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  • A Tenant Advisory Group luncheon of about 14 members
    Aug 23, 2019

    Executive Networking With Tenant Advisory Group

    Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Bruncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During August’s Executives Bruncheon, attendees were prompted with the questions: “What are your best business development techniques and what is the best advice you’ve ever...

  • Welcome to the topic “When to Walk Away from a Commercial Real Estate Deal“ The decision to stop commercial real estate deal negotiations is seldom easy. Quite a few times, you enter the deal confident that you have found the perfect space for your commercial real estate needs. However, soon enough, the red flags become...

  • Laptop at Tall Commercial Property Work Space
    Aug 15, 2018

    How to Find a Coworking Space

    Coworking spaces can be the perfect solution for a variety of working scenarios — from a solo entrepreneur just starting out to an executive from a large corporation seeking a change in scenery. Much like the businesses they serve, no two coworking spaces are the same. In fact, there are many aspects to consider when...

  • Welcome to the topic “Key Industrial Manufacturing Trends” Industrial manufacturing trends in 2024 and beyond are becoming increasingly affected by technological advances and government initiatives. Among others, this includes the US CHIPS and Science Act, which allocates $50 billion for the domestic semiconductor industry, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which earmarks $1.2 trillion...

  • 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.

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    Nov 16, 2016

    What's in a Lease? Part 2.

    Before signing a lease, you want to make sure you are happy with the terms for the entire lease duration. To do this, you must understand the internal pieces of a lease so you can negotiate favorable terms with the landlord.

  • Just like fashion or music, trends tend to pop up in the world of commercial real estate. Whether it’s a hot area in the Southwest Loop or new developments in Old Town, these trends directly affect tenants, landlords and investors alike. Keep reading to see how trends make their mark on a city.

  • What are the top 5 critical traits of any successful agent?

  • Bill Himmelstein: Givers Gain Philosophy of Networking In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Bill Himmelstein discuss: Key Takeaways: “What givers gain means is finding people that you believe can support you back and give to them.” — Bill Himmelstein

  • Welcome to the topic “Purchasing Class A, B, or C Commercial Property: A Comprehensive Guide“ When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to invest in A, B, or C class commercial property. Understanding the differences and nuances between these property classes is essential for...

  • When searching for the most suitable office for your company, it’s important to consider the building class type. While the class type is often overlooked by tenants, it is actually an important factor to determine and compare one building’s price to another. Office buildings are classified into three categories (A, B and C). The class...

  • Description: Here is a great full floor tenant opportunity! The space currently features a mix of existing perimeter offices and open areas for workstations. The landlord will contribute a TI package to modify and refresh the space to a qualified tenant. The elevators, corridors and lobby are currently being upgraded. There is Comcast Fiber Internet...

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  • Preparing for an office move? Herein we include a list of items that you need to make sure to tackle prior to your relocation. 1. Prepare an inventory of everything to be moved. 2. Have movers come out to premises and do a walk through to determine relocation costs. Develop a basic idea of the...

  • The Chicago real estate development industry has been buzzing this summer with dozens of innovative new projects aiming to break ground in the next year in the booming South Loop neighborhood. Tenant Advisory Group predicted at the end of 2014 that the South Loop will continue to be a red-hot neighborhood, and it looks like...

  • TAG Executive Networking Bruncheon
    Jan 15, 2020

    Executive Networking With Tenant Advisory Group

    Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Event to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During December’s Executives Bruncheon, attendees were prompted with the question: “What trends are you seeing in your industry?” Here are a few of the lessons...

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    Mar 02, 2018

    How to Spot a Desirable Landlord

    The landlord is an integral part of the commercial real estate leasing experience, which is why this person or entity needs to factor into any final decisions. A lot can be revealed about a landlord by the way they handle the negotiation process, as this is a window into how they treat existing tenants. For...

  • Mar 26, 2020

    TAG is Here to Support You

    To our friends and colleagues in the Chicagoland community, Together we are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of our daily life and we recognize the tremendous uncertainty regarding the ultimate impact that this crisis will have on our public health and economy. First and foremost, the health and...

  • 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...

  • Welcome to the topic “What Is Office Tenant Representation And Why Do You Need It” Finding a desirable and suitable office space can be an incredibly tough feat. For one thing, you often have limited choices that will work with your size, location and budget. There are also so many additional factors to consider. Then,...