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BOMA/Chicago Shows Appreciation for First Responders

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

By Erin Parks, Facility Security Officer, Computer Sciences Corporation The key mission of the BOMA/Chicago Security Committee is to recommend and implement programs designed to keep building owners and managers up to date on issues that have an impact on … Continue reading →

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The Year 2012 Remembered Through the BOMA/Chicago Elevator Speech

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

As the final hours of the year 2012 wind down, the team behind The Elevator Speech want to thank all who read, comment and subscribe to this blog.  We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have this online forum — our … Continue reading →

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CRE News: What We’re Reading the Week of December 17

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Each week, The Elevator Speech summarizes news related to some of the key industry trends, buildings, deals and dealmakers that shaped headlines. Below are articles that caught our attention the week of December 17. New office development could be limited … Continue reading →

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Taking a Bow for BOMA International Award for NATO Summit Communications

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Our Last Big Night Out of the Year: A Glimpse at the BOMA/Chicago 2012 Annual Meeting

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Around this time of year, companies and organizations are finalizing plans for what’s more than likely the final “official” gathering of staff and members. It could be a simple or a grand affair. It could be attended by dozens or hundreds or … Continue reading →

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Crisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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“Pedaling” Around the Issue: Making Chicago Office Buildings More Bicycle Friendly

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

By Larry Cohn, Senior Broker, @ Properties Bicycling has been termed the perfect form of transportation.  Bikes don’t leave a carbon footprint or cause traffic jams, it’s an affordable way of getting around town, and people who ride bikes get … Continue reading →

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Smart Meters: Smart Is What Smart Does

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

By Mike Munson CEO of Metropolitan Energy, LLC In the energy industry, the term “smart” is the current buzzword of the day.  Smart cars.  Smart homes.  Smart grids.  The list is growing in perpetuity.  But what makes a device “smart”?  … Continue reading →

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What We’ve Learned From the Launch of The Elevator Speech: 22 Weeks and 41 Posts Later

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

By Edward M. Bury, APR Director of Marketing and Communications, BOMA/Chicago BOMA/Chicago is accustomed to taking the lead.  In fact, the concept of building owners and managers working together to support their investments and the industry was started with the … Continue reading →

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Effective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

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 →

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