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Free ComEd Energy Efficiency Webinar on May 12
Free ComEd Energy Efficiency Webinar on May 12 May 5, 2021 In response to the many challenges buildings have experienced over the last year and to help you prepare for the return of your tenants to onsite working, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program team is hosting a webinar on May 12 at 11am CST that will…
Read MoreSenate Committee Holds Hearing on Profitability Audit of Exelon Nuclear Plants
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Profitability Audit of Exelon Nuclear Plants April 26, 2021 Last week, the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee held a hearing on a recently completed audit of the profitability of Exelon’s nuclear units. The audit, done by Synapse Energy Economics, concluded that with a $355 million subsidy, there would…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago to Launch New Member Database and Online Member Hub on May 10
BOMA/Chicago to Launch New Member Database and Online Member Hub on May 10 April 22, 2021 BOMA/Chicago is launching a new member database in May that will support a more robust online member hub. As we begin the process of launching the new database, certain sections of our website will be impacted, including our…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2021 TOBY Regional Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2021 TOBY Regional Award Winners! April 16, 2021 BOMA/Chicago is so proud to announce that six member buildings have won the 2021 North Central Region TOBY Award! The North Central Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Award is the most prestigious…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Leaders Discuss CEJA with Representative Ann Williams
BOMA/Chicago Leaders Discuss CEJA with Representative Ann Williams April 12, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s legislative team has been busy with over 79 energy and utility related bills filed in the 102nd Illinois General Assembly. Over the next several weeks, numerous committee hearings will likely be held on specific bills as well as “subject matter hearings.” The…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson Testifies in Opposition to Data Exposure Legislation
BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson Testifies in Opposition to Data Exposure Legislation April 7, 2021 BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson appeared at the Illinois House Property Tax Subcommittee on April 1 to testify in opposition to House Bill 860 and House Bill 3529. The legislation, being forwarded by the Cook County Assessor’s Office, would mandate all…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Invites Assessor Kaegi to Meet
BOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Invites Assessor Kaegi to Meet April 5, 2021 Committee Advocates for Greater Transparency and Fairness Given Tax Burden Shift onto Commercial Properties during Recession BOMA/Chicago’s Taxation Committee hosted Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi at its meeting on Tuesday, March 30. Topics discussed included the Assessor’s data exposure legislation, Cook County’s unique…
Read MoreCongrats to our 2021 Ollie Scholar: Jose Bahena with JLL
Congrats to our 2021 Ollie Scholar: Jose Bahena with JLL March 26, 2021 Congrats to Jose Bahena, JLL, who was named the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s 2021 Ollie Scholarship recipient! Jose is currently enrolled in his second RPA class, Design Ops II. Jose’s scholarship will cover all eight required RPA classes (worth $10,000)! Jose is the Assistant…
Read MoreTake Action: Oppose Legislation That Would Result in Higher Commercial Property Taxes
Take Action: Oppose Legislation That Would Result in Higher Commercial Property Taxes March 23, 2021 BOMA/Chicago is opposing two Illinois House Bills being advanced by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi that we believe would negatively impact commercial office properties and our ability to recruit jobs and investment to our local economy: HB 860 and HB…
Read MoreLocal 399 Offers Vaccinations to Union Members
Local 399 Offers Vaccinations to Union Members March 23, 2021 IUOE Local 399 will be distributing vaccine doses to union members on March 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the union headquarters located at 2260 S. Grove Street in Chicago. 200 shots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read the flyer to learn…
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