For Immediate Release
November 15, 2009
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011
Duarte Design Signs New Lease in Chico
(Chico) A world renown design firm is moving its Chico office to a new location. Duarte Design, the graphic arts firm that created the visuals for Vice President Al Gore's Oscar winning movie "An Inconvenient Truth" is moving its shop to a larger facility at 372 East 6th St.
Duarte Design provides messaging and graphic support for some of the best brands and top leaders in the world. Duarte has designed presentations for such notable companies as Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard and Symantec and for key note speakers such as John Doerr, Mark Templeton and Mike Magee.
The firm is headquartered in Mountain View in the Silicon Valley and has an office in Chico, where co-founder Mark Duarte grew up and graduated from High School. A ready supply of talented graphic artists makes the City of Chico an especially productive location for the design company.
The new 2737 square foot office is located between New Urban Builders and technology firm Auctiva. The lease was handled by Mike Donnelly of The Group Real Estate.
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For Immediate Release
November 11, 2009
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Emerging Trends 2010 - Urban Land Institute Conference
(San Francisco) California Northern continues its tradition of providing an early release of the most accurate forcast of the commercial real estate market. The Urban Land Institute Emerging Trends 2010 report was released today. "Best Bets" for the coming year are as follows:
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Buy Public REITs
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Provide Financing
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Consider Distressed Debt
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Implement Asset Management
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Development - Go fishing for the next 3 years
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Multi-Family - Buy or Hold
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Hotels - Buy
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Distressed Condos & Second Homes - Buy
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Land - Buy
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Industrial - Buy or Hold
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Office - Hold
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Retail - Triage
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For Immediate Release
October 19, 2009
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
California Northern to Attend Urban Land Institute Conference
(San Francisco) California Northern in conjunction with the Butte County Economic Development Corporation (B.C.E.D.C.), will be attending the Urban Land Institute Annual Conference and Land Expo in San Francisco next month. Nearly 5,000 commercial real estate professionals and land use experts will converge on the Moscone Convention Center Nov. 3-6.
"We are very fortunate to have the conference so close on the west coast just a few hours away in San Francisco", said Mike Donnelly, President of California Northern and C.E.O. of B.C.E.D.C. "Our region has incredible assets to offer and this is a great opportunity to meet with top real estate developers and investors and invite them to visit and do business in Butte County", said Donnelly.
Last year the annual U.L.I. Conference was held in Miami, Florida, and the previous year it was held in Las Vegas. This year California Northern/B.C.E.D.C. will be promoting such Butte County opportunities as the Meriam Park master plan project in Chico (
www.meriampark.com) and Lake Oroville resort development.
Interested investors will be invited to visit Butte County for a series of citywide and regional "Open House" tours which will inclued aerial hospitality flights and site visits.
For Immediate Release
February 10, 2009
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Big Lots Opening in Oroville
(Oroville) Big Lot's, the nation's largest close out retailer is opening it's newest store in Oroville. The massive discount chain has taken over the former Albertson's grocery store in the Oroville Plaza Shopping Center at the corner of Lincoln & Oro Dam Blvd.
Big Lot's sells a broad range of high-quality, brand name products including consumables, seasonal items, furniture, housewares, toys, electronics, home decor, tools and gifts. The expansion into the Oroville market is an example of the extreme discount stores that are thriving in the current economic environment.
The lease was put together by Mike Donnelly of the Group Real Estate and Mike Matlat of Keene Consultants - KPMG Finance representing Albertson's and Michele Low, Real Estate Manager for Big Lot's. David Vasques of Retail Specialist Commercial represented the Landlord at the Oroville Plaza Shopping Center.
For Immediate Release
November 11, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
"Morgan Stanley Building" Unveiled in Chico
(Chico) Financial giant Morgan Stanley has won a major branding right in the City of Chico. The prestigious address at the corner of 6th & Main in Chico is now known as "The Morgan Stanley Building" as part of the exclusive naming rights of a new lease.
The global investment management company is opening up new offices in the iconic building at 555 Main Street, one of Chico's most prominent business locations. The lease was handled by Mike Donnelly and Sally Shelton at The Group, John Miller at RSC Associates and Timothy Ferris of Leverenz & Ferris Law Firm.
