Education
A Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events
A Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events March 16, 2020 At BOMA/Chicago, we are making every effort to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in sensible and meaningful ways. The BOMA/Chicago staff is closely monitoring events and new announcements. We will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments through emails…
Read MorePreventative Actions for Novel CoronaVirus Outbreak
Preventative Actions for Novel CoronaVirus Outbreak January 28, 2020 Novel CoronaVirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness…
Read MoreMinority Mentoring At Its Finest: How BOMA/Chicago’s Ollie Scholarship Is Elevating Commercial Real Estate Careers
Minority Mentoring At Its Finest: How BOMA/Chicago’s Ollie Scholarship Is Elevating Commercial Real Estate Careers In the commercial real estate industry, there are inevitably going to be situations in which a person from a minority group is the only one in the room. Like everyone else, minority professionals want to excel in the workplace, and…
Read MoreCongratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates!
Congratulations to BOMA/Chicago’s CMCP Graduates! July 5, 2019 In July 2019, the Commercial Real Estate Certification Institute (CRECI) launched the Certified Manager of Commercial Properties (CMCP) certification. This certification is for those who are new to CRE or have less than five years of experience in the industry. Learn more about the CMCP certification program on…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day
BOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day March 14, 2019 On March 8, 2019, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and Diversity Committee hosted the second annual Career Day for high school sophomore students in the Pass With Flying Colors program. Pass With Flying Colors is a non-profit that hosts an 8-year program to prepare…
Read MoreAffiliate Members: Host a Lunch & Learn in 2019
Affiliate Members: Host a Lunch & Learn in 2019 January 1, 2019 Showcase your expertise to industry professionals within an intimate and educational environment by hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar. As a BOMA/Chicago Affiliate Member, you are given the free opportunity to host this hour-long Lunch & Learn presentation to around 15 to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Education Committee Profile
BOMA/Chicago Education Committee Profile By Susan Hammer, BOMA/Chicago Education Committee Chair and Vice President/General Manager at AMA Plaza Sir Isaac Newton once said: “What we know is a drop, what we don’t know is an ocean.” This philosophy is what drives BOMA/Chicago’s Education Committee to develop diverse and engaging education programs for BOMA/Chicago members. BOMA/Chicago’s…
Read MoreFive Reasons to Invest in the RPA/FMA Designation Program
Five Reasons to Invest in the RPA/FMA Designation Program By Nancy Capadona, RPA, General Manager at The Hearn Company I earned my Real Property Administrator (RPA) about 25 years ago after I was encouraged by my supervisor to take the designation classes. The comprehensive RPA coursework accelerated my understanding of property management and allowed me to immediately use…
Read MoreEducational Opportunities Abound – How Will You Take Your Career to the Next Level?
Educational Opportunities Abound – How Will You Take Your Career to the Next Level? By Jaclynne Madden, BOMA/Chicago Marketing & Education Program Manager Labor Day has come and gone. The September chill is in the air. Businesses are flooding the airwaves to tout backpack sales and notebook bargains. All of the signs are here –…
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,…
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