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FEATURE STORY
by: Joan Firnhaber
Happy Holidays from KBS Realty Advisors and the team at Cushman & Wakefield/
NorthMarq! It is hard to believe how quickly this year has gone by. 2015 has been a
very busy year for the crew at Northland Center with many changes and updates.
Below are a few highlights from this year:
Northland Center went thru a rebranding process this year.
A new website was created along with a dynamic building video. View the
videos at http://northlandcentermn.com/
The marketing materials for Northland Center have been updated and a
new monthly newsletter has been created, The Northland Insider. The
Northland Insider will improve building communication as well as
promote building, tenant and current events.
Finally, a new tenant handbook has been compiled which has a wealth of
valuable information, which can be viewed and downloaded on Property
Direct.
KBS Realty Advisors has invested in many wonderful improvements this year which
included a new bocce ball court and new exterior bollard lighting throughout the site.
The Fitness Center is currently under renovation and will open January 18th! The
Fitness Center’s group exercise studio room will incorporate Fitness on Demand for
both group classes and individual use. This system will feature over a hundred exercise
programs that will be instantly available. Other improvements will include: all new
equipment, new lockers, updated finishes but the best feature is that the Fitness Center
will be free to use for all Northland Center tenants. Just click here to complete the
waiver form and access will be added to building access cards.
Northland Center hosted many tenant events this year:
6 Blood Drives for Memorial Blood Centers
Earth day green vendor fair and E-Cycling event
Seasonal farmer’s market and CSA program with Untiedt’s Farm
Books are Fun, Jewelry shows and Norwex shows
Active Shooter Training Seminar led by the Bloomington Police
Department
Ice Cream Social
Flu Shot Clinic
NORTHLANDCENTER.COM
NORTHLAND INSIDER
NEWSLETTER / December 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS:
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
November 30—December 18
BLOOD DRIVE
Thurs—Dec. 10
CONTACTS: Joan Firnhaber Sr. Property Manager 952-837-8510 [email protected] Chrystal Seelhammer Assistant Property Manager 952-346-4613 [email protected] Krista Shantz Operation Assistant 952-893-8886 [email protected] 24-hour service line: 952-831-1001 [email protected]
TENANT CHARITIES
In the past there has been restrictions on promoting
Tenant sponsored charitable drives. We want to
highlight the many wonderful things our Tenant’s do to
benefit others.
Please contact [email protected] to
have your event featured here!
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Second Harvest Heartland Food Drive
Toys for Tots – Toy Donation Drive
Holiday Boutique and Tenant Holiday luncheon
As part of KBS Realty Advisors commitment to this property,
Chrystal Seelhammer has been hired to fill the much needed role
of assistant Property Manager. Chrystal has been with Cushman
& Wakefield/NorthMarq for over 3 years and will assist with all
aspects of managing this complex. Krista Shantz will continue to
support the building as well. Our team has set up a new email
[email protected] to help streamline requests
to Property Management. We have a great team assembled at
this property to deliver exceptional service.
KBS Realty Advisors and all of the team at Northland Center wish
you all the joys of the season. We value your tenancy at
Northland Center and look forward working together in 2016!
Happy Holidays!
GREEN/SUSTAINABLE ITEM
Looking for ways to Reduce, Reuse and Rejoice this Holiday
Season? Take a look at a few great tips below. If you missed our
first post about going Green this holiday season, you can still read
that post here.
Turn off or unplug holiday lights during the day. Doing so will not only save energy, but will also help your lights last longer Approximately 33 million live Christmas trees are sold in
North America every year. After the holidays, look for ways
to recycle your tree instead of sending it to a landfill. Check
with your community solid waste department and find out if
they collect and mulch trees. Your town might be able to use
chippings from mulched trees for hiking trails and beachfront
erosion barriers. Here in Louisiana, our trees get reused on
our wetlands to help with coastal erosion. Pretty neat!! To help prevent waste from cutting down and disposing of
live trees, you can buy a potted tree and plant it after the
holidays. When buying gifts, check product labels to determine an
item’s recyclability and whether it is made from recycled
materials. Buying recycled encourages manufacturers to
make more recycled-content products available. Bake cookies or other goodies and package them in reusable
and/or recyclable containers as gifts. Homemade goodies
show how much you care and help you avoid packaging
waste. After holiday festivities, put leftovers in recyclable containers,
and share them with family, friends, or others. donate whole
untouched leftovers from parties to a local food bank or
homeless shelter. After parties, fill your dishwasher to capacity before running
it. You will run fewer cycles, which saves energy.
