CoreNet Chicago

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 t...

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 organizatio...

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 h...

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 In...

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 Chic...

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...

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...

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 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 Estat...

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...

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 wil...

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 t...

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...

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 hom...

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 practic...

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...

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...

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 Mik...

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,...

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 perspecti...

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 Millic...

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...

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...