Monthly Archives: January 2012

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 23

Posted on January 27, 2012 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 January 23: Sales of office buildings in the CBD jumped 24 percent … Continue reading →

Geoffrey Baer: Historical Perspective on the CBD

Posted on January 25, 2012 by BOMA/Chicago

As host, producer and writer for WTTW, Geoffrey Baer tours Chicago’s world-renowned architecture and highlights our city’s rich history. Baer is an expert on all things in and around Chicago, from the El, to the Chicago River to Chicago’s downtown buildings. We’re proud that Baer will host this … Continue reading →

Posted in BOMA/Chicago Events | Tagged BOMA/Chicago TOBY/GOld Circle Awards Gala, Chicago River, Chicago's downtown buildings, Chicago's downtown commercial buildings, Chicago's loop, Chicago's Loop: A New Walking Tour, Chicago's world-renowned architecture, Geoffrey Baer, historic Great Hall in Union Station, history of Chicago skyscrapers, the El, TOBY/Gold Circle Awards, WTTW | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 16

Posted on January 20, 2012 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 January 16: The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center leased 50,000 square feet of space at … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 000 square feet at the Merchandise Mart, Austrian Consulate, Chicago hub for technology startups, Chicago River, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center leased 50, consulates moved out of their offices at the Wrigley Building, Latham & Watkins LLP signed a 15-year lease at 330 N. Wabash, No new downtown office towers were built, paid $12.5 million for the popular development site at 400 W. Randolph, real-estate investors took stakes in major office properties, The Elevator Speech, the Willis Tower, Wrigley Building’s new owners have plans to develop | Leave a comment

Weathering Winter in Chicago’s CBD

Posted on January 19, 2012 by BOMA/Chicago

When the winter wind off Lake Michigan howls and the wind chill drops to single digits, it can be daunting to make your way across Chicago’s Loop. Walking across the Chicago River from Union Station or stepping out for a quick bite … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged Block 37, BOMA member buildings, BOMA/Chicago, BOMA/Chicago member buildings, Chase Building, Chicago winters, Chicago's loop, Chicago's underground pedestrian walkway, Daley Center, deep dish pizza, Fairmont, Hyatt Regency, last week's storm, lobby concourse at the Illinois Center, Macy's, The Central Business District, the pedway, This humble blogger, Thompson Center, Union Station, wind off Lake Michigan | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 9

Posted on January 13, 2012 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 January 9: U.S. commercial real estate vacancies declined in 2011, as few … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 228-million purchase of the former Apparel Center, Emmi solutions doubled its space, fill vacant space at the Tribune Tower, sale of 350 W. Mart Center, Shorenstein Properties, The Elevator Speech, Tribune Co. Vornado Realty Trust, Tribune Company, trouble in the office market, U.S. commercial real estate vacancies declined in 2011 | Leave a comment

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 2

Posted on January 6, 2012 by BOMA/Chicago

Happy New Year! Thanks to all who read and commented on this blog last year. In 2012, we look forward to offering further comments and insight designed to promote dialogue on key issues that impact the Chicago office building industry … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago News and Events | Tagged 209 W. Jackson Blvd. sold, decrease demand for office space in 2012 except in select technology and energy markets, government funding and collaboration continue to drive green building, Jones Lang LaSalle, Service Employees International Union, SmithBucklin Corp. signed a lease at 330 N. Wabash, The Elevator Speech, The Top 10 Chicago CRE stories of 2011 | Leave a comment

Raising Dollars for RIC & Building a Business, One Step at a Time

Posted on January 4, 2012 by PhyllisApelbaum

By Phyllis Apelbaum, President, Arrow Messenger Service As I enter my 38th year as a business owner, I’ve learned this: One person can make a difference; and when you get more people involved, it becomes like a snowball that’s rolling … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago CRE industry and philanthropy | Tagged Arrow Messenger Service, BOMA/Chicago, DePaul University, Hillary Clinton says it takes a village, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, RIC, Roosevelt University, Sky Rise Chicago stair climb, Willis Tower | 1 Comment

Monthly Archives: January 2012

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 23

Geoffrey Baer: Historical Perspective on the CBD

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 16

Weathering Winter in Chicago’s CBD

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 9

CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of January 2

Raising Dollars for RIC & Building a Business, One Step at a Time

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