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AWS: User Engagement Throughout the Journey
Thursday, October 10, 2013
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Come hear from PepsiCo and Credit Suisse real estate experts who will share their perspectives on alternative workplace strategy programs.
With an emphasis on change management and employee engagement, how do you strike a balance between optimized real estate and happy users?
October's Program will be the last luncheon of the year!
Speakers:
• Phil Kirschner, America's Regional Lead, Smart Working Program. Credit Suisse
• David Craig, PhD, Associate Principal, Workplace Strategy Leader, Cannon Design
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Tales from the Trenches
Thursday, September 12, 2013
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This is our annual and ever-popular: Tales from the Trenches--Around the World in Sixty Minutes.
You're on the same planet, but are you on the same page? Whether coordinating transactions abroad or dealing with international investors in your own backyard, international skills are increasingly an advance in daily corporate real estate business. This year, "Tales" will be hosted by JIm Hagy, a lawyer, an educator, an international speaker who will share highlights on avoiding mismatches - and alinging expectations- in an increasingly global enviroment.
Speaker:
• Jim Hagy, JD, Distinguished Adjunct Professor and Director of the Rooftops Project, New York Law School
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Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities: Global Service Integrator Model
Thursday, June 13, 2013
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Despite the increasing maturity of the service provider marketplace, many corporate users have come to the same conclusion; no single firm is best at delivering all services in all global regions. Due to this reality, companies have traditionally been forced to choose between consistency and the best local service delivery. Enter the integrator model which solves this trade off Early adopters of the integrator model will share their insight and experience with this innovative service delivery model/sourcing strategy.
Speakers:
• Patrick McDonald, Program Manager Global Infrastructure, Real Estate and Facilities, Microsoft
• Scott Long, Sr. Director of Operations, CBRE
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Lessons in Managing Change: An Interactive Workshop
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Are you or a client preparing your organization for change? Are you curious about the latest trends in change management, or best practices, or even a general introduction to the topic?
The May luncheon will feature an interactive “workshop” that will aid in understanding change situations and will provide you with key tools to identify your change approach within your or your client’s organization. Audience members will use mobile technology to share their opinions and responses, which will be discussed in real time using Conference i/o.
Dr. James Bohn Ph.D will share a lifetime of experience and provide several general principles for helping people adjust to change. His presentation will include asking participants to focus on the Top 10 questions they need to ask (and answer!) as they prepare their organizations for change.
He will also focus a segment of his presentation on specific risks identified when implementing new IT systems for Finance, HR and Sourcing.
Speaker:
• Dr. James Bohn, Ph.D, Principal; ProAxios
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GOOGLE: Workplace Strategies and Maximizing Human Capital
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Few businesses in history have had as profound an impact on human life in such a short period of time! Join us at the April luncheon program as we hear from the key leader responsible for running Google's U.S. workplace strategy, including the Chicago/Motorola HQ relocation.
Learn more about how employees are engaged in the design process, and what practices the real estate team uses to optimize human performance in the workplace.
Speaker:
• Jim Laumann, Director of Real Estate, Americas, Google, Inc.
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CRE Technology: The Good, The Bad & the Trendy
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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New Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) are enabling corporate real estate professionals to work in a more efficient manner from an operational standpoint. In this highly interactive session, panelists will review new IWMS tools and processes that can be used to help identify opportunities, recommend actions and realize significant cost savings.
Speakers:
• Simon Davis, SMD, Business Integration Group
• Sidney Eli, Director, C & W / Wellpoint
• Larry Barkley, Barkley Advisory Group
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The Next Economy: The Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel tasked World Business Chicago with assessing Chicago’s current economy in an effort to develop a plan to exponentially increase Economic Growth and Jobs. The plan provides a set of goals, framework for research and analysis, and strategies for which actionable initiatives are being developed.
Come learn more about the plan and hear from key Steering Committee Members on how Chicago will shape itself into the next economy.
Speakers:
• Dennis Vicchiarelli, Managing Director, World Business Chicago
• Eric Olson, Deputy Director, World Business Chicago
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2013 Economic Forecast: Are Headwinds Turning into Tailwinds?
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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With 2012 and the Presidential election now behind us, and while the U.S. economy still faces some significant challenges, how optimistic can we feel about 2013? Join us for this annual program sharing insights into the coming year, featuring key economists from the Ferederal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Speakers:
• William Strauss, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Rick Mattoon, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Finding the Bullseye: The Integration of
Real Estate and Logistics
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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The movement of goods around the world is a multi-trillion dollar industry impacting everything from jumbo jets to the book you ordered from Amazon.
