Wednesday, May 5, 2010
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BOMA/Chicago's Joyce Travis Announces Retirement
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Joyce Travis, BOMA/Chicago's Director of Education, has announced her intention to retire. Her last day with us will be Friday, May 21.
Joyce has been an incredibly valuable contributor to our organization over her 7 ˝ years with us. She has done a phenomenal job of upgrading and professionalizing our educational efforts. She dramatically increased both the quality and quantity of our educational programs, diversified them into new subject matter, and forged important new relationships with other organizations. There is not another BOMA local association anywhere that offers the number and diversity of educational programs that we offer at BOMA/Chicago--and we have Joyce Travis to thank for that.
Prior to her position as Director of Education, Joyce served as BOMA/Chicago's Director of Communications. In that role she was responsible for the first major upgrade of our web site and the conduct of our first economic impact study. Our organization continues to benefit from her work on both of those projects, as well as many others she conducted during her time with us.
Joyce has been a pleasure to work with and a great colleague and friend to all of us at BOMA/Chicago. She will be very difficult to replace, but we wish her all the best in this next phase of her life.
Please plan on joining us for a reception on Thursday, May 20, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at a location to be determined. Watch for further details. |
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NEXT THURSDAY: BOMA/Chicago Trade Show & Red Carpet Party
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Walk the "Red Carpet" with BOMA/Chicago at our Hollywood-themed trade show and after-party on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at The Merchandise Mart.
The show will open with lunch from 1:00-2:00 PM and will run until 6:30 PM. Immediately following the Trade Show will be our attendee-only Red Carpet after-party at 6:30 PM.
Stop by the over 75 booths to say hello to some of your favorite vendors and meet some new BOMA/Chicago members. Prizes will be raffled out throughout the afternoon culminating with a trip for two to Hollywood.
Please note: This event is open exclusively to BOMA/Chicago Building Members. Only Affiliate Members who are exhibiting will be allowed to attend the Trade Show and After Party.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE TRADE SHOW, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER AGAIN.
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Brown Bag Session Tomorrow
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Dealing With Mechanics Liens in Difficult Times: How to Avoid Mechanics Liens...and How to Limit Costs When a Lien is Threatened on Your Property
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson
Third floor Conference Center--Room 328
Sponsor: Ungaretti & Harris LLP
For more information regarding this Brown Bag session, please visit the Brown Bag Overview page.
Brown Bag Lunches are free for BOMA/Chicago members. To register, email info@bomachicago.org and put the name of the session you wish to attend in the subject line.
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Online PDF Membership Directory Available | |
The 2010-2011 BOMA/Chicago Membership Directory is now available to BOMA/Chicago Members online. Members will be required to login to the website to view the directory. This PDF version contains all of the information previously published in the print versions in past years.
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IFMA Call for Presentations
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The Chicago Chapter of IFMA is seeking seminar speakers and recommendations for seminar topics.
If you would like to offer you expertise in a seminar for IFMA, please complete the form available at http://ifmachicagoforms.org.
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Support the Active Transportation Alliance's Bike the Drive & Bike to Work Week
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BOMA/Chicago members are invited to take part in the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive and Bike to Work Week
Come out and make the most of your Chicago Summer with two fun, exciting events from the Active Transportation Alliance.
MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive May 30, 2010
Kick off your Chicago summer with a car-free bike ride down the scenic, world-famous Lake Shore Drive this Memorial Day weekend. BOMA members can save $5 on registration using the online coupon code BOMA5 at www.bikethedrive.org.
Bike to Work Week June 12-18, 2010
Help make your office a happier and healthier place to work! Get your workday started right and become a team leader by signing up your company for Bike to Work Week. Registration is free, and Active Trans provides team leaders with resources such as: bike maps, how-to manuals and duel cards to challenge the competition. Team leaders also get a free technical fabric T-shirt. Register online at www.activetrans.org/biketoworkweek.
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Phillip's Interior Plants & Displays Earns "Green-Earth-Green Plants" Certification
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BOMA/Chicago Affiliate Member Phillip's Interior Plants & Displays was recently named one of the first twenty businesses in America to become a Green Earth-Green Plants® certified business.
Based on vehicle usage, recycling, horticultural practices, facilities, pesticide-free plant care techniques, staff education and community involvement, the certification recognizes horticultural businesses for their achievement and leadership in earth-friendly practices.
A division of family-owned Phillip's Flowers & Gifts, Phillip's Interior Plants & Dispays provides design, installation, and ongoing service for indoor green and blooming plants in banks, office buildings, hotels, and other indoor spaces throughout greater Chicago. "We are proud to recognize their achievements," said Kathy Fediw, founder of the certification program, "and know they will set an example for other businesses in the area."
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Brown Bag Session:
Dealing with Mechanics Liens in Difficult Times
Thursday, May 6
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building
3rd Floor Conf. Center
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5th Annual BOMA/Chicago Trade Show
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Merchandise Mart
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P. (312) 870-9600 | Contact Us
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