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2026 Economic Forecast

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:14:35 +0000

2026 Economic Forecast by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series: Quantum Impact

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:16:28 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series: Quantum Impact by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - How Decisions Are Made

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:00:41 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - How Decisions Are Made by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Workplace Design Debate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:59:19 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Workplace Design Debate by CoreNet Chicago

2025 Economic Forecast With Spencer Levy

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

2025 Economic Forecast With Spencer Levy by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - What End Users Want

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - What End Users Want by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Sports Entertainment Development

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Sports Entertainment Development by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - AI For CRE: What's Real & What's To Come?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:59:48 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - AI For CRE: What's Real & What's To Come? by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - ESG In Focus for the CRE Professional

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:25:22 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - ESG In Focus for the CRE Professional by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Selflove, Selfless Leadership, and Magnetic Cultures

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:15:21 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Selflove, Selfless Leadership, and Magnetic Cultures by CoreNet Chicago

2024 Economic Forecast with Spencer Levy

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:19:06 +0000

2024 Economic Forecast with Spencer Levy by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Gen Z Is Here

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:12:55 +0000

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Gen Z Is Here by CoreNet Chicago

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Giving Purpose to Place: Future Proofing with AI and Smart Cities

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:55:21 +0000

The influence of augmented intelligence (AI) on our workplaces, coupled with the emergence of smart cities, signifies a seismic shift in our industry. Futurist Geoffrey Kasselman and workforce strategist Regan Donoghue will offer valuable insight into the latest tech trends while highlighting the skills needed to succeed within the realm of corporate real estate. They will articulate the fundamental impact these changes will have on our lives and environment in order to equip ourselves, and our industry, for the road ahead. Join us to delve into the purposeful potential of this remarkable technology and harness the transformative power of AI in our workspaces and cities.

CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Big Bets on Chicago's Downtown

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:46:59 +0000

Vacant or outdated offices are being upgraded to meet the latest demands of the modern workforce, or transformed for other uses that breathe life back into these great buildings. Join us to hear how developers, landlords, and corporate occupiers are making big decisions that will shape the future of our downtown. Can it spark a renaissance? You won’t want to miss this conversation, so bet on yourself and make plans to join us by signing up today at Chicago.corenetglobal.org/events or by visiting the link in bio and heading to the Events page. Please bring school supplies for the Sue Duncan Children’s Center and support the program’s initiatives to help at-risk youth through tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment activities. MODERATOR: Matt Pistorio – President & Founder, Madison Rose; Principal, R2 Companies SPEAKERS: Sheyla Conforte – Principal, Executive Director of Interior Design, SCB Dan Maslauski – Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield Amy Preston – Managing Principal, Preston Design and Construction Consulting

Rethinking Strategies for Changing Dynamics in CRE

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:34:29 +0000

Learn more from our expert panel about the challenges that tenants, landlords, and service providers face when looking at the total cost of ownership, as well as the best practices that companies can take to keep up with customer demands. This strategic discussion will help keep you on the industry’s leading edge! Moderator: Alexandra Maleh, Director, Cushman & Wakefield Speakers: Matt Mannina, Leasing Manager, Prologis Ben Pugh, Senior Managing Director, Corporate Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield Bill Alexander, Vice President, Global Real Estate and Corporate Facilities, Xylem Inc.

ESG: Implications & Opportunities for CRE

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:06:13 +0000

The importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have exponentially increased in recent years, requiring CRE professionals to adapt and go far beyond simple sustainability. Join us to learn more about topics including Resource Conservation; Climate Adaptation and Risk Mitigation; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; and Health and Wellbeing. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss best practices, address how corporate ESG priorities influence CRE strategies, and teach you how CRE can support ambitious ESG outcomes. Speakers: Aditi Sant – Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate, Otis Worldwide Corporation Charles Hardy – Chief Architect, GSA Emilie Mulcahey – Head of Real Estate, EMEA & Americas, Dyson

Women In Business: Moving the Needle in Commercial Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:26:38 +0000

CoreNet Chicago has brought together some of the most influential women in corporate real estate to share their histories and wisdom from navigating the industry. Join us to hear from these leaders as they discuss how their mentors have helped them in their growth and encouraged them to take the leap, how they view failures vs. stepping-stones, and how they moved the barrier to entry. Young leaders of all genders can learn from these incredible women, both how to be brave and take risks, and how to succeed in corporate real estate. Moderator: Kelly Fair, Founder and Executive Director of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program Speakers: Erin Butler, Head of Workplace & Real Estate Management at William Blair Cherita Ellens, CEO & President of Women Employed Kim Sauvageau, Real Estate, Workplace Strategy Leader with Shell Sheryl Callahan, Global Real Estate & Facilities for Baxter. Details: Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m Maggiano’s Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave

Chicago's Transformation: Repositioning, Repurposing, Future Developments

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:23:25 +0000

Chicago is always changing, but some things stay the same. Our monthly luncheon series at Maggiano’s is back in February! Join us for networking and lively conversation about the economic, commercial, and community factors that are transforming Chicago. How are civic organizations, city government, corporations, and developers responding to changes in corporate real estate? Our panel of speakers will discuss the infrastructure and amenities needed to attract people, how buildings are being repositioned or repurposed, and approaches for reinvigorating downtown as a vibrant, equitable place. Moderator: Dave Broz, Board Member, Chicago Loop Alliance Speakers: Brian Atkinson, Managing Director, Hines Todd Siegel, Senior Vice President, CBRE Guy Trerotola, Head of R+D Platform for the Built Environment, Google

2023 Economic Forecast with Spencer Levy

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:15:49 +0000

Join us for an enthusiastic, entertaining, and educational discussion with Spencer Levy, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for @cbre. Spencer will share his Economic Forecast for corporate and commercial real estate with an outlook for what is to come in 2023… the good, the bad, and the ugly. To play along with the Jeopardy themed presentation visit: https://chicago.corenetglobal.org/events/podcasts-presentations

Artificial Intelligence: From Indycar Racing to Corporate Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:25:04 +0000

How can we leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive intelligent business outcomes? Save the date to join us for a high-speed event as former INDYCAR engineer, race strategist, and data scientist Alex Castrounis shares how AI and machine learning are transforming organizations, industries, and the nature of work. Alex has spent the last two decades advising businesses on how to use data, analytics, and technology to drive business and customer success. He is the author of “AI For People and Business: A Framework for Better Human Experiences and Business Success,” founder and CEO of “Why of AI”, and an adjunct professor of artificial intelligence for Northwestern University’s Kellogg / McCormick MBAI program. Alex also ran Andretti Autosport’s data science program and helped pioneer the application of AI and machine learning techniques to winning races.

