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Effective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants
Effective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants By Nick Kalm – Founder and President, Reputation Partners, LLC As the president of Reputation Partners, LLC, a corporate communications firm with years of experience in commercial real estate, I’ve worked with building owners and managers in Chicago and nationally. I also bring a perspective as a tenant and prospective tenant,…
Read MoreThe Commercial Real Estate Industry Gives Back
The Commercial Real Estate Industry Gives Back We all know the importance of giving back to those in need. However, during the recent economic downturn, people and businesses had to make some tough decisions regarding whether to donate, or to hold back. Corporate giving and philanthropic support were sometimes the first to go. In my…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago’s Blockbuster Buildings
BOMA/Chicago’s Blockbuster Buildings Transformers’ Bumble Bee flies by Willis Tower This summer’s big-screen blockbuster season is all about Chicago. You might remember when the Autobots and Decepticons took over Chicago’s Central Business District last summer to film Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, which debuted in theaters this week. Check out the trailer to see some of BOMA/Chicago’s building members get “destroyed” in the final…
Read MoreGreen Buildings & Green Payoffs: Our LEED-Certified Member Buildings
Green Buildings & Green Payoffs: Our LEED-Certified Member Buildings Commercial real estate professionals today are inundated with messages about the benefits of “going green.” After awhile, the messages can all start to sound the same. So you can see why we were interested in the contents of a presentation called “Current Trends in Green Real…
Read MoreOn a Mission to LEED
On a Mission to LEED By Susan Hammer, RPA, LEED® AP General Manager, Prime Group Realty Trust Does your building have a sustainability mission? These days, it should. The sustainability movement has generated a culture shift for office building owners, managers and tenants. All stakeholders realize they are responsible for ensuring operational practices that are environmentally…
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