What are the distinct roles of real estate and logistics in meeting the needs of the global supply chain?
How will major trends in the industry affect the way real estate and logistics interact in the future?
Speakers:
• Rich Thompson, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
• Brent Lindstrom, Director of Sales for the Americas, Supply Chain Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services, LLC
• Brian Hancock, President of North America, Martin-Brower LLC
• Carrie Fitzpatrick, Sr. PM, Project Management
• Eric Pitcher, Regional Manager, Economic Development, BNSF Railway Company
Moderator:
• Keith Stauber, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
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Year in Retrospect (With a Glimpse of What's New)
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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While the U.S. economy is still recovering from the recession, Chicago real estate has been heating up. Tenants are moving downtown and they are big. The suburban office market continues to suffer. Corporations have been struggling with real estate portfolios and are squeezing designers and project managers to contain costs. What are the experts experiencing with multi-market corporate occupiers? Join us as we reflect on this extraordinary year, and get a glimpse of the future, from a cadre of senior executives from CBRE who will discuss various perpsectives in CBD and suburban leasing, project management and tenant representation.
CBRE Speaker Panel:
• Damla Gerhart, Director, Workplace Strategies
• Cal Wessman, EVP, Tenant Rep
• Mark Pasquella, EVP, Corporate Services
• Carrie Fitzpatrick, Sr. PM, Project Management
• Mike Whisler, SVP, Broker Services
Moderator:
• Jim Carris, SMD
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Tales from the Global Trenches
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Join us for this year's installment of our annual Tales from the Trenches program which will focus on the demands of providing global real estate services and operating in international markets. Come hear industry leaders as they discuss their recent perspectives, share their successes and challenges, and what may lie ahead in global real estate delivery.
Speakers:
• Buddy Knipfer, Global Real Estate Strategy & Operations, Motorola Solutions
• Patrick Miller, Vice President, Global Corporate Services, DTZ
• Leigh Stringer, Senior Vice President, Director Strategic Accounts, HOK
• Greg Parker, Managing Director, Cost Consultancy, Mace Group
Moderator:
• Martin Clarke, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Group, Northern Trust
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Corporate Real Estate 2020
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Times are rapidly changing--are you keeping up? What must senior CRE executives do to become more effective in their organizations by 2020? How will you evolve, and where are you on your corporation's value chain?
CoreNet Global's Tim Venable and an expert panel will present "Bold Statement" on Enterprise Leadership which have emerged from CoreNet's most ambitious research initiative yet. This will be a highly interactive program and is one you do not want to miss.
Speakers:
• Bill Alexander, MCR, Vice President, Global Real Estate, Tyco Inc.
• Rick Kriva, Vice President, Global Real Estate, Honeywell International
• Rich Wagner, Director, Client & Workplace Strategies, AT & T
Moderator:
• Tim Venable, Vice President, Knowledge/Research, CoreNet Global
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The Intersection of Branding & RE
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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The most innovative executives in corporate real estate are finding new ways to add value to the bottom line by activating the real estate portfolio as a means to drive core operations and marketing strategies. Expressing the brand into the CRE portfolio provides a continuity of experience and measurable value. Today real estate executives must go beyond the concept of cost reduction and focus on value creation by aligning the organization's core competency and marketing strategy with the objectives of the CRE department. This program will discuss Procter & Gamble, NII Holdings (Nextel Latin America) and Mercedes' dependence on real estate to deliver the brand strategy to drive business performance.
Speakers:
• Alexis Katz, Environments Design Manager, Procter and Gamble
• Mary Frances McGuiness, Vice President Brand Marketing & Communications, NII Holdings
• Julie Seitz, Director, Workplace 2020, The Coca-Cola Company
Moderator:
• Adam Cook, Vice President, Project & Development Services, Jones Lang LaSalle
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Chicago Icons: What's Old is New Again!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Chicago features prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. So virtually everywhere you turn in Chicago you will see one of its defining icons. You may see a corporate headquarters, a tourist destination, a cultural museum, an historical landmark or one of the world's tallest office buildings.
Chicago has several iconic structures, all working hard seven days a week to serve Chicago's demanding citizenry and multitude of visitors. Their owners and caretakers are constantly on their toes, keeping them fresh by visioning, renovating and re-branding.