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For Immediate Release
October 27, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Oroville Mercury Register Moves into Mission Square
(Oroville) The revitalization of Mission Square continues with the arrival of another major tenant. The Oroville Mercury Register Newspaper has moved its newsroom and sales office into 2124 5th Ave. in the Mission Square Commercial Center.
The Lease was handled by Mike Donnelly of The Group Real Estate.
The Oroville Mercury is the latest in a string of businesses to move into the center. Edward Jones Investments, Table Mountain Physical Therapy, Lake Oroville Mortgage and The Group Real Estate have all recently announced moves into new or existing units at Mission Square. A new 11,000 square foot commercial expansion project has breathed new life into the center.
The Oroville Mercury Register is also opening up a new newspaper delivery distribution facility in a 900 sq. ft. warehouse at 2775 Feather River Blvd. That lease transaction was also handled by Donnelly at The Group.
For Immediate Release
October 9, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Attractions Day Spa & European Boutique Grand Opening
(Chico) A Grand Opening Celebration and Open House is planned for October 23rd at the new Attractions Day Spa & European Boutique in Downtown Chico. “Attractions” Owner and Operator Izolda Kelemen designed the stunning “resort like’ spa at 434 Broadway, right across from the Downtown Plaza Park in the historic Silberstein Building. Attractions was previously located on Mangrove Avenue.
From the unique and original hardwood floors to the exquisite artwork and European elegance, the new “Attractions” has become one of Chico’s most luxurious and opulent settings for the hair, spa and beauty experience. Men and women alike can be treated to a vast menu of salon and spa services including pro hair style, face, skin and body treatment, permanent make-up, spa capsule, manicures and pedicures. The European Boutique also offers a wide variety on clothing and accessories.
The Grand Opening & Open House is from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The lease was put together by Mike Donnelly and Georgie Bellin of The Group Real Estate. For more information about Attractions Day Spa & European Boutique contact Izolda at 530-895-0552 530-895-0552 .
For Immediate Release
August 21, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Ribbon Cutting at Mission Square
Ceremony Set for September 18th, 2008
(Oroville) The dream has been realized for the developers of Mission Square in Oroville, who are celebrating the completion of a new 11,000 sq. ft. commercial complex. Several new businesses moving into the center are also celebrating, as are the many local contractors who helped make the project possible.
The beautiful Mediterranean style building was developed by long time residents and respected local businesspeople Bill Jones, Ken Harlan and Jim Scurlock, who made every effort possible to hire local builders and contractors. The $1.2 million dollar project was funded by Butte Community Bank and built by Mike Carey Construction. The exquisite rock work was created by Reynolds Masonry and the landscaping done by Sierra Landscaping.
Several businesses have already purchased or leased space in the new commercial condominium building. Edward Jones Investments headed by longtime Financial Advisor Kevin Bertis is taking the premier location at the main entrance through the signature Mission Square arch, where the ribbon cutting ceremony will be held. Table Mountain Physical Therapy will be located at the end cap along 5th Ave., and The Group Real Estate is opening up a new office next door.
The entire Mission Square Commercial Center is experiencing a surge of new business activity, and the original complex which was built in 1989 still thrives. Lake Oroville Mortgage recently moved into an original 1,000 sq. ft. unit and Chiropractor Dr. James Roettger is moving his entire operation into a 2,000 sq. ft. unit. Physical Therapist Valerie Nelson is expanding and will be taking an additional 1,000 sq. ft. for a total of 4,000 sq. ft.
Mission Square is located at 2000 5th Ave. between the Hofbrau Restaurant and the Department of Motor Vehicles across from Feather River Tribal Health. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm Thursday, September 19, 2008.
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For Immediate Release
August 1, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Fashion & Shoes Opens in Chico
(Chico) Fashion & Shoes, a fun, colorful and affordable clothing store is open in Chico, just in time for the new “back to school” year. The 3,400 sq. ft. store is located in the Towne & Country Shopping Center between Rite Aid and Save Mart at 208 East Avenue.