Metaverse: Commercial Real Estate's Next Frontier?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:17:33 +0000

Join us from anywhere for a fun, fully-virtual discussion on the new frontier for commercial real estate – The Metaverse. You will have to opportunity to learn, engage, and experience the Metaverse with our interactive panel. They're ready to share their knowledge, insights, and personal experiences in a virtual campus work environment. We've got answers to all of your questions and beyond about what the Metaverse is, and why it matters for the future of commercial real estate. Speakers: Nishar Fatema - Global Workplace Strategist & Workplace Services; ServiceNow Andrew Hunt – Vieth Director for the Center for Real Estate; Marquette University Henry Massey – Senior Vice President, Workplace Technology & Strategy; Impec Group Eddie Makar – Finalist, CoreNet Global Academic Challenge; Marquette University Jett Smith – Finalist, CoreNet Global Academic Challenge; Marquette University

Developer Roundtable

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:11:24 +0000

Join us to find out what’s happening in local real estate development and where the Chicago market is headed next. Hear from leading developers as they discuss their diverse portfolios and what unique opportunities they are investing in, both locally and nationwide.

2022 Economic Update

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:37:09 +0000

Join us to hear Kevin Thorpe, the Global Chief Economist, and David Hoebbel, Director of Research (Midwest Region), both of Cushman & Wakefield, talk about what’s happening globally, nationally, and locally within our industry. You won’t want to miss this update as they review how things have changed in the wake of so much economic uncertainty the past couple of years, and discuss important trends that will continue to have an impact at all levels of business.

Where the Bright Spots are Going Forward: An Industry Panel on Today’s Capital Markets

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:37:15 +0000

The pandemic has caused pain for Landlords who have witnessed an exodus of Tenants and now have to compete in a market with historically high vacancies and the rapid advance of remote work policies. Every day, large and visible properties are going back to Lenders. Yet, some investors continue to pay record prices for the right assets. Why? What is going on behind the scenes? Could trouble be looming in the Real Estate Capital Markets? Join our All-Star Panel of Investment Brokers who will shed some light on what is keeping Investors up at night and where the bright spots are going forward.

Well-Being & the Work Experience: What Matters Most

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 05 May 2022 21:44:00 +0000

Work experience is in the spotlight, and well-being has become a driver of employees’ decisions to join, stay, leave, and engage. Join us for a lively discussion about what well-being really means, and the workplace strategies to support well-being which will matter most. We’ll share new research, fascinating insights, and pragmatic solutions (which go beyond napping pods!). Panelists Tracy Brower - Steelcase Douglas Domenick - Chapman & Cutler Heather Turner-Loth - EUA

CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter Economic Forecast 2022

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:12:29 +0000

We were thrilled to welcome back Spencer Levy, Chairman and Americas Research & Senior Economic Advisor with CBRE, in person at our chapter luncheon February 15th to share his forecasts for the Chicago Real Estate market in the coming year.

2020 Economic Forecast Part II

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

We are thrilled to (virtually) welcome back Spencer Levy, Chairman and Americas Research & Senior Economic Advisor with CBRE to share his insights on the implications COVID-19 has on various real estate sectors both in the short and long term.

Coworking Survivor

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Co-Working Survivor: Who Will Be Voted Off the Real Estate Island? Will shared office forever replace the dedicated branch office? How do different co-working sites compare to one another and how are co-working firms reinventing themselves? How would they sustain an economic downturn? We hear from our panel of co-working experts who will share their experiences, how their organizations are differentiating themselves, and what their plans are for ensuring success in the future. Moderator: Rick Page – Former Senior Vice President, US Bank Speakers: Jeff Bowron - Area Vice President, IWG Beth Moore - Head of Broker Development, WeWork Angela Morris - VP of Operations & Finance, Hana (a subsidiary of CBRE) Mallory Sallet - Enterprise Business Development Manager, Industrious Lindsey Tsukiyama - Regional Director of Operations Midwest, Convene

2020 Economic Forecast

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Join us as we return to Maggiano's on January 30th for an impactful economic forecast presented by CBRE's Spencer Levy. Spencer is Chairman of America’s Research and Senior Economist Advisor for CBRE. Mr. Levy is a frequent speaker for many other industry groups including NAIOP, ICSC, ULI and CREW. Since the beginning of time, people have been trying to predict for the future. But predicting the future is difficult because it’s a moving target and outside forces such as ideology, politics, and money can change expectations. However, YOU can help influence the outcome. This program will explore how CRE professionals can work with forecast data to help their clients understand what it means to be agile in their businesses and real estate strategies. We will explore how variables such as geopolitics, commercial real estate occupiers, taxes, and rising interest rates are evaluated alongside the trends of densification, agility, and of course, the race to retain and recruit top talent, to shape the way we plan for the future.

AR/VR: Only for Gamers or a Real Estate Game Changer?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

How is augmented and virtual reality changing the face of real estate development & design? Is this a fad or is it here to stay? Are furniture manufacturers using this? If so, how, where, and why? Moderator Stacy Scopano, Chief Technology Officer at Skender Panelists Daniel Dy Buncio, Co-Founder and CEO of Via Technik Mike Prefling, Vice President of Insights and Innovation at Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Social Changes for Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

How will transgender equality change plumbing codes? How do inclusion efforts really "include"? Should we start changing the way we think about workplace design? What changes will impact the face of commercial real estate and the workplace and what should we be thinking about in order to plan for the next 10-15 years? Speakers Pam McElvane - Diversity MBA Daniel Kedish - Zurich Christopher Chwedyk - Burnham Nationwide Moderator Michelle Silverton - Inclusion Nation

Disasters in Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With September traditionally the month of hurricanes, floods, and a reminder of 9/11 – how does the commercial real estate industry prepare, prevent, and respond to these type of volatile events? This September we will be discussing how to best prepare for these type of emergencies. Speakers Stephen Fink, Practice Leader, Financial Services, ESD Tim Nowell, Director of Security, Capital One JoAnn Ugolini, Senior Director of Threat + Violence Risk Management, Hillard Heintze

Cannabis & Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

How is the legalization of marijuana going to change the face of real estate? Is there discrimination in real estate when cannabis companies are involved? Have tax laws changed so that money can be transferred across state lines? Is there any correlation to the repeal of prohibition? In June, we had a conversation led by knowledgeable experts in the cannabis industry. Moderator: Gina Santangelo – Senior Project Manager, ACRE Project Management Panelists: Wendy Berger – President & CEO, WBSE Kevin N. Lea – President, Fuse Insurance LTD Dominic Sergi – CEO, Clear Height Properies and Co-Founder/Board Member, Cresco Labs Kevin Li, CEO, Nurtured Spaces

Predictive Analytics & Privacy Laws

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With the ability of technology to not only report on activities but also analyze and predict usage, how much information is too much? When vendors own the data housed on their platforms, what privacies are they signing away? What benefits are they gaining? Join us for an informative discussion led by experts in the predictive analytics field. Speakers: Nick Lawrence, Head of Sales, cohesionIB Paul Laurent, Associate Director, Protiviti Tara Vanderloo, Vice President, Customer Success, Sensei Labs

Do you LEED WELL?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Is sustainability still relevant? How is it changing? Is the city supporting these certifications and are companies still pursuing them? How does sustainability affect tenants working in these types of “green” spaces? Moderator: Emma Cox, Manager, North American Sustainability, McDonald's USA Panelists: Susan Heinking, Vice President of High Performance & Sustainable Construction, LEED Fellow, NCARB, AIA, Pepper Construction Dave Hubka, Director of Program Development, LEED Fellow, LEED AP O+M, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, Rivion Amy Jewel, Senior City Advisor, LEED AP O+M, Chicago Institute for Market Transformation John Mlade, LFA, WELL Faculty, LEED Fellow, Senior Project Manager, Sustainable and Healthy Environments, Wight & Company

