Stirling Properties helping to build Next Generation of commercial real estate professionals
In partnership with ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Foundation, Stirling Properties’ team members have been actively involved in leading efforts to help create and maintain a pipeline of strong and diverse talent for the future of the commercial real estate industry. Two main areas of focus are centered on professional and academic development.
Next Generation is ICSC’s educational, networking, and mentoring program specifically designed for emerging retail real estate professionals who are seeking to develop and advance their careers and build relationships in the commercial real estate industry.
Carly Plotkin and Townsend Underhill
Townsend Underhill, Stirling Properties’ President of Development, is serving as the Southern Division Chairman for Next Generation—he is also Past Louisiana State Director for ICSC. Recently, his volunteer committee hosted the very first fundraising event for the Next Generation Fund of the ICSC Foundation during the ICSC Next Generation Conference in Toronto. More than $7,000 was raised to help support a professional education scholarship fund designed for up-and-coming professionals who are interested in progressing their skills in retail real estate.
Carly Plotkin, Sales & Leasing Executive with Stirling Properties, was awarded one of the first two scholarships from the Next Generation fund! Plotkin is also currently serving as the ICSC Next Generation State Chair for Louisiana and on the national Board for ICSC Next Generation.
“Stirling Properties is extremely proud of our work on this front. We are equally proud that one of our very own agents was awarded a professional development scholarship. No one is more deserving of this honor than Carly,” said Underhill. “Assisting new professionals in our industry to succeed—and even excel—in their careers is crucial for the future of our business. So we must be proactive in ensuring that we are not only attracting and retaining the brightest talent base available, but also equipping them with the tools they need to be prosperous.”
ICSC also supports numerous student academic programs, such as annual student membership opportunities, conference attendance, scholarships and experiential opportunities, as well as mentoring and job assistance.
Stirling Properties’ Vice President of Finance, Justin Landry, serves on the ICSC Foundation Talent & Education Committee, which focuses on identifying, attracting, and developing young people with interest in the retail real estate industry. The committee’s primary goal is to increase student engagement in ICSC, and focus on job placement within the industry.
Landry was selected to serve on the ICSC committee due to his background working with college-level students at LSU (Louisiana State University). He works as an instructor for the university teaching Finance 7720 (Commercial Real Estate Investing).
Jimmy Maurin, Justin Landry and ICSC Maurin-Ogden Foundation LSU Scholarship Award Recipients
Over the past few years, Landry has been instrumental in introducing LSU students to academic scholarships and career placement opportunities, such as the ICSC Maurin-Ogden Foundation LSU Scholarship Award, funded by Jimmy Maurin and Roger Ogden, founders of Stirling Properties. Through the scholarship, students receive all-expense-paid attendance to ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, the world’s largest retail real estate convention. Each year, Stirling Properties hosts LSU Award Recipients at the conference, offering the students valuable exposure to industry leaders and potential employers.
Now, working with the ICSC Foundation Talent & Education Committee, future academic engagement strategies include developing and increasing student-focused events at major ICSC conferences; building relationships with universities and establishing/enhancing Real Estate Clubs; identifying and expanding educational opportunities such as internships and case competitions; and career placement programs such as career fairs and targeted recruitment sessions.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity for us to invest in the future of our industry, while also supporting local communities,” said Landry. “ICSC has been on the front lines leading this charge, and Stirling Properties is proud to be able to partner with them to advance their efforts. Collectively, we are developing strategies that will lead to job creation for students, economic growth for local communities, and talent retention within our industry. These are the next generation of executives and brokers that are going to lead our companies—it’s critical that we make them a priority.”
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Fresh Food Eatery, Coffee Shop and Clothing Boutique to Open in LSU’s Nicholson Gateway
LSU and Stirling Properties announced today that Frutta Bowls, Starbucks and Private Stock apparel boutique will be retail tenants in the university’s new Nicholson Gateway Development Project, currently under construction on a 28-acre site of the Nicholson Drive Corridor, between West Chimes Street and Skip Bertman Drive.
