Solstice (now Kin + Carta) was founded by J Schwan in 2001, operating as a small start-up in a temporary office space in the West Loop. As it expanded, the technology company’s main objectives were to recruit and retain top industry talent, build brand identity and awareness, and become a widely-recognized company on a global … Continued
The Chicago Suburban Office Market With the industry data recently release for Q3 2020, we wanted to provide a snapshot update on the Chicago Suburban Office Market. While we saw a significant increase activity in Q3 compared to Q2, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impact on our overall office market. The forecast … Continued
Despite the facts, some tenants believe they are best served by multiple brokers rather than committing to one. However, the non-exclusive model is not only obsolete, it actually works against tenants’ interests.
In light of recent events surrounding COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders. Businesses of all shapes and sizes continue to grapple with the challenges presented by COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders. As we work to flatten the curve, many companies struggle with the decision to keep everyone working remotely or bring the team back to the office. How … Continued
A client since 2010, Gorilla Group began as an e-commerce operation located in the Fulton Market submarket of Chicago’s central business district. At that time, Fulton Market was not an established or sought-after submarket for tech tenants, who were predominantly officing in the River North neighborhood. Gorilla Group was looking to scale the company with … Continued
Disadvantages of working remotely 100% of the time: Workers who are 100% remote tend to have lower employee engagement According to Gallup research, those with remote work options have the highest employee engagement, while those with no remote option and those who work remotely 100% of the time have lower employee engagement. A study of … Continued
In today’s world, the task of maintaining a safe, productive and collaborative business environment goes far beyond management — it is a job largely suited for your real estate partner, who should understand more than just square footage and leasing terms. They need to understand YOUR VISION and their role in making it real amongst … Continued
As a follow up to our recent webinar entitled “Reopening the Workplace: Strategies for a Safe, Productive & Sustainable Return to the Office,” we thought you would find a high-level overview of common sense guidelines to consider from both a tenant’s and landlord’s perspective informative. In addition, we’ve included two links to brief videos that once again highlight … Continued
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