Move the Needle: Women Discuss Business

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

What is your biggest “M” moment? Is it Move, Money, Mentor, Movable Challenge, or Monster-deal? A panel of well-regarded females from the commercial real estate industry will be giving their perspectives on how the real estate landscape has changed for women over the past few years. Moderator: Renae Bradshaw, Vice President, JLL Panelists: Stacey Barrins, Sr. Vice President - Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Mariah DiGrino, Partner, DLA Piper Maria Kontil, Senior Portfolio Manager, BMO Financial Group Vicki Noonan, Managing Principal - Chicago Market Leader, Cushman & Wakefield

The What, Where, Why & How

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Building upon the resounding success of the breakout session at the CoreNet Global Summit in Boston, we will repeat the dynamic panel which presented the story of the relocation and transformation of the McDonald’s HQ: The what, where, why & how McDonald's came to be downtown. Speakers: Scott Phillips, Director, Workplace Management, McDonald's Corporation Tish Kruse, Principal, Director of Strategy, IA Interior Architects Cara Rooney Fields, Designer, IA Interior Architects

Ch Ch Ch Changes

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

David Bowie said it best when he sang, "Ch Ch Ch Changes....". In a lively conversation moderated by Bill Bergman, Director of Research for Truth in Accounting, our speakers representing different industries and generations will discuss how corporate real estate decisions are made and debate whether or not these decisions are based on generational biases. Is cash king? Is it location-location-location? Or are there other important factors that drive these decisions? The program will begin with a brief, 10-minute “state of the financial union address” and then move into an exciting panel discussion. Speakers: Bill Bergman, Director of Research, Truth in Accounting Patrick Sullivan, CFO, HomeChef Kyle Sauers, CFO, Echo Global Logistics

Corporate Headquarters: Why Companies Choose Chicago

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

With multiple headquarters and large-scale corporate relocations in 2018, Chicago is a destination of choice for corporate relocations because of the business-friendly climate, diversity, talent pool, academia breadth, transportation, innovation, arts/culture and quality of life. This program explores what lies ahead, and how Chicago can continue this vibrant growth trajectory. Speakers: Dennis Vicchiarelli, Executive Vice President of Business Development, World Business Chicago Steve Stratton, International Director, Chairman Headquarters Practice Group, JLL Paul Abrahamson, Director of Workplace Services, Grant Thornton

Returning Home: Wilson Sporting Goods’ HQ Relocation

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The Wilson brand has long served as the connector between an athlete and his or her true potential. Wilson’s new headquarters in downtown Chicago articulates, celebrates, and activates this legacy in the city’s dynamic urban fabric. Discover the driving forces that led to a major corporate downtown move and how curiosity, inspiration, and branded environments can connect the passion for sports to the needs of a robust business. Eric Gannon, Project Lead and Principal at Gensler and Wilson’s Molly Wallace, will be sharing the process that fortified the iconic brand’s return to downtown Chicago. Speakers: Molly Wallace – Director of Special Projects & Consumer Innovation, Wilson Sporting Goods Eric Gannon – Studio Lead & Principal, Gensler

Hang on to Top Talent

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

September 13th luncheon featuring the topic, “Hang on to Top Talent” – how an emphasis on continuous onboarding using technology and the workplace environment can guarantee employee engagement and retention. Moderator Christine Dansereau - Research Knowledge Manager, Perkins+Will Speakers John Golden - Entrepreneur and Founder/Principal, Table XI Adam Stoltz - Managing Director – Workplace Experience & Strategy, Transwestern DeJeana Chappell – Sr. Managing Director, Workplace Strategy, Savills Studley

Membership Has Its Privileges

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Prompted by a recent CoreNet Global Leadership Summit in Atlanta, the program will provide updates on CoreNet Global and CoreNet Chicago with emphasis on the initiatives that are in process. For the members in attendance, ways in which to get involved will be discussed. For the guests in the room, the program will underscore the benefits of becoming a member. Participants & Topics: David Kamen, CoreNet Global Chairman: CoreNet Global update and initiatives Committee Updates from Membership, CRC, University Outreach, Learning, Young Leaders and Sponsorship: How to get involved with CoreNet Top Ten Networking Tips: How to Boost Your Network Moderator: Tony Smaniotto, Pepper Construction & Chairman, CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter

The Art, Science and Politics of the Employee Experience

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Studies show that only 28% of employees feel like their employer is fully utilizing their skills and only 13% of employees are 'highly engaged' while 26% are 'actively disengaged' while at work. Please listen as our speakers will address the causes for this disconnect and provide techniques to improve engagement and the employee experience, resulting in improved business performance. Speakers Elizabeth Dukes, Co-Founder & CMO, iOffice Vik Bangia, Founder and CEO, Verum Consulting, LLC

CREd Talks: the CoreNet Countdown Challenge

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

March’s CoreNet Luncheon hosted 10 thought-provoking, thought-leading speakers from commercial real estate and other related industries. Each speaker was allotted a 3-minute time frame to discuss any topic they wish; the audience, decided who the “winner” was at the end of the program. What is Your Awareness IQ? - Steve Monaco - Monaco & Co Cost Segregation & Tax Laws - Michele Pasquale - Meridian Financial Danger of Remote Work - Drew DePriest - Comfy Corporate Storytelling - Christian Wicks - C & W Services Industry Diversity Challenges - Collete English Dixon - Roosevelt Effective Communication, Leadership and/or Empowerment in the Workplace - Lillian Harris - Inspirational Speaker Employee Experience & Brand Intersection - Julie Maggos, Director of Experiential Graphic design - IA Bold Questions in CRE – Tim Swanson - Skender The End of Mega; How Craft Product & Customization are Changing RE and the World - Christine Beaudoin - JLL

How the (Mid) West was Won II

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The upper Midwest states are increasingly winning business attraction on the local, national and global stage. Join CNG Chicago Chapter and a distinguished panel of Economic Development ‘C’-Suite Executives who are making a major impact on our economy and our real estate.

Future-Proofing your Career and Organization

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Future proofing is a strategy companies are beginning to explore. Companies like Barry Wehmiller, Next Jump, Cummins Inc., GoDaddy and others are investing in resilient cultures as the hedge to an unpredictable future. Measuring employee experience is a new trend to understanding the health of organizations. Happiness has become a new metric for assessing employee experience. Listen to a panel who has invested the last two years researching the future of resilient culture. Their research will be released in May in the book The Healthy Workplace Nudge. Come and learn personal strategies to build personal resilience. Companies have relied on economic forecasting as a hedge to the future. The unpredictable nature of markets, social trends, political events and technology require a new strategy - resilience.

How Data Centers are “Clouding” the CRE Portfolio - Chicago Luncheon 10-12-17

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Data centers have become a prevalent part of today's society and a critical component to most company's business and real estate portfolios. Please join us in this panel discussion to learn more about how data centers and the cloud are disrupting the corporate real estate portfolio and why they are the lynch pin to powering modern business. Executives from TransUnion, Boston Consulting Group and Google will be joining us to discuss their experiences in planning and procuring data centers, recent trends in the industry, and what tips you need to know when your organization is developing a data center strategy

Workplace Perspectives - Chicago Luncheon Sep 21, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The current workplace is made up of many generations of professionals – from Baby Boomers, to Gen X, to Millennials; all of whom view their workplace differently. How has it evolved over their careers? What are the themes they are seeing today? What is important to each generation? It’s important to consider each generation when imagining the “ideal” workplace and we hope this session will give better perspective(s) into what that workplace looks like from all generational lenses.

