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Meet Michael Giese, our November Employee of the Month! With over 25 years of commercial #realestate experience, Mike serves as Glenstar's utility player - involved in #assetmanagement and overseeing the firm's finances and property management platform. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), holds the Real Property Administrator (RPA|HP) designation from BOMI - Building Owners and Managers Institute and the LEED GA designation from the USGBC. He is a member of Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and BOMA, serving on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of BOMA/Chicago. More importantly, he dedicates his time and energy to animals, volunteering at the West Suburban Humane Society weekly.

The news is out about our recent recapitalization, together with a private investor, of Presidents Plaza -- our highly amenitized office complex in the O'Hare submarket. Read more about the deal as well as plans for investment in spec suites and upgrades to the amenities and common areas from REjournals. Thank you to Dan Deuter, Tom Sitz and Cody Hundertmark of Cushman & Wakefield.

Classic Elegance, Modern Conveniences – President’s Plaza is a stunning architectural landmark that boasts a range of upscale amenities for today’s modern workforce. With a soaring glass atrium, open live/workspaces and luxurious design touches, it’s the perfect place for discerning employers who want to take their business to new heights. Just off the lobby you’ll find the Loop Lounge – a perfect place to host clients, meet with coworkers or unwind. Grab a seat and enjoy the big-screen TVs or step into the game room equipped with pool tables, ping pong and shuffleboard. Grab your beverage of choice from the bar serving coffee, tea and pastries throughout the morning shifting to cocktails and small plates in the late afternoon. #officeamenities Leasing: Bill Saviski, Christian Domin Property GM: Bonnie Calame Asset Management: Jeff Koukol

Last month, the news broke about our sale with JV partner Columnar Holdings of Tri-County 75, a Class A #industrialpark set on a 72-acre site in #FortMyersFL. First reported by CoStar, word quickly spread. You can read more about the deal here: https://lnkd.in/gqeWaaVD Thank you to our broker representatives Jose Lobon, Frank Fallon, Trey Barry, Royce Rose, Kris Courier, Rian Smith, Gabriel Braun?and Daniel Sarmiento of CBRE.

Glenstar's Adam Parritz was recently tapped by Commercial Property Executive to share his insights into ways to improve #officevalue. Click to read his four key tips: https://lnkd.in/gUqi7UKb #office #cre

Did you know the nation's Top 25 #industrial markets represent more than 75% of the U.S. industrial base? You can read more in this Colliers' report, which takes a deep dive into these markets, including seven southern markets - a key region for Glenstar Logistics.

Meet Becky Janecek, our October Employee Spotlight! While Becky started her tenure with Glenstar in the Chicago area as a beloved health club manager, she's found her passion as the #GlenstarConnect Administrator in Dallas, Texas, overseeing events at both Terraces at Solana - Westlake, TX and Energy Square Dallas. Her creative ideas, fun-loving attitude and passion for our tenants is unmatched. We (and our Dallas tenants) are so grateful for your hard work!

You know what they say about "all work and no play." That's why Glenstar offers fun, creative, engaging and social activities year-round for #office tenants through our #GlenstarConnect program at each property we manage! Learn more at Glenstar.com.

Take a look at the construction progress at CCC-85 in our latest video. Reach out to Garrett Scott, SIOR or visit www.ccc-85.com to learn more about this master-planned, Class A #industrial opportunity.

The Glenstar team leads the way in #office tenant satisfaction versus peers in the Kingsley Index. Learn more at Glenstar.com/office.