, MKM Services Mayor Lightfoot Sworn In As Chicago’s 56th Mayor On May 20, Lori E. Lightfoot was sworn in as Chicago’s fifty-sixth Mayor at Wintrust Arena. This was the largest venue for a mayoral swearing-in in recent memory. The crowd was excited and the mood was far less formal…
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