Upcoming COLBA events
Check out our full calendar of events
Tenant vs Landlord 2026
Tenant vs. Landlord is BACK for 2026!
Chicago’s top tenant and landlord reps are going head-to-head for another round of friendly competition, questionable answers, and some serious bragging rights.
Who will come out on top? Who will crack under pressure? And who will be talking about this until next year?
But wait, there’s more! This year, we're bringing a few extras to the table:
Exclusive Tours
Get a sneak peek inside the new Gibson space!
Membership Renewal Special
Take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to renew your COLBA membership at a discounted rate!
Pick a side, grab a drink, explore the space, and join us for a showdown you won’t want to miss!
Sponsored by: Madison Rose, Clune Construction & 919 W Fulton
MQ&A: An Ask Anything Conversation with Mike Quigley
Enjoy lunch with mayoral candidate Congressman Mike Quigley as he shares his vision for Chicago
and answers your most pressing questions.
Mike Quigley is running for mayor to bring fiscal discipline, competent management, and long-term thinking back to City Hall. He believes strong neighborhoods depend on a strong downtown, starting with public safety, stable finances, less red tape for housing and development, and creating an environment where businesses invest, employers grow, and workers want to live.
After nearly two decades in Congress working across the aisle and bringing federal investment home to Chicago, Mike is ready to be a pragmatic partner with the business community and put the city on a sustainable path forward.
Hosted by: Transwestern
39TH ANNUAL COLBA GOLF CLASSIC
The COLBA Golf Outing for 2026 is officially underway! Join us for a day of camaraderie and competition.
Get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable moments at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
18 Holes of Championship Golf
Exciting Contests and Prizes
Delicious Meals and All-Day Refreshments On and Off the Course
Valuable Networking Opportunities
2026 Event Photos
2025 Send-Off Soirée
The holidays are here, and we’re closing out the year with a grand celebration!
Wednesday, December 3rd | 4:30 - 7:00pm
300 North LaSalle | Venue Meetings & Events
Be among the first to experience the newly transformed 300 North LaSalle, featuring a reimagined lobby, new craft coffee bar and state-of-the-art meeting & event space.
Expect signature cocktails, festive fare and lively raffles, plus one-night only:
$200 membership dues discount for 2026
$1,000 cash raffle exclusive to same-night renewals
Close out the year surrounded by good company, good cheer and a view worth celebrating.
Tenant vs Landlord 2025
The ever-popular Tenant vs. Landlord event returns! Chicago’s top Tenant reps and Landlord reps face off in a high-energy battle you won’t want to miss. Who will come out on top this year? Come cheer on your favorites and be part of the action!
Sponsored by: Aspire Properties & 25 E Washington
Inside the Deal: Chicago Capital Markets in Action
COLBA invites you to join us for an exclusive panel discussion that brings together leading voices in Chicago’s Capital Markets scene. ”Inside the Deal: Chicago Capital Markets in Action” will offer unique insights into deal-making in one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets.
Panelists:
Bruce Miller | JLL
A veteran of the Chicago real estate landscape, Bruce brings decades of experience in complex transactions, institutional advisory and capital sourcing.
Sam Supple | Eastdil
Known for his sharp market insights and execution expertise, Sam will share perspectives on capital flows, investor sentiment and structuring trends.
Moderator:
Nooshin Felsenthal | Tishman Speyer
With deep experience in acquisitions and capital strategy, Nooshin will guide the conversation through the lens of an active market principal.
38TH ANNUAL COLBA GOLF CLASSIC
The COLBA Golf Outing for 2025 is officially underway! Join us for a day of camaraderie and competition.
Get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable moments at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
18 Holes of Championship Golf
Exciting Contests and Prizes
Delicious Meals and All-Day Refreshments On and Off the Course
Valuable Networking Opportunities
Bear Down with COLBA
We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event featuring Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, interviewed by the charismatic Ryan Baker from CBS Chicago.
Sponsored by:
Bourbon and Bonfires
Celebrate the holidays with COLBA!
Lively music, delicious bites, tasty drinks and—of course—raffle prizes to wrap up 2024!
Tenant vs Landlord: Flip Flop Edition
Our annual event featuring those who have “flip-flopped” from Tenant side to Landlord side and vice versa.
Committed to Chicago
Hear from the newest President and CEO of World Business Chicago as he moderates a panel of companies who have “Committed to Chicago”
Behind the Scenes of the “Real Estate Coalition”
How it came together, the mission, the challenges, the messaging, building the team, the presentation and the follow-up.
Panelists
Mike Watts - CBRE
Steve Stratton - JLL
Quintin Primo - Capri Investment Group
Moderator
Michael Fassnacht - Clayco
Sponsored by 155 N Wacker
Colba Holiday Cocktails
Celebrate the holidays with COLBA!
Delicious apps, tasty drinks and, of course, raffle prizes to wrap up 2023!
Membership Discount!
Special One-Night-Only 2024 COLBA Membership Dues Discount for $200.
Hosted by Tishman Speyer
Finding Value in Today’s Market
Join us for a morning chat about the Capital Market’s Impact on the Leasing Market.
Light breakfast will be served.
Panelists
Tom Sitz – Cushman & Wakefield
Keith Largay – JLL
Ryan Walsh – Sterling Bay
Moderator
Cody Hundertmark – Cushman & Wakefield
Sponsored by: Sterling Bay
2023 Tenant vs Landlord
Cocktail Hour starting at AfterBar
TENANT REPS
Molly Carroll - Managing Director, JLL
Joe Learner - Chairman, North American Brokerage, Savills
Dan Maslauski - Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
LANDLORD REPS
Matt Whipple - Senior Vice President, Telos Group
Maggie Brophy - Senior Director, Irvine Company
Wendy Katz - Executive Vice President, Stream Realty Partners
MODERATOR
Adam Mitchell – Managing Director, Tishman Speyer
Comped Parking Garage In/Out Access on Clinton Street
COLBA Event at 200 W Madison
CEO Michael Edwards
Since joining Chicago Loop Alliance in 2012, President and CEO Michael Edwards—an economic development expert—has been guiding efforts in promoting a high-performing urban experience that attracts people and investment to the Loop. Edwards is a recognized expert in downtown management and frequently speaks internationally on key downtown opportunities and challenges.
Hosted by:
CBRE
Greg Hinz on the Chicago Mayoral Runoff
Join Crain’s Greg Hinz Feb. 1st!
Greg Hinz is a prize-winning reporter and Crain's blogger and columnist on politics and government in Chicago, Illinois and the nation. Come hear what he has to say about the 2023 Windy City.
Hosted by:
Stream Realty Partners and Cushman & Wakefield
The Voice of The Cubs: Pat Hughes
Pat Hughes will give us the play-by-play on EVERYTHING you wanted to know about the Chicago Cubs and what it’s like being the most recent inductee into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame.
