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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 f

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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