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OSCRE International Launches New On-Demand Education Series to Coincide With Completion of Energy Data Standards Project

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OSCRE International, a corporate member organization focused on the development and implementation of real estate data standards, today launched a new on-demand certificate program to help participants gain skills to improve management of environmental data. The education series, "Effective Energy Data Management Practices," also teaches skills needed to implement OSCRE's new energy data standards, which have recently been released as an update to the OSCRE Industry Data Model™.

Key Points: 
  • This education series draws from the work by 28 leading real estate companies and industry associations to develop standards for improved environmental data management and reporting.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OSCRE International, a corporate member organization focused on the development and implementation of real estate data standards, today launched a new on-demand certificate program to help participants gain skills to improve management of environmental data.
  • The education series, "Effective Energy Data Management Practices," also teaches skills needed to implement OSCRE's new energy data standards, which have recently been released as an update to the OSCRE Industry Data Model™.
  • Rather, the series emphasizes the importance of collaboration between IT and the business, combining key concepts of digital competency with environmental data strategies.

United Breast Cancer Foundation's Mattress and Pink Bag Event Gifts Tempur-Pedic® Mattresses and other helpful items to Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, September 23, United Breast Cancer Foundation provided hundreds of breast cancer patients and survivors therapeutic and restorative Tempur-Pedic® mattresses as well as complimentary "shopping" at UBCF's Pink Bag Event®. The UBCF Mattress and Pink Bag Event®, valued at over $1.5 million, was made possible thanks to generous collaborations with Good360, Tempur-Sealy, Brookfield Properties, and fellow breast cancer organization, Twisted Pink. Thanks to our work together we are doing great things for women, men, and families in the breast cancer community locally and beyond. More than 100 people received mattresses and over 275 people attended the complimentary "shopping" portion of the event. UBCF has distributed more than 4,350 mattresses in numerous states to those in need since 2012.

Key Points: 
  • The UBCF Mattress and Pink Bag Event®, valued at over $1.5 million, was made possible thanks to generous collaborations with Good360 , Tempur-Sealy , Brookfield Properties , and fellow breast cancer organization, Twisted Pink .
  • More than 100 people received mattresses and over 275 people attended the complimentary "shopping" portion of the event.
  • Restorative sleep is critical to health, which is why UBCF's Mattress and Pink Bag Events have such a tremendous impact on so many people.
  • It is so nice to meet my pink sisters… I want to thank everyone for the Tempur Pedic mattress and the pink bag event!"

NBBJ Welcomes Commercial Market Leader Doug Hocking, AIA

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm, announced today that Doug Hocking, AIA, has joined the firm as a Commercial Market Leader and Principal, based in New York.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NBBJ, a global architecture and design firm, announced today that Doug Hocking, AIA, has joined the firm as a Commercial Market Leader and Principal, based in New York.
  • As commercial development pivots in light of an evolving market, future demand will focus on healthy, carbon efficient buildings that create convenience and comfort for a new generation of occupants.
  • "Doug's groundbreaking approach to repositioning is uniquely valuable given today's urban context," said Robert Mankin, AIA, Managing Partner of NBBJ.
  • "As our cities begin to confront an aging building stock that doesn't meet the current needs of our clients, design creativity, paired with advances in technology, will allow us to adapt these buildings to meet the needs of the next generation," said Doug Hocking, AIA, Commercial Market Leader and Principal.

Ferrero opens new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago to develop new cookies and other treats

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago. The new 45,000 square foot facility located in the historic Marshall Field and Company Building brings together Ferrero's R&D teams from throughout the U.S. and houses teams working on Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother's, Fannie May, and other brands in the Ferrero portfolio – a total of over 150 employees.

Key Points: 
  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company the Ferrero Group, known for Keebler®, Butterfinger®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and other well-loved brands, today celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago.
  • "Our new Innovation Center and R&D Labs here in Chicago reflect Ferrero's rich heritage and will foster the creativity and culture that Ferrero known for around the world," said Alanna Cotton, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America.
  • The company manufactures Butterfinger and Baby Ruth products at its plant in Franklin Park, and Keebler products on 110th Street in Chicago.
  • The ribbon cutting represents just the latest example of Ferrero's growth and investment in North America over the past few years.

American National Insurance Opens New Corporate Office in Allen Center

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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The office opened this week with approximately 30 employees initially working on site with plans to expand.

Key Points: 
  • The office opened this week with approximately 30 employees initially working on site with plans to expand.
  • Situated in Three Allen Center, a Brookfield Properties office tower, the office is part of the Allen Center campus, which contains more than 3.2 million SF of office and retail space.
  • “We’re excited to open our newest office and strengthen our ties to the Houston business community,” said Tim Walsh, President and CEO of American National.
  • In addition to its corporate headquarters in Galveston, Texas, American National currently has large operations in League City, TX, Springfield, MO, and Glenmont, NY.

BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES ENTIRE U.S. OFFICE PORTFOLIO TO BE POWERED BY ZERO EMISSIONS ELECTRICITY

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookfield Properties today announced the entire U.S. office portfolio it manages will be powered by zero emissions electricity by 2026. More than 65% of its office space, including the entirety of its New York and Washington, D.C. office portfolios, will transition to zero emissions electricity by 2024, making Brookfield Properties by far the nation's largest commercial real estate user of zero emissions electricity [source]. In 2026, 100% of its U.S. office portfolio will transition to zero emissions electricity.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookfield Properties today announced the entire U.S. office portfolio it manages will be powered by zero emissions electricity by 2026.
  • More than 65% of its office space, including the entirety of its New York and Washington, D.C. office portfolios, will transition to zero emissions electricity by 2024, making Brookfield Properties by far the nation's largest commercial real estate user of zero emissions electricity [ source ].
  • Brookfield Properties will procure electricity for its U.S. office properties from three sources: hydropower (49%), solar and wind (33%), and nuclear (18%).
  • The decision to convert the entire U.S. office portfolio to zero emissions electricity significantly advances those goals and follows Brookfield Properties' March 2022 announcement that One Manhattan West, a state-of-the-art office tower located within Brookfield Properties' Manhattan West development, would be powered 100% by Brookfield Renewable's hydropower facilities located in upstate New York.

Modern office workers feel a sustainable workplace is more important than an annual bonus, according to new research

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LONDON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report, released at Ecocity World Summit, gives office workers a voice for the first time since the pandemic on sustainability goals for their working environment.      

Key Points: 
  • Having a sustainable workspace (34%) is deemed more important than an annual bonus (29%) for the modern workforce.
  • 87% of office workers believe that workspaces need to be evaluated for robustness on the sustainability front and for their health and safety.
  • Three quarters (74%) of office workers feel more productive and creative when in an office environment versus working from home.
  • Design of the Workplace evidences that employers' credentials in sustainability and, specifically design of workspaces are non-negotiable among future business leaders.

Sandeep Mathrani Joins Sycamore Partners as a Director

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycamore Partners today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, former Chief Executive Officer at WeWork and former Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Properties' retail group / Vice Chairman of Brookfield Properties, has joined the firm as a Director strengthening the firm's real estate expertise.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycamore Partners today announced that Sandeep Mathrani, former Chief Executive Officer at WeWork and former Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Properties' retail group / Vice Chairman of Brookfield Properties, has joined the firm as a Director strengthening the firm's real estate expertise.
  • Sandeep will lead Sycamore's real estate activity, improving and optimizing real estate often embedded within Sycamore's target companies.
  • "We are thrilled to have Sandeep join the Sycamore Partners team as the firm has a long history of underwriting real estate while evaluating portfolio company opportunities.
  • Given the current environment, we believe real estate will continue to be a significant source of value," said Stefan Kaluzny, Managing Director of Sycamore Partners.

Interface Shares Best Practices to Secure Mall-Based Retailers

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The panelists for the session include Tim Lapinski - Divisional Vice President, Helzberg Diamonds, Chris Hackler - Vice President, Global Asset Protection, Signet Jewelers, Dan Ryan - Senior Vice President, Brookfield Properties, and Matt Smitheman - Senior Security Consultant, Interface Systems.

Key Points: 
  • The panelists for the session include Tim Lapinski - Divisional Vice President, Helzberg Diamonds, Chris Hackler - Vice President, Global Asset Protection, Signet Jewelers, Dan Ryan - Senior Vice President, Brookfield Properties, and Matt Smitheman - Senior Security Consultant, Interface Systems.
  • The discussion will focus on the importance of people, processes, and technology to ensure security and safety for employees and customers at malls.
  • In addition, it will discuss the role of mall owners, their responsibilities for communal spaces, and how they can build on-site relationships without overstepping into retailers' programs.
  • Interface Systems recognizes the need for a holistic approach to mall security and safety and is putting in place initiatives and technologies to help bring together retailers, mall property owners, and security system integrators to cohesively discuss strategies and best practices.

Altrio celebrates third anniversary after year of rapid growth

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Altrio , a leading provider of software to real estate investors and managers, celebrated its third anniversary in Q1 2023, following a year of rapid growth and major milestones.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Altrio , a leading provider of software to real estate investors and managers, celebrated its third anniversary in Q1 2023, following a year of rapid growth and major milestones.
  • The company raised a seed round of financing in mid 2021 and a Series A in early 2022.
  • In the eighteen months following the seed round, the company grew revenue by more than 600% and customers by over 700%.
  • "With a rapidly-growing user base, robust funding, a world class team and an ambitious product roadmap, Altrio is poised to fulfill its vision of bringing the global real estate capital markets online" said Altrio CEO Raj Singh.