CoreNet Chicago

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.