Come hear from executives at the helm of some of Chicago's great icons, who will be here to share the latest news and plans for keeping their buildings modernized and important.
Speakers:
• Gary Michon, VP and General Manager (Willis Tower )
• Steve Haemmerle, Executive VP, (Navy Pier)
• Ari Glass, Senior VP, Zeller Realty Group (Wrigley Building)
• Rafael Carreira, Principal, The John Buck Company (Old Dearborn Bank Building)
Moderator:
• Joe Caprile AIA, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle
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Panduit: In the Winner's Circle with
New High-Performance Headquarters
Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Panduit roared to the front of a crowded field to finish first in the race to deliver a truly sustainable world headquarters. Its advanced building design and workplace environment support collaboration, innovation, brand messaging and operational efficiency. It is also a living demonstration of Panduit’s new connected building enterprise, known as the “Unified Physical Approach,” or UPI.
Panduit real estate and facility executives, along with their design firm and FF&E dealer, will join the Mayor of Tinley Park to discuss the vision and the steps followed to successfully plan, design and complete this LEED Gold Headquarters building.
And as a special bonus - you will see a real NASCAR stock car, up-close and personal, courtesy of our program sponsor - The Village of Tinley Park - and the legendary Bettenhausen racing family.
Speakers:
• Darrin Norbut, Director of Global Real Estate, Panduit
• Frank Benedetto, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Secret Service
• Kevin Hoffmeyer, Sr. Manager, Global Facilities, Panduit
• Susan Cortez, VP Corporate Accounts, Kayhan International
Moderator:
• Pat Turnbull, President & COO, Kayhan International
With Special Guest:
• Mayor Edward J. Zabrocki, Village of Tinley Park
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The Best of Steely Dan - Then and Now
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Since Dave Matthews and his Caravan visited in 2011, a lot has been happening at Chicago Lakeside, the massive 500 acre recycling of the former U.S. Steel South Works. Chicago developer Dan McCaffery and partner U.S. Steel have created a redevelopment plan which will dramatically revitalize the historic south shore lakefront into a thriving community of high-rise apartments, town homes, shops, offices, medical facilities and parks.
Come hear experts from the development team discuss their recent progress, share their successes and obstacles, and bring us up to date on the latest things they have “in the works.”
Speakers:
• Nasutsa Mabwa, Project Manager, McCaffery Interests
• Philip Enquist, Partner, Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Moderator:
• Adam Meek, Principal and CEO, Brownfield Management Associates
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G8 / NATO Executive Briefing
Thursday, February 15, 2012
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Learn more about the upcoming G8 and NATO Summits - and their impact on Downtown Chicago real estate - from a panel of top law enforcement leaders. This public service program is free of charge to the Chicago real estate community. Organizations expected to participate include: BOMA, IFMA, and COLBA. The Federal Reserve Bank’s strict security and check in procedures will require advance registration and seats will be limited. Please bring Photo ID for security clearance. In order to speed up the check-in process, please be prepared for airport-like screening procedures upon entry (metal detectors and bag scan).
Speakers:
• Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy
• Frank Benedetto, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Secret Service
• Gary Schenkel, Executive Director, Office of Emergency Management & Communications
• Robert Grant, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureal of Investigations
Moderators:
• Terry Hillard, Hillard Heintze (retired Chicago Police Superintendent)
• Arnette Heintze, Hillard Heintze (retired Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service)
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TIF: Chicago Villain or Hero?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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How has the use of Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") shaped the development of Chicago? Chicago contains 163 TIF districts, which cover 30% of the City's area and comprise about 10% of its property tax base. TIF has been a crucial tool for supporting quality businesses, creating jobs and building strong neighborhoods. This program will be an opportunity to share case studies and discuss best practices for the use of TIF.
Speakers:
• Alderman Jason Ervin of the 28th Ward
• Michael Jasso, Managing Deputy Commissioner of the City of Chicago, Department of Housing and Economic Development
• Michael Moses, Financial Services Director, S & C Electric
Moderator:
• Joe Pilewski, Director, Specialty Tax, Duff and Phelps
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2012 Economic Forecast
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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With 2011 now behind us, and while the U.S. economy still faces some significant challenges, can we feel optimistic about 2012? Join us for this annual program sharing insights into the coming year, featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Speakers:
• Rick Mattoon, Sr. Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Scott Brave, Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Technology Petting Zoo
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Altering from our usual luncheon format, this program will be highly interactive and feature a panel of experts discussing the latest technology for commercial real estate applications.Our partners at Best Buy will bring the newest gadgets from Samsung, Verizon, Co-Star and Sony. Astek Consulting will provide the latest on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Speakers:
• Andy Swindler, President, Astek
• Sara Raehl, Senior Consultant, Deloitte
• Matt Manzella, Director, Strategy & Innovation Services, Allstate
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Think Your Chute Will Open?
