WOODBURY, N.Y. — Rivian Automotive has signed a 41,000-square-foot industrial lease in the Long Island community of Woodbury. The electric vehicle maker is taking space at Crossways Logistics Center, a newly built, 145,200-square-foot facility, for its first Long Island service center. Nicholas Gallipoli, Frank Frizalone and Thomas DeLuca of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Rockefeller Group, in the lease negotiations. Roberto Rhett of GoodSpace NYC represented Rivian.
CHICAGO — Workbox, a national workspace operator, has unveiled plans to open its largest U.S. location at the Civic Opera Building in Chicago’s Loop. Workbox Chicago – Civic Opera will offer local entrepreneurs and businesses the opportunity to be part of a coworking community. In addition to flexible workspace solutions, member benefits include direct connection to more than 100 capital and operating partners, programming and networking events as well as connection to affiliates such as Workbox Ventures. The new location is set to open Monday, June 2 and marks the company’s seventh workspace in Chicago and 13th nationwide. Workbox Chicago – Civic Opera will be located along the Chicago River at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1000. Totaling 68,000 square feet, the location spans two floors with lounges, conference rooms, public outdoor space, a workout facility and modern amenities. Offices and suites will be available for teams ranging in size from 1 to 50 employees. Workbox is offering a variety of leasing specials for private offices and suites. There are also floating membership and reserved desk options for those looking for individual plans.
CARROLLTON, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has secured a 10,202-square-foot lease at 2155 Chenault Drive, and industrial flex property in the northern Dallas metro of Carrollton. The tenant, software company SIMStation, is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Miami to the 74,402-square-foot Avion Business Center. Jason Finch and Justin Greenwood of Bradford represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Jessica Reinhardt of Lee & Associates represented the tenant.
HOUSTON — Goode Company Restaurants has signed a 9,304-square-foot office headquarters lease in West Houston. The operator of local barbeque and Mexican takeout and delivery concepts is taking space at 3555 Timmons Lane, a 230,440-square-foot building located within the Greenway Plaza development. Katy Gragg, John Heard and Eric Anderson of Transwestern represented the landlord, Dallas-based Novel Office, in the lease negotiations. Pollan Hausman Real Estate represented the tenant.
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Evexia Wellness Spa has signed a 3,603-square-foot retail lease to open its second location in Oakland Township, about 32 miles north of Detroit. Evexia will occupy space at the Kroger-anchored Country Creek Commons shopping center, which is located at the northwest corner of Adams and Silverbell roads. Owen Kelly and Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the tenant, while Eric Banks of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed landlord.
PUNTA GORDA, FLA. — Kitson & Partners has begun opening the first wave of retailers at The Shops at Yellow Pine, a 120,000-square-foot shopping center located within the master-planned community of Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. Situated north of Crescent B Commons, a Publix-anchored shopping center, The Shops at Yellow Pine comprises three multi-tenant buildings and two standalone outparcels along Cypress Parkway. Five Guys, Marshalls, Ace Hardware, Five Below and Hope Chiropractic are already open at the center, while Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Verizon Wireless are expected to open in June. Several more tenants will follow later in the year, including Carvel; Papa Johns; Yummy Thai and Chinese; HomeGoods; Ulta Beauty; Aesthetics Lounge & Spa; Fountain Pools; Tipsy Nail Salon; Seymour Orthodontics; Tampa General Hospital (TGH) urgent care and medical services; and seafood and steak restaurant Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill, which will occupy its own building overlooking Sunset Lake. Additionally, outdoor seating areas will be available for use throughout the development, which is slated to open this summer.
ALLEN, TEXAS — Fibergrate Composite Structures has opened its new, 13,126-square-foot office headquarters at The Farm at Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use development located on the northeastern outskirts of Dallas. The space is located within the 102,000-square-foot, recently completed FARMWorks One building. Citadel Partners and Hanna Commercial represented the tenant in the negotiations for the lease, which was signed last fall. Newmark represented the landlord, JaRyCo.
BLAINE, MINN. — Transwestern Real Estate Services has negotiated a 45,024-square-foot lease for Waggle, a golf and apparel brand, at Radisson Road Business Center in the Minneapolis suburb of Blaine. The new 58,080-square-foot development is zoned for light industrial use and is slated for completion in October. Waggle expects to be in its space by year’s end and will utilize 2,300 square feet for retail space, 10,000 square feet for office space and 27,000 square feet for warehouse space. The lease marks a significant expansion for Waggle and will serve as the company’s headquarters. Chris Weirens of Transwestern represented the tenant throughout the site selection and lease negotiation process. Jon Raush and Luke Appert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed landlord.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Lakeshore Ear, Nose & Throat Center has signed an 89-month lease for 6,567 square feet of medical office space at 2251 N. Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills. James Mitchell and David McNabnay of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented the landlord, Five Points Professional Office Building LLC. Michael Pulcini of M P Real Estate Consulting represented the tenant, which maintains six locations in metro Detroit.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — B&G Foods has signed a 46,000-square-foot office headquarters lease in the Northern New Jersey. The food supplier is consolidating and relocating its operation from the nearby building at 4 Gatehall Drive to the entire second and partial third floors of 8 Sylvan Way, a 166,039-square-foot building that also supports life sciences uses. Tim Greiner and David Stifelman of JLL represented the landlord, Orion Properties, in the lease negotiations. Josh Cohen and Ben Brenner of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.