Laura Valean
Laura Valean is an Executive Editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has a 12-year background in broadcast media and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2016. Laura edits in-depth stories on key trends shaping the commercial and multifamily real estate industries, coordinating a team of experienced writers. She also hosts award-winning podcast shows for both brands, including Mission Success: Women in Multifamily, NAA Insights, FTI Experts’ Hub, RICS Monitor and CREW Up. Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management. She can be reached at📧 laura.valean@cpe-mhn.com
Top Retail Strategies for This Holiday Season
Mobile commerce, discounters, more pop-ups and warehouse space—these are the four key factors that CBRE identified as this year’s Christmas season preferences among shoppers. Clients want omnichannel access and enhanced consumer experiences.
Grandbridge Arranges Refi for 496 KSF Columbus Industrial
The Branch Banking and Trust Co. subsidiary originated the $7 million loan for 6606 Tussing Road, a R&D facility situated on nearly 30 acres.
Steel Manufacturer to Invest $250M in MO Mill
Nucor Corp. intends to build a rebar micro mill in Sedalia, Mo. The investment is expected to generate 255 jobs once the facility is operational.
Tyson Foods to Invest $300M in 5th TN Plant
The chicken production facility will be built in Humboldt. Roughly 1,500 new jobs are expected to be created once the project becomes operational in late 2019.
Radisson Hotel Opens Near Charlotte Airport
Recently, the 91-key hotel underwent a major renovation. Located within a 15-minute drive from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the hotel can host events for up to 800 people.
Cambria Breaks Ground on SC Riverfront Hotel
The Cambria Charleston Riverview will feature 126 keys and 1,300 square feet of meeting space. Slated to open early in 2019, the hotel will be built by Freese Johnson Contractors.
Tampa-Area Shopping Center Trades for $7M
Aztec Group brokered the sale of Eastside Village Center in Lakeland, Fla. The firm represented both the seller, an affiliate of Brandywine Financial, and the buyer, CF Properties.
CBRE Brokers Sale of Nashville Suburb Landmark
The 28,357-square-foot historic bowling building in Madison, Tenn., traded for $2 million. CBC Ltd. sold the property to Frank May, a buyer represented by Benchmark Realty.
TN Plastic Manufacturer Plans $42M Expansion
M&M Industries intends to expand its current Chattanooga plant and also acquire a new industrial building in the county. The investment is expected to create 110 new jobs.
JV to Develop 802 KSF Distribution Facility in Ohio
PCCP and The Pizzuti Cos. intend to build a speculative industrial building in Columbus. Rickenbacker West I is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.