Latest News: Trinity Partners January Update

Just Fresh Comes to Downtown’s Ally Center
Ally Center recently announced Driven Brands signed a lease for the entire 7th floor, and tenants will soon have a new amenity to enjoy. Fast-casual restaurant Just Fresh has signed a lease for 2,025 SF on the ground floor of the building. The restaurant will open in Spring of 2013, around the same time as Romare Bearden Park is scheduled for completion.

Wyndham Capital Mortgage Expands and Renews at Three South Executive Park
Trinity Partners’ Leah Bailey, SIOR, recently renewed and expanded Wyndham Capital Mortgage in SouthPark’s Three South Executive Park. The group expanded by 5,146 SF and now leases a total of 23,690 SF in the building. Ben Speir of Cherry & Associates represented Wyndham Capital in the transaction. The building is currently featuring its top floor available for lease, 16,000 SF of contiguous space in move-in ready condition.

Trinity Partners to Continue Management and Leasing Assignment at LakePointe Corporate Center
Wells Real Estate Investment Trust has sold LakePointe Corporate Center 3 and 5 to Starwood Capital Group, and Trinity Partners will continue leasing and managing the assets. Trinity Partners has leased and managed the assets since April 2009. Both buildings are currently 100% occupied.

Director of Operations Jay Coombs Awarded Energy Management Certification
Jay Coombs (CEM, LEED AP), has achieved Energy Management Certification from the Association of Energy Engineers after meeting a strict set of requirements that included requisite field experience, prior educational achievements, and a CEM exam. As Trinity Partners’ Director of Operations, Jay works with the firm’s portfolio to manage and enhance sustainable energy practices. Jay has been with Trinity Partners for over 10 years.

Partner Terry Brennan Awarded the 2012 NAIOP Award of Excellence
Each year NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) honors a recipient for their contributions to the commercial real estate industry and the community at large. Outgoing 2012 Chapter President, Charles Jonas, said Brennan received an overwhelming number of votes.

“Terry is a quiet, lead-by-example type of leader, and an active participant in providing education to our elected officials about industry issues. He works to create positive solution-based answers,” Jonas said. “His thoughtful approach has led to a respectful appreciation and understanding of our industry issues.”

Terry served as NAIOP’s President in 2010 and continues to serve on their Board of Advisors. Terry leads Trinity Partners’ Industrial Property Services group, and has been with the firm for over 14 years.

2120 Gateway Blvd Sells to Garmon & Company for $925,000
Trinity Partners’ William Maxwell recently represented Germany’s Interfinance Investment Company in the sale of 2120 Gateway Boulevard to Charlotte-based Garmon & Company, a commercial flooring contractor. The 22,095 SF industrial facility is located just off of the I-85 Service Road, and was formerly home to PAM Fastening Technology, whom Trinity Partners helped relocate after they outgrew the building.