Wednesday

• Building Showcase
  • What: Networking event for members and invited guests, featuring a building tour. No nonmember vendors permitted.
  • Who: BOMA/Suburban Chicago
  • Where: Pine Meadow Corporate Center II, 950 Technology Way, Libertyville
  • When: Nov. 18, 3-6 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Web site: Event registration
• Building Permits, Housing Starts and Housing Completions
  • What: Release of data on U.S. building permits, housing starts and housing completions for October.
  • Who: U.S. Census Bureau
  • When: Nov. 18, 7:30 a.m.
  • Web site: www.economicindicators.gov
• Green Interior Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
  • What: Workshop is for professionals who are familiar with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors Rating System but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices.
  • Who: U.S. Green Building Council, Chicago chapter and International Interior Design Assn.
  • Where: International Interior Design Assn., 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 567, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cost: $345 members, $445 nonmembers
  • Contact: 800-795-1747
  • Web site: Event registration
• CoreNet Chicago SpeedNetworking
  • What: Participants fill out online profiles in advance and are matched with the most relevant registrants.
  • Who: CoreNet Global Chicago chapter
  • Where: Merchandise Mart, Allsteel Showroom, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1120, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $50 members, $65 nonmembers, $45 students
  • Contact: 815-806-4908
  • Web site: Event registration

Thursday

• Preservation Snapshots
  • What: A visual presentation by Bob Score of Harboe Architects on the complete dismantlement, restoration and reinstallation of the historic cast iron façade of the former Carson Pirie Scott building.
  • Who: Landmarks Illinois
  • Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Claudia Cassisy Theater, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 12:15-1 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: Marija Rich, 312-922-1742
• Patron of the Year Award Ceremony
  • What: The sixth annual Patron of the Year awards will honor clients of architecture. Past winners include Hines Interests, the City of Chicago and Exelon.
  • Who: Chicago Architecture Foundation, Stein, Ray & Harris LLP and Crain's Chicago Business
  • Where: University Club of Chicago, Cathedral Hall, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 11:55 a.m.
  • Cost: $150
  • Contact: Philip Barash, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 312-922-3432, Ext. 228
  • Web site: Event information
• “Bank Note Sales: The Hottest Game in Town”
  • What: Moderator: Michael Episcope, Origin Capital Partners. Speakers: Joel Zegart, president of JBS & Associates; CJ Burger, managing director at Summit Investment Management; Tom Marvinac of MB Financial, and a person from the FDIC.
  • Who: Real Estate Investment Assn.
  • Where: Maggiano's Little Italy -- Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 7:45 a.m.
  • Cost: $35 members, $50 nonmembers
  • Contact: 847-676-0222
  • Web site: Event information
• USGBC-Chicago Chapter Annual Meeting/Holiday Party
  • What: Celebrate the holiday season and the successes of the chapter. Hear the annual "State of Affairs Address" and learn about the candidates running for the 2010 Chicago chapter board.
  • Who: U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago chapter
  • Where: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson, Fifth Floor, Crystal Room, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 5-8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $30 to $60
  • Contact: Karin Barden, 312-245-8300
  • Web site: Event registration
• Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2010
  • What: "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" is a trends and forecast publication with a 30-year history.
  • Who: Urban Land Institute Chicago
  • Where: Renaissance Chicago, Grand Ballroom, One W. Wacker Drive, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $75 members, $90 nonmembers
  • Web site: Event registration
• BOMA/Chicago Annual Membership Meeting
  • What: BOMA/Chicago officers and board members will be elected, and President Maureen Ehrenberg will report BOMA's activities in 2009. Plus: a keynote address.
  • Who: Building Owners and Managers Assn. of Chicago
  • Where: Ritz Carlton Hotel, 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19
  • Cost: TBD
  • Contact: Matt Smith, 312-870-9608
• BOMA Members Luncheon
  • What: Bimonthly luncheon and program. Annual general meeting. Program featuring Geoffrey Baer of WTTW-TV: “Chicago World's Fair Legacies and Olympic Dreams.”
  • Who: Building Owners and Managers Assn. of Suburban Chicago
  • Where: Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets, 9421 W. Higgins, Rosemont
  • When: Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free for members, $40 guests, $50 nonmember property professionals
  • Contact: 847-995-0970
  • Web site: Event information
• Planning Strategies for Shrinking Cities of the Heartland
  • What: Dozens of once-thriving industrial hubs are bracing for another round of population losses. This symposium will discuss tools and techniques for shrinking cities.
  • Who: DePaul University - Chaddick Institute and Real Estate Center
  • Where: DePaul University Loop Campus, One E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
  • When: Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Cost: $125
  • Contact: 312-362-5906
  • Web site: Event registration

Friday

• Black Diamond Awards Dinner
  • What: To recognize members who have made a contribution of time to the profession, community and charity. Dinner, dancing and silent auction for Shop With a Cop charity.
  • Who: Illinois CCIM chapter
  • Where: Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
  • Cost: $70 early registration for members
  • Contact: Holly Lundgren, 630-510-4560
• Water as a Resource: Impact on Real Estate Ownership, Development and Land Use
  • What: Continuing the Burnham Plan Centennial events: A discussion of the relationship between water scarcity and ownership of real estate.
  • Who: Center for Real Estate Law at John Marshall Law School
  • Where: John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth, Chicago
  • When: Nov. 20, 1:15-5:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $100
  • Contact: Heather Harper, 312-386-2834
  • Web site: Event registration