This is the third “Fashion & Shoes” opened by owner Steve Nam, who also has stores in Fresno and Madera. The Chico store features a huge selection of name brand apparel and shoes. The lease was put together by Mike Donnelly and Frank Ross of The Group Real Estate.
With more than 130,000 sq. ft. of quality retail space, Towne & Country is one of Chico’s busiest shopping centers, conveniently located at East Avenue and The Esplanade. Other major tenants include Harbor Freight, Auto Zone and the popular restaurant Casa Ramos. Several units ranging in size are available to retailers seeking access to Chico's emerging North Growth Area. For more information on this property, contact Mike Donnelly at
530-828-0011 530-828-0011 or e-mail
mike@californianorthern.com.
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For Immediate Release
July 10, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
15 Minute Fitness Opens in Chico
(Chico) An exciting new concept in physical fitness has come to Chico. Fifteen Minute Fitness, an extraordinarily unique health studio is open for business at a convenient location on 9th St. (HW 32) next to Highway 99.
Fifteen Minute Fitness is designed for people "on the go" who can achieve measurable results by working out for just two 15 minute sessions each week and follow a recommended nutritional program. The surprisingly affordable service also acts as a supplemental program to people who already belong to health clubs but don't want to pay the exorbitant extra cost of personal training.
Fifteen Minute Fitness offers a quick, scientific system based on solid physiological research that helps busy people of all ages and abilities lead healthier lives, including those who are not especially fond of exercising.
The studio itself is one of Chico's most attractive and inspiring work-out environments. Fifteen Minute Fitness is a long time dream of owner Mark Nett who spent many years in Asia, and brings to his studio an Eastern theme, complete with rock garden and feng shui design. For a free assessment stop the new facility at 1390 E. 9th St., Suite 170 next to the former Market Place Cafe, or call 530-809-1258 530-809-1258 .
The Fifteen Minute Fitness lease was put together by Mike Donnelly and Frank Ross of The Group Real Estate.
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For Immediate Release
June 16, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Oroville Mercury Register Building Sold
Butte County Buys 14,000 sq. ft. Building
(Oroville) California Northern and The Group Real Estate have announced the Oroville Mercury Register newspaper office/warehouse complex has been sold. The 14,000 sq. ft. building on 3.26 acres has been purchased by Butte County for $1,500,000 and will be used for General Services.
The transaction was handled by Mike Donnelly of The Group Real Estate/California Northern and Kevin Mechelke of the Staubach Company representing the Seller. Butte County Property Manager Grant Hunsiker represented the Buyer.
Because of changing trends in the newspaper industry, the Oroville Mercury Register needs far less space than the massive facility on 2nd Ave. Donnelly and Mechelke are now working with the newspaper to find a smaller, more suitable location closer to downtown.
The Oroville Mercury anticipates relocating to its new location by November, and until then will lease back from Butte County and remain at its current location.
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Lake Oroville Mortgage Moves to Mission Square
New Construction Nearly Completed
(Oroville)
Lake Oroville Mortgage has moved to a new location at 2214 5th Ave. in the Mission Square Commercial Center next to Hofbrau Restaurant and the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The move is part of an expansion and revitalization project taking place in the popular center.
Lake Oroville Mortgage Owner Don Miller purchased the commercial unit that has been occupied by Garet Taylor of Taylor Mortgage. The two companies are consolidating their operations as part of a strategic partnership to gain competitive advantage, capture more market share and better serve their customers. Between the two of them, Miller and Taylor have more than twenty (2) years of mortgage experience. The transaction was handled by Mike Donnelly of the Group Real Estate and Don Miller who also owns the real estate firm Miller Realty.
The move is the latest development in the expansion of Mission Square. Construction is nearly completed on a new 11,000 sq. ft. building that is divided up into ten commercial condo units for sale or lease. The project is expected to be completed by June 15th. Butte Community Bank is handling the construction financing.
For Immediate Release
January 30, 2008
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
Mission Square Breaks Ground
11,000 sq. ft. Commercial Complex Under Construction
(Oroville) Ground has been broken and construction is underway on a new commercial complex at Mission Square in Oroville. The 11,000 square foot building is being constructed next to the Hofbrau Restaurant and the California Department of Motor Vehicles across from Feather River Tribal Health on 5th Avenue.
