Posts by growthzone
BOMA/Chicago Labor Negotiations: Historical Insight into a Core Member Benefit
BOMA/Chicago Labor Negotiations: Historical Insight into a Core Member Benefit By Bob Quast, Chair of the BOMA/Chicago Labor Committee and BOMA/Chicago Treasurer Did you know that BOMA/Chicago is the only local BOMA in the country that negotiates directly with unions on behalf of member buildings and represents these buildings in grievance hearings? The dedicated and experienced members of the…
Read MoreWhy Expand the State Street SSA and Increase Taxes to Pay for It?
Why Expand the State Street SSA and Increase Taxes to Pay for It? By Michael Cornicelli, BOMA/Chicago Executive Vice President The Chicago Loop Alliance thinks they know better than you how to operate a commercial office building, fill vacant space and increase asset value. And they want the City of Chicago to let them show you how…
Read MoreTOBY Insights from the 2014 North Central Region Winners
TOBY Insights from the 2014 North Central Region Winners By BOMA/Chicago Several weeks ago, BOMA/Chicago proudly announced the four member buildings that will go on to compete in the BOMA International TOBY Awards. These four buildings and their property management teams have advanced to the final of three TOBY competition levels, winning the local TOBY Award at the January 2014…
Read MoreNo Small Plans for the 2014 Ollie Scholarship Recipients
No Small Plans for the 2014 Ollie Scholarship Recipients By BOMA/Chicago Time and again, BOMA/Chicago members spring to life to support initiatives that strengthen the commercial real estate industry and the professionals who comprise this industry. After 111 years of spearheading projects to advance CRE in Chicago, BOMA/Chicago continues to notice that our members not…
Read MoreNotes from a Non-Profit Newcomer
Notes from a Non-Profit Newcomer By Joe Sherman, Operations Coordinator at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Susan Hammer (Riverview Realty Partners) and Joell Molk (Golub Realty Services) awarding me the Full Designation Scholarship at the 2013-14 TOBY/Gold Circle Awards Gala. Earlier this year, I was incredibly fortunate to receive the 2014 BOMA/ Chicago Foundation Full Designation…
Read MoreTax Increases are Coming & Chicago’s Economic Viability Hangs in the Balance
Tax Increases are Coming & Chicago’s Economic Viability Hangs in the Balance By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Chicago is facing a predicament whose resolution will surely impact office building owners. State law mandates that Chicago make a $590 million contribution to its police and fire pension funds in 2015. If the city…
Read MoreAdvance Your Career with BOMA/Chicago’s NLU Partnership
Advance Your Career with BOMA/Chicago’s NLU Partnership By Paulette Slaiher, Corporate Business Development Specialist at National Louis University Since 1886, National Louis University (NLU) has been a pioneer in higher education in Chicagoland, built on a strong tradition of access and innovation. Our students come from many backgrounds — working adults, career-changers, first-generation college students and veterans,…
Read MoreAn Emerging Leader’s Industry Insights
An Emerging Leader’s Industry Insights By Kristine Sorenson, Real Estate Services Administrator at 100 N. Riverside Plaza and 2013-14 Emerging Leader of the Year Did you know that women and minorities hold less than 1,000 of the commercial real estate industry’s nearly 14,000 senior executive positions nationwide? In the top-level positions, Hispanic men hold 400, Asian men…
Read MoreFive Questions with Derrick Johnson: Industry Executive and BOMA/Chicago Board Member
Five Questions with Derrick Johnson: Industry Executive and BOMA/Chicago Board Member By BOMA/Chicago BOMA/Chicago is proud to represent the passionate and diversely talented commercial real estate professionals of Chicago. Our membership includes 260 commercial office, institutional and public buildings along with 170 companies that provide services to support the operational excellence of those buildings. Both…
Read MoreStrengthen the CRE Industry by Supporting Workplace Diversity
Strengthen the CRE Industry by Supporting Workplace Diversity By BOMA/Chicago In order to succeed in the $300 billion commercial real estate industry, professionals must rely on their extensive and diverse skill sets. Managing an office building or a portfolio encompass a uniquely wide range of professional specialties that involve tenant relations, budgeting, security measures, emergency…
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