Upcoming Events

    • July 17, 2025
    • August 21, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Virtual via Zoom Meeting

    Managing the Organization

    COURSE INFORMATION

    6 Week Course — Requirement for the RPA® designations

    Location: Live Virtual Learning – Instructor Led Course

    Location: Zoom Meeting

    Date: Thursdays: July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21

    Course Description:

    This newly redesigned course will help you become an effective manager and leader in your organization. Your role will take on new meaning as you learn and understand the impact that you can have on your organization and on the individuals, who work for you. The course will reinforce the theory and strategies with a new case study in which management practices are applied to address industry trends and issues related to enhancing the value of an asset.

    Major Topic Areas Covered in this Course:

    managerial roles and leadership skills • organizational culture and effective group/team management • strategies for planning, controlling, decision making, and problem solving • skills for improving communication and motivating employees • lessons on how to implement change successfully • sustainable strategies for managing building operations.

    Applies to:

    FMA®, RPA®, SMA® designations

    • August 21, 2025

    More Information Coming Soon!


    • September 18, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60005

    September Members Meeting

    September 18, 2025

    Metropolis Ballroom
    6 S Vail Ave.,
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005


    Did you know that September is National Preparedness month? This is an annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them and their communities safe. Join us at our September 18 Members Meeting for a presentation on emergency preparedness by Christopher Dodd, Chief of Operations with Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, and Latesha Tubbs, Associate Director of Planning and Preparedness with Cook County Emergency Management and Regional Security. 





    • October 02, 2025
    • November 06, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Live Virtual Learning

    REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND FINANCE

    Dates:

    Real Estate Investment & Finance, RPA Course 

    Thursday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6

    Format: Live Virtual Learning – Instructor Led Course

    More information coming soon! 


    • October 03, 2025
    • October 31, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • Multiple Locations TBA

    What is Foundations?

    • A soup-to-nuts, 6-module, 30-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 professionals, 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 a valuable resource back on the job.

    For all experience levels, Foundations…

    • Reinforces on-the-job training for junior and assistant property managers.
    • Provides “feet on the ground” experience and exposure for administrative assistants and students considering a career in commercial real estate.
    • Offers a great refresher for experienced professionals—fills training gaps and provides important management and operations updates.
    • Supports suppliers and building engineers who benefit from understanding the basics of real estate management.

    Foundations—the right choice for your real estate firm:

    • Eases the training burden by supplementing on-the-job and corporate training programs.
    • Offers the highest caliber training, covering everything from A to Z.
    • Prepares new and rising talent for more PM responsibilities and assignments.
    • Teaches employees best practices from experienced, seasoned professionals.
    • Delivers a curriculum that is regularly updated, ensuring the latest, most accurate information.
    • Minimizes time out of the office with convenient scheduling over several days or weeks.
    • Is offered locally through your local BOMA associations.

    Foundations Curriculum

    Module 1: Real Estate Administration
    Module 2: The Well-Versed Real Estate Manager
    Module 3: Building Operations I
    Module 4: Building Operations II
    Module 5: Putting It All Together
    Module 6: Other Property Types


    Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1

    Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Location: Classes will be held in-person at the various building locations in the Northwest & South Suburbs.

    • October 16, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Belvedere Events and Banquets 1170 West Devon, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

    • October 30, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    BOMA/Suburban Chicago's Healthcare Real Estate Committee invites you to join us for their 2025 Healthcare Real Estate Symposium.  This annual event is an educational and networking event for healthcare systems, physician practices, and service providers who are actively engaged in the healthcare real estate sector.

    2025 Healthcare Real Estate Symposium

    When:
    Thursday, October 30 8:00am - 11:30am

    Where:
    TBA

    • November 19, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Annual Meeting

    Wednesday, November 19, 2023

    11:30 am to 1:30 pm

    Chandler's Grill and Events

     


    • December 11, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • The Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook


    Join us for the 2025 Holiday and Awards Reception as we celebrate the holiday season and recognize the achievements of our colleagues and friends.


    You Are Invited!