The three tenants join anchor retailer Matherne’s Market and fast food restaurant Wendy’s in the roughly 50,000-square-foot retail component of Nicholson Gateway, which will serve residents of the project, the LSU community and visitors, as well as the surrounding Baton Rouge area.
“We are thrilled to have Frutta Bowls, Starbucks and Private Stock join Matherne’s Market and Wendy’s in our campus community. I’m confident these new neighbors will enhance the Nicholson Gateway living experience for the more than 1,500 students who will call this new space home in just a few weeks,” said LSU Assistant Vice President of Residential Life Steve Waller.
Matherne’s Market currently under construction
Opening its first Louisiana location, Frutta Bowls is a quick-service eatery offering acai, pitaya, oatmeal and kale bowls topped with fresh ingredients like fruit and granola. Their menu also includes smoothies, protein bites, kombucha and grab-and-go items.
Private Stock offers a selection of upscale sneakers and trendy apparel in a fashion-forward, hip atmosphere. Owner Donnie Alfred is a graduate of LSU and former LSU Track and Field sprinter, and is excited to move his Baton Rouge, La., store location closer to students.
Starbucks will operate a licensed location at LSU with indoor and outdoor seating to be a neighborhood gathering place for Nicholson Gateway residents, all LSU students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Nicholson Gateway Rendering
The LSU Property Foundation, an affiliate of the LSU Foundation, is facilitating Nicholson Gateway. Stirling Properties is serving as the retail developer and leasing broker on the project, working with the prime developer, Georgia-based RISE Real Estate, which specializes in student housing. Stirling Properties will also handle ongoing retail property management.
Opening this month, Nicholson Gateway will include 763 units of apartment-style housing for over 1,500 students, with associated residential support spaces, such as lounge spaces, study areas, community gathering places and retail food service. The project, focused on the largest underdeveloped tract of university-owned property that is adjacent to the campus core, will turn what has traditionally been the back of the campus into an exciting new gateway district while responding to demands for on-campus housing and supporting student success, improving the campus living experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
For retail leasing information, please contact Dottie Tarleton, CCIM at dtarleton@stirlingprop.com / 225-922-4253 or Rhonda Sharkawy at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com / 504-620-8145.
For student leasing information, visit lsu.edu/nicholson. Information about the overall project is available at nicholsongateway.com.
New Tenants Coming to Premier Centre in Mandeville
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to welcome new tenants to Premier Centre in Mandeville, Louisiana.
- Jose Balli Jewelry will occupy 1,200 square feet of retail space in the former Aéropostalelocation. The southern Louisiana-based jeweler features award-winning gold and sterling silver designs, including Bayou State motifs, such as seafood, alligators and fleurs de lis. This will mark the 5th Louisiana location for the popular jewelry store. It is anticipated to open this December.
- J.Jill women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear is leasing the remaining 3,800 square feet of space to complete the retenanting of the building. J.Jill is a national omnichannel retailer and currently operates four additional locations in Louisiana, including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Lafayette. The anticipated opening date is scheduled for early spring of 2019.
Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive, is the exclusive commercial broker for Premier Centre and worked with both tenants to secure their new locations.
Premier Centre, anchored by Whole Foods Market, is located at the corner of U.S. Hwy. 190 & N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish. It consists of approximately 273,000 square feet of retail and restaurant options and is currently 99% leased. Stirling Properties developed Premier Centre, and manages and leases the property.
Tenants include: Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J.Maxx, Stein Mart, Forever 21 Red, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Rack Room Shoes, Gap/Gap Kids, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, LOFT, Blu Spero, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, H.W. Rosenblum, Earthsavers, Motherhood Maternity, la Madeleine, and Pinkberry. Electric car charging stations are also available in the parking lot near Whole Foods.
Stirling Properties has developed more than 21.3 million square feet of property totaling $1.8 billion, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in the area include Fremaux Town Center (Slidell), River Chase (Covington), Northpark Corporate Center (Covington), and Hammond Square (Hammond), to name a few.