Mad Men in the Office - Chicago Luncheon Jun 8, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Brand exists in the mind of the customer. We do our best to shape it over time. Part of the challenge is ensuring consistency through all experiences with your brand. This panel of experts speaks on examples of using space to further the brand, what has worked, as well as what they have learned through bringing a brand to life through space.

e-Commerce: Chaos or Convenience? - Chicago Luncheon Apr 13, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

There are many threats to ‘legacy commerce’; however, the opportunities that are now available are endless. Join us to hear from industry experts about some of the largest logistics companies in the world and what they are doing to pivot during this ‘disruptive’ time in the e-commerce space.

Our Journey as a Start-Up - Chicago Luncheon Mar 09, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The Coca-Cola Company has spent several years renovating their corporate headquarters. While the team transformed the public spaces of the Atlanta Office Campus, the corporate real estate group expanded its role beyond the strategy, design and construction of the main campus to developing and operating effective, engaging workplaces for associates all over the world. The newly-formed global organization, rooted in a commitment to employee engagement and the Coca-Cola brand, is now applying a regional strategy model toward creating a network of 21st Century workplaces where teammates feel inspired, engaged and productive. The workplace is a strategic asset, and this global approach offers the opportunity to find value while also developing a consistent, predictable and engaging experience in all office locations. Speakers Jeff Pitts - Director, Global Workplace Strategy and Planning, Global Workplace Strategy and Operations, The Coca Cola Company Julie Seitz - Global Director, Global Workplace Strategy and Operations, The Coca Cola Company

Vying for Millennial Talent? - Chicago Luncheon Feb 09, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The CoreNet Global Academic Challenge at last October’s summit asked 46 teams of students from around the world to think seriously about how employers can attract, retain and motivate the next generaton of talent. Come learn how the University of Illinois team won the competition. Nancy Harris, a respected and accomplished leadership coach and HR consultant, will also offer corporate perspectives regarding the U of I team’s concepts. Moderator: Steve Monaco, Managing Principal, Monaco & Company Speakers: Nancy Harris, Founder of Restart Consulting Nick Bartholomew, Master’s Candidate in Urban Planning U of I Esther Cho, Senior in Architectural Studies U of I Joseph Tuczak, Senior in Economics and Statistics U of I Logan Walker, Senior in Architectural Studies U of I

Annual Economic Forecast - Chicago Luncheon Jan 12, 2017

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

How does the Fed feel about the U.S. economy in 2017? After this election year, learn how this might affect the local and national economy? Join us for this annual program sharing insights for the upcoming year, featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Speakers:  Rick Mattoon - Senior Economist and Economic Advisor  Scott Brave - Senior Economist and Economic Advisor , Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

"What the Tech?" - Chicago Luncheon Oct 13, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Technology companies face unique challenges in the way they make commitments, how they use their space for recruiting, attracting, and retaining the best talent and how they often develop "Co-working" arrangements with similar tech firms in an incubator. Learn how these exciting companies have mitigated risk in their real estate decisions as a start-up and the unique ways in which they have used their spaces for branded events and cultivating their desired culture to positively impact their bottom line.

"Pathways to Positive Change" - Chicago Luncheon Sep 8, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:07:27 +0000

Many organizations are making fundamental shifts in their workplaces, and often these environments haven’t changed in 10-20 years or more. For them change is not incremental – it is transformational. These new spaces constitute a significant investment in real estate and bring to bear results of many layers of decisions. This is where pilots come in; their results can illuminate how an organization can stay agile and dynamic in this rapidly changing world. Hear from real estate executives as they convey the benefits that pilots provide, especially the key role it plays in identifying risks, easing decision making and fostering change with the workforce.

"Out of the Loop" - Chicago Luncheon Jun 9, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Chicago’s Central business district has historically been defined by the route in which the EL circumnavigated through the city. As the city continues to grow and evolve, tenants are searching for creative ways to operate business, which are steering them to look towards the neighborhoods that surround the Loop: River North, Fulton Market District, Goose Island, and North Branch

"BI + BD = BO" - Chicago Luncheon Apr 14, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Building Infrastructure + Big Data = Big Opportunity Buildings are full of data-collection networks that manage discrete systems and are prime input for Big Data Analytics. The building industry is quickly adopting Big Data to drive innovation and strategy. Reliable and convenient solutions are available today for collecting digital data, analyzing it and empowering building managers to act with confidence. And the benefits are significant. Your building is talking. Are you listening?

Inside Out?! - Chicago Luncheon Mar 10, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Building amenities like roof decks, fitness centers, conferencing, etc. are now the norm. But we want to know what’s next? Technology has impacted which amenities are being required by tenants versus what must be provided by the building. A lively panel discussion from the perspective of landlords and leading companies working within these buildings, moderated by corporate real estate professionals.

Data Center Trends - Chicago Luncheon Feb 11, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Learn how emerging technologies and trends are affecting your real estate strategies. Hear from key corporate real estate executives and their perspectives and challenges with data centers.

Annual Economic Forecast - January 14, 2016

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:08:14 +0000

The Federal Reserve: Back by Popular Demand! How does the Fed feel about the U.S. economy in 2016? We are entering an election year, how will this affect the local and national economy? Join us for this annual program sharing insights for the coming year, featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Tales from the Global Trenches - Chapter Luncheon 9.10.15

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:46:33 +0000

Real estate standards for multinational firms can be established with the support of the C-suite and business leaders. However, when taking those standards to the “local,” yet international markets, a whole new set of contractual, cultural and legal challenges can occur. CoreNet Chicago members learned about the “art of the global deal” from this very active and respected panel of global CRE’s. Moderator: Michael Thomas, VP Administration and Real Estate, Allstate Insurance Panelists include: Tonia Rachel, Manager, Real Estate Services, Mary Kay Inc. Kevin Lennon, Managing Director, Real Estate, CME Group Mario Anicama, Director of Real Estate, Oracle Corporation Lee Utke, Sr. Director, Global Real Estate, Whirlpool Corporation

BE WELL Chicago Chapter Luncheon 6.11.15

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:43:08 +0000

The WELL Building Standard® focuses on human wellness within the built environment. It identifies specific conditions, that when holistically integrated into building architecture and design, enhance the health and well-being of the occupants. Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively influence our health through the quality of our surroundings. Join us for lunch where Delos and other WELL experts will explore the principles behind engineering healthy spaces, providing insight into marrying design and construction processes with evidence-based health and wellness technologies. Delos is a “pioneer” of the WELL Building Standard and the founder of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Speakers: Randy Fiser, CEO, American Society of Interior Designers Jessica Cooper, Executive Director, Delos Moderator: Colleen Conklin, Director Research, Sodexho

