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Members on the Move
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Congratulations to CREW member and
Attorney Andrea Yang, who was recently named
Associate at Strauss & Troy. Ms. Yang practices
in the areas of business law, immigration, and real
estate and land use.
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President Elect Janet Rullman
appears in National Press. Janet’s photograph is
included in Real Estate Quarterly’s coverage of the CREW
Network national Convention. Real Estate Quarterly is a
sub-publication of the New York Times and is distributed
nationally. Click
here to see Janet and read the article.
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CREW Member, Debra Robb, Director
of Economic Inclusion for the Port of Great Cincinnati
Development Authority has been written up in the
December 28th edition of the Business Courier.
Welcome New Members:
- Jennifer Paulette, Vice President, GE Real
Estate
- Laura L. Weigand, General Manager, Office
Suites Plus
- Sue Kettler, Project Designer, CDS
Associates, Inc.
- Alicia Davis, Business Banking Officer, US
Bank
- Jay Beck, Civil Engineer/Site Development,
Foppe Technical Group
- Shannon Barrow, Law/Commercial Real Estate,
Grayden Head and Ritchey
- Melissa Buckley, Commercial Real Estate, NAI
Bergman
- Carla Venhoff, Law/Commercial Real Estate,
Deters, Benzinger
- Ellie Dutro, Vice President of Sales, Aegis
Protective Services
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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2008 Awards
Dinner is scheduled for May 8th – send us your deal information – we
would love to give your company widespread publicity when you win an award!
Contact Denise Hamet
with Denali Development Company.
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Planning for
the 2009 Regional Conference is underway – The Planning Committee will
be a great opportunity to meet other CREW members. Please contact
Denise Hamet or
Kelly Fried to
sign up for a committee.
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Exciting news for
the 2008 Golf Outing. NEW PLACE AND NEW TIME AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SPONSORSHIP!!
This year's outing will be held at the TPC at River's Bend on Monday,
October 6, 2008. Save the date cards will be coming in the mail soon.
This year's charities are ProKids and Winners Walk Tall.
Sue Keller, with Multi-State Title and Jodi Sansone, with First Financial
Bank, are Co-Chairing the Golf Outing and will have limited access to an
administrator so we need serious help on this committee. - If you are
interested, please contact Sue or Jodi.
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Learn about the highlights of the recent CREW
Network Convention in Denver
HERE &
HERE.
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Planning for the 2009 Regional
Conference, to be held in Cincinnati, is Now Underway.
Contact Denise Hamet or Kelly Fried to be a part of the
Planning Committee.
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Renew your 2008 CREW membership now.
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Learn about the highlights of the recent CREW
Network Convention in Denver
HERE &
HERE
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The sold-out 2007 CREW/NAIOP Golf
Outing was a tremendous success thanks to our Title
Sponsor, Fifth Third Bank, our Corporate Sponsor, RREEF,
our Major Sponsors, Key Bank, ProLogis and LaSalle Bank
and ALL the other sponsors. However, without our
golfers, there would be no golf outing. So, we extend a
BIG THANKS to all the golfers, volunteers, and to our
CREW Committee Co-Chairs Stephanie Hack and Sue Keller.
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This year’s outing netted $26,400 which will be shared
with the charities: Cancer Free Kids and Disabled
Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom.As you prepare your budgets for 2008
don’t forget the 2008 CREW/NAIOP Golf Outing!”
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RECENT DEAL
SPOTLIGHTS |
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April 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) recently recognized HGC
Construction, a local general contractor and
construction manager, for their commitment to workplace
safety and health. HGC Construction was awarded “VPP
Star” status by OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program
(VPP). HGC is only the fifth general contractor within
the state of Ohio to receive this.This exclusive
program rewards VPP status only to those companies
demonstrating excellence in safety and health, as
determined by a rigorous application process. VPP
companies are committed to employee protection beyond the
requirements of OSHA standards – with participants
implementing comprehensive systems to reduce occupational
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March 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio – Reece-Campbell, Inc., exhibits
Humana’s “Body” at Corporex’s Baldwin Complex. As you
drive North, out of the city on Interstate 71 you will
notice the “skeleton” of Humana’s new 6-story, 250,000
square feet regional headquarters being constructed by
Reece-Campbell, Inc.
