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Congratulations to Our 2022 Gold Circle Award Finalists
Congratulations to Our 2022 Gold Circle Award Finalists Congratulations to our 2022 Gold Circle Award finalists! Winners will be announced at our TOBY Gold Circle Awards Luncheon on February 17. Learn more and reserve your tickets today. In This Section Board of DirectorsStaffMember DirectoryNewsMedia CoverageFor the PressContact Us
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Buildings Raise Over $63K for Holiday Food Drive
BOMA/Chicago Buildings Raise Over $63,000 for Greater Chicago Food Depository 109 BOMA/Chicago buildings participated in our 2021 Holiday Food Drive this year. Together, building members raised over $63,000 to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which translates into 191,430 meals for Chicagoland families who are food insecure. Congratulations to our top three buildings that raised…
Read MoreOEMC Relaunches Smart911
OEMC Relaunches Smart911 The City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is relaunching Smart911 to residents of Chicago in January as part of the Mayor’s Office of Racial Equity and Justice equity strategic plan. Smart911 is a free and private service that allows residents to create a safety profile for their household that includes any information…
Read MoreComEd Offers Two Office Hours Meetings Related to the >10 MW Opt Out Process
ComEd Hosts Two Office Hours Sessions Related to the >10 MW Opt Out Process ComEd will be hosting two office hour sessions in January to answer questions related to the >10 MW Opt Out process and subsequent documentation as required by Public Act 102-0662. The recent change in the Illinois Energy Law allows customers, with…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Launches “Be Part of the Art” on Lasalle Street
BOMA/Chicago Launches “Be Part of the Art” on Lasalle Street Building Members: Scroll to the end to download a Captivate Screen to promote to your tenants! The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago), in partnership with Torque, announced the launch of a creative art infusion, “Be Part of the Art,” on South Lasalle…
Read MoreCity Announces Vaccine Mandate for Restaurants, Bars, and Gyms
City Announces Vaccine Mandate for Restaurants, Bars, and Gyms The City of Chicago today announced vaccine requirements for restaurants, bars, gyms, and other indoor public areas. Below is information about the new requirements relevant to offices. The requirement goes into effect January 3, 2022. It is focused on dining, fitness, and entertainment venues where food…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Secures Downtown Ambassador Grant
BOMA/Chicago Secures Downtown Ambassador Grant BOMA/Chicago won a grant to provide “Downtown Ambassadors” for the Central Loop during December. We are partnering with CleanSlate to provide the Downtown Ambassador service. Ambassadors will be actively circulating downtown streets to offer a friendly welcome to tenants and visitors, report cleanliness problems, and serve as additional eyes and ears…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Board and Taxation Committee Meet with Assessor Candidate Kari Steele
BOMA/Chicago Board and Taxation Committee Meet with Assessor Candidate Kari Steele Members of BOMA/Chicago’s Board of Directors and Taxation Committee met with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Chairman and Cook County Assessor candidate, Kari Steele this week. Chairman Steele is running against incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who is serving his first term. During his first term…
Read MoreOverview of the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
Overview of the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) is the most sweeping legislation to be passed in over a decade and with its passage, Illinois will have some of the most significant clean energy and decarbonization commitments in the nation. It will require Illinois to be reliant…
Read MoreUpdate on New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Regarding Vaccine Mandates
Update on New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Regarding Vaccine Mandates On November 4, 2021, OSHA issued Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) rules mandating companies with at least 100 employees implement a vaccination or testing mandate for all their workers. A PowerPoint provided by our partners at Cozen O’Conner goes into more detail and can be downloaded…
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