82nd Annual Initiation Banquet and Awards Presentation

John Norquist, President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism, will discuss how current federal policies effect new mixed use development.

Registrations received after Monday, May 14 at noon, add $5.00 each
On site registrations: $50/person

To register after Monday, May 14, please contact Barbara Morris at bkmorris27@yahoo.com or (630) 260-0115.

An intimate conversation with policy experts specializing in the creation of dynamic synergies between urban neighborhoods and post-secondary academic institutions.

Please join us as Gabe Klein, Commissioner of Transportation for the City of Chicago, discusses the City’s plan for transportation moving forward.  We are pleased and excited to hear Commissioner Klein and his perspectives on Chicago’s transportation, comparisons with D.C., pedestrian and bicycle initiatives as well as what is happening with CDOT and the development community.  No matter how you travel you won’t want to miss this.

Registrations received after Thursday, March 15, add $5.00 each
On site registrations: $50/person

To register after Friday, March 16, please contact Barbara Morris at bkmorris27@yahoo.com or (630) 260-0115.

Please join us as perennial favorite, Mary Ludgin, Director of Global Investment Research for Heitman, shares her capital market insights, property market conditions, and economic predictions for 2012. We’ll also take a peek at how a couple of her 2011 predictions panned out. Always enlightening and high energy, we welcome back Ely Chapter’s very own economic expert for a look into her crystal ball.

Registrations received after
Friday, February 10 at 5:00 pm, add $5.00 each

On site registrations: $50/person

To register after Monday, February 13, please contact Barbara Morris at bkmorris27@yahoo.com or 630/260-0115 phone.

PLEASE NOTE:  Mary Ludgin has been called out of town for our January program. We hope you’ll join us on February 15, 2012 for Mary’s program on real estate markets and economic forecasting.

Chicago Union Station 2012 Master Plan Study

What Real Union Station Master Planning Looks Like

Please join us as Jeffrey Sriver with the Chicago Department of Transportation unveils the Chicago Union Station master plan study seeking your input. With over 16.2 million passengers a year utilizing one of the oldest and largest transit stations in the country, Chicago has an unprecedented chance to capitalize on this significant redevelopment opportunity. The title quote above was a compliment from a Washington D.C. blogger noting the high level of transparency Chicago is providing to the public to weigh in on the plan. We’re excited to provide Ely Chapter members with an early look at the study so you, too, can have an impact on what gets built.

Early Registration: Before Friday, January 13th 5:00 pm
(Discount applied at checkout)

Members: $40
Guests: $45

Registrations after Friday, January 13th 5:00 pm

Members $45
Guests $50

All On-site registrations:  $50/person

Holiday Party & Annual Meeting

Join us for the Ely Chapter’s Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Holiday Party.
We’ll have hors d’oeuvres, drinks and entertainment.

During the Annual Meeting portion of the evening, Ely Members will elect next year’s slate of officers.

Ely Members (in good standing) who register prior to December 10th: Complimentary
Ely Members registering on or after December 10th and on site: $35
Guests are welcome at a charge of $50
Valet parking will be available for $12

Retail’s Response to the Recession

The retail market sector felt the market downturn like the rest of the commercial real estate sector but retail being retail, it is responding quickly by evolving and responding in creative ways. Join us as our own Mike Mallon moderates our Retail Panel of experts and shares what is around the corner as Retail Rebounds.