Corenet Chicago

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

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

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 La

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 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) Moderat

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 J

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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