Hold-Thyssen Closes $1.7 Million Sale of Winter Park, FL Professional Office Building

Robert P. “Bob” Hold

WINTER PARK, FL  -  Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full-service commercial property firm based in Winter Park with offices in Tampa Bay, recently completed the $1.7 Million cash sale of the professional office building located at 641 W. Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, FL.

 

Robert P. “Bob” Hold, principal, said James Huckeba, leasing agent at Hold-Thyssen, brokered the transaction.  A Winter Park-based investor purchased the 6,600 square foot,  two-story building constructed in 1971.   

 

Seller had the building 100 percent leased at the time of the sale with multi-year tenants that include the law offices of Michael D. Barber, P.A.; RSVP Advertising of Orlando; VOSS Massage Therapy and Deepest Blue Bodywork.

 

About Hold-Thyssen

 

Hold-Thyssen Inc. is a full-service commercial property firm that provides commercial property brokerage, leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. 

 

The 40-year-old firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

 

 CONTACTS

 

James Huckeba, Leasing Agent,

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

407-691-0505 

jhuckeba@HoldThyssen.com

 

Robert P. Hold, Principal,

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

 407-691-0505,

 bhold@HoldThyssen.com

 

Beth Payan,

 Larry Vershel Communications Inc.

 407-461-3781

 beth@larryvershel.com 

 

 

McCullough Landscape Architecture Expands in Bay, CA Area; Opens Oakland Office

Mahalakshmi “Maha” Balachandran

Oakland, CA – McCullough Landscape Architecture, an award-winning landscape and urban design firm, announced that it has expanded its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the opening of a new office located at 1111 Broadway in Downtown Oakland.

 

While the San Diego-based firm has offered services via its presence in Fremont, the opening of the Oakland office marks an expansion of the McCullough team and an affirmation of the firm’s commitment to Northern California.

Akshay Badwe

“Outdoor space is the connective tissue that transforms urban environments from individual buildings to communities, and has become markedly more integral to the success of a property and area in the last few years,” observed David McCullough, ASLA, PLA, Principal Landscape Architect at McCullough.

David McCullough

“By opening an office in Oakland and expanding our team, we will be better positioned to collaborate with owners, developers, architects and other stakeholders, and share our knowledge and expertise even more effectively.”

 

Operations of McCullough’s Oakland office will be led by longtime Senior Associate designer Mahalakshmi “Maha” Balachandran, and new team member Akshay Badwe, an award-winning CLARB Certified Landscape Architect who brings over 15 years of experience working on global projects from India to San Rafael and Sausalito, California.

 

 

 CONTACT:

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

Member of the National Association

of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)

“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”

Shiny Releases 2023 Tipping and Beyond: Data Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges Report

 

Rebecca Robinson

AUSTIN, TX, July 26, 2023: Shiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention services, today released its inaugural report on tipping for the hospitality industry. 

 

 Entitled “Tipping and Beyond: Data-Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges,” the report draws on 2023 sources to both provide insights and solutions to vexing labor shortage issues.

 

“Even before the pandemic, the three top issues most affecting hotels were labor acquisition, labor productivity and labor retention,” said Rebecca Robinson, co-founder, Shiny. 

 

 “That problem was only exacerbated by COVID, and now more than ever, employers are looking for ways to attract and retain the best talent out there.

 

"This report illuminates current tipping trends and provides insights to hire and keep staff more effectively, ultimately aiding in resolving the prevailing labor shortages.”

 

 

Highlights of the report include:

 

1.  Guests are most likely to leave gratuities for hotel associates on a Sunday. Tuesday is the least likely day (by a factor of two).

2.  $10.60 is the average tip amount received across departments (housekeeping, valet, dining, lounge, front desk, etc.)

3.  80% of tips are left at check-out.

4.  Loyalty program members are twice as likely to leave a tip.

 

 CONTACT:

Chris Daly

President

DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

chris@dalygray.com

www.dalygray.com

 

 

Seismic Opens New San Diego, CA Headquarters Designed for Growing Hybrid Workforce

 

Toby Carrington

SAN DIEGO, CA – Seismic, the global leader in enablement, announced the opening of its new global headquarters in San Diego as part of its commitment to provide employees with a superior office experience on the edge of the future of work.

