Monthly Archives: December 2011

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 19

Posted on December 23, 2011 by BOMA/Chicago

Happy Holidays to you and yours from BOMA/Chicago! Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention the week of December 19: A Chicago-based … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 155 N. Wacker Dr., Allerton Hotel proposed a Chapter 11 reorganization plan, Chicago's commercial real estate market, Chicago's office market, development of a large-scale downtown building is unlikely, hotels in Chicago changed hands, Petra Capital Management, Savo Group, Savo Group is more than doubling its space in a move | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 12

Posted on December 15, 2011 by BOMA/Chicago

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention the week of December 12: The American Medical Association is moving its headquarters to 330 N. Wabash Ave. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 330 N. Wabash Ave., American Medical Association, American Medical Association is moving its headquarters, Amtrak service, commercial property loans in the Chicago area, Credit Suisse Group, LEED for Existing Buildings certification is greater than LEED-certified new construction, master plan emerged to modernize Union Station, Metra commuter rail service, MillersCoors headquarters at 250 S. Wacker Dr. was sold, Publicis Worldwide doubled its space at 111 E. Wacker Dr., The Elevator Speech, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) | Leave a comment

We’re Number 2, So We’ll Try Harder in 2012 to Hold Successful Blood Drives

Posted on December 14, 2011 by BOMA/Chicago

The early 1960s are considered by many to be the Golden Age of television advertising. One of the most memorable – and probably successful – campaigns was for Avis Car Rental. Statistics revealed that Avis consistently ranked second to industry … Continue reading →

Posted in BOMA/Chicago Events, Philanthropic Outreach | Tagged a legendary campaign, Avis Car Rental, BOMA/Chicago, BOMA/Chicago building members, Doyle Dane Bernbach Advertising, Great Lakes Naval Base, Hertz, LifeSource, The Skyscrapers For Life | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 5

Posted on December 9, 2011 by BOMA/Chicago

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention the week of December 5: Sara Lee announced its move to Chicago from Downers Grove. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged Chicago properties, Construction contracts for new commercial and residential projects in Chicago, converting the Esquire Theater to a high-end retail center, Downers Grove, MetraMarket, National Association of Realtors paid $1.45 million to buy, O'Vie Bar & Grill will open in the MetraMarket, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Phil Stefani's 437 Rush restaurant, Sara Lee, Sara Lee announced its move to Chicago, SUmmit Design & Build LLC, The Elevator Speech, West Loop, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. | Leave a comment

Traditions Old and New Help Define the Holidays in Chicago

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Edward Bury

By Edward Bury, APR Director of Marketing & Communications, BOMA/Chicago One great aspect of the holiday season centers on passing down practices and customs from one generation in the family to the next. Following long-standing traditions and establishing new ones … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago CRE industry and philanthropy | Tagged a pair of designers, Art Institute of Chicago, BOMA/Chicago, BOMA/Chicago building members, Chicago Transit Authority, Christkindlmarket, Christmas Windows, city's official Christmas tree, Cloud Gate, holiday songs performed by local choirs, Holiday Train, Macy's, Macy's celebrity-inspired ornaments, Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, Millennium Park, office building, Pablo Picasso, The Richard J. Daley Center, the story, the two massive bronze lions, visit downtown, windows along State Street | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of November 28

Posted on December 2, 2011 by BOMA/Chicago

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Here’s what caught our attention the week of November 28: Chicago’s beloved former first lady Maggie Daley passed away from … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 22 W. Washington St., 222 E. Illinois St., 6 N. Michigan Ave., Angelo Gordon & Co., Centrum Properties, Chicago office of CBRE Inc., City of Chicago flags, closed, Crystal Gardens, displayed pink exterior lighting, filing for bankruptcy protection, former first lady Maggie Daley passed away, Gateway Park, Lakeview Baseball Club, Navy Pier, paid, Panera Bread, Pier Park, Prudential Real Estate Investors LLC, recruit buyers, redesign, selected five finalists, Starbucks, The Elevator Speech, up for sale | Leave a comment

Monthly Archives: December 2011

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 19

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 12

We’re Number 2, So We’ll Try Harder in 2012 to Hold Successful Blood Drives

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 5

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of November 28

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Monthly Archives: December 2011

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 19

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 12

We’re Number 2, So We’ll Try Harder in 2012 to Hold Successful Blood Drives

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 5

Traditions Old and New Help Define the Holidays in Chicago

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of November 28

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