For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com or (504) 620-8145.
Stirling Properties To Manage and Lease Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company has assumed the property management and leasing contract for Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Seaway Plaza is a 33,982 square foot, two-story office building located at 14055 Seaway Road, minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport Premium Outlets, and a variety of restaurants and hotels. The multi-tenant office building is approximately 70% leased and tenants include New Coast Cardiology and Progressive Insurance Company.
Stirling Properties has been assigned full management responsibilities including operations, accounting and brokerage services.
For information on property management & leasing, please contact Jason Scott at jscott@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229 or Jill Meeks at jmeeks@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229.
Stirling Properties manages more than 19.5 million square feet of commercial real estate with over 400 million square feet of property and land for sale or lease. Other Stirling Properties management projects in the area include Orange Grove and Hardy Court shopping centers in Gulfport, Choctaw Plaza in Waveland, and Academy Sports + Outdoors and Lakeview Village II & III in D’Iberville, among others.
Come Celebrate Summer At the Square!
Things are heating up at Hammond Square! Join us for the annual Summer At The Square celebration at Hammond Square retail center on Saturday, July 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Guests will enjoy a magician, water wars, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, and a live radio remote with Kajun 107.1. We’ll be giving away great prizes and promotional items from Hammond Square tenants, including a $100 shopping spree from End of The Lane! The summer festivities will be held on the west side of Target across from the AMC Movie Theatre.
In addition, Hammond Square’s monthly car show, hosted by the Golden Oldies Motor Club, will be held in the parking lot of East of Italy and Nagoya on the same night. So come out and enjoy fun for the whole family.
“Hammond Square is committed to the Hammond community and surrounding areas of Tangipahoa Parish. We want our center to be more than just a place to shop—we want Hammond Square to be a true community center that all residents can enjoy,” said Lindsey Palmer, Director of Property Services with Stirling Properties. “And we have a great assortment of restaurants and retailers that have all the supplies and services you and your family need to get through the summer season.”
We hope to see you there. Visit HammondSquare.com or “like” us on facebook.com/hammondsquare for a complete list of retailers and events.
Culver’s Restaurants Coming To Alabama
1st location currently under construction in Foley
Image credit: www.culvers.com
Stirling Properties is pleased to welcome the 1st Culver’s restaurant to Foley, AL.
Culver’s franchisee Curtis Herbig recently closed on the acquisition of a 1-acre parcel of land located at 3201 South McKenzie Street in Foley for construction of the restaurant. Work on the site has commenced, and the projected opening date is anticipated for early November of 2018. Andrew Dickman, Sales & Leasing Executive with Stirling Properties, worked with Culver’s to secure the property.
“Culver’s is thrilled to open our first restaurant location in Alabama—and to introduce the market to our signature frozen custard and ButterBurgers, among our numerous other delicious menu offerings,” said Herbig. “Culver’s has a long history of commitment and engagement in the communities that we serve, and we look forward to getting to know our new neighbors and extending our Culver’s family.”
“Stirling Properties is proud to finally welcome Culver’s to Alabama,” said Dickman. “This deal truly demonstrates the strength of our local economy and reiterates the attractive qualities that our market has to offer businesses. Culver’s is an exciting restaurant addition that area residents and visitors alike will enjoy for many years to come.”
According to an announcement from Culver’s, other restaurants are in the planning stages for Alabama, however specific locations and timelines have not been determined.
Midwest-based Culver’s is an expanding fast-casual franchise chain with over 660 independently owned and operated restaurants in 24 states. Alabama will be the chain’s 25th. Signature menu items include the ButterBurger®, (from the lightly buttered bun) made from fresh, never frozen U.S. beef, and fresh Frozen Custard, including the famous Flavor of the Day program. The restaurants’ award-winning customer service is based on small-town, Midwestern values, genuine friendliness and an unwavering commitment to quality and cleanliness.
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