Tech Talk Townhall 5.21.2015

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 May 2015 20:19:02 +0000

Tech companies are growing in Chicago. Our speakers explore why real estate is a strategic value, discuss common misconceptions, and share what goes on behind the scenes in their facilities. Speakers: YELP: Brett Fay, Facility Manager Gogo Air: Karen Jackson, SVP HR Bluebeam Software: Sasha Reed, VP IA Interior Architects: John Hopkins, Design Director Moderator: Steve Monaco, Motorola Mobility

Chicago State of the Union 2015

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:43:36 +0000

Michael Cornicelli, BOMA, moderated an insightful discussion on how critical policy issues will unfold along with their predicted impact on the future of Chicago's commercial real estate industry, business community and overall economy. Moderator: Michael Cornicelli, Executive Vice President of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) Panelists: Ron Tabaczynski, Director of Government Affairs, BOMA/Chicago Steve Morrill, President, Morrill & Associates Mike Munson, Principal, Metropolitan Energy

Annual Economic Forecast Federal Reserve - Back By Popular Demand

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:43:58 +0000

The economy has entered its sixth year of the expansion. How does the Fed feel about the U.S. economy in 2015? How might these prognostications affect us throughout the Midwest and, particularly, here in Chicago? Join us for this annual program sharing insights for the coming year, featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Speakers: - William Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor - Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Client Relationship Management 3.0 Bridging The Gap Between Strategy & Execution

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:37:43 +0000

Join CoreNet Chicago for our last luncheon program of 2014. Business strategies shift and real estate projects take a long time to deliver. This program explores the rarely discussed and often over-looked world between strategy and execution, and suggests the feedback loops necessary to avoid delivering product that is mis-aligned with the business strategy. The Chicago chapter is pleased to be joined by Sarah Abrams, CoreNet’s 2013 CRE Executive of the Year, who will present a program that is extremely popular at CoreNet Summit events! Speaker: Sarah K. Abrams, Senior Vice President, Global Real Estate, Iron Mountain; Core Net Global CRE Executive of the Year, 2013

I'm Goin' Mobile

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:00:06 +0000

Global Workplace Analytics estimates that as many as 60 million employees are currently involved in some form of remote work. Implemented effectively, “mobile officing” allows workers to perform their primary job duties outside of the traditional office, without losing productivity and job satisfaction. How do you manage so it yields positive results and productivity? Speakers: Debra Moritz, EMD and Leader of Global Business Consulting, Cushman & Wakefield Christine Congdon, Director of Marketing Communications; Steelcase John Arenas, CEO, Serendipity Labs Location: Maggiano's Banquets 111 West Grand Avenue

Tales From The Trenches: A Year Of Big Changes @ Motorola Mobility, Abbvie And Oracle

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:22:51 +0000

Join us for this year's installment of our annual Tales from the Trenches program. During this luncheon, we'll offer you a glimpse into the lives of several successful CRE executives, as they discuss the true challenges and rewards of running their massive portfolios. Through mergers and acquisitions, along with physical moves and workplace changes, these professionals have had one heck of a year and have even found some time to talk about it! Panelists: Rob Peterson, Director of RE Services; Abbvie Stephen Monaco, RE Operations Manager-Americas, Motorola Mobility Andy Tilmont, Head of Corporate Real Estate, U.S. BMO Harris Bank; NA Moderator: Robert Wetherald, Senior Director-North American Facilities; Oracle

Change Before You Have To

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:58:02 +0000

Change is inevitable. Change is constant. Do you manage change from the top down? Or bottom up? What's happening before, during and after? Be part of an interactive discussion with three major firms in varying phases of implementing change in their Chicago HQ's. Speakers: Jennifer Kyung—HQ Business Lead, Zurich North America Audrey Southard—Senior VP, Human Resources, Follett Higher Education Group Damla Gerhart—Director of Workplace Strategy, CBRE Moderator: Abby Levine; Deloitte Consulting

All the Easton-Bells & Whistles: Give a Cheer for Ol' Riddell...

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 12 May 2014 15:41:37 +0000

How do you consolidate three supply chains and five facilities into one--and realize increased profits--while simultaneously reducing your real estate footprint? In this fast-paced, informative session, you'll learn how Easton-Bell Sports and Avison Young assembled the right multi-disciplinary team and strategically assessed its business objectives to efficiently consolidate.

Making Workplace Work Building Culture At Groupon And Gogo

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 22:41:19 +0000

This year's Meet & Greet event took place on a blustery Tuesday night at Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar in River North. Meet & Greet events are a perfect opportunity for prospective members to witness the benefits of becoming a CoreNet member first-hand, as well as enjoy some good calamari and pizza! Members who brought a prospective new member were given free attendance to the event.

Tapping Into Hidden Potential: Using Your Balance Sheet to Create Value & Lower Occupancy Costs

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:59:38 +0000

Today's real estate capital markets are bifurcated into high yield (value added) investors and low yield (guaranteed income) investors. The return requirements of each can be separated by 800 basis points or more. Today's corporate real estate executives needs to use the available tools and strategies to ensure they do business with the low yield investors to minimize their costs. Our discussion will focus on how corporate users are using the Own verses Lease decision, their Balance Sheet, and their credit strength to create value, prevent write-downs and lower their operating costs. Speaker: Bruce Westwood-Booth; Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Planning Chicago: Where is Chicago's Guide for the 21st Century?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:18:13 +0000

If City Planning matters, then why does the City not have the word "Planning" in any of its departments? In "Planning Chicago", authors D.B. Hunt and J. DeVries contend that the height of 'city-led planning' was in 1966, and that Chicago is no longer defined by its storied past but by the nature of its emerging post-industrial future. Roosevelt University Speakers: Jon B. DeVries; CRE AICP, Director, Marshall Bennett Institute D. Bradford Hunt, PhD, Dean and Vice Provost

Economic Forecast

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:53:58 +0000

Trying to predict the "economic" future over the past few years has been a tough row to hoe. Just how does the Fed feel abut the economy in 2014? Join us for this annual program sharing insights for 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 - William Strauss, Senior Economist Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Microsoft Real Estate & Facilities: Global Service Integrator Model

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:19 +0000

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

Lessons in Managing Change: An Interactive Workshop

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:15 +0000

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

GOOGLE: Workplace Strategies and Maximizing Human Capital

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:15:39 +0000

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.

