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Correct Care signs new office lease in Nashville

Published by Jamie on Sunday, July 31 2011 at 10:09 PM

Correct Care Solutions, a healthcare management company, has signed a deal for new office space in Nashville. The new lease makes the building 93 percent occupied.

Orange County sees better numbers for Q2

Published by Sarah on Friday, July 29 2011 at 4:05 PM

Numbers for Q2 leasing activity are coming in across the nation, and just like Manhattan, Orange County, Calif. is showing strength in their numbers.

Manhattan received good news for Q2

Published by Billy on Friday, July 29 2011 at 3:45 PM

Manhattan received some good news recently when the Q2 report showed their office space continues to show signs of recovery. Colliers International’s report showed that, with a little help from submarkets, Manhattan’s second quarter showed 3.4 million square feet of positive absorption.

Premier Business Centers opens new California office center

Published by Jamie on Thursday, July 28 2011 at 5:55 PM

Premier Business Centers, one of the nation’s leading executive office providers, have unveiled their new office center located in the heart of Sherman Oaks, California. The center will be Premier’s 24th center in Los Angeles, and 63rd in the country.

HKS receives top honors from U.S. Green Building Council

Published by Sarah on Tuesday, July 26 2011 at 10:33 PM

HKS, an engineering and architectural firm, has received top Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council.

A Fond Farewell: Bye Bye Billy

Published by Jo on Tuesday, July 26 2011 at 9:02 AM

Last month we said goodbye to Billy Knauss, our former Vice President, who left officebroker.com after five years in the business.

OBCAI Conference 2011 - will you be there?

Published by Jo on Tuesday, July 26 2011 at 8:59 AM

OBCAI's 24th Annual Conference in Las Vegas promises to be a glam affair - and delegates from the business center industry will be there to soak up the action.

The event takes place from September 14th -17th at the Four Seasons Hotel. Will you be there?

Government offices expand in downtown Birmingham

Published by Sarah on Sunday, July 24 2011 at 6:39 PM

The U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed they will be moving their operations to new office space in downtown Birmingham. With current offices in Homewood, the new office will be located right next to the Social Security Building.

Zlango expands to U.S. market

Published by Billy on Saturday, July 23 2011 at 6:12 PM

Zlango, a Tel Aviv-based company specializing in pictoral messaging services, has announced they are seeking new office space in Mountain View, near San Jose, Calif. This will be the company’s first U.S. office.

Apple adds space in Cupertino

Published by Sarah on Thursday, July 21 2011 at 5:44 PM

Apple this week inked a deal for new office space in Cupertino. The Results Way Corporate Center consists of nine buildings, and can allow for Apple to hire up to an additional 1,000 employees.

Altamonte Springs tops Florida’s vacancy list

Published by Jamie on Wednesday, July 20 2011 at 9:06 PM

During the second quarter weigh ins, Altamonte Springs, Flor. is topping the list of Florida’s highest vacancy rates. Of the 13 Orlando sub markets, Altamonte lands top position with a 30% vacancy rate, by far one of the highest in the nation.

Southern California still seeking rent revitalization

Published by Billy on Monday, July 18 2011 at 11:55 PM

In the recent aftermath of the recession, reports across the country are coming in regarding market response for office space. In Southern California, the reports seem to still be leaning toward a ‘renter’s market’.

Maryland suburbs see slight increase in office vacancies

Published by Jamie on Sunday, July 17 2011 at 9:25 PM

Office space in the Maryland suburbs took a minor hit in the second quarter. Falling to 15 percent, down from 14.3 percent, Maryland is ready for a more positive year, but are still playing the waiting game.

Developments on Chicago Horizon

Published by Billy on Friday, July 15 2011 at 5:37 AM

Construction projects halted two years ago in Downtown Chicago are set to resume with developers aiming to secure potential tenants for new office buildings. According to an article in the chicagotribune.com “getting a building started would be a signal that the economy was moving forward, important financial and psychological signposts in a city where the unemployment rate hovers at about 9 percent.”

Problems ahead for Atlanta office space recovery?

Published by Sarah on Friday, July 15 2011 at 5:22 AM

Atlanta's office space market has experienced a sustained period of difficulty, but recent reports suggest that the problems have abated slightly; despite the fact that the level of vacancy for the city's metropolitan area is at a 20-year high.

New executive suites open in Arlington VA

Published by Jo on Thursday, July 14 2011 at 5:42 AM

A new business center has opened in Arlington VA, on N Fairfax Dr in the heart of Ballston.

Increase in Manhattan Office Leasing

Published by Billy on Tuesday, July 12 2011 at 7:18 AM

Commercial real estate advisor, CB Richard Ellis Group, has reported Manhattan office leasing has increased 34% compared with last year, representing an extra 4 million sq feet of space.

Improvement in San Francisco office market

Published by Jamie on Monday, July 11 2011 at 8:34 AM

The San Francisco conventional office market is looking up; according to reports from The Examiner.

Willis Tower: Iconic office space

Published by Jo on Monday, July 04 2011 at 10:06 AM

Chicago residents, office tenants and visitors will be familiar with the city's 1451 ft landmark - the Willis Tower (still known as the Sears Tower by most). But for those who aren't so clued up, here's a quick intro to the tallest office tower in the US.

Premier Business Centers opens their doors to UNICEF

Published by Sarah on Friday, July 01 2011 at 4:59 PM

Irvine-based Premier Business Centers, executive office provider, has lent out their helping hand. The company announced they this week that they will be providing free office space in San Francisco to UNICEF.

HollyFrontier forms, consolidates offices in Dallas

Published by Sarah on Friday, July 01 2011 at 4:57 PM

Petroleum refining companies Holly Corp and Frontier Oil Corp have announced a merger. The companies plan on consolidating current staff to Holly’s current office space in Dallas.

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