VDA Launch Pad !
Another exciting initiative from Vancouver's Downtown Association to bolster the vibrancy for small business downtown.
Tenant Acquisition to Property Disposition
In the spring of 2016 the ownership group of the Historical Columbian Building at 102 East Evergreen, on the corner of Broadway and Evergreen, contacted me asking if I was interested in being their Leasing Broker. They had acquired this property in 2004 and had, over a period of 13 [...]
LIFE AFTER THE WATERFRONT?
The Commercial Real Estate scene in Vancouver has clearly been dominated by the celebration and opening of the Waterfront Project in August of 2018. First was the dedication of the Park, with it’s iconic mast and pier. Then came the opening of two fantastic restaurants, WildFin and Twigs. This was [...]
2019 Starting Off With Strong Momentum in Clark County Office Market
We appreciate the opportunity of representing the Landlord, Vancouver Housing Authority (https://vhausa.org), in securing a 5-year lease with NAMI Mental Health Services (www.nami.org) at 2500 Main Street. Suite 120 is a 2,300 SF space that will prove a fantastic location for them to conduct vital work on mental health issues. [...]
Say Ciao ! Columbia River Tap Room
Last Thursday was a really exciting day in that I attended a 1 year anniversarry ribbon cutting with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Ribbon cuttings are one of the highlights of being on the GVCC Board of Directors. We get to see up-close and personal the local companies that are either starting-up, [...]
Conerly Snapshot
Bill Conerly of Conerly Consulting send out a monthly newsletter that I always find insightful. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes. He helps cut through the noise and we all know there has been plenty of noise with the investment and oil markets jumpy, the presidential primaries on full tilt [...]
Glambar to provide sparkle at Sparks
The GlamBar Babes are creating sparkle in downtown Vancouver already. Click on the image to hear from them directly as they get ready for their grand opening. We're proud to have helped them through the steps to getting a signed lease and be able to announce their new venture. Downtown [...]
Awash in Optimism
We've entered the economic forecast zone as 2015 gets into full swing. Everything that I read seems to radiate optimism. As 2014 drew to a close we had gas prices falling to their lowest level since 2009. We had consumer confidence rising, in fact reaching levels unseen since 1998. [...]
Community Foundation Kudos
We'll lead this post with passing out some sincere and well deserved accolades to the South West Washington Community Foundation for planning and executing a great community wide event on Sept 18th - Give More 24! Designed to create a much wider reach to community members who might not attend [...]
Stop Leasing Own Your Business Property Workshop – October 1
Summer is definitely on the down hill slide. Kids are back to school, and it is time for us to present another session of Commercial Property 101 so that you can make 2014 the year you transitioned to owning your commercial property. This is a 90 minute workshop. You'll get [...]
Summer warms up coffee inventory
As part of the general higher economic activity levels here in Clark County the past twelve months we are seeing a strong expansion in the number of coffee outlets. Dutch Brothers has been very active in searching for sites and has two under construction in Hazel Dell . This one , [...]
Top Projects tops off a great year
Wednesday July 23rd the Vancouver Business Journal held their 20th annual Top Projects recognition ceremony. This years ceremony was well attended and you could feel the enthusiasm and optimism in the crowd for the improved business activity levels from the past several years. Held at the former Vancouver City Hall [...]