The project is the realization of a long time dream by long time residents and local businessmen Bill Jones, Ken Harlan and Jim Scurlock. Jones is the owner of Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch, Harlan is the owner of Robert’s Drug Store and Scurlock owns Foster's Freeze on Oro Dam Blvd.
The three men have made great efforts hire locally and keep their investment dollars in Oroville. “We are excited at the positive economic growth we are seeing in our community, and we want to contribute toward the revitalization efforts” said Bill Jones, spokesperson for the ownership group. The three men have hired Oroville based Carey Construction to build the $1.2 million million-dollar project. Construction is expected to be completed by June, 2008.
The commercial condominium building is broken up into ten (10) units which are available for sale or lease. A major financial services firm will be the first business to announce it will be moving into the new building, taking two thousand (2,000) square feet on the end cap along 5th Avenue. The owners are also actively seeking a restaurant or a café to buy or lease the other high profile end cap unit on the other side of the complex. Space is also available for other professional services including retail and general business use.
For Immediate Release
August 23, 2007
Contact: Mike Donnelly
530-828-0011 530-828-0011
California Northern Launches “The Lake Oroville Initiative”
(Oroville) California Northern and The Group Real Estate are launching an unprecedented campaign called “The Lake Oroville Initiative” to promote the region and showcase emerging opportunities becoming available to local, national and international investors.
“California has offered very real opportunities of great fortune for well over a century” said Mike Donnelly, Founder of California Northern Investment Real Estate and Commercial Agent for The Group. “From a development standpoint, this state is still in its infancy. There are still vast, untapped sources of new wealth and prosperity, and the Lake Oroville region is very much at the center it”, said Donnelly. “Take the Sierra Oro Farm Trail for example, which promotes the scenic olive, wine and citrus tourism routes through winding country lanes. This could easily become California’s next Napa Valley”, he said.
The Lake Oroville Initiative kicks off August 23rd with a reception for key investors and stakeholders at the Oroville Airport, followed by aerial and ground tours of the Lake Oroville area and special properties of interest. The exciting excursion will culminate with a celebration with Oroville’s top business leaders at the Oroville Economic Development Corporation Annual BBQ at the Long Creek Winery.
Next month, representatives from California Northern and The Group Real Estate will attend the International Council for Shopping Centers Western Division Conference in San Diego September 18 – 20 to aggressively market commercial properties at the gateway to Lake Oroville.
During the week of October 22 – 26, “The Lake Oroville Initiative” will be taken to the Urban Land Institute Annual Conference in Las Vegas, where some of the country’s most affluent and influential leaders in real estate acquisition and development meet, to discuss new trends and seek new opportunities. Many of them will be invited to visit Lake Oroville to see first hand the unique opportunities that still exist in California and offer unlimited potential return on investment.
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For Immediate Release
July 9, 2007
Contact: Dave Donnelly
530-828-8775 530-828-8775
California Northern Offers Real Estate Aviation Services
(Chico) As part of its pledge to give customers every advantage in the fast paced modern day real estate industry, California Northern is now offering aerial photography and other aviation services. Pilot Dave Donnelly has joined California Northern and is available to fly clients around the region and give aerial tours of communities and properties.
"This is a very valuable service to our particular clientele" said Mike Donnelly, Founder of California Northern and also Dave Donnelly's brother. "We have buyers and sellers, large property developers, institutional investors and other sophisticated real estate clients who need to move fast and need to view properties from all angles ...especially from the air", he said. "Dave's a great pilot and customers will enjoy flying with him", said brother Mike.
Dave Donnelly has been flying since 1992 and has more than 1,400 flying hours under his belt. He holds a commercial license and is a certified flight instructor. He is based in Chico and Oroville, and can offer flying services throughout Northern California. Donnelly also offers a special service to realtors who need aerial photos of properties for listings and brochures. For further details and rates, call Dave Donnelly at 530-828-8775 530-828-8775
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