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Ollie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3
Ollie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3 November 11, 2020 2021 Ollie Scholarship Application Season The application for the 2021 Ollie Scholarship is now available. Click here to download the packet containing the application and reference forms. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria (listed below), we encourage you to apply! Applications are…
Read MoreNo Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021
No Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021 November 10, 2020 We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902, BOMA/Chicago membership includes 239 member buildings (representing…
Read MoreAffiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories for 2021
Affiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories for 2021 November 10, 2020 We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902, BOMA/Chicago membership includes 239 member…
Read More2021 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
2021 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available November 6, 2020 Maximize your sponsorship investment by becoming a BOMA/Chicago sponsor. Our networking events have traditionally been one of our strengths, helping to build new relationships and a strong sense of community between our Building and Affiliate Members. As we work through a pandemic and restrictions on in-person events in…
Read More2020 Virtual GCFD Food Drive: Donate Through December 18!
2020 Virtual GCFD Food Drive: Donate Through December 18! November 6, 2020 2020 Virtual GCFD Food Drive: Donate Through December 18! Over 130 BOMA/Chicago members have signed up to participate in the 2020 GCFD Virtual Holiday Food Drive. The drive will start on November 9 and end on December 18. Your monetary donations will go…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Releases Take Home Tabletop Exercise
BOMA/Chicago Releases Take Home Tabletop Exercise November 3, 2020 Every Autumn, the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee holds a tabletop exercise. In lieu of an in-person exercise this year, the Committee is providing three “take home” tabletop exercises that you can use with your building team. Tabletop exercises are used effectively by organizations to evaluate program…
Read MoreNon-Essential Business Curfew Effective This Friday
Non-Essential Business Curfew Effective This Friday October 22, 2020 “Curfew” on Non-Essential Businesses from 10 p.m to 6 a.m. As COVID cases continue to rise significantly each day, Mayor Lightfoot has implemented a limitation on public access to non-essential businesses from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective Friday, October 23. The limitation will last at…
Read More2019 Chicago Construction Codes Full-Day Virtual Training Program
2019 Chicago Construction Codes Full-Day Virtual Training Program September 22, 2020 The Department of Buildings is hosting a full-day virtual training program for participants to learn more about the transition to the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes. The program is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2020. Though all are welcome to register, the program will be…
Read MoreMoratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted
Moratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted September 22, 2020 The Chicago Fire Department has lifted the moratorium on fire drills. Fire drills may now be conducted following CDPH, IDPH and CDC guidelines relative to social distancing, masks and other requirements. Given the current occupancy rates/numbers in highrises, building operators should be able to effectively run drills while…
Read MoreGold Circle Awards Nominations Open Now Through October 23
Gold Circle Awards Nominations Open Now Through October 23 September 16, 2020 Now in its twelfth year, the BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards honor individual excellence within Chicago’s commercial real estate community. Nominations for our six Gold Circle Awards are being accepted now through Friday, October 23. The awards include: Property Management Professional of the Year…
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