MADISON, WIS. — Tribe 9 Foods LLC has signed a 50,814-square-foot industrial lease in Madison. The manufacturer of grain-free foods, gluten-free foods, nut butters and pastas will occupy the space at 2901 Progress Road. Andy Hess of Founders 3 represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Scott Revolinski of Founders 3 represented the landlord, LCM Funds 40 Madison LLC.
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — EnSync Inc. has signed a 42,600-square-foot industrial lease in Menomonee Falls, 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The energy company will occupy the space at 13901 Main St. Samuel D. Dickman, Samuel M. Dickman Jr., Nick Keys and Cale Berg of the Dickman Co. Inc./CORFAC International brokered the transaction. 13901 Leasing Co. LLP is the property landlord.
MADISON, WIS. — Baceline Investments LLC has acquired Meadowood Retail Center in Madison for $3.2 million. The 45,319-square-foot retail center is located at 5759 Raymond Road. The property is 90 percent leased to tenants including Old National Bank, Madison Community Center and the Madison Library. Baceline purchased the property from an affiliate of MLG Capital. This is Baceline’s third asset in Wisconsin. The Denver-based privately held real estate investment and management company specializes in the acquisition, management and sale of neighborhood shopping centers in secondary markets across the Midwest.
GLENDALE, WIS. — CBRE Capital Markets has arranged the sale of the Barnabas Business Center in Glendale, about 10 miles north of Milwaukee, for $4.5 million. Constructed in 1920 and formerly home to Eline’s Chocolate Co., the office complex spans four buildings totaling 114,682 square feet. The property is situated on a 9.5-acre campus at 4650 N. Port Washington Road. Patrick Gallagher, Peter Langhoff and Max Schultz of CBRE represented the seller, Barnabas Building Properties LLC. The buyer was not disclosed.
MILWAUKEE — Associated Bank has provided $20.6 million in total equity and $11.5 million in construction and bridge financing for the development of three affordable housing projects in Wisconsin spanning 130 units. Built in 1912, the former Washington School in Sheboygan, Wis., is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building will be converted into a two-story apartment community with 42 units known as Washington School Apartments. A three-story historic school building located at 2779 N. 5th St. in Milwaukee will be transformed into Fifth Street Senior Apartments. The property will include 48 units for seniors age 55 and above. Washington Park Townhomes will involve the new construction of 40 two-story, townhouse-style apartments in Milwaukee. Bryan Schreiter of Associated Bank originated the loans on behalf of the borrower, Gorman & Co. Inc. The developments used Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity as part of the financing package, requiring that apartments be available at below-market rents for people earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income. Two of the projects are historic building renovations that qualified for federal and state historic preservation tax credits to cover rehabilitation costs. Associated Bank partnered with Boston Capital to provide …
ASHWAUBENON, WIS. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $15.5 million HUD loan for the construction of Manseau Flats in Ashwaubenon near Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. The 78-unit multifamily development will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a fitness center, on-site storage and underground parking. The project is expected to qualify for the National Green Building Standard designation. The Riverfront/Broadway District surrounding the property has undergone a vast revitalization in conjunction with the Titletown District redevelopment immediately west of Lambeau Field, featuring several new restaurants, breweries, retail shops, hotels and entertainment options. Brandon Strong and Chris Rumul of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 40-year loan via the HUD 221(d)(4) program. Bedford Development is the project developer. Completion is slated for November 2018.
BELOIT, WIS. — Coldwell Banker Commercial McGuire Mears & Associates has arranged the sale of three industrial buildings and one office building totaling 247,214 square feet in Beloit, located in southern Wisconsin. The sales price was not disclosed. Toy and game company PlayMonster LLC occupies all the buildings. Bill Mears of Coldwell Banker represented the buyer, Badger Property Investments.
POYNETTE, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 17,873-square-foot retail property net leased to Piggly Wiggly in Poynette, about 27 miles north of Madison, for $2 million. The property, located along Highway 51, was built in 1998 as a build-to-suit for Piggly Wiggly. The grocery store’s lease was recently extended for 10 years through February 2028. Jeff Rowlette of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller and secured the buyer. Both were limited liability companies.
MILWAUKEE — Homewood Suites by Hilton has opened in downtown Milwaukee. The 94-suite hotel is located at 500 N. Water St. The hotel occupies a completely renovated historic building in downtown Milwaukee close to area attractions and convention space, the Wisconsin Center and the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Developed and owned by Button Block Holdings LLC and managed by Kinseth Hospitality Cos., the hotel features complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, a fitness center and indoor pool.
MADISON, WIS. — Reich Brothers Holdings LLC and Rabin Worldwide have partnered to redevelop the former Oscar Mayer plant in Madison. The partnership will sell the equipment within the facility at a live and online public auction onsite on Dec. 6-8. Oscar Mayer, a producer of hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts, had occupied the property since 1919, with the site serving as its headquarters from 1957 to 2016. Kraft Heinz announced the closure in 2015 and officially ceased production this summer. The campus features 1.7 million square feet on a 72-acre site. The plan is to redevelop the campus, including repurposing several existing buildings, with a balanced mix of light manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and office space.