The new facility, known as Baldwin 300, will be utilized
by Humana Inc. as its’ Regional Headquarters for the Ohio
market operations center.
“We are most pleased” says Pete Chronis, President of
Reece-Campbell, Inc. “to have been chosen by Corporex
Development and Construction Management, LLC, as the
General Conctactor for the Humana Baldwin 300 project.
“The constraints of the compact site, along with the
aggressive schedule we have been assigned, makes this a
tremendous challenge to the Reece-Campbell team of
professionals”.
The Baldwin 300 Building is on schedule to be complete by
late fall 2008. |
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December 2007
Cincinnati, Ohio – Ruth Brunner and Lynn Hughes
with the Cincinnati Branch of Chicago Title Insurance
Company Commercial Operations closed a 23 site
transaction for Shell Oil/Motiva properties located
throughout Rhode Island being sold to Colbea Enterprises,
LLC. Working with their counterparts in the Rhode Island
Chicago Title office, they coordinated exam, underwriting,
surveys, commitment and policy issuance and in November
completed the 3 day closing for the approximately $13
million transaction out of the local office in Cincinnati. |
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November 19, 2007
Cincinnati, Ohio – HGC Construction has received
three awards from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the 1201-15
Vine Street, Environmental Protection Agency Security
Upgrades & Perimeter Security Enhancements, and Graeter’s
Deerfield projects. The 1201-15 Vine Street project
received an “Award of Excellence” in the category of
Historical Restoration; the Environmental Protection
Agency Security Upgrades & Perimeter Security Enhancements
received an “Award of Merit” in the category of Other
General Construction; and Graeter’s Deerfield received an
“Award of Commendation.”ABC’s “Excellence in
Construction” awards have become the premier competition
within the construction industry that recognizes
outstanding construction projects within the area. HGC
Construction received the awards at the ceremony held on
November 15, 2007 at the Masonic Temple in Dayton, OH. HGC
Construction, founded in 1931, is a full-service
Cincinnati based general contracting firm specializing in
commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. HGC
offers pre-construction, general construction,
construction management, and design/build services.
For additional information, visit HGC’s website at
www.HGCconstruction.com. |
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October 16, 2007
Cincinnati, Ohio – HGC Construction has
recently completed construction of the Via Vite
Restaurant (www.viaviterestaurant.com)
at the newly renovated Fountain Square. The restaurant is
located in the northwest corner of the square atop the
Vine Street entrance to the garage. The 4,189 SF
restaurant features great views of the square and the
Tyler Davidson Fountain from both the glass-enclosed
dining room on the first floor and the 1,200 SF outdoor
terrace on the second floor. This unique eatery features
an Italian menu including panini’s, pasta’s and pizza. The
restaurant is open to customers for lunch and dinner. The
exterior shell was designed by BHDP and the interior
finish was designed by Beck Architecture, Inc. HGC
Construction, founded in 1931, is a full-service
Cincinnati based general contracting firm specializing in
commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. HGC
offers pre-construction, general construction,
construction management and design/build services. For
additional information, visit HGC’s website at
www.HGCconstruction.com. |
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October 12, 2007
Cincinnati, Ohio – HGC Construction has
recently completed construction of the new Graeter’s
store at Fountain Square. The store is located on the
first floor in the southwest portion of the Fifth Third
Center tower. Construction included demolition to the
existing space, new drywall, acoustical ceilings,
millwork, ceramic tile flooring and a new restroom. The
new 1,750 SF store features pastries, candy and ice cream
and has a large outdoor dining area for customers with a
view of the Tyler Davidson Fountain. This is the second
time that HGC has worked with Graeter’s. In 2006, HGC
completed the construction of the 3,000 SF store in
Deerfield Township. Project architects were Tilsley &
Associates Architects and the Bruce D. Robinson Group. HGC
Construction, founded in 1931, is a full-service
Cincinnati based general contracting firm specializing in
commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. HGC
offers pre-construction, general construction,
construction management and design/build services. For
additional information, visit HGC’s website at
www.HGCconstruction.com. |
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October 10, 2007
Westchester, Ohio – Local entrepreneurs fulfill a
life-long dream of owning their own restaurant with a
little help from Crew GC member Lorain Cooper.
Lorain is of Cooperative Business Services, LLC.