Most of all, enjoy your times with your loved ones family and
friends… And don’t forget to carpool to and from whenever
possible!
Above tips came from - http://www.atlorthoblog.com/holiday-go-
green-tips/
TENANT FEATURE:
This month we interviewed one of our newest Tenant’s at Northland Center, JEC Miller. They have been here since June 2015 and are located in the 3600 building, suite 130. Please take a moment to get to know what they do and how
they have enjoyed their time so far at Northland Center.
We interviewed Chad Cornelius and here is what he had to say about the company and why they decided to make
Northland Center their home.
Chad (CC): JEC Miller, Inc. provides Supported Living Services to individuals with disabilities who require daily staff
presence to support them in providing for their daily needs.
NC: How long has JEC Miller been in business?
CC: JEC Miller has been in business 37 years. NC: How many employees are located at Northland Center?
CC: There are 7 administrative employees at Northland Center. 100 employees working in the community. NC: What made JEC Miller locate to Northland Center?
CC: Most of the individuals we were live in the south metro so Bloomington is an ideal location for our corporate office. We outgrew our previous office so as we were looking for a new space, there was something about Northland Center that we really liked. The atmosphere is professional and inviting and it seemed like a great place to work out of. We also really liked all the amenities.
NC: What type of community involvement does JEC Miller do/have?
CC: As a service provider, we assist people with disabilities getting out and engaging in our communities. Inclusion, of all people who live in our community is a big focus of what JEC Miller, Inc. does. It is so empowering for the individuals we work with to be out and be active in the communities they live in. They have a lot to contribute and it is a real joy to assist them in doing so. The real benefit that we all receive from interacting with people with disabilities in the community often times goes unnoted. We would encourage you all to make connections with people with disabilities when you are out and about. You won’t regret it? NC: Any other interesting facts or information you would like to share about your company?
CC: JEC Miller is unique because we take a very personal approach with working with people with disabilities. The owner of the company and the CEO both have siblings who were both with a cognitive disability and are currently receiving services. Having that very personal experience helps us design and implement services from a very person centered approach. 3600 American Blvd. W., Suite 130 Bloomington, MN 55431 952-881-4855 Phone 952-881-4735 Fax www.jecmiller.com
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BUILDING AMENITIES :
Ink Plus | 612-382-0256
Isabella’s | 952-831-1698
Gift Shop | 952-835-5694
Solutions Builders | 952-854-8188
The Style Gallery | 952-835-4462
VIP Auto Detailing | 952-893-7582
ATM | Concourse level near Ink Plus
Out on the Town! Here is a look at what is going on in the Twin Cities area!
Bachman’s Idea House Tickets $5, 12 & under Free | November 5—December 13 http://www.bachmans.com/Ideas-House/store-locator.html?cnb=IdeasHouse& Holidazzle Village Free: Thursday—Sunday | November 27—December 20 www.holidazzle.com Santa Saturdays at the Minnesota Zoo Saturdays | December 5—December 19 http://mnzoo.org/events/santa-saturdays-3/ North Pole Express Train $21.95 Adult,17.95 per child, 3 & under Free December 10—December 13 http://261.com/north-pole-express/ Winter Solstice Celebration (American Swedish Institute) December 22 | 3:00-8:00 pm http://www.asimn.org/programs-education/events/winter-solstice-celebration A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie November 27—December 27 http://www.guthrietheater.org/ Holiday Lights in the Park November 24—January 1 | 5:30-10:00 pm Nightly http://saintpaulpolicefoundation.com/holiday-lights/ Borealis—The Holiday Magic Continues at Mystic Lake November through December—Tickets start at $29 http://www.mysticlake.com/ Trans-Siberian Orchestra—Xcel Energy Center December 30 | 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm | Tickets start at $35 http://www.xcelenergycenter.com/ A Christmas Story– Ordway November 29—December 28 http://www.ordway.org/ Ice Skating at Centennial Lakes—Edina Opens mid-December—Times Vary for rentals and rink opens at noon for those with their own skates $6 skate rental http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=centennial-ice-skating A Charlie Brown Christmas—Stages Theater November 20—December 29—Performance times vary http://www.stagestheatre.org/
December Oil Change Special
$22.95 + tax & disposal
Lube, Oil & Filter Change
Conventional oil (up to 5 quarts)
Complete vehicle inspection
Check all fluid levels
Free Car Wash
Free vehicle pick-up & delivery
10% discount on service labor for any repairs
24/7 Towing & Roadside Assistance
Ask about our discounted monthly car wash program!!
We Have Great Tire Prices Also!
