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Join Taylor Johnson President Emily Johnson At Bisnow’s Property And Brand Marketing Event On Thursday, July 16

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Emily Johnson, president of Taylor Johnson, will be a panelist at Bisnow’s upcoming marketing event and networking cocktail hour taking place on Thursday, July 16, at the Warwick Allerton Chicago.


With just a couple of weeks to go, now is the time to secure your spot at Bisnow’s “Property and Brand Marketing for Commercial Real Estate” event, happening Thursday, July 16, at the Warwick Allerton Chicago. The Taylor Johnson team is looking forward to seeing President Emily Johnson return as a panelist as well as hearing the discussion she and her fellow speakers will lead for the “Telling the Story, Filling the Building: The Modern CRE Marketing Playbook” panel. If you'll be attending, don't forget to visit our booth to meet the TJ team, connect with fellow industry professionals and kick off the conversation before the program begins.

 

Click HERE to learn more and use code CHISPEAKER20 to register for the event at a discount.

 



Taylor Johnson will be hosting our second interactive PR Summer Workshop for high school students and rising college freshmen to explore the world of communications and brand building. Taking place Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at our office, the free session will give students a firsthand look at key aspects of public relations, including media relations, social media marketing and event planning. If you know someone who might be interested — whether it's your own child, a relative, neighbor or friend — please share this opportunity. We'd love to have them join us! Contact Madeline Hardy with any questions.



RSVP By Wednesday, July 22

 
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CREW Chicago Cocktails & Conversation

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CCIM Building Your Network: Candidate Mixer

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CAA 2026 Golf Outing

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CREW Chicago Diversey Driving Range Golf Clinic And Networking

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REjournals National Net Lease Summit

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