Commercial Property Risk Management Strategies
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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You have all of the risks covered. Or do you? How to address high winds, electrical wires, landing in water. It’s like risk management for commercial properties, right? Come and meet with experts who have been entrusted with protecting our nation’s key facilities and critical infrastructure. Find out about their prevention-oriented methodology and what their perspective is on your risk management. Retired U.S. Secret Service Agents and strategic advisors to Fortune 500 Leaders will share their perspective on commercial property risk management strategies.
Speakers:
• G. Michael Verden, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Strategic Security, Hillard Heintze
• Michael Kuhn, Vice President, Technical Security Systems, Convergint Technologies
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Tales from the Trenches: Growth During the Recession
Thursday, September 9, 2011
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This year's installment of our annual Tales from the Trenches program will focus on companies that experienced high growth during the recession. How did this change impact their real estate decisions? Come hear industry leaders as they discuss their recent perspectives, share their successes and obstacles, and what may lie ahead in corporate real estate.
Moderator:
• Robert Hess, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank
Speakers:
• Patricia Crumley, Director of Real Estate, MillerCoors
• Lori Templeman, Director Corporate Facilities, Intelligrated, Inc.
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From Change Management to Change Acceleration
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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How can fast-change leaders turn change into a competitive edge vs. a business problem to overcome?
This program is designed to review the mindset, tools, processes and tacts that ensure successful change projects and employee adoption and engagement. We will review practices applied by:
• Mindy Glover, MCR, Regional Manager, Group Property, Americas for Rio Tinto with 15 plus years of Real Estate and Facility Management experience.
• Rick Tucci, President, Leap Technologies, with 15 years of experience guiding organizations on more than 5,000 change projects.
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Made in the USA: The Resurgence of Manufacturing in America
Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Come join our distinguished panel that will dispel the myth that we no longer make anything in the USA.
This program offers insight into this timely issue and attendees will leave understanding where our manufacturing base has been and where it is going both locally and nationally.
Speakers:
• Bruce Braker, Director, Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council
• Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative
• Mike Johnson, Managing Director, Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center
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Mergers & Acquisitions Reborn
Thursday, June 9, 2011
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What have companies like Merck and Schering-Plough, Oracle and Sun Microsystems gained by joining forces? What value is added by a centralized and proactive Corporate Real Estate (CRE) functions? What are the process steps recommended for CRE in planning and executing portfolio value capture (net savings) in a merger / acquisition? Join us as we explore these and many other high level strategies for successful M&A activity.*
Speakers:
• Michelle Myer, Oracle
• Peter Shannon, Jones Lang LaSalle (representing Merck)
• Ozzie Nelson, NELSON
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How the Midwest was One: Economic Development Initiatives & Strategies
Thursday, May 12, 2011
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With less focus on manufacturing and agriculture in the Midwest, in conjunction with recent tax increases and collective bargaining disparities, how do Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin continue to compete in the Global Marketplace.
Join our esteemed panelists representing all three states in a discussion on attracting and retaining business within the Midwest Region.
Speakers:
• Jennifer Fitzgerald, Vice President, Duff & Phelps
• Todd Battle, President, Kenosha Area Business Alliance
• Andre Ashmore, Director of Community Outreach, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
• Mitch Roob, Secretary of Commerce, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
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Mission Possible: Embracing the Mission Critical Market
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Join our experienced panel as they offer insight on how to effectively handle the demand, consolidation challenges, reduce risk, cultural change, capacity planning and IT with their mission critical projects. Attendees will walk away with beneficial insight of the knowledgeable panel on how to optimize internal and external IT requirements from a facility, IT, and business perspective.
Moderator:
• Paul Himes, Himes Associates, LTD.
Speakers:
• Paul E. Schlattman, Vice President, Mission Critical Facilities Group, Environmental Systems Design, Inc.
