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Up one level— June 30, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Washington Place Shopping Center in Indianapolis, IN
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receiver for Washington Place Shopping Center, a 103,000 square foot building located in Indianapolis. The shopping center, located adjacent to the Washington Square Mall, includes tenants such as Office Depot, AT&T Wireless and Supercuts. The appointment for Washington Place was made by Marion Superior Court in the County of Marion, Indiana.
— June 30, 2009 McKinley Announces Promotion of Matthew D. Mason
Ann Arbor, MI - Matthew D. Mason has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Client Services. Mr. Mason leads McKinley’s Commercial Client Services division. Mr. Mason has significant expertise in assisting institutional clients in the workout of distressed shopping centers, office buildings and industrial buildings throughout the United States. Mr. Mason has been appointed as a court-appointed Receiver for distressed assets in multiple states.
— June 19, 2009 McKinley Proud Sponsor of St. Pete Pride Event 2009
McKinley, Inc. is proud to announce our lead sponsorship of the 7th Annual St. Pete Pride 2009 event taking place during the month of June. Event festivities will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida and the St. Pete Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 27th. To learn more please visit http://www.stpetepride.com/sponsor.
— June 12, 2009 E-ffective? Businesses find recruiting via social media works, often for free
The rise of social media — think Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube — has caught the attention of the business community, which increasingly is using the outlets as online recruiting tools. Instead of tedious hourly updates about the grindingly dull minutiae of mundane lives, metro Detroit companies and job seekers have discovered that social media allows a focused, cost-effective way of bolstering, and in some cases supplanting, traditional print, broadcast and online recruiting.
— June 04, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Greenwich Apartments in Toledo, Ohio
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receiver for Greenwich Apartments, a 58 unit apartment home community located in North Toledo. The appointment for Greenwich was made by the Court of Common Pleas in Lucas County, Ohio. We are pleased that we have been selected to assist with this community.” states Garrett Hain, Vice President, Residential Client Services. “I am confident that by applying our team’s passion and expertise, we will be able to enrich the quality of life for the residents and create value for the stakeholders.”
— June 03, 2009 McKinley Appointed as Property Manager for Echelon Building in Indianapolis, IN
McKinley is pleased to announce it has been retained as the property manager for the Echelon Building located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The approximately 30,000 square foot office and retail building is a complementary asset to McKinley’s owned retail portfolio in the Castleton Corners area. The building includes tenants such as: Houseworks, a modern, upscale furniture showroom; Absolu Spa and Skin Care; and a state-of-the-art dental spa. This is McKinley’s third commercial workout assignment in the Indianapolis area, joining Pike Plaza and Fall Creek Harbour. “I am confident that by applying our expertise and business methods, we will be able to streamline the building’s operations and create additional value,” states Matt Mason, Vice President, Commercial Client Services.
— June 02, 2009 Tios Moves to Liberty - The story behind an 11th-hour save
After twenty-three years on Huron Street next to City Hall, Tios Mexican Café got the boot when the city bought the building last year. Owner Tim Seaver was scrambling to find a new space before his lease ends June 30, and he found one at the eleventh hour—in a former Mexican restaurant, no less.
— May 18, 2009 McKinley Partners with The Salvation Army Helping Those in Need
McKinley, Inc. is pleased to announce our expanded relationship with the Orlando, Florida chapter of The Salvation Army. Jim Boccher, Residential Sales Senior Vice President, along with Regional Sales Director Stephanie Anson and Leslie Haselden, Regional Property Manager, attended the May 15th Stone Soup Open House event. Those attending the event were able to tour The Salvation Army facilities and speak with the staff. The partnership with The Salvation Army also provides assistance to those who qualify for the program should residents fall upon hard times. The Salvation Army will provide temporary rent and assist with utility payments for individuals who meet their requirements to ensure residents do not lose their homes.
— May 18, 2009 Role of unions in Michigan during recession disputed
by Tom Gantert | The Ann Arbor News Saturday May 16, 2009, 12:15 PM An economist for a conservative think tank says Michigan could be headed for 20 percent unemployment by the end of the year - and he thinks the way out is for the state to get away from unions.
— May 18, 2009 Firms find new work serving troubled real estate
By Daniel Duggan Crain's Detroit Business May. 17, 2009 Realestate Just a few years ago, Dennis Bernard would hear about three or four local properties at any given time that had loans in trouble.
