Preparedness
Stay Safe During Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Dangerous Snow Conditions
Stay Safe During Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Dangerous Snow Conditions By Mark Peterson, External Affairs Officer, FEMA Region V CHICAGO – Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe…
Read MoreWorking with Chicago Police/SWAT in response to a workplace violence incident
Working with Chicago Police/SWAT in response to a workplace violence incident by Mark Kexel, Titan Security Chair of BOMA/Chicago Open Security Emergency Preparedness Committee Having up-to-date resources at your fingertips and strategic planning are critical to effectively responding to building threats, according to Lieutenant Mark Marianovich of the Chicago Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Plan Ahead for 2014’s Concealed Carry Act
How to Effectively Plan Ahead for 2014’s Concealed Carry Act By BOMA/Chicago Security Committee Many Chicagoans would be shocked to see a “No Guns Allowed” sign at the entrance of a hospital. To us, this is implicit knowledge. Richard A. Devine, a Former State’s Attorney and current Partner at Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson,…
Read MoreDisastrous Due Diligence, or Due Diligence pre-Disaster?
Disastrous Due Diligence, or Due Diligence pre-Disaster? By the BOMA/Chicago Business Continuity and Resiliency Committee Chicago building owners and managers wouldn’t wait for June to make plans for spring landscaping or December to plan for snow and ice. Yet still, many property managers wait to connect with a building restoration contractor until an actual property disaster hits –…
Read MoreWhen Disaster Strikes: Have a Plan Ready
When Disaster Strikes: Have a Plan Ready By the BOMA/Chicago Business Continuity and Resiliency Committee If recent events during the past year have taught us anything – Hurricane Sandy, wildfires, earthquakes and seemingly dozens of harsh winter storms, to name a few – it’s that natural disasters and severe weather emergencies can hit anytime, anywhere, and with little to no…
Read MoreTaking a Bow for BOMA International Award for NATO Summit Communications
Taking a Bow for BOMA International Award for NATO Summit Communications Rarely do we make efforts to pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. But here we’re making an exception. Last month, BOMA/Chicago earned a “2012 Best Practices Award” in the Marketing Communications category for the concerted program launched to provide BOMA/Chicago Building Members – comprised…
Read MoreNATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago
NATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago By Michael Cornicelli, Executive Vice President The NATO Summit held in Chicago last month was one of those rare events that had a major impact on many of us, apart from the important work being done by the NATO delegates there. It was certainly an opportunity to showcase what’s great about Chicago – something I…
Read MoreCrisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit
Crisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit By Nick Kalm, president and founder, Reputation Partners, LLC In my nearly 30 years of crisis communications, I’ve helped address many issues and crisis situations affecting the commercial real estate industry. Although the communications strategies differ for each crisis, it’s clear the organizations that actively…
Read MoreThree Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit
Three Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit Since learning Chicago was selected as the host city for the 2012 NATO Summit, BOMA/Chicago leadership and staff have collaborated with public and private organizations to prepare members for the logistical and operational issues associated with hosting this global event. With the NATO Summit less than two months…
Read MoreThe 2012 NATO and G8 Summits – A Catalyst for Preparedness
The 2012 NATO and G8 Summits – A Catalyst for Preparedness By Ron Tabaczynski, Director of Government Affairs, BOMA/Chicago Earlier this month, BOMA/Chicago hosted an open security meeting at the Aon Center led by Gary Schenkel, the Executive Director of the Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC). The focus: Next year’s NATO and G8 summits. The…
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