• Chad Freese, Senior Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
• Len Salva, Regional Sales Director, Latisys Data Center
• William Baxter, Group Technology Infrastructure Services, UBS AG
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the podcast for this luncheon was not recorded in its entirety.
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The Big Thaw Out: Investment Sales & Capital Marketing
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Is there a lingering chill in the Capital Markets and Investment Sales air? As spring approaches, we are experiencing an economy that is mirroring its seasons; the thawing out and the defrosting of once seemingly frozen markets. Learn more about the trends and what’s to come with our esteemed expert.
Speakers from Marcus & Millichap Investment Brokerage:
• John Abuja, Vice President Investments & Senior Director
• John Przybyla, First Vice President/Regional Manager
• James Sotos, Associate Director, Vice President
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History in the (RE)making
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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With no new building construction in the foreseeable future, existing buildings ranging in age and historic nature must leverage their past in order to be competitive in today's marketplace. What strategies are available to remake, redefine, and reposition a building?
Speakers:
• Michael Reschke, Chairman and CEO -- Prime Group, Inc.
• Tony Smaniotto, Sr. Managing Director -- Studley
• Rudy Banducci, Vice President -- DUS Managment
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2011: Economic Forecast
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Join us for this New Years' Tradition. Our annual forecasting program will feature economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Speakers:
• Rick Mattoon, Economic Research -- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Bill Strauss, Senior Economist -- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Chicago Chapter Holiday Party
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Alternative Workplace Strategies: Alternative or Mainstream?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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Join us to explore the current state of Alternative Workplace Strategies (AWS) initiatives. What are the current trends, outcomes, and future directions among leading organizations? We will also examine the role of benchmarking, including adoption, priorities, metrics, and methods. The ramifications for the real estate market are significant, affecting supply and demand, space requirements, and landlord contributions. Case studies from each speaker will be shared.
Moderator:
Gary Miciunas, Principal, Planning+Strategies, Perkins+Will
Speakers:
• Deborah Kuo, Director -- Real Estate & Facilities, ComEd
• Rick Wagner, Director -- Client & Workplace Strategies, AT&T
• Aditi Sant, SVP -- Corporate Workspace, Bank of America
• Terry Sullivan, Director, Applied Research, Steelcase
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2010 - The Year in Retrospect: What's your R.O.I. (retail, office, industrial)?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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2009 left its mark on everyone in the industry. Was 2010 any better? Come hear how your R.O.I (retail, office, industrial) compares to your competitors and walk away with a better understanding of 2010 lessons learned.
Speakers:
• Jim Planey, SIOR, Principal, Lee & Associates of Illinois, LLC
• Steve Frishman, Principal/Vice President, Mid-America Real Estate Corporation
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The influencer: federal, state, and local policies impacting real estate trends
Thursday, October 14, 2010
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It is no surprise that the US federal government is a major influence on every facet of the real estate industry. With rising interest rates, lack of availability of credit, and the tremendous level of borrowing - it can be very overwhelming. What does that mean for your company? Your clients? Your transactions? Join us for a lively discussion with real-life examples of what the impact of government means for our industry. Walk away with a better understanding of what it all means and how your company can stay ahead of the curve.
Speakers:
- Joe Pilewski, Director, Duff & Phelps
- Robert Herman, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps
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Tales from the Trenches: The Leaders' Luncheon - CoreNet Chicago Chapter Luncheon
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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As the days get shorter and the nights longer, there's nothing like sharing a hot meal and a good story (at Maggiano's) to prepare for fall. Be inspired by industry leaders as they discuss their successes and obstacles; they will share their stories from the past and provide perspectives on what may lie ahead in commercial real estate.
Speakers:
- Kyle Kamin, Senior Vice President, CBRE
- Mark Delph, Director, Real Estate, Fortune Brands
- Jon Streich, Senior Vice President, Corporate Real Estate North America, HSBC
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a tenant's guide to evolving capital market conditions:
opportunities, challenges and pitfalls
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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Join us for an overview of real estate capital market conditions, a current state of affairs and predictions for the future. Asset specialists will use case studies to address key industry issues including protecting tenants and finding opportunities with land lords. 3 CPD Credits Awarded
Speakers:
- Jeffrey Jahns, Partners, Seyfarth Shaw, Real Estate Department
- Jeanne Peck, Vice President, @Properties
- Mark Pasquella, Executive Vice President, CB Richard Ellis, Global Corporate Services
- Jeff Patterson, President, Prime Group Realty Trust
- John Oharenko, Director, Real Estate Capital Institute & Senior Vice President, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage
- Lynn Reich, SIOR, Executive Vice President, Colliers International
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Workplace Well-being: The Humana Workplace Strategy
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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The corporate real estate division has a unique human capital-based philosophy built around cultural evolution, enhanced employment brand, improving productivity and using space as a tool to model behaviors. Please join us for an introduction to Humana and overview from Humana's Workplace Strategists highlighting a new building, a unique process built around these principles, and how the facility has accommodated changes driven by today's economic environment.
