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Monthly Archives: July 2011
CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of July 25
Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes some of the key events, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention for the week of July 25th: Related Midwest completed its acquisition of the Waterview Tower project. The … Continue reading
Golf Outings: Make Time for Business, But Remember Golf Scramble Etiquette
By Daniel Ryan, General Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle Like many BOMA/Chicago colleagues, I will be participating in the 13th Annual BOMA/Chicago Golf Classic presented by Comcast Business Class and many other generous sponsors. This year, the day-long outing takes place … Continue reading
CRE News: What We’re Reading Week of July 18
Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes some of the key events, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention for the week of July 18th: Chicago’s newest casino opened its doors this week to capacity crowds in suburban … Continue reading
Effective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants
By Nick Kalm - Founder and President, Reputation Partners, LLC As the president of Reputation Partners, LLC, a corporate communications firm with years of experience in commercial real estate, I’ve worked with building owners and managers in Chicago and nationally. I … Continue reading
CRE News: What We’re Reading Week of July 11
Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes some of the key events, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention for the week of July 11th: Mayor Rahm Emanuel initiated plans to make approximately 100 city buildings … Continue reading
The Commercial Real Estate Industry Gives Back
We all know the importance of giving back to those in need. However, during the recent economic downturn, people and businesses had to make some tough decisions regarding whether to donate, or to hold back. Corporate giving and philanthropic support … Continue reading
CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of July 4th
Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes a list of important news stories impacting our industry and the City of Chicago. Here are the news stories that caught our attention this week: The Chicago downtown office market is continuing its comeback as prime … Continue reading
Shaping the Future: A Perspective from the BOMA 2011 International Conference
Hundreds of commercial real estate professionals from coast to coast and a handful of other nations congregated, debated, learned, exchanged ideas and socialized last week at the BOMA 2011 International Conference and The Every Building Show. Throughout my decade with BOMA/Chicago, I … Continue reading
CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of June 27th
Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes a list of important news stories impacting our industry and the City of Chicago. Here are the news stories that caught our attention this week: The total amount of outstanding commercial real estate loans fell by … Continue reading