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Congratulations to our Gold Circle Award Winners!
Congratulations to our Gold Circle Award Winners! February 5, 2021 Congratulations to our Gold Circle award winners, announced at our 2021 TOBY and Gold Circle Awards Gala held on Thursday, February 4. Gold Circle Award Winners include: In This Section Board of DirectorsStaffMember DirectoryNewsMedia CoverageFor the PressContact Us
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Essential Workers to Be Covered Under Vaccination Phase 1B
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Essential Workers to Be Covered Under Vaccination Phase 1B February 1, 2021 In 2020, BOMA International successfully advocated for personnel related to property management to be classified as “essential workers” under federal guidance. The definition is as follows: “Workers supporting the operations of commercial buildings that are critical to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Employees to Be Included in Vaccination Phase 1B
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Employees to Be Included in Vaccination Phase 1B January 27, 2021 Beginning on January 25, 2021, under the Illinois COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Plan, essential workers prioritized under Phase 1B will be eligible to get vaccinated. Under federal guidelines, commercial facilities are designated as a critical sector and our personnel…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Leadership Meeting with Public Agencies to Address Increase in Crime
BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Leadership Meeting with Public Agencies to Address Increase in Crime January 27, 2021 The BOMA/Chicago Board is aware of increased criminal activity in the downtown area and has discussed this important issue in detail. As BOMA/Chicago building members prepare to welcome back tenants, it is appropriate to revisit the security plans…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Meets with Governor’s Office to Discuss Energy Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Meets with Governor’s Office to Discuss Energy Legislation January 26, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s Advocacy Team met with the Governor’s Office on January 15 to discuss energy and environmental goals that the Governor wants to pursue during the upcoming Spring legislative session and how those goals aligned with BOMA/Chicago’s priorities and positions. In 2020, Governor…
Read MoreIllinois Begins Phase 1b of the Vaccine Distribution Plan
Illinois Begins Phase 1b of the Vaccine Distribution Plan January 23, 2021 On January 22, Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois will begin Phase 1b of the vaccination distribution plan for Illinois on Monday, January 25. Persons now eligible for the vaccine in Phase 1b include: Persons aged 65 years and older Frontline essential workers,…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson to Headline Return to Work Panel
BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson to Headline Return to Work Panel January 11, 2021 BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson will headline a Forward Chicago Return to Work panel discussion this Wednesday, January 13 at 9 a.m. Plan for the impact of COVID-19 on your business, workers, customers, and the public and hear from notable experts about…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2021 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Finalists!
Congratulations to our 2021 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Finalists! December 16, 2020 BOMA/Chicago is excited to announce our finalists for the TOBY and Gold Circle Awards. Winners will be announced at the February 4 TOBY Gold Circle Awards Gala. Visit our event webpage for more information and to register. Congratulations to Our TOBY Finalists! In…
Read MoreMembers: Look For Your 2021 Dues Invoices in the Mail
Members: Look For Your 2021 Dues Invoices in the Mail November 18, 2020 Thank you to all our BOMA/Chicago members for your membership and support this year. BOMA/Chicago membership dues invoices for 2021 were mailed to all our members the week of November 9. Payments are due January 31, 2021. If you would like…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Issues “Stay at Home” Advisory
Mayor Lightfoot Issues “Stay at Home” Advisory November 12, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot today announced a “Stay At Home” advisory that goes into effect Monday, November 16 at 6 a.m. The advisory is not a shelter in place order and does not significantly change the regulations that apply to the office industry. The advisory includes a new…
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