Best CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter Podcasts (2025)

The influence of augmented intelligence (AI) on our workplaces, coupled with the emergence of smart cities, signifies a seismic shift in our industry. Futurist Geoffrey Kasselman and workforce strategist Regan Donoghue will offer valuable insight into the latest tech trends while highlighting the skills needed to succeed within the realm of corpora…

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CoreNet Lunch Connect Series - Big Bets on Chicago's Downtown 52:57

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Vacant or outdated offices are being upgraded to meet the latest demands of the modern workforce, or transformed for other uses that breathe life back into these great buildings. Join us to hear how developers, landlords, and corporate occupiers are making big decisions that will shape the future of our downtown. Can it spark a renaissance? You won…

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Rethinking Strategies for Changing Dynamics in CRE 1:05:12

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Learn more from our expert panel about the challenges that tenants, landlords, and service providers face when looking at the total cost of ownership, as well as the best practices that companies can take to keep up with customer demands. This strategic discussion will help keep you on the industry’s leading edge!Moderator: Alexandra Maleh, Directo…

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ESG: Implications & Opportunities for CRE 1:01:46

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The importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have exponentially increased in recent years, requiring CRE professionals to adapt and go far beyond simple sustainability. Join us to learn more about topics including Resource Conservation; Climate Adaptation and Risk Mitigation; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belongin…

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Women In Business: Moving the Needle in Commercial Real Estate 1:18:40

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CoreNet Chicago has brought together some of the most influential women in corporate real estate to share their histories and wisdom from navigating the industry. Join us to hear from these leaders as they discuss how their mentors have helped them in their growth and encouraged them to take the leap, how they view failures vs. stepping-stones, and…

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Chicago's Transformation: Repositioning, Repurposing, Future Developments 1:06:12

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Chicago is always changing, but some things stay the same. Our monthly luncheon series at Maggiano’s is back in February! Join us for networking and lively conversation about the economic, commercial, and community factors that are transforming Chicago. How are civic organizations, city government, corporations, and developers responding to changes…

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2023 Economic Forecast with Spencer Levy 1:06:43

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Join us for an enthusiastic, entertaining, and educational discussion with Spencer Levy, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for @cbre. Spencer will share his Economic Forecast for corporate and commercial real estate with an outlook for what is to come in 2023… the good, the bad, and the ugly.To play along with the Jeopardy themed…

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Artificial Intelligence: From Indycar Racing to Corporate Real Estate 52:55

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How can we leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive intelligent business outcomes? Save the date to join us for a high-speed event as former INDYCAR engineer, race strategist, and data scientist Alex Castrounis shares how AI and machine learning are transforming organizations, industries, and the nature of work.Alex has spent the last two dec…

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Metaverse: Commercial Real Estate's Next Frontier? 1:06:29

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Join us from anywhere for a fun, fully-virtual discussion on the new frontier for commercial real estate – The Metaverse. You will have to opportunity to learn, engage, and experience the Metaverse with our interactive panel. They're ready to share their knowledge, insights, and personal experiences in a virtual campus work environment. We've got a…

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Developer Roundtable 58:00

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Join us to find out what’s happening in local real estate development and where the Chicago market is headed next. Hear from leading developers as they discuss their diverse portfolios and what unique opportunities they are investing in, both locally and nationwide.By CoreNet Chicago

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2022 Economic Update 51:31

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Join us to hear Kevin Thorpe, the Global Chief Economist, and David Hoebbel, Director of Research (Midwest Region), both of Cushman & Wakefield, talk about what’s happening globally, nationally, and locally within our industry. You won’t want to miss this update as they review how things have changed in the wake of so much economic uncertainty the …

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Where the Bright Spots are Going Forward: An Industry Panel on Today’s Capital Markets 48:11

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The pandemic has caused pain for Landlords who have witnessed an exodus of Tenants and now have to compete in a market with historically high vacancies and the rapid advance of remote work policies. Every day, large and visible properties are going back to Lenders. Yet, some investors continue to pay record prices for the right assets. Why? What is…

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Well-Being & the Work Experience: What Matters Most 46:40

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Work experience is in the spotlight, and well-being has become a driver of employees’ decisions to join, stay, leave, and engage.Join us for a lively discussion about what well-being really means, and the workplace strategies to support well-being which will matter most. We’ll share new research, fascinating insights, and pragmatic solutions (which…

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CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter Economic Forecast 2022 49:52