Pam and Todd Rion turned to Lorain after a recommendation
from their business broker. Lorain met with the Rion’s and
structured a financing package that helped them obtain
their dream. By utilzying the SBA’s programs, the Rion’s
were on their way to owning Guenther’s Seafood and
Steakhouse. Financing was provided by River Valley Credit
Union. Lorain specializes in finance and can be reached at
513-677-3100 or via email at
Lcooper@cbscuso.com. |
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August 26, 2007
Champlin/Haupt Architects Inc. has distinguished itself
in the last five years in a niche health-care market
designing cancer treatment facilities for hospitals and
clinics throughout the area. Projects include The Christ
Hospital and Clinton Memorial Hospital, centers for St.
Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Mercy Hospital in
Fairfield and Mercy Hospital Clermont in Batavia
Township. In addition, the company is currently working
on a $10 million project for the James Cancer Center at
The Ohio State University's Morehouse Outpatient Center
in Columbus, Ohio. In all, Champlin/Haupt has designed
more than 4,000 health-care facilities in its 29 years
in business. The projects range in value from $10,000 to
$10 million.
With continuing changes in the health-care market,
cancer-care facilities have evolved from sterile,
clinical environments into integrated and user-friendly
centers that welcome patients and families with spa-like
amenities. Some of the design elements that Champlin/Haupt
emphasize include lots of natural light; easy
accessibility both from outside and inside the building;
inviting family waiting areas with computers and other
amenities; gardens and other visually pleasing spaces;
libraries; and other resources. For more information,
contact Melissa Lutz,
melissal@charchitects.com. |
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August, 2007
Reece Campbell became the first business to relocate to
the new Hamilton County Regional Business Park in
Lockland earlier this summer. The business park is
located on the site of the former Celotex Plant on South
Anthony Wayne Avenue in Lockland. The site is currently
undergoing cleanup and redevelopment with the help of a
$2.88 million Clean Ohio Grant awarded with the
assistance of the Village of Lockland and the Port of
Greater Cincinnati Development Authority. Reece-Campbell
purchased the only building that was not demolished as
part of the site cleanup and redevelopment project.
The move will bring 75 jobs to the area and marks the
end of Lockland’s 20-year job-loss trend brought on by
the closing of several large manufacturing facilities,
including Celotex, American Tissue, Jefferson Smurfit
and Stearns & Foster. Upon the project’s completion, the
Hamilton County Regional Business Park will offer more
than 230,000 square feet of industrial, warehouse,
office, commercial and retail space, and may bring as
many as 250 jobs to Lockland. For more information,
contact Allen Forsythe at
aforsythe@reececampbell.com. |
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Paul Hemmer Companies completes 72-acre industrial,
office and retail center in the Chicago suburb of St.
Charles, Illinois. Development of the $30 million
first phase of The Legacy Business Center of St. Charles
began in early 2006, and five buildings are now completed
with an additional 11 buildings to be built on the first
38 acres. Hemmer’s master-planned business park meets an
underserved demand in the Chicagoland market for smaller,
high-quality, free-standing buildings for the owner
occupant user. The development is expected to draw strong
interest from business owners wanting to create an asset
for their businesses. All industrial structures will be
developed and offered for sale as fee-simple ownership
with no common drives or reciprocal easements. Hemmer
will also lease space as desired by the tenants. |
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 Ruth
Brunner, Assistant Vice President and Commercial
Operations Manager of Chicago Title Insurance Company
assisted with the closing and issued title insurance
policies to the new purchaser totaling in excess of
$200,000,000 for the purchase of the Rookwood Shopping
Center and Office Complex located in Norwood. The closing
transaction involved intricate financing with three
separate lenders and underwriting for numerous affirmative
coverage endorsements. Bayer Becker Engineering performed
the surveys on all three sites and worked with us to
resolve survey and legal description questions prior to
the closing date. |
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CREW member companies Al. Neyer, Inc.
and Resurgence Group, LLC, assisted the City of Cincinnati
in submitting a grant application to the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Department of
Development to obtain a potential $3 million dollars worth
of grant money from the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund, or CORF. If awarded, funding will be used to clean up 18
acres in Lower Price Hill, including the former Queen City
Barrel site whose massive five-alarm fire challenged fire
fighters for days in 2004. The proposed development will
include a light industrial/office park known as MetroWest
Commerce Park. CORF awards will be announced on July 25th. |
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