Minnesota

2018 Recap – Turning Leaf Business Center

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2018 was a great year! From Royal weddings to Olympic feats, there are many great memories and achievements. At Turning Leaf Business Center (TLBC), things were no different. TLBC has welcomed three new Tenants with a fourth on the way in March of 2019. Some of the Tenants now include leadership consultants, an accounting firm, and soon-to-be a naturopathic clinic.

Currently, there are both office suites available and a food-grade warehouse. With vast parking, amazing amenities and top-notch property managers, this Business Center may just be the spot for you!

 

Call today or stop in to talk to ORB Commercial Real Estate Group about leasing opportunities today! 320-762-2077

The ORB Firms

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Our purpose is to provide our clients with the necessary information to make informed decisions. That purpose is realized through our efforts to help clients develop and achieve their facility goals through an efficient, professional and disciplined process.

 

ORB Management was contracted to facilitate the design and construction phases of the Alexandria Police Department. The project was completed in 2011.

 

Founded in 2002, ORB Management Corporation’s decision to become real estate and project advisors was based on the fact that traditional project delivery methods were not always in the best interest of the Client’s long-term business/facility goals and were becoming obsolete.  Tom Wacholz & Kim Barse – two life-long friends and former neighbors – set out to do something different by combining the best practices available in the industry with emerging technologies, strategic professional resources and a far deeper understanding of the client’s needs.  The combination of Tom’s knowledge and experience in the industry; Kim’s business, finance and marketing background; and their mutual values and life priorities laid the foundation for the company.  ORB’s process, community involvement and continued focus on the client’s experience are what have allowed us to be successful for nearly 2 decades.

 

ORB Management served as the Construction Manager for the Elden’s Fresh Foods remodel completed in 2012.

 

ORB Commercial Real Estate Group (ORB CREG) was initiated in 2015 and is an affiliate of ORB Management Corporation. Together they bring a well-rounded and unique balance of expertise to the marketplace. To truly be an expert in this field, it takes a special focus on understanding the needs of a client’s business, and assisting them in developing property and investing in real estate. In addition to business, land and building sales and purchases, ORB CREG also helps their clients negotiate leases and tenant improvements.

 

ORB Commercial Real Estate Group negotiated the land transaction and ORB Management served as the Development Consultant for this project.

 

Helping you with all aspects of commercial development, investment and real estate!

To read about ORB Management’s most recent projects, click here!

Chamber Event at Luxurious Turning Leaf Business Center!

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Turning Leaf Business Center (TLBC) is thrilled to be hosting 2018’s first Off the Clock Chamber event on Thursday, January 25th from 4:30-5:30pm!! Please join the group for community networking opportunities and a chance to view the space available for lease at TLBC! The only requirement to attend is a “buck and a business card” upon which all the money collected will go to a charity of Tastefully Simple’s choice. Below is a snapshot of the charming campus, but tours will also be offered at the Off the Clock event. See you there!

 

Tastefully Simply Entrance

Main Lobby

Common Area Hallway

Skylight in Common Area

Common Area Lunchroom

One of Many Available Conference Rooms to Tenants

Back Patio off of Lunchroom for Events

All photos courtesy of Widseth Smith Nolting

 

Turning Leaf Business Center

1920 Turning Leaf Lane SW

Alexandria, MN 56308

 

Contact ORB Commercial Real Estate Group for Leasing Information

320.762.2077

 

 

Fergus Falls Family Aquatic Center

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The Fergus Falls Family Aquatic Center proposal was presented to the Fergus Falls City Council this month. A committee was formed and began meeting in February with their aquatic feasibility study being submitted in November. The goal of the study was to bring adequate information to the City Council for them to make an educated decision regarding aquatic expansion in Fergus Falls. The group carried out a community survey, identified potential sites for the aquatic center, researched existing aquatic facilities, studied area demographics, and formulated revenue and expense projections, as well as staffing projections.

Rendering of the aquatic centerThe goal is to have a lap pool and splash pool, lazy river, waterslide, plunge area and bathhouse. The community seems to be very excited for the expansion project. 78 percent of survey respondents felt it was very important for Fergus Falls. 91 percent said they would support fundraising.

This has been an exciting venture to watch Fergus Falls unveil! There has been debate that with an abundant number of lakes in the area, a waterpark is not needed. Many families are speaking out and excited to have the opportunity to enjoy the amenity in their backyard. The proposed northern location would reach many neighborhoods. It will certainly offer a safe and supervised place for children to enjoy!

 

Click on the link below to read the Final Report.

http://www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us/vertical/Sites/%7BC83A9759-035D-4EAB-A39F-EA24B2F5336D%7D/uploads/17_1130_Final_Report.pdf

MN Ranked a Top Business State

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As promised from a recent blog, we have come back today to discuss ORBonomics and really take a 40,000 foot look at Minnesota business as we begin to understand this place we live. For those of you that don’t live here.. well, we can help you change that! Without further hesitation, let us dive in!

Did you know that Minnesota is one of the top states for business in America? This statement is based off of a CNBC study analyzing ten different categories and 66 metrics across those ten categories (“America’s”, 2017). The metrics were measured by each state’s economic development marketing materials, along with policy experts, business experts, and other official government sources. A score was awarded based on how much each state emphasized or “sold” their state on different qualities. Education, Quality of Life, Technology and Innovation, and Economy were ranked very high for Minnesota. I think most Minnesotans would agree. Beautiful landscapes, boundless opportunity and friendly faces attract and retain quality individuals.

So what do you think? Is this reflective of the central lakes area? What would you like to see here and what is stopping businesses from entering our local marketplace?

We would love to hear from you!

Call 320.762.2077, stop by our office, or visit our Facebook page!

“America’s Top States for Business 2017.” CNBC, https://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-2017-overall-ranking.html.

Intro to ORBonomics

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Welcome to class everyone! Glad you joined us for the first day of school.

Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking. ORB, what are you talking about? Well, as September is around the corner and school will soon be in session, we think it’s a great time to discuss some crucial statistics and market indicators for the Central Lakes area. First, I would like to introduce this large internationally acclaimed brain trust that ORB has jumped into as ORBonomics. We are constantly gathering and processing stats to strategically pair up what the numbers say with what we are seeing and hearing from the community. Our mission is simple – to be able to support community businesses and members by better understanding where the market is headed. Now, I know you are excited to see what is rolling out, but we can’t teach you everyone on the first day! Stay tuned for the next exciting plug!

What is second?

ORBonomics definition: The science of calculating variables to validate what we see and hear.