EQ Office

Guy Metcalfe to Join CBRE Group, Inc. Board of Directors

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Friday, February 23, 2024
REIT, Finance, Professional Services, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Trizec Properties, Liberty Property Trust, Growth, Duke Realty, CBRE, EQ Office, Ivey Business School, CBRE Group, University, Business administration, Morgan Stanley, Management

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Guy A. Metcalfe has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 26, 2024.

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Guy A. Metcalfe has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 26, 2024.
  • In more than 30 years at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Metcalfe advised clients on over $850 billion of transactions.
  • He has served as a trusted strategic advisor to CBRE and helped to consummate notable capital-raising, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions for the company.
  • Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s chair and chief executive officer, said: “Guy is one of the premier strategic advisors in the real estate industry.

Olympia Coffee Opening in U.S. Bank Center’s Cedar Hall in Mid-2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Professional Services, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Asset Management, Food, Beverage, Senior, U.S. Bank Center, Culture, USBC, Pacific Northwest, History, EQ, Coffee, EQ Office, Fifth Avenue, Nightclub

EQ Office, Blackstone’s U.S. office portfolio company, today announced Olympia Coffee will open its first downtown location at U.S. Bank Center (USBC).

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  • EQ Office, Blackstone’s U.S. office portfolio company, today announced Olympia Coffee will open its first downtown location at U.S. Bank Center (USBC).
  • The award-winning coffee roaster will be located along the mid-block of 5th Avenue in USBC’s Cedar Hall , a buzzing new street-level public retail experience in downtown Seattle.
  • The newest location of Olympia Coffee will offer customers a convenient and lively downtown location to enjoy the roasters’ award-winning coffee and unique cafe experience, steps away from other area retail and dining.
  • Oliver Stormshak, President and CEO of Olympia Coffee, commented, “We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our inaugural Olympia Coffee location in downtown Seattle, nestled within the newly opened Cedar Hall.

Kastle selected as a Winner of the Most Prestigious Award in Commercial Real Estate Tech

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
General partnership, Innovation, History, GPE, EQ, Alpaca, EQ Office, RETAS, SVP, Property management

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kastle, a leader in property technology and managed security, is pleased to announce that they are a 10th Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) winner, presented by CREtech (cretech.com), the world's leading community of professionals devoted to technological innovation in the real estate sector. The award was presented on stage at CREtech's annual flagship New York conference, on September 21st at the Javits Center.

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  • Kastle was selected as the winner based on its established history of technology innovation and business success.
  • The Real Estate Tech Awards are the leading international awards honoring excellence in commercial real estate tech.
  • The awards recognize the most innovative companies who have played an integral role in advancing tech in the real estate industry throughout the year.
  • Backed by the leading voices and thought leaders in the commercial real estate tech industry, the awards were open to startups or established technology companies servicing the industry.

EQ Office Publishes 2022 Sustainability and Social Impact Report

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Professional Services, Urban Planning, Maintenance, International, Social impact, Senior, Atmosphere, Water quality, GHG, WELL, Carbon, SSI, EQ, Student, Youth Action, Engineering, EQ Office, Annual report, Health, Recycling, Tourism, Risk management, Management

EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”) today published its 2022 Sustainability and Social Impact (“SSI”) Report, highlighting the Company’s efforts to progress its environmental and social priorities in order to build long-term value for EQ’s stakeholders.

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  • EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”) today published its 2022 Sustainability and Social Impact (“SSI”) Report, highlighting the Company’s efforts to progress its environmental and social priorities in order to build long-term value for EQ’s stakeholders.
  • EQ’s 2022 report showcases its commitment to key stakeholders, including employees, customers, vendors, businesses, non-profit partners, and members of the communities in which it operates.
  • For more information on the formal practices of EQ’s Sustainability and Social Impact (SSI) program, view the annual report here .
  • “The Company’s dedication to sustainability and social impact will continue to drive value and demand for our real estate, while building upon our positive impact on the environment and our communities as we adapt to new ways of working.”

EQ Office Appoints Merredith Treaster to Oversee Northern California Region

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Friday, August 25, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Hines, EQ, San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon, Park Tower, Salesforce Tower, Multimedia, Senior, EQ Office, Management

EQ Office , Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced it has hired Merredith Treaster as its Senior Vice President, Northern California to be based in San Francisco.

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  • EQ Office , Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced it has hired Merredith Treaster as its Senior Vice President, Northern California to be based in San Francisco.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230824082071/en/
    In this role, Ms. Treaster will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the existing Northern California portfolio totaling 1.4M square feet across San Francisco, Silicon Valley and San Jose, as well as help shape company strategy in the region.
  • Having someone of Merredith’s caliber to oversee the region will maximize value in our existing portfolio while positioning EQ for the future.”
    Ms. Treaster brings nearly 20 years of experience as a veteran commercial real estate investment professional.
  • I am looking forward to the opportunity to create value in the Bay Area,” Ms. Treaster said.

