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    Nov 08, 2017

    How to Plan Your Company’s Move

    Relocating an entire office is a daunting task, and business owners rarely have the time to allocate to the process. Thankfully, there are professionals available to guide businesses through the transition, effectively reducing stress and increasing the efficiency of the move. The secret is planning and knowing what to expect, which will greatly increase the...

  • The current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the commercial real estate market. Bill Himmelstein, founder and CEO of TAG, discusses some of the current market statistics and puts them into context.

  • Are you wondering if you can get out of your current lease or perhaps pay a lower amount? According to TAG CEO Bill Himmelstein, landlords have been showing a willingness to accommodate tenant needs right now if you can be open, honest and communicate effectively.

  • Executives networking event with TAG
    Mar 16, 2018

    February Small Business Networking With TAG

    February brought more than just snow this year. Tenant Advisory Group presented phenomenal networking opportunities for local business owners. Entrepreneurs across numerous industries gathered to expand their networks and find collaborative partnerships to grow their companies. Both the monthly breakfast and luncheon saw valuable advice shared based on the discussion question: What’s the best way...

  • Employees are the lifeblood of any business, and their productivity is directly tied to their happiness. Employees who feel their needs are being met are generally more productive and creative. It’s human nature, and finding a space that supports your team can mean happier and more productive employees.

  • When moving to a new office space, there is quite a bit to consider to ensure the process goes smoothly. One area that often gets overlooked is transition timing and lease overlap. However, this is a key point to be aware of, as a disruption or delay in the build out process can mean operating...

  • Leasing the perfect office space can be a very difficult and daunting task. With so many variables from parking to flooring, finding the perfect space can feel nearly impossible. Start looking internally within your own business. Really understanding your business’ needs will allow you to discern between trends, lofty dreams and reality.

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  • Welcome to the topic “Google’s Thompson Center Renovation: Revitalizing Chicago’s Loop and Its Economy“ The ongoing renovation of the Thompson Center by Google marks a significant turning point for Chicago’s Loop, attracting the attention of new and existing businesses to the area. Among the latest to make the move to the Loop is Lessen, a...

  • When coworking companies came onto the scene, they quickly became a tool for commercial real estate brokers to help young and small business owners find a temporary space. However, this symbiotic relationship may be in jeopardy with the announcement of WeWork’s tenant representation services as brokers will be far less likely to bring their clients...

  • A man hands keys over to client signing a lease
    Jan 28, 2015

    How to Break a Lease the Right Way

    Long term leases, if done properly are made with options to be broken. Whether the landlord is looking to get the current tenant out in order to charge more to a new tenant or more likely, the tenant is looking to get out to find the right sized space, there are many times in commercial...

  • If you find yourself in a commercial space that no longer fits the needs of your business, and you think there’s just too much or too little time on your lease to make any changes, consider this… Your lease, or the building you own, is not a fixed liability. Much like your business, there are...

  • In a time where the commercial real estate industry is as fast-paced and as dynamic as ever, having helpful insight and advice about what’s important and what’s working (or not) can help anyone learn as they go. We’ve launched an all-new series with MeetAdvisors.com – “Commercial Real Estate: What I Know Now and Wish I...

  • The Clybourn Corridor has been the focus of many discussions lately, as well as a primary target for major developers like R2 Developments and Sterling Bay. The stretch of land was once an industrial hotbed, but now it is experiencing a renaissance as the area transforms from industrial parks to retail, office and residential buildings....

  • Dec 09, 2020

    TAG Gives Back

    Thank you so much for supporting our business! It’s this support that allows us the opportunity to give back to some very worthy causes. Check them out to see all the amazing work they do, and if you are able, consider donating or even volunteering. A little help goes a long way!

  • Welcome to the Topic “Strategies on Getting Employees Back to the Office” Employees were forced to leave the office and enter their houses more than two years ago due to COVID-19. And though most offices have already reopened, not everyone is as eager to go back. As more companies are embracing their employees back into...

  • The red hot downtown Chicago commercial real estate market remains a popular destination in 2017 with more top corporations seeking spaces in the city. With a shift in how companies structure themselves internally, the growth of importance on office culture is a driving force behind the downtown exodus. The momentous surge of incoming corporations will...

  • Sublease available through March 2019 in the famous Civic Opera Building, 20 N. Wacker. Versatile space comes fully furnished with access to a kitchenette.

  • Selecting the perfect location for your office is no easy task. It is vital to consider factors that will satisfy clients as well as employees. Keep in mind these important elements when searching for your new office location.

  • An organization’s greatest asset is its people, and success is often defined by the team’s ability to work together to yield great results. This new collaborative mentality has manifested itself in a complete overhaul of office design. Fortune 500 companies have invested in unique spaces featuring everything from coffee bars to tiki bars.