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BOMA/Chicago Invited to Contribute to City’s Zero Net Carbon Buildings Strategy
BOMA/Chicago Invited to Contribute to City’s Zero Net Carbon Buildings Strategy May 25, 2021 BOMA/Chicago has been invited to serve on the Policy Development Working Group to develop Chicago’s Zero Net Carbon Buildings Strategy to improve health and equity outcomes. The working group is an outcome of stakeholder engagement activities hosted by the City…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Info Hub
BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Info Hub May 24, 2021 BOMA/Chicago recently launched a new member database to support a more robust online member experience through our new Info Hub. All members will need to set up a new online account (replacing your previous online account user name and password) to access…
Read MoreBridge Phase Guidelines Offer Higher Occupancy Caps and a New Vaccine Exemption.
Bridge Phase Guidelines Offer Higher Occupancy Caps and a New Vaccine Exemption. May 24, 2021 The State of Illinois and City of Chicago are currently in the Bridge Phase, which uses most of the same operational guidelines as Phase 4 but has higher occupancy caps and a new Vaccine Exemption. The State is anticipated…
Read MoreCity Issues Additional Guidance on Face Coverings at Chicago Businesses
City Issues Additional Guidance on Face Coverings at Chicago Businesses May 18, 2021 Effective May 18, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear face coverings in most public and private settings. Face coverings are still required in health care settings, schools, correctional/congregate care settings, on public transportation and in City of Chicago buildings.…
Read MoreCTA Launches New Campaign as Return to Office Gains Momentum
CTA Launches New Campaign as Return to Office Gains Momentum May 14, 2021 The CTA launched its new “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready” campaign and created a dedicated page for the business community. You can find new information on the CTA’s response to the pandemic along with renewed efforts to welcome riders back to CTA.…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Teams with Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot to Launch Vaccination Sites in Office Buildings
BOMA/Chicago Teams with Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot to Launch Vaccination Sites in Office Buildings May 11, 2021 To further expand convenient opportunities for Illinoisans to get vaccinated, BOMA/Chicago teamed with Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot to launch a new program this week that offers building workers and office staff a chance to…
Read MoreOver 450 Attend the CEO Roundtable
Over 450 Attend the CEO Roundtable May 11, 2021 BOMA/Chicago, World Business Chicago, and Chicago Returns hosted a CEO Roundtable on Tuesday, May 11 with more than 450 people participating in the hybrid event. Over 60 attended in-person. Return to office was the focus of the event and speakers included: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Opening Remarks…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Member Hub
BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Member Hub May 10, 2021 On May 10, BOMA/Chicago launched a new member database to support a more robust online member hub. You should have received an email to provide you with access to the new system, including your member account, member-only documents, and our building and…
Read MoreEnergy and Sustainability Committee Seeking Information About Rider NS
Energy and Sustainability Committee Seeking Information About Rider NS May 9, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee is currently gathering information from members about ComEd’s rider for nonstandard service (Rider NS). Under Rider NS, ComEd can charge customers for services and facilities that are considered larger, more, or different than what is provided as…
Read MoreHigh-Rise Lighting Ordinance
High-Rise Lighting Ordinance May 9, 2021 A few weeks ago, BOMA/Chicago distributed a building member survey related to an ordinance being considered by the City Council that would require high-rise illuminated signs to be extinguished between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. As a follow up to the survey, here is some additional information about…
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