Statement from NMHC on the Passing of Sam Zell

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, REIT, Housing, Nazism, Zell, EQ Office, Equity Residential, Council, NMHC, Family, Commercial property

Sam Zell was a giant in the multifamily industry, a founder of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and a dear friend and supporter of the organization.

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  • Sam Zell was a giant in the multifamily industry, a founder of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and a dear friend and supporter of the organization.
  • “Sam Zell was one of the most influential individuals, not just in commercial real estate, but in American business writ large.
  • “Sam really was the godfather of the modern REIT era with the creation of Equity Residential, Equity Office and Equity Lifestyle.
  • He will be profoundly missed.”
    Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the leadership of the apartment industry.

Sam Zell 1941 – 2023

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Finance, Professional Services, Supply Chain Management, Food, Beverage, REIT, Retail, EGI, Reichman University, University, Education, Life, Investment, Friends, EQR, Cancer, Sam Zell, Covanta, Head, Wall Street, Multimedia, Risk, History, EOP, Equity, Movement, Sale, EQC, Entrepreneurship, ELS, Hebrew language, Jacor, Refugee, Humour, Child, MassINC, Radio, Growth, Transport, Family, Equity International, EQ Office, Northwestern, Financial services, Private investigator

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230518005575/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230518005575/en/
    Beloved by family, friends, employees, and colleagues, Sam was an honest, straightforward, inspiring, creative, kind, and brilliant man.
  • Sam is survived by his wife, Helen; his sister Julie Baskes and her husband, Roger Baskes; his sister Leah Zell; his three children, Kellie Zell and son-in-law Scott Peppet, Matthew Zell, and JoAnn Zell; and his nine grandchildren.
  • Sam began his career by managing student housing apartments as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan.
  • Sam infused his entrepreneurial culture and contrarian perspective into EQC, which is led by executives with deep real estate experience.

EQ Office Welcomes Samantha Sims as SVP, Social Impact and Sustainability

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Panzer corps, Senior, UNC-Chapel Hill Master of Public Administration, Multimedia, Boston University, Sustainability, Social Security Government Pension Offset, EQ, Organization, EQ Office, ESG, Social, Warner Music Group, Management, Science, New York University

EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Samantha Sims as Senior Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability, effective immediately.

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  • EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of Samantha Sims as Senior Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability, effective immediately.
  • Based in New York and reporting to EQ’s Chief Executive Officer Alex Vouvalides, Ms. Sims will help shape and lead EQ’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) program across the company and its assets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005384/en/
    Ms. Sims brings over 18 years of experience building and leading global sustainability strategies, programs, and teams to enhance operations, create value, and drive change at scale across multifaceted organizations.
  • In her final role as Vice President, Environmental Sustainability & Product Stewardship, Ms. Sims drove programs throughout PVH’s environmental and human rights platforms, which were widely recognized by best-in-class ESG rankings.

Willis Tower Commemorates 50 Years

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Professional Services, Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Asset Management, Destinations, Travel, LEED, Partnership, Willis Tower, Multimedia, Platinum, RSVP, Certification, EQ, Tower, Sears, SOM, The Tower, Blackstone, Running, Skidmore, EQ Office, Neighbourhood, U.S. Green Building Council, SVP, Portfolio management, Film industry, Nightclub, Catalog

“An anchor visible from all our diverse 77 neighborhoods, Willis Tower has stood the test of time over the last 50 years.

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  • “An anchor visible from all our diverse 77 neighborhoods, Willis Tower has stood the test of time over the last 50 years.
  • To commemorate the semicentennial, Willis Tower will be rolling out a series of community programs anchored in the Tower’s newly redeveloped spaces including:
    In partnership with Elevation Worldwide, Willis Tower will be hosting a temporary art installation curated by Gary Green featuring local artists.
  • On Thursday, June 15, join Willis Tower for an open house with Catalog specials, Chicago-centric performances, live music, and more.
  • Between Monday, June 5 – Friday, June 9, Willis Tower is inviting all to share their favorite memory or experience at the Tower on Instagram.

EQ Office Appoints David Marks as Director of Leasing for Seattle

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Finance, Professional Services, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Asset Management, Construction & Property, EQ, Business administration, Business, University, Multimedia, Marketing, EQ Office, Management

EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of David Marks as Director of Leasing in Seattle, effective immediately.

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  • EQ Office (“EQ” or “the Company”), Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, today announced the appointment of David Marks as Director of Leasing in Seattle, effective immediately.
  • In this role, Mr. Marks will oversee day-to-day leasing in the company’s Seattle office portfolio and ensure a best-in-class leasing experience for new and existing customers in the Seattle region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005973/en/
    Mr. Marks has a successful track record of solving space needs for tenants within the Seattle region.
  • “David is an established leader in Seattle’s commercial real estate market with an extensive background in leasing,” said Britton Derkac, Executive Vice President, Leasing, EQ Office.