CoreNet Chicago

October 11, 2007 –

When change comes, it can come quickly, driving a need for real estate decision-making on timetables that make jaws drop. This program will explore how to deal with real estate needs on compressed timetables, and present strategies for effectively and strategically addressing both short-term needs and long-term goals.

Don’t learn these lessons the hard way – come to listen and learn from the experiences of some of the best in the business.

July 12, 2007

Speakers:

David Roberts, Real Estate advisor to Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid, Director of Development for Sydney, AU, Games (1993-2000),Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas;

Bob Berland, Board Member, Co-Chair Athletes Advisory Council, Chicago 2016, Olympian (1984, 1988), President, Berland Printing;

Thomas Kerwin, FAIA, Partner, Skidmore, Owings, Merrill LLP

June 27, 2007

Speakers:

Mike Behm, AIA, Vice President, Leopardo Construction

John Hopkins, Vice President, HOK

Patrick Gallagher, Senior Vice President, The Alter Group

June 14, 2007

Speakers:

Keith Perske, Vice President, Group 5 Consulting formerly Global Business Systems Manager, Workplace Resources, Sun Microsystems

J. David Hood, Assistant Regional Administrator, Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration

Bob Bovee, Director Global Real Estate Strategy, Motorola, Inc.

May 24, 2007

How will you respond when the unthinkable happens? Corporate real estate is one of the functions most directly affected by natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other traumatic events. This program will explore case studies in disasters and how corporate real estate executives have applied those lessons to other portions of their portfolios. The speakers will share their disaster preparedness planning initiatives from the perspective of their experience dealing with disaster preparedness in the field.

This will include an examination of how to mitigate economic loss and respond effectively through:

• adequate preparedness

• effective and centralized communication

• quickly locating your employees and assessing damage

Moderator:

(Moderator) Ian Marlow, President & Chief Executive Officer, Newmark Knight Frank Global Management Services

Speakers:

Elissa Rhee-Lee, Vice President of Corporate Security, Exelon

Greg Prather, Vice President and General Manager, JLL Americas

May 10, 2007

This C-suite presentation starts at the top by defining the “business of the business” and mapping out ways for the corporate real estate executive to lead and succeed within the organization. Learn what the profile of today’s leader looks like -- from general business knowledge to high-level financial acumen to collaborative leadership capabilities. Our panel will provide insight into the ways the CRE can utilize these skills most effectively to impact the overall success of the enterprise.

Program Highlights:

* Defining the "business of the business" and real estate's role in driving success

* How to effectively provide leadership at the C Suite level, in cross-functional operational management teams, within functional teams, and with extended service delivery providers

*Business process improvement - and how to embrace it

*Other non real estate competencies and skills required in 2010

Speakers:

George Bouris, MCR, SLCR, Practice Leader, Deloitte

Nancy Hickey, Sr. Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Steelcase, Inc.

Fung Chin, Director of Real Estate, W.W. Grainger, Inc.