Panel:
George Brown--Manager, Workplace Solutions at Humana, Green Bay, WI
Greg Shafer, IIDA--Manager of Space Planning and Design at Humana, Louisville
David Cottle—Workplace Strategist at Humana, San Diego
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Chicago Developers "Rat Pack" Reunion - Luncheon Program
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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The Rat Pack of commercial real estate is back for one afternoon only! These real estate pioneers paved the way for our industry. They weathered the highs and lows of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, and they survived the roller coaster ride of the ‘90’s and 2000’s. Please join us for an afternoon of real estate nostalgia. We will explore our industry’s rich history, its personalities and all of its intrigue.
Panel:
Eugene Golub, Chairman, Golub & Company
Paul Beitler, President, Beitler Real Estate Corporation
Richard Stein, Senior Managing Director, Mesirow Financial
Moderator:
Richard Abraham, President, The Richard Abraham Company, LLC
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Mix & Mingle with Models (...of buildings) - Spring Networking Event
Monday, May 24, 2010
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This networking event is open to members and non-members. Please join us for an evening of great conversation, hors d' oeuvres and cocktails.
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A New Lease on Leases: FASB 13 - Luncheon Program
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Under the proposed changes, all operating leases would be reclassified as capital leases and, as such, be accounted for on the organization's balance sheet.
- Understand changes to the current lease accounting standard and
- Identify how these changes will impact various industry sectors and businesses that utilize off-balance sheet financing in the acquisition of capital equipment
Speakers:
- David Clark, UGL Equis
- John Hepp, Grant Thornton
- John Wickes, UGL Equis
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Credit, Where Credit is Due - Luncheon Program
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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Last month, with When Man Bites Dog, we explored how various perspectives have changed from the end user to landlord, lender, legal and broker. Join us as we dig deeper into the financial perspective in commercial real estate lending. What has happened in the last 24 months and, more importantly, what will the next 24 months look like?
Speakers:
- Jim Postweiler, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Richard G. Baer, Jr., Sr. Vice President, Bank of America
- Aaron Lanski, Director, BMO Capital Markets
- Jon Winick, President, Clark Street Capital
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Man Bites Dog: Who’s on First Now?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
With the severe economic climate, the role of the Lender, Landlord, Tenant and Broker has changed dramatically. Join us as a dynamic panel attempts to outline the new challenges for each player in the commercial real estate arena.
Speakers:
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Sandra Collins
Real Estate Services Manager – US Cellular |
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Stanley Stallworth
Partner of Real Estate Group – Sidley Austin |
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Bob Reaumond
Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Services – CBRE |
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Todd Rich
Managing Director – Tishman Speyer |
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Don Pafford
Senior Vice President, Chicago Market Manager, Commercial Real Estate - US Bank |
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Making the Grade
Thursday, February 11, 2010
While the past several months have been challenging, the education sector has been one of our economy's bright spots. Join us as we explore how these public and private institutions, charter schools, and other City of Chicago educational initiatives have benefited and will continue to take advantage of the current real estate market.
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What is Renaissance 2010? |
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What are the challenges in creating new and innovative schools? |
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What are the real estate opportunities? |
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What are the impacts and new trends for student housing? |
Moderator:
- Craig Cassell, Vice President-Education Practice Group, Grubb & Ellis
Speakers:
- Miroslava Krug, Chief Financial Officer, Roosevelt University
- Phyllis Lockett, President and CEO, The Renaissance Schools Fund
- Dan Oltersdorf, Vice President of Residence Life, Campus Advantage
- Steven Altschul, Executive Director of New Campuses, Kaplan
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2010 Economic Forecast
January 14, 2010
With 2009 now behind us, and while the U.S. economy still faces some significant challenges, including high unemployment, can we begin to feel optimistic about 2010? Join us for this annual program sharing insights into the coming year featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Speaker:
- Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
- Scott Brave, Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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