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Welcome to the topic “Creative Networking Strategies for Business Success” Traditional networking events with big gatherings, tons of handshakes, name tags, and an endless exchange of business cards have long been considered the pinnacle of professional growth. However, while these events are a great ice-breaker, they often fall short when it comes to delivering real...
In this webinar, industry leaders discuss their tips and suggestions for working with more challenging individuals. Bill Himmelstein, Founder of TAG, shares how he works with clients, landlords, and other people in the CRE business with more difficult personalities.
Want the latest cre market update? In this video, Bill Himmelstein gives a market update on the industrial, retail, and office commercial property sectors and the opportunities available for business owners and those active in the sectors.
Welcome to the topic “Designing Commercial Offices For Hybrid Workers“ Commercial hybrid offices are definitely the need of the time. As the world adapts to the new normal of hybrid working, where employees split their time between working remotely and commuting to the office a few times a week, commercial real estate offices are undergoing...
In commercial real estate building class is an important factor to consider when determining which sort of office will be most suitable for your company. While one building may seem comparable to another, upon closer analysis, frequently they will be quite different.
When you’re pursuing your dream of buying a commercial building or leasing office space, it’s easy to get caught up in the one thing you really want to avoid: drama. From loosely inspected properties to ambiguous leases, the journey can be anything but simple. As you move into your next real estate venture, keep these...
Commercial leasing agreements commonly extend up to 10 years – or longer – making negotiations key to long-term savings for your business. One of the greatest opportunities to reduce your monthly cost is rent abatement, or free rent. As you begin the discussion with a lessor, it is important to understand what rent abatement is...
There are a lot of moving parts when moving an entire office to a new location. Planning ahead makes for the smoothest moving process, so here is a brief checklist to assist with the transition:
Having the most knowledge and information is a huge key to any negotiation. Simply asking is one of the most effective ways of acquiring vital information.
The City of Chicago is experiencing a dramatic change in the availability of commercial real estate. The landscape is in flux due to the improving U.S. economy. Real estate typically lags the economy which leads to a very intriguing cycle of office space availability. Because of the interconnected nature of all of these issues, many...
Welcome to the topic “Electric Vehicle Start-Up Moves to Chicago for R&D Headquarters“ Bedrock Materials, a new electric vehicle (EV) company from Stanford University, has chosen Chicago for its research and development (R&D) headquarters. This decision supports Illinois’ goal of becoming a leader in EV production. The company, which focuses on creating affordable sodium-ion battery...
Description: A 10.5 acre property is available for development. The property is 10 minutes from Lake Geneva and Lake Delevan. The nearby area has over 100,000 full-time residents with over 300,000 visitors per year. The adjacent business park has over 4,500 visitors per day, and the traffic count for I43 is 22k per day and...
Welcome to the topic “Enhancing Your workplaces For Business Success“ Business success is only possible when employers value the well-being of their workforce. A strong workforce is the backbone of every successful business, and companies can only thrive when employees are in their best and most productive state. That’s why investing in company workplace improvements...
All businessmen and women know that a baseline of trust between parties is critical to the success of any negotiation. But within the course of business dealings, how do you build that trust? What active steps can you take to raise the chances of a positive outcome for both sides? Instead of simply hoping that...
Chicago is a city of industry, delicious food, diverse culture and taxes. If you don’t know by now, Chicago is facing another round of tax increases, especially on real estate. This may lead everyone in Chicago to think: How am I going to afford running a business here? Or even, Why should I keep my...
Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Breakfast and an Executives Luncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During the Executives Luncheon, attendees were prompted with the question, “What are some of your best practices for finding new clients?”...
Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Breakfast and an Executives Luncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During the Executives Breakfast, attendees were prompted with the question, “What are your best practices for business development?” Here are a...
Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Breakfast and an Executives Luncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During the Executives Lunch, attendees were prompted with the question, “Some of our best referral sources can be existing clients. What...
This Executives Breakfast inspired a number of great discussions and offered Chicago business leaders the opportunity to broaden their networks. At the Executives Breakfast, attendees discussed “Is there a defining moment or decision you’ve made that has helped shape your career?” Here are the responses: