CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter

What CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter does

CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter is the local Chicago affiliate of CoreNet Global, a non-profit association representing nearly 10,000 corporate real estate (CRE) executives across 50 countries and 45 chapters. Established in 2002 and operated with a lean staff of six alongside outsourced management from Glatz Management Services, the chapter serves Chicago-area corporate end users (occupiers managing owned and leased real estate portfolios), service providers (brokers, architects, contractors, interior design firms, technology vendors), economic developers, and academic/student members. Its core products and recognized programs include the REAL Awards (12+ years of recognition across project, executive, and young-leader categories), The Source App (a mobile and desktop membership platform powered by Mosaic Apps, with localized 'Chapter Mode'), the Career Action Center, and the Member Directory. The chapter also delivers professional development pathways through CoreNet Global's MCR and QPCR designations, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate program (sponsored by JLL), and the CNG+ Loyalty Program for tenured members.

The business model is community-led and event-driven, monetized through three primary streams: individual membership dues (annual calendar year, with proration and discounted tiers for Young Leaders, Step Up members aged 36-40, Members-in-Transition, students, and academics), tiered corporate sponsorship (Diamond $10,000, Platinum $6,000, Brick & Mortar $5,000, Gold $4,000, Silver $3,000, and End User Partner $1,000 per year), and event registration fees for monthly luncheons, the annual CoreNet Chicago Classic golf outing, the CoreNet Development Cruise, Trivia-palooza, the REAL Awards gala, and the global CoreNet Global Summits (North America, EMEA, APAC). Marketing and acquisition are distributed across a chapter website, six social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, Flickr), SoundCloud, a weekly e-LEADER newsletter, in-person events, and podcasts (including the 'What's Next?' channel). The chapter sits within a global federation and is hosting the 2026 CoreNet Global Summit | North America in Chicago on October 26-28, 2026, positioning it as a flagship hub for the global association.

Name

CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter

Legal name

CoreNet Global

Website

https://chicago.corenetglobal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CoreNet Global - Chicago Chapter is a non-profit professional association serving Chicagoland corporate real estate executives, corporate end users, and CRE service providers through membership, events, sponsorship, and the REAL Awards recognition program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association & Corporate Real Estate Networking

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH), Conference & Trade Show Registration Platforms (THAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Corporate real estate association
• Professional networking membership
• CRE professional development
• Real estate recognition awards
• Chapter-based association

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues that vary by member type and geography. Memberships follow a January 1 - December 31 calendar year term with proration for new members joining mid-year.
2. Sponsorship Fees: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers: Diamond ($10,000), Platinum ($6,000), Brick & Mortar ($5,000), Gold ($4,000), Silver ($3,000), and End User Partner ($1,000) annually.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from chapter events including luncheons, golf outings, networking events, and the REAL Awards gala.
4. Global Summit Registration: CoreNet Global Summits including North America, EMEA, and APAC summits with member discounts available.
5. Professional Development Programs: MCR (Master of Corporate Real Estate) and QPCR (Qualified Professional of Corporate Real Estate) designations with member discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The CoreNet Global Chicago Chapter is a non-profit professional association that provides corporate real estate (CRE) executives in the Chicagoland area with membership-based access to networking events, professional development programs, industry research, and recognition awards. It sells annual memberships, corporate sponsorships, and event registrations to corporate end-users (occupiers), service providers, and economic developers in the CRE industry. The chapter operates monthly luncheons, the REAL Awards gala, golf outings, and various committee-led programs.

Product overview

CoreNet Global is a non-profit association representing nearly 10,000 corporate real estate executives in 50 countries. The Chicago Chapter offers a membership-based platform centered around The Source App (a mobile and web application for CRE news and content), professional development programs (MCR/QPCR designations), and recognition through the REAL Awards. Additional offerings include Young Leaders Program and Step Up Program (membership tiers), Career Action Center, Member Directory, Global and Chapter Events (summits, luncheons, networking), Podcasts and Presentations, University Outreach Scholarship, DEI Certificate Program, and CNG+ Loyalty Program. The organization operates through 45 local chapters globally and provides its members-only content and networking through its digital platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REAL Awards: Recognition awards for outstanding achievements in corporate real estate
• The Source

Products and services

• The Source App
• REAL Awards
• Professional Development Programs (MCR/QPCR)
• Global Summit Events
• Chapter Events and Luncheons
• Member Directory
• Career Action Center
• DEI Certificate Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate program sponsored by JLL, covering a broad range of DEI topics through webinar recordings. Participants must complete six live or recorded webinars to earn the certificate.
• Young Leader Step Up Program
• University Outreach Scholarship

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ annual membership renewal rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AllstatecoreOthers · 1 January 2026End User partner sponsor providing corporate real estate leadership. Allstate's Jason Streepy serves as Chapter Chairman. Mike Thomas (Allstate) won CRE Department of the Year in 2022.
• CME GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2026End User partner sponsor. Kevin Lennon from CME Group won CRE of the Year in 2018.
• Kirkland & Ellis LLPcoreOthers · 1 January 2026End User partner sponsor. Renae Bradshaw from Kirkland & Ellis won CRE Executive of the Year in 2025.
• Continua InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor providing interior solutions. Lauren Visco from Continua Interiors serves as REAL Awards Event Contact and won Young Leader of the Year in 2023.
• CushingmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor. Matthew Cushing serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair.
• DSI (Document Solutions Inc)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor providing document and content solutions.
• SteelcasemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor providing workplace furniture solutions. Hosted New Member Cocktail Connect event at Steelcase Showroom.
• Cushman & WakefieldmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor and commercial real estate services provider.
• ColliersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor and commercial real estate services provider. Colliers sponsors The Source App.
• HOKmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor and architecture firm. Andrew Lionikis from HOK won Young Leader of the Year in 2024. Liz Fallon from HOK serves as Programs Chair.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner and service provider. JLL sponsors the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate program.
• Stantec ArchitecturemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor and architecture firm. Kandice Martinez from Stantec won Young Leader of the Year in 2025. Jeff Drenovsky serves as Community Reinvestment Chair.
• MillerKnollmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor providing furniture and design solutions.
• Pepper ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor and construction services provider. Chicago Fire Football Club project involved Pepper Construction.
• Nelson WorldwidemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Eric Nolin from Nelson Worldwide serves as Special Events Chair and REAL Awards Event Contact.
• Ware MalcombmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor. Mark Schwamel serves as Membership Committee Chair.
• Forward SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor. Chris Cole serves as Special Events Co-Chair.
• OFSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor. Kylie Kollin serves as Communications Chair.
• Clune ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor and construction services provider.
• 3MD RelocationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor. Mike Joyce serves as Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair.
• Glatz Management ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChapter management services provider. Chris Glatz serves as President & CEO. Janel Hyland serves as Chapter Administrator. Contact: 815-464-0105.
• Mosaic Apps (The Source App)majorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner powering The Source App - the mobile and desktop application for CRE news, events, and membership management.
• Higher LogicmajorTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for the chapter website and community engagement platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Emerging players

• IFMA (International Facility Management Association): IFMA is a membership organization for facility management professionals with chapters, credentials (CFM, FMP), and annual conference (World Workplace). It overlaps with the end-user corporate real estate audience, particularly around workplace strategy and operations.
• Workplace Evolutionaries (weLeaders / Worktech): Worktech is a global workplace innovation network that organizes conferences and summits for corporate real estate, facilities, and technology leaders. It overlaps with CoreNet Global's emerging-tactics programming and competes for sponsorship dollars in the workplace/FM space.

Direct peers

• CCIM Institute: CCIM Institute is a commercial real estate association offering the CCIM designation, chapter networks, and conferences. It targets commercial real estate investment and brokerage professionals, overlapping with CoreNet Global's end-user and service-provider audience.
• BOMA International: BOMA International is a commercial real estate association primarily serving building owners, managers, and developers. Like CoreNet Global, it operates local chapters, runs annual conferences, offers professional designations (RPA, FMA), and competes for the same corporate real estate member audience.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI): ULI is a global real estate research and education organization with district councils (local chapters), annual meetings, and member-driven committees — directly comparable structure to CoreNet Global, including Chicago-area presence.
• NAIOP: NAIOP is the commercial real estate development association with local chapters, an annual conference, and CRE-focused research and advocacy. It competes directly for corporate real estate executive members and sponsors in overlapping geographies including Chicago.
• SIOR: SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) is a membership organization for commercial real estate professionals with local chapter networks, designation programs, and annual conferences — comparable membership-and-events business model.
• CoreNet Global (Parent): CoreNet Global is the parent non-profit association of the Chicago Chapter, offering the same membership model, content platform (The Source App), global summits, and MCR/QPCR designations. It is the most directly comparable entity, operating the same business model across all 45 chapters worldwide.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): IREM is a membership association for real estate managers offering credentials (AMO, CPM), local chapters, and conferences. It serves an adjacent but overlapping corporate real estate professional audience with a comparable chapter-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors): RICS is a globally established professional body for real estate and built-environment professionals offering chartered credentials, standards, and conferences. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping corporate real estate member base and similar designation-driven value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoreNetChicago
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqDzwwpeHLKGjYJnWBt6NEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoreNetChicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corenet-global-chicago-chapter
• Instagraminstagram.com/corenetchi

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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