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

Teijin Plans $600M Investment in SC County by 2030

The Japanese firm intends to open a manufacturing facility and is expected to make the largest investment in Greenwood County history.

Gemini Rosemont Expands Portfolio with NC Office

The company acquired SouthCourt, a six-story, Class A office building in Durham.

Lotus Bakeries Invests $48M in First US Plant

The company will open a manufacturing operation in Mebane, N.C, and create 60 new jobs.

Zaha Hadid Architects Expands Presence in the Middle East

The company’s new office is located in the Dubai Design District, a creative hub for artists and designers.

JELD-WEN Plans Multimillion-Dollar Training Center in NC

The company will build a corporate campus in Charlotte, with plans to move or hire 200 new associates.

Honda Invests $53M in Two Ohio Facilities

The company plans to open data and market quality centers in Raymond, to strengthen North American operations.

Kay Jewelers, American Commodore Tuxedo Reopen in Ohio Shopping Center

The Shoppes at Parma in Ohio is in the midst of a $95 million transformation expected to be complete by the summer of 2017.

K-FLEX USA Doubles NC Manufacturing Center

The company will create 100 new jobs and invest $45 million in its facilities and equipment over the next four years.

LendingTree Expands NC Campus

The consumer finance information technology company will invest nearly $47 million in Charlotte’s South Park community.

Amazon Builds Second Wind Farm in Ohio

The online retail giant is teaming up with EverPower to develop its fifth renewable energy project in the U.S.