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Legal Do’s and Dont’s for Chicago Loop Office Leases

Many companies focus on the basics before signing a lease agreement – how much space is available, whether or not the location fits their needs, and what amenities and services are available. This isn’t wrong, but many businesses overlook the terms of their lease agreements. While we cannot provide legal advice to you, you may want to consider the legal aspect of any lease agreement you sign and how changes in the area may affect your business.
7 Ways Your Employees Will Benefit from a Loop Office Location

The Loop is one of four downtown community areas in the City of Chicago. It has a prime central location and is undoubtedly one of the most iconic areas of Chicago. Whether you’ve lived in the Chicago area your entire life or you’ve only visited for a few days, there is no question that you’ve spent some time in the Loop.
As a business owner, you must decide whether or not the Loop is a good fit for your employees and their productivity. While it is not right for everyone, millions of people enjoy having easy access to social and professional networking opportunities, after work entertainment, and a variety of transportation options. As you weigh varying options for your office location, consider the following factors.
Amata Partners with Small Business Advocacy Council to Support Illinois Business Owners

Amata recently became a sponsor of the Small Business Advocacy Council, a non-partisan, Chicago-based advocacy group that empowers the state’s small business community through legislation and other initiatives designed to improve the Illinois economy and give a voice to the small business owners who call Illinois home.
Coworking 2.0: Collaboration Meets Privacy in the Workplace

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the cubicle, and while few people dispute the impact this workplace wonder has had on office design and culture, most agree that cubicles have come to symbolize the old way of doing business.




