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What’s in a Name? According to Chicagoans and the Commercial Real Estate Industry — Everything
What’s in a Name? According to Chicagoans and the Commercial Real Estate Industry — Everything The process and purpose behind transitioning naming rights seems simple: A company purchases the rights to rename a building or property to increase brand awareness and ultimately market share and revenue. However, the naming rights of buildings, an important part of Chicago history…
Read MoreA Big Benefit of Earning a Gold Circle Award: Validation from Peers
A Big Benefit of Earning a Gold Circle Award: Validation from Peers By Nancy Capadona, General Manager, CBRE It’s been just about six months since my name was announced during the Gold Circle Awards competition as the Property Manager of the Year for 2012. Without question, I was thrilled to be selected for this prestigious honor, especially considering the many…
Read MoreThe Future of Chicago’s Rapid Transit System: Keeping Chicago on Track
The Future of Chicago’s Rapid Transit System: Keeping Chicago on Track Last week, we shared insight on the history of Chicago’s elevated rapid transit system – better known as the “L” – and how it helped shape Chicago’s Central Business District. This week, we’ll consider what’s next for the city’s public transportation system and how its evolution will…
Read MoreChicago’s Elevated Rapid Transit System: Tracking the Expansion of the “L”
Chicago’s Elevated Rapid Transit System: Tracking the Expansion of the “L” Chicago has many distinguishing features that set it apart from other great cities. There’s the 26 miles of lakefront parks and beaches, world-class restaurants, landmark theaters, legendary professional sports, globally-inspired cultural events, and of course world-renowned architecture and commercial buildings. Chicagoans often take these assets for granted. Yet,…
Read MoreNATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago
NATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago By Michael Cornicelli, Executive Vice President The NATO Summit held in Chicago last month was one of those rare events that had a major impact on many of us, apart from the important work being done by the NATO delegates there. It was certainly an opportunity to showcase what’s great about Chicago – something I…
Read MoreWrigley Field: Home of the Chicago Cubs, Site of Chicago’s Next Development Challenge
Wrigley Field: Home of the Chicago Cubs, Site of Chicago’s Next Development Challenge It’s one of Chicago’s most iconic, most visited, most historic structures. It’s been the scene of intense joy and, more often, intense heartbreak. It’s a landmark, and there’s only one other place like it left in the nation – make that the…
Read MoreA Clear-Cut Benefit of BOMA/Chicago Membership: Hosting a Brown Bag Seminar
A Clear-Cut Benefit of BOMA/Chicago Membership: Hosting a Brown Bag Seminar By Mike Collins, Commercial Client Advocate, J.C. Restoration, Inc. One key to success in business is this: take advantage of opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to help establish yourself as an expert. In today’s competitive environment, smart managers will cut through the fluff…
Read MoreCrisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit
Crisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit By Nick Kalm, president and founder, Reputation Partners, LLC In my nearly 30 years of crisis communications, I’ve helped address many issues and crisis situations affecting the commercial real estate industry. Although the communications strategies differ for each crisis, it’s clear the organizations that actively…
Read MoreThree Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit
Three Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit Since learning Chicago was selected as the host city for the 2012 NATO Summit, BOMA/Chicago leadership and staff have collaborated with public and private organizations to prepare members for the logistical and operational issues associated with hosting this global event. With the NATO Summit less than two months…
Read MoreThe Ongoing Transformation of Navy Pier: Part II
The Ongoing Transformation of Navy Pier: Part II Last week, we profiled Navy Pier’s rich history and transforming identity throughout the last 96 years. This week, we will discuss the future of Navy Pier and how its redesign will contribute to its ongoing transformation. In September 2011, Navy Pier Inc. (NPI), the nonprofit group that manages Navy Pier, developed a…
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