— May 11, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Gateway Retail Center in Mansfield, Ohio
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receiver for a 20,216 square foot shopping center located at 2010-2016 August Drive and 68 Briggs Drive in Mansfield, Ohio. The property consists of two freestanding retail buildings. The appointment for the property was made by the Court of Common Pleas, Richland County, Ohio. “I’m confident that by applying our experience and expertise, our team will be able to create value for the stakeholders,” states Matt Mason, Vice President, Commercial Client Services.
— May 07, 2009 McKinley's Berriz: Some real estate sectors will take years to recover
An Ann Arbor-based real estate company with more than 6 million square feet of commercial and retail and 28,000 apartment units owned or under management will continue to look toward central Florida and the southeast as areas for acquisitions.
— May 05, 2009 A Minute With...Brent Boyette Regional Senior Sales Associate—Seaside Villas
Gulfport | Brent Boyette admits he lucked into his current position as a regional senior sales associate with McKinley, an investment real estate company. The 22-year-old has spent the last two years as a sales associate with the company, leasing apartments to singles and couples in the LGBT and straight communities alike. His newest job is as a regional sales associate for Seaside Villas, a McKinley property overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. His goal is to turn the newly renovated apartment complex into a hassle-free LGBT friendly environment for singles and couples looking to enjoy Florida’s Waterfront. It’s a new experience for Boyette, who grew up in Lakeland and then moved to Orlando for several years. The former fl ight attendant says he’s found his niche and will stay in the apartment industry for the foreseeable future. For more information on Seaside Villas, visit McKinley.com, or contact Boyette at BBoyette@McKinley.com or at 727-341-0186. Boyette gave Watermark a tour of the 122-apartment, 3-building complex and answered some of our questions...
— May 04, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Office Building in Canton, Ohio
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receiver for a 22,480 square foot office building located in Canton, Ohio. The property, located at 4368 Dressler Road, consists of a mix of medical and general office users. The appointment for 4368 Dressler Road was made by the Court of Common Pleas in Stark County, Ohio.
— April 29, 2009 McKinley Announces Promotion of Thomas Gritter
Ann Arbor, MI – Thomas Gritter has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Client Services. In his new role, Tom will lead a talented group of Commercial Portfolio Managers as well as oversee third-party client service operations. His responsibilities include asset management and financial analysis as well as client relations. Thomas is a graduate with high distinction from the BBA program of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and has five years of real estate development and management experience. Tom is a CCIM Candidate and a member of the Urban Land Institute.
— April 29, 2009 The Gabber Features Seaside Villas: Seaside Living at its Best!
Nestled in the northwest corner of Gulfport you’ll find the newest addition to the Gulfport community: Seaside Villas. With panoramic views of Boca Ciega Bay and beachside patios, Seaside Villas offers not only the sole choice for waterfront apartment living in Gulfport but also a true waterfront living experience for those who choose to call Seaside Villas home.
— April 10, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Timberfalls and Sunset Trace
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed as Receiver for Timberfalls at Blakely located in Olyphant, Pennsylvania and Sunset Trace Apartments located in Melbourne, Florida. Timberfalls is a 100 unit apartment home community conveniently located near Scranton and I81. Sunset Trace is a lovely apartment and townhouse complex consisting of 86 units located in Brevard County, near Melbourne’s Central Business District and within walking distance to Florida Tech University. Both properties are near many shopping areas and entertainment options. The appointment for Timberfalls was made by the Court of Common Pleas in Lackawanna County and the appointment for Sunset Trace was made by the Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Court in Brevard County.
— April 10, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Largest Multiple Property Client Takeover -- Bethany Portfolio
On March 13, 2009, McKinley, Inc. was appointed Receiver for the largest multiple property client takeover in our history. We were asked by one of our clients to manage an eleven property portfolio located in Atlanta, Virginia and North Carolina – totaling 2,904 apartments.
— April 10, 2009 McKinley Appointed Receiver of Maple Heights, Ohio Shopping Center
On April 9, 2009, McKinley was appointed the Receiver for Southgate USA, a 795,000 square foot shopping center located in Maple Heights, Ohio. The shopping center consists of approximately 20 buildings with a mix of big-box and small suites. Major tenants of the shopping center include The Home Depot, Giant Eagle Supermarket, and Cuyahoga County government offices.
— April 10, 2009 McKinley’s Only Waterfront Community Grand Opening!
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, April 2, in conjunction with the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce welcoming McKinley’s only waterfront community – Seaside Villas located in beautiful Gulfport, Florida. The event was attended by a variety of Chamber ambassadors who were extremely impressed with the improvements and design of the property since purchased by McKinley.