Developed by Compass Properties, the New Building is BMO Harris’ first “Smart Branch” in Wisconsin. BMO Harris opened its new branch in the city’s Sherman Park neighborhood this week, continuing the company’s long time presence there and replacing its former...
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In Search of Wisconsin’s Next Big Start-up Success Story
Compass Properties hosted the Hatch Finale on November 9 at the Noel Group Hangar, featuring 7 groups of Central Wisconsin entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to earn a $10,000 grand prize. In a Shark Tank-like atmosphere where the 7 finalists delivered their...
How Wellness Is Shaping the Workplace
A growing number of companies are embracing wellness as numerous scientific studies show a positive return-on-investment for these programs. Many property management companies have started to embrace wellness as well in their design and day-to-day activities. Many...
5 Questions with Sheldon Oppermann
Sheldon Oppermann, Executive Vice President Compass Properties prides itself on being a values-based company. Can you explain what that means to you? Values form the foundation for everything that happens in our company. In my opinion, values are much...
Corporate Social Responsibility Helps Companies Attract Top Talent
Some companies have fitness centers, spa services, free food and even onsite child care facilities. Others have fantastic benefits, flexible hours, or significant vacation time. Yet, one characteristic can score above all on a millennial’s list for the best company...
Bringing Back Brutalism: Wausau’s CitySquare Represents Resurgent Architectural Style
One of the more controversial forms of architecture, Brutalism has made its way back and could be on the verge of a “breakout moment” in the United States, according to Michael Kubo, an architect and architectural historian. In Britain, the style “has become very,...
What Millennials Want and How It’s Changing the Face of Office Space
Back in 2010, baby boomers made up more than half of the U.S. workforce, but a study conducted by Forbes projects that 75% of workers will be Millennials by 2025. Driven by mobile technology, changing work styles and the growing presence of Millennials, work spaces...
Compass Properties Earns International Award For Facilities Management & Sustainability
Compass Properties, a Wisconsin-based company real estate developer, recently won the Platinum Award of Excellence from Global FM, the worldwide alliance of facilities management organizations. The award, given on behalf of the International Facilities...
BMO Harris Sherman Park Branch
The new BMO Harris Branch Office, which is being developed by Wisconsin-based Compass Properties, will continue the company’s long time presence in the Sherman Park neighborhood and replace the former branch which the company acquired in 1959 and has been a...
Common Complaints Employees Make
Common Complaints Employees Make Some things don’t change much, and employee complaints seem to be among them. If you look back at employee complaint lists of the past or present, you’ll find they really haven’t changed much over the years. It’s important to look at...
CityCenter@735 is One of Several Masterpieces designed by Renowned Architect Daniel Burnham.
CityCenter@735 is One of Several Masterpieces designed by Renowned Architect Daniel Burnham. A founding father of the skyscraper and designer of the CityCenter @ 735, Daniel Burnham, is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest architects. In addition to CityCenter...
Compass Wins National Award for Sustainable Design, Energy Efficiency
Compass Wins National Award for Sustainable Design, Energy Efficiency The annual award is sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and recognizes leadership, innovation and excellence in environmentally responsible and sustainable building...