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We were thrilled to welcome back Spencer Levy, Chairman and Americas Research & Senior Economic Advisor with CBRE, in person at our chapter luncheon February 15th to share his forecasts for the Chicago Real Estate market in the coming year.By CoreNet Chicago

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2020 Economic Forecast Part II 56:11

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We are thrilled to (virtually) welcome back Spencer Levy, Chairman and Americas Research & Senior Economic Advisor with CBRE to share his insights on the implications COVID-19 has on various real estate sectors both in the short and long term.By CoreNet Chicago

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Coworking Survivor 1:12:18

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Co-Working Survivor: Who Will Be Voted Off the Real Estate Island?Will shared office forever replace the dedicated branch office?How do different co-working sites compare to one another and how are co-working firms reinventing themselves? How would they sustain an economic downturn?We hear from our panel of co-working experts who will share their e…

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2020 Economic Forecast 1:08:09

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Join us as we return to Maggiano's on January 30th for an impactful economic forecast presented by CBRE's Spencer Levy. Spencer is Chairman of America’s Research and Senior Economist Advisor for CBRE. Mr. Levy is a frequent speaker for many other industry groups including NAIOP, ICSC, ULI and CREW.Since the beginning of time, people have been tryin…

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AR/VR: Only for Gamers or a Real Estate Game Changer? 57:57

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How is augmented and virtual reality changing the face of real estate development & design? Is this a fad or is it here to stay? Are furniture manufacturers using this? If so, how, where, and why?ModeratorStacy Scopano, Chief Technology Officer at SkenderPanelistsDaniel Dy Buncio, Co-Founder and CEO of Via TechnikMike Prefling, Vice President of In…

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Social Changes for Real Estate 1:16:04

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How will transgender equality change plumbing codes? How do inclusion efforts really "include"? Should we start changing the way we think about workplace design? What changes will impact the face of commercial real estate and the workplace and what should we be thinking about in order to plan for the next 10-15 years?SpeakersPam McElvane - Diversit…

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Disasters in Real Estate 59:05

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With September traditionally the month of hurricanes, floods, and a reminder of 9/11 – how does the commercial real estate industry prepare, prevent, and respond to these type of volatile events?This September we will be discussing how to best prepare for these type of emergencies.SpeakersStephen Fink, Practice Leader, Financial Services, ESDTim No…

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Cannabis & Real Estate 1:07:21

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How is the legalization of marijuana going to change the face of real estate? Is there discrimination in real estate when cannabis companies are involved?Have tax laws changed so that money can be transferred across state lines?Is there any correlation to the repeal of prohibition?In June, we had a conversation led by knowledgeable experts in the c…

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Predictive Analytics & Privacy Laws 1:00:19

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With the ability of technology to not only report on activities but also analyze and predict usage, how much information is too much?When vendors own the data housed on their platforms, what privacies are they signing away? What benefits are they gaining?Join us for an informative discussion led by experts in the predictive analytics field.Speakers…

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Do you LEED WELL? 1:02:59

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Is sustainability still relevant? How is it changing?Is the city supporting these certifications and are companies still pursuing them?How does sustainability affect tenants working in these types of “green” spaces?Moderator:Emma Cox, Manager, North American Sustainability, McDonald's USAPanelists:Susan Heinking, Vice President of High Performance …

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Move the Needle: Women Discuss Business 59:45

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What is your biggest “M” moment? Is it Move, Money, Mentor, Movable Challenge, or Monster-deal?A panel of well-regarded females from the commercial real estate industry will be giving their perspectives on how the real estate landscape has changed for women over the past few years.Moderator:Renae Bradshaw, Vice President, JLLPanelists:Stacey Barrin…

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The What, Where, Why & How 1:06:27

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Building upon the resounding success of the breakout session at the CoreNet Global Summit in Boston, we will repeat the dynamic panel which presented the story of the relocation and transformation of the McDonald’s HQ: The what, where, why & how McDonald's came to be downtown.Speakers:Scott Phillips, Director, Workplace Management, McDonald's Corpo…

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Ch Ch Ch Changes 50:04

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David Bowie said it best when he sang, "Ch Ch Ch Changes....". In a lively conversation moderated by Bill Bergman, Director of Research for Truth in Accounting, our speakers representing different industries and generations will discuss how corporate real estate decisions are made and debate whether or not these decisions are based on generational …

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Corporate Headquarters: Why Companies Choose Chicago 57:00

