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Chicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave
Chicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave June 30, 2016 After more than a year of discussions, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in June that allows employees to accrue and use up to five earned sick days over the course of one year. Chicago now joins many other cities with similar…
Read MoreSeeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance
Seeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance June 30, 2016 Mayor Emanuel is expected to propose an amendment to the City’s recycling ordinance that will require source separation of recyclables in all buildings. For BOMA/Chicago buildings, this is not expected to have a major impact because most are already engaged in source separation. Source…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago’s State of the City Aldermanic Discussion and Luncheon
BOMA/Chicago’s State of the City Aldermanic Discussion and Luncheon BOMA/Chicago was pleased to host some of Chicago’s most esteemed aldermen earlier this month for our annual mid-year luncheon, held at Prime & Provisions in River North. Our City and County Legislative Consultant, Mary Kay Minaghan, moderated the engaging panel discussion focused on the “state of…
Read MorePreparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2] Part Two of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs In our last post regarding BOMA/Chicago’s recent Open Security Committee Meeting, we explored notable causes and warning signs associated with workplace violence. The importance of creating and consistently implementing workplace violence policies for employees cannot…
Read More2016 Affiliate Member of the Year Jack O’Rourke
2016 Affiliate Member of the Year Jack O’Rourke Jack O’Rourke, Vice President of the Midwest and Southwest Regions, with Able Services, is the recipient of the 2016 Gold Circle Awards Affiliate Member of the Year. What was your first paying job? I was a Caddy at Ridgemoor Country Club in Chicago. This was a great job…
Read MorePreparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1] Part One of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Several high-profile, violent incidents across the world in recent months have put security and emergency preparedness on top of the minds for many in the commercial real estate industry. Many building owners and…
Read MoreSprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching
Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching March 16, 2016 BOMA/Chicago is reminding buildings that the deadline for the final phase of the City’s sprinkler retrofit mandate is approaching. The Sprinkler Installation Ordinance (13-196-205), passed in 2004, mandates all pre-1975 commercial high rise buildings that are not landmarked to install full sprinkler systems by January 1, 2017. When…
Read MoreOnline Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program
Online Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program March 16, 2016 Nearly one hundred individuals have already completed the City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program since the initial pilot offering on February 23. The revised certification program consists of three consecutive four-hour days which includes training and the overall…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal
BOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal March 15, 2016 Call to Action: Contact your State Legislators Today! On Monday, October 19, the City filed legislation to double the Homestead Exemption and shift nearly 70% of the burden for the proposed property tax increase to businesses and renters. The legislation has already passed…
Read More2007 Affiliate of the Year Thomas Glavin
2007 Affiliate of the Year Thomas Glavin Thomas Glavin, President of Glavin Security Specialists, was named the very first BOMA/Chicago Affiliate of the Year in 2007. Tom also serves on the BOMA/Chicago Board of Directors. >>2016 Gold Circle Award Nominations are open now through October 30! Click here to learn more and submit your nomination. What was…
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