 

The office, intentionally designed by global strategy, design and construction firm Unispace, comes on the heels of executive growth, as Seismic recently announced the promotion of Toby Carrington, Chief Business Officer, and the hire of Paige O’Neill as Chief Marketing Officer.  

 

The pandemic changed the way we work, with human-centric design becoming critical to in-person workplaces.

Paige O’Neill

In fact, businesses that implement human-centric strategies are 3.1x more likely to see low levels of fatigue among their workforce, and employees at these organizations are 3.2x more likely to stay and 3.8x more likely to exhibit high performance.

 

 Enabling a workplace that is innovative, inclusive and designed for flexibility demands a strategy to rethink how work gets done – which is why Seismic created its new headquarters with intention. 

 

“At Seismic, we strive to live and breathe a culture of belonging rooted in our shared mission, vision, and values – and this extends to our office spaces,” said Linda Ho, Chief People Officer, Seismic.

Linda Ho

“The employee experience has fundamentally shifted in the past three years. Seismic is committed to creating a workplace that evolves in tandem with the changes in order to best support our team.”

 

Recently named to the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials^TM List and certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute, Seismic built its new San Diego office with the hybrid workforce in mind.

 

The layout divides the space into ‘activity zones,’ each focusing on different tasks – from focus time to video conferencing.

 

Unlike more traditional office spaces that segment by department, the Seismic office structure promotes employee efficiency and collaboration, allowing them to easily connect and accomplish tasks.

 

This includes a variety of sizes of private rooms for individual focus work and team collaboration; large flex spaces; innovation hub; social hub; library for focus work; game room to support team building and relaxation; wellness lounge and recharge room for stretching, yoga, praying, and more.

 

Beyond creating a space that meets employee needs right now, Seismic will evaluate office space utilization to continuously refine the space functionalities and best serve the needs of employees for years to come. 

Doug Winter

“San Diego has been our headquarters for the past 13 years and we are thrilled to bring this new, future-of-work environment into the city that has given us so much,” said Doug Winter, co-founder and CEO, Seismic.

 

 “We are proud to employ a hybrid, global workforce – and with our anticipated business growth, we look forward to continued expansion with local talent.

 

"In fact, the new workplace pays homage to our unique location with key features like 3D-printed surfboards, meeting rooms named after California landmarks, and biophilia elements incorporated throughout the space.”

 

Seismic is launching the new office space in partnership with Unispace, general contractor Bycor, and leading vendors including American Assets, Elen Consulting, Cultura, Haworth, Senator/Allermuir, Naughtone, Enwork, Poppin, BluDot, Milliken, and Interface.

 Alex Dupnik

“Seismic is a true visionary on the changing nature of work and the workplace,” said Alex Dupnik, Senior Associate, Design at Unispace.

 

“Recent Unispace research found that more than half of workers worldwide say they struggle to do their jobs in their current office environments.

 

Seismic listened to what employees needed by creating activity zones and innovation hubs throughout the office to drive movement, spark creativity, and enable easy cross-communication for every member of the team.

 

"Additionally, their new meeting spaces feature state-of-the-art technology  to ensure an equitable experience for all meeting attendees.”

 

CONTACT:

 

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

Member of the National Association

of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)

“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”

 

The Robotics Factory Finds Home at Tech Forge: Fueling the Future of Robotics Innovation in Pittsburgh, PA

Jennifer (Jenn) Apicella

PITTSBURGH, PA,  July 17, 2023 – The Robotics Factory, an initiative dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has announced their new location at the Tech Forge building in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. 

Supported by Innovation Works, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, and the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative, the Robotics Factory will serve as a vital collaborative space, bolstering manufacturing capabilities and helping companies expedite commercialization of their products. 

The new location at Tech Forge is situated in the heart of Pittsburgh’s “Robotics Row,” which boasts a high density of robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries. 

Tech Forge building in the Lawrenceville
 neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

The establishment of this site marks a significant stride in the project, a key element of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative – a coalition of the region’s leading university, philanthropic, and private sector partners. 