CRE Technology: The Good, the Bad & the Trendy

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:52:50 +0000

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

The Next Economy: The Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:23:11 +0000

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, Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

2013 Economic Forecast: Are Headwinds Turning Into Tailwinds?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:14:15 +0000

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

Finding the Bullseye: The Integration of Real Estate and Logistics

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:24:55 +0000

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 Eric Pitcher, Regional Manager, Economic Development, BNSF Railway Company Moderator: Keith Stauber, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

2012 Year in Retrospect

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:13:52 +0000

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: Jim Carris, SMD, Moderator 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

Tales from the Global Trenches

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:39 +0000

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 Moderated by: Martin Clarke, Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Group, Northern Trust

Intersection of Branding and Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:03:19 +0000

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

CRE 2020

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:14:33 +0000

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

Chicago Icons-Whats Old is New Again

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:22:33 +0000

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

Panduit - In the Winner's Circle with New High Performance Headquarters

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:29:51 +0000

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. Bring along your favorite client or race car fan! Speakers: Darrin Norbut, Director of Global Real Estate, Panduit Kevin Hoffmeyer, Sr. Manager, Global Facilities, Panduit Cary Johnson, Senior Associate, Gensler Susan Cortez, VP Corporate Accounts, Kayhan International Moderator: Pat Turnbull, President & COO, Kayhan International

The Best of Steely Dan - Then and Now

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:22:43 +0000

March 8, 2012 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 Moderated by: • Adam Meek, Principal and CEO, Brownfield Management Associates

TIF Chicago Villain Hero

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:49:27 +0000

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 Moderated by: Joe Pilewski, Director, Specialty Tax, Duff and Phelps

2012 Economic Forecast

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:25:33 +0000

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 Scott Brave, Business Economist Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Technology Petting Zoo

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:53:53 +0000

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

Tales From The Trenches

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:40:52 +0000

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 Speaker: Patricia Crumley, Director of Real Estate, MillerCoors Lori Templeman, Director Corporate Facilities, Intelligrated, Inc.

Made in the USA-The Resurgence of Manufacturing in America

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:36:36 +0000

Come join our distinguished panel that will dispel the myth that we no longer make anything in the USA. This program will offer 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

Economic Development Initiatives & Strategies: How the Midwest was One

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:04:35 +0000

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

Mission Possible: Embracing the Mission Critical Market*

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:51:13 +0000

Apr 14, 2011 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 only the first half of this podcast is available.

The Big Thaw Out: Investment Sales & Capital Marketing

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:47:01 +0000

Mar 10, 2011 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: John Abuja, Vice President Investments & Senior Dircetor, Marcus and Millichap John Przybyla, First Vice President/Regional Manager, Marcus and Millichap James Sotos, Associate Director, Marcus and Millichap

History in the (RE)making: Preserving the Past & Gaining Future Value Through Repositioning

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:59:02 +0000

February 10, 2011 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? Gain insight on: Renovation and modernization pro's and con's Change of building purpose and/or user type How to assemble an effective team. Speakers: Michael Reschke, Chairman and CEO, Prime Group, Inc. Tony Smaniotto, Sr. Managing Director, Studley Rudy Banducci, Vice President, DUS Managment

2011 Economic Forecast

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:49:04 +0000

Jan 13, 2011 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

2010 - The Year in Retrospect: What's your R.O.I. (retail, office, industrial)?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:35:03 +0000

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 • Bob Chodos, Principal, Colliers International

The Influencer: Federal, State, and Local Policies Impacting Real Estate Trends

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:53:28 +0000

October 14, 2010 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 means and how your company can stay ahead of the curve. Speakers: Joe Pilewski, Director, Duff & Phelps Robert Herman, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps

Tales from the Trenches: The Leaders' Luncheon

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:39:05 +0000

September 9, 2010 As the days get shorter and the nights longer, there's nothing like sharing a hot meal and a good story 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

Workplace Well-Being: The Humana Workplace Strategy

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:46:58 +0000

July 8, 2010 Join us for an introduction to Humana and an overview of Humana's Workplace Strategy. The program will highlight their new building, the unique process built around their principles and how the facility is accommodating changes driven by today's economic environment. Speakers: George Brown, Manager Workplace Solutions, Humana Green Bay Greg Shafer, IIDA, Manager of Space, Planning & Design, Humana Louisville David Cottle, Workplace Strategist, Humana San Diego

The Rat Pack of Real Estate: The Legendary Developers that Shaped Chicago

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:33:48 +0000

Thursday, June 10, 2010 The Rat Pack of commercial real estate is back for one afternoon only! These real estate pioneers paved the way for our industry; they have weathered highs and lows of development in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, survived the roller coaster ‘90’s into the 2000’s. Please join us for an afternoon of real estate nostalgia-giving our industry context, a history rich with personalities and 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

A New Lease on Leases: FASB 13

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:17:12 +0000

May 13, 2010 Under the proposed changes to FASB 13, our industry is in for major changes. All operating leases would be classified as capital leases and be accounted for on the organization’s balance sheet. Join us as we explore the changes to the current lease accounting standard and learn how these changes will impact our industry. Speakers: David Clark, UGL Equis John Hepp, Grant Thornton John Wickes, UGL Equis

Credit, Where Credit is Due

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:05:06 +0000

April 8, 2010 Last month, with 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’s Investment/Capital Group Jon Winick, President, Clark Street Capital Richard Baer, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Aaron Lanski, Director, BMO Capital Markets

Man Bites Dog

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:55:25 +0000

March 11, 2010 With the severe economic climate, the roles of the Lender, Landlord, Tenant and Broker have changed dramatically. Join us as a dynamic panel outlines the new challenges for each player in the commercial real estate arena. Speakers: Sandra Collins, Real Estate Services Manager – US Cellular Stanley Stallworth, Partner of Real Estate Group – Sidley Austin Bob Reaumond, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Services – CBRE Todd Rich, Managing Director – Tishman Speyer Don Pafford, Senior Vice President, Chicago Market Manager, Commercial Real Estate - US Bank

Making the Grade

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:46:00 +0000

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. • What is Renaissance 2010? • What are the challenges in creating new and innovative schools that will provide high quality educational options to serve the diverse needs of Chicago's public school students? • How has higher education evolved over the past 18 months? Will these institutions continue on their current trends? • What are the real estate opportunities? (i.e., adaptive reuse of industrial/warehouses or vacant big box retailers to classrooms) • 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

2009 Economic Forecast-Deal or New Deal

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:19:49 +0000

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. Speakers: • Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago • Scott Brave, Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

My CoreNet: Knowing Your Benefits

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:06:18 +0000

December 2, 2009 Today, maintaining a strong network and market knowledge are critical to your success. Join us at a new event, designed to help you leverage CoreNet's membership benefits. CoreNet leaders will demonstrate all of the advantages of membership, from research and data, to online networking, to making contacts, to chapter involvement. This event will help you leverage your membership investment in CoreNet. Guest Speaker: Larry Bazrod, Senior Vice President, Resources & Administration of CoreNet Global, Inc.

2009: The Year in Retrospect

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:52:51 +0000

November 12, 2009 Throughout 2009, we managed drastic changes, increased mobility, uncovered new incentives for business location strategies, shared stimulus activities, sustained workplace resources, planned the next big bets, leaving no (Prairie) stone unturned and uncovered new innovations. Join us as we reflect on this extraordinary year from various perspectives in finance, brokerage, development, building management and tenant/end user. Moderator: • Steve Stoner, Moderator, Managing Director, Duff and Phelps Speakers: • Rick Schuham, Executive Vice President, Studley • Bill Rolander, Executive Vice President, The John Buck Company • Chris Carroll, Managing Director, Cohen Financial

Enduring Resources

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:40:30 +0000

Thursday, October 8, 2009 Companies face increasing pressure from government, the market, and the public to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with their operations and facilities. This program will provide metrics, guidance and practical strategies for managing and reducing carbon emissions. Speakers: • Thomas M. Cushing, Senior Vice President, Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. • David Reynolds, Vice President of Real Estate Services, IFF • Patrick Meara, Senior Vice President, JMB Realty Trust • James Hawkes, Project Director, GreenWorks Studios

