From our inception more than 100 years ago, supporting the communities where we live and work has always been part of our value system. United Properties is proud to sponsor Allina Health Hospice Foundation’s Dragonfly Gala in support of hospice patients and their families in our community. Recently, Ron Bagnall, Executive Director of Allina Read more…
Category: Community Notes
United Properties hosts ribbon cutting at Kenwood Village
United Properties, together with its project partner Nationwide Housing, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at Kenwood Village, Duluth’s new mixed-use development. Kenwood Village is a community of apartments and retail outlets, including Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, a Duluth Teachers Credit Union branch and Crooked Pint Ale House. The ribbon cutting was Read more…
Strengthening community in downtown Minneapolis
In the heart of Minneapolis, roots don’t grow much deeper than those found at 700 Nicollet Mall, the location of the recently closed (and long-cherished) Macy’s department store. United Properties clearly demonstrated our commitment to creating deep roots as we announced our role for the building’s redevelopment in early March. United Properties was selected Read more…
Honoring Boyd Stofer’s lasting legacy
In the fall of 2016, we honored former CEO Boyd Stofer with the installation of a spectacular sculpture at Centennial Lakes, Stofer’s signature development. The 6’ glass sculpture overlooks the lake in one of the Park’s five office buildings. The sculpture was designed to physically demonstrate Boyd’s skillful vision and leadership for Centennial Lakes. The Read more…
100 years of creating deep roots
A 100-year run in commercial real estate is certainly something to celebrate. And in September of 2016, we did! More than 200 guests, including current and former employees, clients, industry partners and friends gathered at the J.W. Marriott for a celebration of our first 100 years. With a grateful nod to our first 100 successful Read more…
Creating Deep Roots – literally!
2016 marked our 100th year in commercial real estate. In commemoration, both the Minneapolis and Denver teams traded their computers and phones for shovels and rakes, planting 100 trees and 60+ trees, respectively, in City parks. Creating deep roots – literally – was a meaningful way for the team to commemorate the milestone AND Read more…