The Robotics Factory is composed of three distinct programs, addressing everything from ideation to commercialization. The Create program cultivates an innovative space for entrepreneurs, technology experts, researchers, and industry professionals to address industry challenges through workshops. 

The Accelerate program propels up to six pre-seed robotics startups with funding, mentorship, and resources through a seven-month intensive program. 

The Scale program provides industry-leading expertise in product prototyping and services, supporting companies in developing production-ready products by utilizing the resources of the Robotics Factory. 

 The first batch of six companies chosen for the Accelerate program will relocate to the Robotics Row location as soon as feasible. 

This new location will provide in-house design for manufacturing, supply chain management, prototyping support, and access to the region's comprehensive manufacturing resources. 

By empowering companies to incorporate manufacturing considerations in the initial design stages, the Robotics Factory will expedite the deployment of autonomous technologies and enable companies to attain scalability. 

 Ven Raju

“We conducted a thorough site identification and selection process, evaluating sites on the basis of a range of parameters,” said Ven Raju, President & CEO of Innovation Works. 

“The Lawrenceville site best aligns with the overarching strategic goals of the Build Back Better regional challenge grant while meeting functional, operational and budgetary requirements.” 

 

Jenn Apicella, Interim Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, expanded upon these sentiments, stating, "The Robotics Factory's arrival at Tech Forge is a pivotal development in our region's ability to support, accelerate, and scale robotics companies. 

"The Robotics Factory will serve as the epicenter for innovation and commercial business growth for companies and startups developing autonomous and robotic solutions. 

"Its strategic location will foster unparalleled collaboration opportunities, leading to new and impactful commercialized industry use and adoption. This move further solidifies our robotics ecosystem's impact on a global scale, while driving economic growth and job creation right here, anchored in the Pittsburgh region." 

The regional EDA grant positions southwestern Pennsylvania to seize a golden opportunity to advance the regional robotics and autonomy cluster, a sector where Pittsburgh's leadership and expertise command global recognition.

 This grant funds five regional projects, including the Robotics Factory. These initiatives aim to transform individuals, businesses, and communities across southwestern Pennsylvania by offering sustained opportunities in this booming sector. 

 

“Pittsburgh’s transformation from an industrial powerhouse to a 21st century technology hub is a 

testament to the region’s incredible talent, world renowned research institutions, and a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Ven Raju said. 

“Over the course of the last four decades, the 

region’s robotics cluster has been at the forefront of this transformation. 

Stefani Pashman

"The Robotics Factory in its new home will serve as a centrally located community resource to support robotics companies from inception to scale, catalyzing job growth and energizing the regional economy." 

 

The focus is on fostering inclusivity, targeting those previously overlooked for employment, wealth creation, and innovation opportunities in robotics and autonomy. 

 

The dedicated home for the Robotics Factory fortifies the region’s robotics cluster and reinforces Pittsburgh’s position as a global leader in robotics innovation.

 Stefani Pashman, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and co-chair of the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative, said “Pittsburgh has one of the most dynamic and regarded robotics clusters in the world. 

"Through deliberate and investments – like the Robotics Factory, the region’s first robotics accelerator made possible by our Build Back Better regional challenge grant, we are further bolstering this ecosystem – ensuring that the opportunity it presents can be accessed by people, places and companies of all stages and sizes across our region. 

Ben Pratt

“In less than a year since receiving this historic funding award, we’re making an impact. With its first cohort recently launched, the Robotics Factory has come to life. If you want to shape the future with robotics and autonomy, you need to be in Pittsburgh.” 

 

Ben Pratt, regional economic competitiveness officer at the Allegheny Conference, said “The Robotics Factory will be a vital and unique anchor asset – a physical hub where community is created and innovation is ignited. 

"It will be invaluable for the ongoing nurturing of the next generation of robotics companies. The Robotics Factory is a first-of-its-kind robotics initiative in how it brings support for acceleration, creation and scaling together under one roof. 

"It sends a strong signal that the Pittsburgh region is a perfect launchpad, as well as a place where companies can scale and grow.” 

CONTACT:

Alexa Cangialosi 


alexa@violetpr.com

 https://www.roboticsfactory.org/