This business case proposes developing the unused rooftop space of CBOE into a collaborative workspace to attract and retain top talent. The current physical space is outdated and not designed for collaboration. The solution is to take advantage of the prime rooftop real estate by creating a modern space that fosters innovation with glass conference rooms, a weather protected area, and garden. This would help address problems around space usage and talent retention while becoming profitable within 5 years. Risks around safety and construction would need to be mitigated.

1. BUSINESS CASE
COMPETITION
Charlie Barrett, Mike Dolan, Nick Ghilardi, Syed
Hussain, Nick Azar, Carrie Madden

2. PROBLEM
 Out-dated physical space not designed for collaboration
 Inability to attract and retain top-level talent
 Lack of usage of available space

3. SOLUTION
 Take advantage of unused prime real estate
 Develop a collaborative space that fosters new and
innovative thinking
 Use of modern materials and setup to attract next
generation of CBOE employees
 Expand upon current renovations to convey a permanent
shift of culture at CBOE

4. ROOFTOP SPACE
 Large, vacant area on CBOE rooftop
 View of Chicago western skyline
 Fresh area for work or break
 Possible source of revenue

5. RISKS
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Falling off Building
Water damage to interior of building
Damage to property via weather
Fumes from locamotive engine
Security breach
Disagreements with neighboring buildling
Minor Constructional Issues
Major Constructional Issues
Reputational risk
Likelihood
Cost
Severity

6. FINANCIALS

7. START UP COSTS
TOTAL PROJECT $3,645,950
Infrastructure Overhaul- 74%

8. ASSUMPTIONS

9. 5 YEAR PROJECTIONS
Profitable by Year 13***

10. PROPOSED ROOF LAYOUT
4-A

11. GLASS CONFERENCE ROOMS
Penthouse- NW Corner
SW Corner
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84-A

12. WEATHER PROTECTED COLLABORATIVE
SPACE
9
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13. GARDEN/WALKING PATH
4-A

14. Thank You
Let’s Go Above and Beyond!