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• Lease, CAM & Reconciliations Bootcamp 2026

  • Start
    January 14, 2026
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  • End
    January 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    1515 E Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg

  

  The Education Committee invites you to join us for a series of three classes on Reading and Understanding a Lease, CAM Concepts and Reconciliations Boot Camp.

  This in-person, 3-day Boot Camp is ideal for property administrators, tenant coordinators, assistant property managers, and early career CRE professionals. We encourage those individuals who also need a refresher to join us. These classes are the most important skills a commercial real estate manager will encounter during their career.

  Extended Learning Opportunity
  This is a fast-paced class. The last hour of the class is reserved for those individuals who require more time for assistance in the CAM & Reconciliation process.

  Day 1 - Reading a Lease (Wednesday, January 14, 8:30am - 12:00pm)
  In this session, you will learn how to critically read and interpret a lease with an emphasis on language that affects budgets and reconciliations.

  Day 2 - CAM Concepts (Wednesday, January 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm)
  In this session, you will learn about recovery concepts inclusive of, but not limited to: Caps, base year, pools and gross-up calculations.

  Day 3 - Reconciliations (Wednesday, January 28, 8:30am - 12:00pm)
  In this session, you will learn the importance of gathering accurate documentation, reviewing the general ledger, creating expense pools, and performing recovery calculations.

  Registration Fees:

  • BOMA/Suburban Chicago Members: $199
  • Non-Member: $250

  Register: Registration will close on Friday, January 9th.

  Cancellations: Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance of the class to receive a refund.

  Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qtanunw

  *Contact Angela Moore for with any questions*

  
  

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• Solar Energy Webinar Part 2: Behind the meter

  • When
    January 21, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

  

  Solar Energy Part Two: Behind the Meter
  January 21st
  1:00pm - 2:00pm

  This 60-minute webinar, “Solar Energy Part Two: Behind the Meter,” is designed for commercial real estate professionals seeking to understand the benefits, mechanics, and opportunities of on-site, or behind-the-meter energy generation. Join Larry R. Knight, B.S., a seasoned expert, in another extremely informative session.

  • Learn what behind-the-meter generation is and how it differs from community and utility-scale solar
  • Develop an understanding of ownership structures, state programs, and current market drivers
  • Gain insights into financial benefits such as bill savings, demand charge reduction, and revenue stacking opportunities, along with typical ROI expectations
  • Understand site eligibility, permitting, interconnection, contract terms, and risk management considerations to help participants navigate project development successfully
  • Hear about ESG and community impacts of on-site renewables, highlight key incentives and policy trends shaping the next five years

  Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xby3gux

  
  

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• Budgeting & Accounting 2026

  • Start
    January 28, 2026
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  • End
    March 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  

  Join BOMI and BOMA/Suburban Chicago for the next virtual RPA Course: "Budgeting & Accounting."

  Course Information:

  6 Week Virtual Course: Requirement for the RPA® and FMA® designations and the PAC and PMFP certificates

  Instructor: Karen M. Stiansen, CPM, CCIM, MCR, RPA, FMA

  Location: Virtual Learning

  Dates: Wednesdays, January 28 | February 4, 11, 18 & 25 | March 4

  Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  Cost: Members $1,250 / Non-Members  $1,350

  Hard Copies of the textbook are available for $60, digital copies are available at no cost.

  Course Description:

  The Budgeting and Accounting Course has been updated recently to reflect the latest industry practices and standards!

  • Learn through innovative microlessons
  • Focus on practical real world scenarios and strategies that you can immediately implement on your building and facilities’ budgets
  • Create a budget from start to finish
  • Interpret financial statements, annual reports and statements of cash flows
  • Compile lease abstracts and compare rent rolls
  • Effectively analyze financial statements
  • Understand how to attract and retain high-quality tenants using tenant profiles.

  Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/74ams8f

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