CoreNet Chicago

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...

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 differe...

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 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, I...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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, NCA...

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, Mo...

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 Strate...

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-loca...

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 Vi...

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...

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 Experie...

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, Co...

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 Eliz...

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...

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 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...

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 G...

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 be...

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.