    BOMA/Suburban Chicago

    2025 Annual Holiday and Awards Lunch


    Thursday, December 11

    Reception begins at 3:00pm


    The Hyatt Lodge

    Oak Brook


    Annual Awards will be announced and outgoing Board Members will be recognized


    Past events

    July 10, 2025 Managing Industrial Properties 102
    June 25, 2025 Reading Blueprints and Construction
    June 18, 2025 Reading Blueprints and Construction
    June 11, 2025 Reading Blueprints and Construction
    May 22, 2025 2025 Golf Outing
    May 15, 2025 2025 May Members Meeting
    May 01, 2025 Industrial Round Robin
    April 11, 2025 Building Expertise: Training for PAs
    March 24, 2025 Design, Operations, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I
    March 20, 2025 2025 March Members Meeting
    March 12, 2025 Com Ed Efficiency Webinar
    March 06, 2025 Property Assistant Training: All About Bids
    February 19, 2025 Striking a Balance: Four Habits to Create True Work-Life Balance
    February 13, 2025 2025 EXPO
    January 30, 2025 Property Assistant Training: What to Do After an Emergency
    January 23, 2025 Budgeting & Accounting 2025
    January 22, 2025 Lease, CAM & Reconciliations Bootcamp 2025
    January 16, 2025 2025 January Members Meeting
    November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving - BOMA Office Closed
    November 21, 2024 2024 November Members Lunch & Annual Meeting
    October 22, 2024 Design, Operations, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II
    October 10, 2024 Managing Industrial Properties 101
    October 04, 2024 2024 Foundations of Real Estate Management
    September 26, 2024 2024 Healthcare Real Estate Symposium
    September 19, 2024 September Members Meeting
    September 11, 2024 Certificate of Insurance Training Webinar
    September 02, 2024 Labor Day - BOMA Office Closed
    August 22, 2024 2024 Industrial Summit
    July 25, 2024 2024 July Members Meeting
    July 13, 2024 BOMA International Annual Conference and EXPO
    July 04, 2024 July 4th Holiday - BOMA Office Closed
    June 20, 2024 June Engineers Lunch n Learn
    June 20, 2024 Basic Concepts in Excel for CRE
    May 27, 2024 Memorial Day - BOMA Office Closed
    May 23, 2024 2024 Golf Outing
    May 16, 2024 2024 May Members Meeting
    May 02, 2024 Industrial Round Robin
    April 11, 2024 2024 EXPO
    March 21, 2024 2024 March Members Meeting
    March 14, 2024 Budgeting & Accounting 2024
    February 22, 2024 Casino Night
    February 14, 2024 Lease, CAM & Reconciliations Bootcamp
    January 18, 2024 2024 January Members Meeting
    December 06, 2023 2023 Holiday & Awards Lunch
    November 16, 2023 2023 November Members Lunch & Annual Meeting
    October 05, 2023 Design, Operations, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I
    September 27, 2023 Certificate of Insurance Training Webinar
    September 21, 2023 2023 September Members Lunch
    September 07, 2023 Property Assistants Lunch (PAL): Ins and Outs of Snow Removal
    September 04, 2023 Labor Day Holiday - BOMA Office Closed
    August 31, 2023 One Book, One BOMA: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
    July 20, 2023 2023 July Members Lunch
    June 24, 2023 BOMA International Annual Conference and EXPO
    June 15, 2023 Trivia Night
    June 01, 2023 Real Estate Investment and Finance
    May 18, 2023 2023 May Members Lunch
    April 13, 2023 2023 EXPO
    April 06, 2023 Budgeting & Accounting 2023
    April 05, 2023 Capital Improvements & Construction Blueprints
    March 16, 2023 2023 March Members Lunch
    February 23, 2023 Emerging Leaders Winter Program: Sharing Your Story: How Mindful Messaging Sets You Up for Success
    January 26, 2023 2023 January Members Lunch
    January 25, 2023 Lease, CAM & Reconciliations Bootcamp
    January 19, 2023 Asset Management (RPA/FMA)


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    1515 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 110
    Schaumburg IL 60173

    Phone: (847) 995-0970
    Fax: (847) 995-0971
    boma@bomasuburbanchicago.com




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