Tales from the Trenches: "Big Bets" - The Fundamental Changes That Will Impact CRE

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:29:47 +0000

Thursday, September 10, 2009 A stimulating panel discussion and debate moderated by one of our industry veterans. Uncover the next 'big bets' and anticipate how these bets could/should impact business enterprises. Come away with an understanding and the tools to help shape our collective future. Speakers: • William T. Agnello, retired Vice President for Real Estate and the Workplace, Sun Microsystems Sarah K. Abrams, President, Fidelity Real Estate

The Economic Stimulus: How It Went and Where It's Going Regionally and Nationally

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:02:27 +0000

July 9, 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, more commonly called "the stimulus bill") is having significant impacts on job creation and infrastructure improvement in metropolitan Chicago. Randy Blankenhorn, executive director of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), will describe stimulus activities in the seven-county region, which is benefiting not just in terms of roads and transit, but also housing and energy-efficiency enhancements funded by the ARRA. Randy will discuss CMAP's role in coordinating the region's effort to this stimulus funding, and the prospects for lasting reform of how infrastructure investments get made here and across the nation. Part of this context is GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago's comprehensive regional plan now in development for completion in 2010.

A Prairie Stone's Throw Away: A Case Study

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:49:17 +0000

Thursday, June 18, 2009 Prairie Stone: an illustration of a dynamic 780 acre mixed-use complex, representing today's leading real estate achievements, workplace advances and sustainable developments. Learn from the Village of Hoffman Estates how the largest TIF Fund in Illinois was planned and developed, and how the original master plan evolved to accommodate market conditions. See how site selection, funding and innovation collectively build an environment. Speaker: Mark Koplin, Assistant Village Manager-Development Services for Hoffman Estates

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Twitter 201

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:37:44 +0000

May 5 & 19, 2009 Reconciling the traditional world of corporate real estate with the fast-paced, online social networking environment can be a real challenge, particularly as we all face increased economic pressures. At this small-group hands-on educational event, our expert facilitators and panelists will explore the confluence of corporate real estate, today's business challenges, and the opportunities presented by social media environments including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. These two educational events will help you take your corporate real estate social networking skills to the next level, no matter what your current level of expertise. Both evenings include: • Expert panel discussions • Facilitated hands-on, small-group live, online demonstrations • Optional in-person networking and cocktails Panelists Include: • Adam Meek, DLA Piper • Margy Sweeney, BlissPR • Anna Marie Buchmann, PhD, RHR International • Andy Swindler, Astek Consulting Part Two will build on concepts introduced in Part One, but participants are welcome to sign up for either or both.

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Facebook & LinkedIn 201

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:33:54 +0000

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Panel Discussion 2

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:28:51 +0000

Recession Breeds Innovation: Get On The Innovation Train

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:22:04 +0000

May 13, 2009 Key Learning Points: • The ideation process: Developing new ideas for growth • Protecting and commercializing these new ideas • Chicago's focus on innovation exchange • Recent innovation in real estate: Restructuring of corporate operations and physical requirements to reduce real estate costs Speakers: • James Malackowski, President and CEO, Ocean Tomo, LLC • Tom Stat, Associate Partner, IDEO • Philip R. Utigard, Executive Vice President, Transwestern

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Twitter 101

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:09:02 +0000

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Facebook & LinkedIn 101

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:05:41 +0000

Challenging Economy, Digital World: Panel Discussion 1

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:58:44 +0000

Business Location Strategies: What's the Attraction?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:48:33 +0000

April 16, 2009 Physical location plays a critical factor in overall business survival. Today's business climate has global, regional and local communities rethinking what attributes and incentives can not only be promised but delivered. Key Learning Points: • Economic developer as a valued partner • Stimulus package dollars impact on business growth and job creation • Regionalization: Public / Private Partnerships • New drivers on investment trends Speakers: • Bob Hess, NKF Consulting • Eric Hochstein, Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment • Tom Bartkowski, World Business Chicago

The Dollars and Sense of Change: Count On It

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:34:06 +0000

March 12, 2009 Learn from case studies on developing, planning and executing change programs associated with workplace and real estate initiatives. You will be given tools that can be implemented immediately. Key Learning points: • Introduction of the ADKAR model (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Action, Reinforcement) • Understanding the social and psychological aspects of change • Case Study: Capital One's Plano People Center Speaker: Ed Buckley SLCR, Camberne Developments LLC

Going Mobile Help Your CFO See the Light

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:19:43 +0000

February 12, 2009 For every successful mobility program, there are 10 failures. We're bringing you the details on real time company case studies of program successes and failures. The economic downturn is the perfect time to get aggressive. Key Learning points: • Immediate restructuring P&L benefits • Space efficiency impact for your bottom line • Impact on your balance sheet Speaker: • Daniel Cooke, Managing Director and Vice President, Global Real Estate and Support Services, BearingPoint Management & Technology Consultants

2009 Economic Forecast: Deal or New Deal?

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:07:33 +0000

January 8, 2009 Ring in the New Year with our highly anticipated 2009 Economic Outlook. We're bringing back The Feds to shed insight on today's volatile issues - the roller coaster NASDAQ, implications of the bailout and the upcoming Obama New Deal. Speakers: Bill Strauss, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2008 Year in Review

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:56:41 +0000

November 13, 2008 Just one week after the elections, our topic couldn't be more timely. Join us for one of the year's most anticipated programs. Speakers: • Jack Durburg, Executive Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis • Daniel T. Ryan, Managing Director - Midwest Operations, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. • Richard Gatto, Executive Vice President, The Alter Group • Denis De Camp, formerly Director - Global Workplace Services, Rockwell Automation Moderator: • Shawn Mobley, Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Grubb & Ellis

Serving Up Solutions in a Changing Market: Power Serve

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:16:47 +0000

Thursday, October 2, 2008 As our industry evolves, traditional real estate services are outsourced in the context of an integrated solutions delivery network. While cost savings were an early driver, other factors drive outsourcing decisions today. How do service providers meet the demands for innovation, flexibility, quality and service? How are these factors measured and incentives given based on performance?

Tales from the Trenches- Lessons Learned

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:03:26 +0000

September 11, 2008 The annual Lessons Learned event brings together a panel of end-user corporate real estate executives who share their recent experiences with the Chapter in a lively discussion. Speakers will share their stories including managing change, balancing priorities, and using real estate market trends to exceed expectations. Learn what to do, and what NOT to do. Speakers: • Brian Hunter, Vice President, Real Estate & Facility Services, Sara Lee Corporation • Alice Hogueisson, CFM, CFMJ, Global Environmental Manager, U.S. Director of Facilities, Senior Vice President, Daniel J Edelman, Inc. • Ajay Singh, Vice President - Corporate Real Estate, United Moderator: • Brian Hunter, Vice President, Real Estate & Facility Services, Sara Lee Corporation

Fueling Changes in Corporate Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:51:00 +0000

August 14, 2008 Join the Chicago chapter in Rosemont for the first of two suburban breakfast programs this year. Speakers from the industrial, retail and corporate office sectors will be on-hand to discuss how rising fuel prices and the economy are impacting corporate real estate decisions. Points to be addressed will include the impact of rising fuel prices on: • Transportation and logistics • Alternative office solutions • Carbon footprint (sustainability) • Construction strategies