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With multiple headquarters and large-scale corporate relocations in 2018, Chicago is a destination of choice for corporate relocations because of the business-friendly climate, diversity, talent pool, academia breadth, transportation, innovation, arts/culture and quality of life.This program explores what lies ahead, and how Chicago can continue th…

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Returning Home: Wilson Sporting Goods’ HQ Relocation 52:45

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The Wilson brand has long served as the connector between an athlete and his or her true potential. Wilson’s new headquarters in downtown Chicago articulates, celebrates, and activates this legacy in the city’s dynamic urban fabric. Discover the driving forces that led to a major corporate downtown move and how curiosity, inspiration, and branded e…

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Hang on to Top Talent 54:57

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September 13th luncheon featuring the topic, “Hang on to Top Talent” – how an emphasis on continuous onboarding using technology and the workplace environment can guarantee employee engagement and retention.ModeratorChristine Dansereau - Research Knowledge Manager, Perkins+WillSpeakersJohn Golden - Entrepreneur and Founder/Principal, Table XIAdam S…

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Membership Has Its Privileges 57:17

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Prompted by a recent CoreNet Global Leadership Summit in Atlanta, the program will provide updates on CoreNet Global and CoreNet Chicago with emphasis on the initiatives that are in process. For the members in attendance, ways in which to get involved will be discussed. For the guests in the room, the program will underscore the benefits of becomin…

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The Art, Science and Politics of the Employee Experience 1:14:00

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Studies show that only 28% of employees feel like their employer is fully utilizing their skills and only 13% of employees are 'highly engaged' while 26% are 'actively disengaged' while at work.Please listen as our speakers will address the causes for this disconnect and provide techniques to improve engagement and the employee experience, resultin…

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CREd Talks: the CoreNet Countdown Challenge 54:10

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March’s CoreNet Luncheon hosted 10 thought-provoking, thought-leading speakers from commercial real estate and other related industries. Each speaker was allotted a 3-minute time frame to discuss any topic they wish; the audience, decided who the “winner” was at the end of the program.What is Your Awareness IQ? - Steve Monaco - Monaco & CoCost Segr…

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How the (Mid) West was Won II 1:03:23

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The upper Midwest states are increasingly winning business attraction on the local, national and global stage.Join CNG Chicago Chapter and a distinguished panel of Economic Development ‘C’-Suite Executives who are making a major impact on our economy and our real estate.By CoreNet Chicago

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Future-Proofing your Career and Organization 1:04:37

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Future proofing is a strategy companies are beginning to explore. Companies like Barry Wehmiller, Next Jump, Cummins Inc., GoDaddy and others are investing in resilient cultures as the hedge to an unpredictable future. Measuring employee experience is a new trend to understanding the health of organizations. Happiness has become a new metric for as…

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How Data Centers are “Clouding” the CRE Portfolio - Chicago Luncheon 10-12-17 1:09:29

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Data centers have become a prevalent part of today's society and a critical component to most company's business and real estate portfolios.Please join us in this panel discussion to learn more about how data centers and the cloud are disrupting the corporate real estate portfolio and why they are the lynch pin to powering modern business.Executive…

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Workplace Perspectives - Chicago Luncheon Sep 21, 2017 59:06

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The current workplace is made up of many generations of professionals – from Baby Boomers, to Gen X, to Millennials; all of whom view their workplace differently. How has it evolved over their careers? What are the themes they are seeing today? What is important to each generation? It’s important to consider each generation when imagining the “idea…

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Mad Men in the Office - Chicago Luncheon Jun 8, 2017 56:49

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Brand exists in the mind of the customer. We do our best to shape it over time. Part of the challenge is ensuring consistency through all experiences with your brand.This panel of experts speaks on examples of using space to further the brand, what has worked, as well as what they have learned through bringing a brand to life through space.…

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e-Commerce: Chaos or Convenience? - Chicago Luncheon Apr 13, 2017 49:27

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There are many threats to ‘legacy commerce’; however, the opportunities that are now available are endless. Join us to hear from industry experts about some of the largest logistics companies in the world and what they are doing to pivot during this ‘disruptive’ time in the e-commerce space.By CoreNet Chicago

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Our Journey as a Start-Up - Chicago Luncheon Mar 09, 2017 1:04:25

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The Coca-Cola Company has spent several years renovating their corporate headquarters. While the team transformed the public spaces of the Atlanta Office Campus, the corporate real estate group expanded its role beyond the strategy, design and construction of the main campus to developing and operating effective, engaging workplaces for associates …