We are thrilled to announce that Rocket Industrial — an “innovative packaging maverick” that has been in the Wausau area since 1957 — has moved its national headquarters to downtown Wausau’s Third Street Lifestyle Center in the space...
Compass News
Welcome to our Compass Properties blog. Here we’ll share updates on our company and our clients, as well as business news and trends impacting our clients and the real estate market here in Wisconsin.
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The Right Office Space Can Help Your Employees Be Even More Amazing
The rise of flexible working, mobile working and the increased pace of workplace dynamics have dramatically changed the look of office spaces. Most have evolved from private offices and cubicles to unique spaces designed to maximize productivity. The Gensler U.S....
Compass Properties Announces Promotions
Compass Properties is pleased to announce the promotion of Todd Greenwald to Vice President of Real Estate Operations and Kim Kindler to Corporate Controller. “Todd and Kim have made major contributions to the growth of Compass Properties and each are excellent...
One of a Kind Recycling App Chosen as Grand Prize Winner in Business Pitch Competition
Michelle Goetsch of Kronenwetter was the Grand Prize Winner of the Third Annual Central Wisconsin HATCH Regional Finale on Wednesday night (November 13). Goetsch was one of seven finalists selected to pitch their ideas to regional judges and a live audience at the...
UWSP, Noel Compass Program Recognized for Innovative Diversity Efforts
The State Council on Affirmative Action honored the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP), the Noel Compass Program and other winners of its 20th Annual Diversity Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chambers on Thursday, October 24,...
Five Questions with Todd Greenwald
Todd joined Compass Properties in 2015. He focuses on our properties in the Madison area, is actively involved in promoting building sustainability and serves as President of Madison’s International Facilities Management Association Chapter. How would you...
Vario Equity & Compass Properties Purchase Two Office Buildings in Madison’s American Center Business Park.
Wisconsin-based companies Vario Equity and Compass Properties recently completed their 1st joint venture with the purchase of two Class A office buildings located in Madison’s American Center Business Park. The 4600 American Parkway and 5133 West Terrace buildings...
Compass Properties Promotes “Bike to Work Week” with Free Bike Tune-ups for Madison Tenants
Compass Properties is offering free bike tune-ups to its Madison tenants to help promote National Bike to Work Week (May 13-17.) The tune ups will be provided by Velofix of Southern Wisconsin, which operates a mobile repair shop that is fully stocked with bicycle...
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACTS INVESTMENT DECISIONS
More investors than ever before are conscious of the effects their money can have on the environment, and that includes those investing in the commercial real estate market. Today, more than 25% of all managed assets today are invested with sustainability in mind,...
Operation Bootstrap’s Holiday Basket Project is Community at its Best
The Noel Hangar once again served as the staging area for Operation Bootstrap’s Holiday Basket Project during the 2018 holiday season. Our employees joined volunteers from all walks of life to match applicant families with a Christmas meal and gifts for children to...
‘OPPORTUNITY ZONES’ KNOCK FOR STATE’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
Could opportunity zones be the next big thing in commercial real estate investing? Tucked away in the federal tax cuts and job acts of 2017, the Opportunity Zone program is designed to drive long-term investment into designated, “economically distressed” areas across...
Creative Conversions Breathe New Life into Iconic Buildings
As companies seek out downtown office space to align their businesses with the amenities coveted by young workers, creative conversions of iconic office buildings continue to be a hot commercial real estate trend. With creative conversions, developers look to...
WageWorks “Thrilled” To Join Dynamic CityCenter Community
Editor’s note: Compass Properties Executive Vice President Sheldon Oppermann was recently interviewed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s business editor Tom Daykin on Wageworks’ decision to move to CityCenter@735, based on its desire to attract and retain...
MADISON-BASED MADER DESIGNS EARNS NATIONAL AWARD FOR ESSER PLACE PROJECT
Madison-based Mader Designs was named 2018 National Contractor of the Year (COTY) for Commercial Interior by The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for a comprehensive remodeling project in Esser Place, a Class A office center located in...
FIVE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE OFFICE SPACE DECISIONS
The commercial real estate market is on an “accelerating disruption curve” highlighted by rapid changes in tenant dynamics, customer demographic shifts and an ever-increasing focus on improved services and amenities. In today’s environment,...
BUILDING AMENITIES KEY TO ATTRACTING & RETAINING EMPLOYEES
Employers today face a myriad of challenges, not the least of which is attracting and retaining the employees key to their success in an increasingly tight labor market. In 2018, 44% of employers will be looking to hire full-time, permanent employees and 51% plan to...
Compass Properties Now Owns Park West I Building in Madison’s University Research Park
Compass Properties recently purchased the Park West I office building in Madison’s University Research Park at 406 Science Drive. The acquisition of the 4-story, 50,000+ square foot building expands the company’s footprint in the internationally recognized University...
WageWorks Leases Top Two Floors of CityCenter@735 in the Heart of Milwaukee’s “Booming” Downtown
WageWorks — a leading on-demand provider of Consumer-Directed Benefits– has become the newest tenant for CityCenter@735, our 17-story building located on 735 North Water Street and Milwaukee’s award winning RiverWalk. WageWorks plans to lease 37,000...