1. Programs that are informative and educational are an integral part of the bimonthly membership luncheons.
2. Seminars are developed locally or in conjunction with BOMA International on a variety of subjects.
3. E-Seminars on key industry topics are offered through BOMA International and BOMI International.
4. Foundations of Real Estate Management.
5. The full BOMI International curriculum is offered in a classroom setting.  BOMI International courses lead to four designations recognized as marks of distinction and achievement in the commercial real estate industry.  These are backed by 35 years of excellence in developing and offering advanced education programs.

A listing of other education programs being offered to BOMA members and/or the general public can be accessed by clicking here.

Luncheon Programs

• January 21, 2010 - Political Analyst Dr. Paul Green

• March 18, 2010 - How to Access the Growing Pool of Capital in a Declining Fundamental Real Estate Market presented by Christopher Carroll, Cohen Financial

• May 20, 2010 - Preparing RFPs, a panel discussion featuring Jeremy Benkin, LEED AP, LEED Green Associate, Director-Procurement, CB Richard Ellis Asset Services; R. Scott Kuykendall, Vice President/Principal, Olsson Roofing Company; Bruce Larson, FMA, Director of Facility Services, Coventry Healthcare; Debby Pyznarski, RPA, General Manager, Lincoln Property Company.  Moderator: Nancy Ross

• July 15, 2010 - Risk Management in Commercial Real Estate presented by Nancy J. Ayres, CPCU, CIC, Managing Director - Condominium Risk Management Practice, Mesirow Financial

• September 16, 2010 - tbd

• November 18, 2010 - tbd

• January 20, 2011 - Political Analyst Dr. Paul Green

All luncheons are held at The Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets in Rosemont.  Reservations are required. 

Seminars

• June 3, 2010 - Tenant Defaults & Bankruptcies presented by Patrick Stanton, Attorney at Law, Dykema.  9 to 11 a.m. in Schaumburg.  For more information or to register, click here.

Foundations of Real Estate Management

What is Foundations?

• A soup-to-nuts, 5-module, 29-hour entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management, and more
• Classroom instruction from seasoned pros, reinforced by behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings
• Live, in-person training with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion, and team activities
• A complete package—instruction, peer networking, property tours, and a comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and understand and a valuable resource back on the job

Schedule:

• Module 1: April 23

• Module 2: April 30

• Module 4: May 7

• Module 3: May 14

• Module 5: May 21

Sign-in and Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m.

All classes begin at 8:30 a.m.

Lunch included

Enrollment:

• $575 student from a BOMA Member Building

• $675 student from a Non-Member Building

Space is limited to 25 students in each class; The Curriculum must be taken in its entirety.

To register online, click here.

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E-Seminars

Developed in conjunction with Intellum, Inc. and Healthy Buildings International, Inc (HBI), Molds in Commercial Buildings is designed to help commercial real estate professionals understand and prevent the burgeoning, and often costly, issues that molds in buildings can present. To learn more about this web-based training curriculum, click on the slide at the left.  For more information click here.

Investors rely on Property Condition Assessments (PCA) to provide information and analysis of the physical condition of a property, and to minimize the risk associated with acquisition. This course module will outline the components of a PCA and discuss how the investigation, inspection, research, and analysis of the physical portions of the building and site are used to assess the current condition, remaining useful life, and cost estimates for the repair and/or replacement of individual components and systems. Learn what is typically included within the scope of a Property Condition Assessment and typical non-scope parameters and how this information can be used by property and facility managers, once the property has been purchased.  For more information on this on-line seminar, click here.  (A BOMA-BOMI Partnership Product)

BOMA International's newest e-seminar is Preparing Buildings for Sheltering in Place.  Through this course, you will learn what sheltering in place is, and how it differs from simply providing shelter. The conditions that warrant a shelter in place scenario will be detailed, from severe weather to HAZMAT incidents to terror threats. You will also learn how to create a shelter-in-place team who can implement the plans and manage the Sheltering in Place incident.  You will also delve into the nuts and bolts of executing the shelter in place procedures. Who gives the order to shelter in place? Who determines when evacuation is safe? This course will answer these questions and offer guidance on establishing lines of authority and succession in emergency situations. It will also cover how to determine a shelter in place location, how to equip the shelter in place location, and how a shelter in place plan coordinates with other building emergency plans, as well as how to test your plan.  For more information on this on-line seminar, click here.   (A BOMA-BOMI Partnership Product)

BOMI International offers an e-seminar on Comprehensive Building Security Planning.  When comparing office spaces for lease, prospective tenants view the quality and breadth of a building’s security program as a key comparison factor. A security plan is not only about protecting assets and minimizing liability, it’s also about attracting and retaining tenants. A comprehensive security plan can provide proactive measures to identify threats and manage them prior to any threat becoming reality.  For more information, click here.

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BOMI Curriculum

REAL PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR - 2010

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR - 2010

SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR - 2010

Students interested in this curriculum are asked to call the BOMA Suburban Chicago Office at 847/995-0970 to express their interest and state which additional courses they want to take.  Courses will be scheduled when minimum numbers of students are identified.

For a registration form, click here (.pdf)

SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 2010

Students interested in this curriculum are asked to call the BOMA Suburban Chicago Office at 847/995-0970 to express their interest and state which courses they want to take.  Courses will be scheduled when minimum numbers of students are identified.

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For more information about BOMI International and BOMI International designations, visit their website at www.bomi.org.