Chicago's Historic Redevelopment: Welcome to Block 37

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:23:23 +0000

July 10, 2008 CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at Block 37, the new downtown mixed-use project under construction on Chicago's most famous (and infamous) land site. The removed "curse" on the site was lifted in June 2008 when CBS-2 Chicago staffers moved into their new offices at 22 West Washington, the recently completed office tower on the site. Hear from the developers themselves how the deals were done - and what's next for Block 37. Speakers: • Paul Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Joseph Freed & Associates • Lee Golub, Executive Vice President, Golub & Company

The Changing Nature of Work and the Workplace

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:09:01 +0000

June 12, 2008 How will you optimize work and the workplace of the future? Attend this CoRE 2010 program to get the answer. Speakers: • Jim Ware, Executive Producer, Work Design Collaborative • Charles Grantham, Chief Scientist, Work Design Collaborative

The Sustainability Challenge in Older Buildings

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:00:08 +0000

May 8, 2008 Working in an older building? Considering renovating an older property? How can you maintain an older building's history and personality while modifying it to support the sustainability challenges we are faced with today?

The Nanotech Revolution

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:46:26 +0000

April 10, 2008 Join us as we welcome guest speakers R. J. Brennan of IA Interior Architects and David Sykes of Remington Partners as they uncover the revolution that is underway in nano-based building materials and technologies. Speakers: • David Sykes, Founder, NanoNexis, Managing Director, Remington Partners • R. J. Brennan, Associate, Director Strategic Workplace, IA Interior Architects, Past President, CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter

A Brief History of Corporate Real Estate

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:11:01 +0000

April 4, 2008 Roundtable Series Discussion.

Recruiting Real Estate Talent

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:56:53 +0000

March 13, 2008 Speakers: • Susanne Cannon, Associate Professor of Finance, The Real Estate Center, DePaul University • Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Director, The Real Estate Center, DePaul University • Monna Nevils, Vice President Talent Systems, Jones Lang LaSalle

Beyond Green: Government Leaders Contemplate the Next Step

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:49:32 +0000

February 14, 2008

2008 Economic Outlook

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:41:29 +0000

CoreNet Global Chicago is pleased to welcome one of the industry’s best prognosticators from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to our 5th annual Economic Outlook program. Join us for a discussion of the forces affecting the 2008 economic outlook for Chicago, the region and the nation. Speaker: • Bill Strauss, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2007 The Year in Retrospective

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:58:46 +0000

November 8, 2007 Economists and leaders of the commercial real estate industry take on the year’s events in a lively debate about where the industry and the economy have been, and where they are going. This debate has become a tradition for our Chapter, a no-holds-barred intellectual duel that leaves everyone in attendance with new perspectives on the business of corporate real estate. Education Patron Sponsorships are available. Contact Stephanie Pater. Speakers will discuss: • How to apply 2007 real estate market shifts to the business of corporate real estate going forward; • Short-term predictions and interpretations of controversial topics affecting the corporate real estate world; and • Advice on how to apply the lessons of 2007 to the business of 2008. Speakers: J. Paul Beitler - President, Beitler Real Estate Corporation; Bruce Miller - Managing Director, Capital Markets / Investment Sales, Jones Lang LaSalle’ Darin Buelow - Principal, Strategy & Operations/Global Expansion Optimization, Deloitte Consulting LLP Moderator: Paul Kasriel - Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research, Northern Trust

Bridging from CRE to CFO Real Estate Transactions Impact on Financial Statements

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:23:35 +0000

October 18, 2007 Bridging real estate transactions with corporate financial statements, this course will illustrate the importance of understanding the CFO view of corporate real estate within the framework of financial reporting.

Navigating Real Estate and Facility Needs at Record Speeds The Need for Speed

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:50:14 +0000

October 11, 2007 – When change comes, it can come quickly, driving a need for real estate decision-making on timetables that make jaws drop. This program will explore how to deal with real estate needs on compressed timetables, and present strategies for effectively and strategically addressing both short-term needs and long-term goals.

Tales from the Trenches: CRE Lessons Learned

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:32:37 +0000

Don’t learn these lessons the hard way – come to listen and learn from the experiences of some of the best in the business.

Chicago's Bid to Host the Olympics: Carrying the Torch

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:17:18 +0000

July 12, 2007 Speakers: David Roberts, Real Estate advisor to Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid, Director of Development for Sydney, AU, Games (1993-2000),Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas; Bob Berland, Board Member, Co-Chair Athletes Advisory Council, Chicago 2016, Olympian (1984, 1988), President, Berland Printing; Thomas Kerwin, FAIA, Partner, Skidmore, Owings, Merrill LLP

The Art of Build It and They Will Come: The Field of Dreams

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:32:59 +0000

June 27, 2007 Speakers: Mike Behm, AIA, Vice President, Leopardo Construction John Hopkins, Vice President, HOK Patrick Gallagher, Senior Vice President, The Alter Group

How to Create Muscle in your Benchmarking: Creating Muscle

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:18:33 +0000

June 14, 2007 Speakers: Keith Perske, Vice President, Group 5 Consulting formerly Global Business Systems Manager, Workplace Resources, Sun Microsystems J. David Hood, Assistant Regional Administrator, Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration Bob Bovee, Director Global Real Estate Strategy, Motorola, Inc.

Corporate Real Estate Planning for Disaster: A Masters in Disaster

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:07:17 +0000

May 24, 2007 How will you respond when the unthinkable happens? Corporate real estate is one of the functions most directly affected by natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other traumatic events. This program will explore case studies in disasters and how corporate real estate executives have applied those lessons to other portions of their portfolios. The speakers will share their disaster preparedness planning initiatives from the perspective of their experience dealing with disaster preparedness in the field. This will include an examination of how to mitigate economic loss and respond effectively through: • adequate preparedness • effective and centralized communication • quickly locating your employees and assessing damage Moderator: (Moderator) Ian Marlow, President & Chief Executive Officer, Newmark Knight Frank Global Management Services Speakers: Elissa Rhee-Lee, Vice President of Corporate Security, Exelon Greg Prather, Vice President and General Manager, JLL Americas

Enterprise Leadership in a Brave New World View From the C-Suite

sara.gorsky@astekweb.com (CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:50:06 +0000

May 10, 2007 This C-suite presentation starts at the top by defining the “business of the business” and mapping out ways for the corporate real estate executive to lead and succeed within the organization. Learn what the profile of today’s leader looks like -- from general business knowledge to high-level financial acumen to collaborative leadership capabilities. Our panel will provide insight into the ways the CRE can utilize these skills most effectively to impact the overall success of the enterprise. Program Highlights: * Defining the "business of the business" and real estate's role in driving success * How to effectively provide leadership at the C Suite level, in cross-functional operational management teams, within functional teams, and with extended service delivery providers *Business process improvement - and how to embrace it *Other non real estate competencies and skills required in 2010 Speakers: George Bouris, MCR, SLCR, Practice Leader, Deloitte Nancy Hickey, Sr. Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Steelcase, Inc. Fung Chin, Director of Real Estate, W.W. Grainger, Inc.