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Boise ranked among the best places to live, do business
The Boise Valley, home of The Sundance Company since 1976, has been recognized in several high-profile publications by ranking the city as one of the best places in the country to do business and live. You can read the rest of the article here, or read the highlights below.
Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization that specializes in research, named Boise as one of the top 20 fastest recovering cities. The calculation was based on growth, employment and housing prices.
KPMG studies business environments across the world. The company says in the Pacific U.S., Boise is the lowest-cost place to do business.
Part of that vision is not only a business friendly community, but a family friendly one as well. Forbes Magazine gave Boise the number two spot on its list because of low crime rates and high school quality.
In the past six months, the Boise Valley Economic Partnership has seen nearly three times as many businesses looking to relocate or expand here. The recent rankings will play into some of those companies’ final decisions. And while Boise is the city named on the lists, business and community leaders say the rankings really extend beyond the city and apply to all of the Treasure Valley.
The entire state of Idaho is also getting some national love from the press. CNN Money just named Idaho as the friendliest state for small businesses.
About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.
Year 2020: Corporate Workplaces, Property Portfolios Undergoing Radical Shifts
An article from The CoStar Group discusses that within the next eight years, companies expect to deploy sophisticated data platforms and revamp facilities to support a new generation of tech-savvy employees who will make full use of the virtual office and other alternative workplace strategies. These and other business imperatives are already beginning to reshape how companies and their service providers think about their real estate footprints and strategies.
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About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.
Enterprise Mobility – Apps, Platforms and Devices
In case you wanted some information about enterprise mobility at the office.
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Commercial Real Estate Seen as a Stable Option for Investors
With so much volatility continuing to engulf the stock market, more investors are turning their attention to commercial real estate as a more stable investment vehicle. In fact, a new annual report published jointly by Real Estate Research Corporation, Deloitte and the National Association of Realtors is saying that commercial real estate may provide a foundation for educated investors seeking to balance portfolio risk during these uncertain times.
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About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.
Design Ideas to Improve The Workplace
There are lots of ways to use design to increase focus and productivity in the workplace, and here are a few good ones:
Lights: Study after study shows that humans are meant to be exposed to natural sunlight during the day. Exposure to bright lights in general — but particularly to natural sunlight — keeps our minds and bodies more alert and active, which can increase productivity and focus in the workplace. Consider adding skylights, and even adding in natural lights rather than florescent lights can make a big difference in workplace focus and productivity.
Walls: Traditional office spaces use cubicles with high walls, and it can be a problem. Workers feel isolated; they’ll be more productive if they feel they’re part of a community. Conversations are louder; workers have to raise their voices to talk between cubicles. Installing clear glass walls between cubicles is one excellent solution for this, but many offices are also starting to lower cubicle walls to create more of an open, community feel.
Meetings: One design idea to fix both of these problems is to build in several small meeting spaces along the edges of the office. Stick with the open feel by giving them soundproof glass walls. The rooms don’t need to be very large – just enough to hold five or six people comfortably for an impromptu meeting. Soundproof walls keep the other workers from getting distracted, and several small rooms allow for groups to meet whenever they need to.
Breaks: When your workers go to the break room, they should be able to actually take a break and unwind. Give your break room all the essentials – such as a fridge and microwave – but also add in some homey extras, like a couple of comfortable couches, bar-height tables for small lunch groups, and relaxing décor.
About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.
The Workplace of the Future?
As new advances in technology continue to drive changes in today’s workplace, it will be interesting to see how the office looks in 2015. Office furniture designer and manufacturer Teknion thought so as well. They recently released the results of “Workplace of the Future” a survey of approximately 30 U.S. large employers and design firms. The survey findings indicate that, by 2015, workplace utilization is expected to increase from levels between 35% and 50% today to 85%, as the desk-to-employee ratio is addressed and space is reapportioned. Strategies that companies are employing to accomplish increased space utilization include:
▪ 77% – Open, collaborative workspaces with fewer offices
▪ 62% – Densification of workspaces
▪ 54% – Reduce square footage footprint through disposition
▪ 46% – More employees working remotely, from home, satellite or client sites
▪ 31% – Mobile working programs including desk-sharing, hoteling or coworking spaces
So what do you think about the workplace of the future? Any ideas or thoughts on what your office might look like in 2015?
About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.
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