Midwest

Draper and Kramer Promotes Todd Bancroft to CEO

Bancroft joined the company as chief administrative officer & general counsel in 2012 and was promoted to COO two years later.

What’s Next for Amazon’s HQ2

Executives shed light on what the tech giant’s multi-billion investment means for Long Island City, N.Y., Crystal City, Va., and Nashville, Tenn.

Willis Tower’s Sustainable Practices Ensure LEED Gold

The high-rise’s $500 million renovation includes improvements designed to reduce its environmental footprint. Completed in 1973, the former Sears Tower is slated to add 300,000 square feet of new retail.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Expands Chicago Office

The law firm will move into 11,000 square feet of custom, high-tech office space at the John Buck Co.’s CNA Center in the Loop.

The Tannery, Milwaukee

R2 Cos. Buys 525 KSF Midwest Creative Office Portfolio

The real estate investment firm acquired the collection of 11 buildings, located in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, from Sara Investment Real Estate in a $60 million transaction.

Former Sears in Mentor, Ohio

CBRE Tapped to Sell Former Sears Stores in OH

The two assets, which encompass approximately 648,000 square feet, are located in Mentor at the Great Lakes Mall and in Middleburg Heights at Southland Shopping Center.

Gladstone Acquires $21M MI Industrial Portfolio

The two buildings comprise a total of nearly 220,000 square feet and are 100 percent leased. The properties were purchased through an UPREIT transaction.

The Natchez Group Brings 55 KSF Storage Space to TN

The firm has added Highway 31 Storage to its portfolio. The facility is located in Thompson Station, Tenn., roughly 30 miles from downtown Nashville.

Logistics Property Co. Breaks Ground on WI Development

Situated on 67 acres, the 1 million-square-foot project in Kenosha is slated to encompass two buildings and should come online by summer 2019.

Keep an Eye on Columbus’ Office Market

CBRE Market Leader Michael Copella shares his insights on what makes the metro’s office market one to watch.