Considering Client Impression during Your Commercial Property Search in Kansas City

Not only is it important to consider the needs of your business and employees when looking for an office rental space, but it is also imperative to think about the impression the space you choose will make on your clients.  Clients will consider the office space to be a reflection of your business, so you want to make sure that your office is client-friendly.  Here are a few questions to ask when considering how a client will perceive your office space:

•    Does the office space include security, to make your client feel safe, but does it also feel welcoming?
•    Is the space up-to-date, clean, and well-maintained, so that the client believes that your business is the same way?
•    Are there hotels in the area for out-of-town clients to stay at?
•    Are there amenities in the area for entertaining clients?

While you might be concerned about how much an office space meets your business’s needs, remember that a client is more concerned with how the space reflects on your company.

Did you know that Southcreek Office Park buildings include on-site property management, and even 24 hour security in many buildings?  We are also located near several hotels for your clients, a few of which offer Southcreek tenant discounts.  Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100 to learn more about how we can help you find a space that will impress your clients!

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Technology and Office Space in Kansas City

The role of technology is an important aspect of the business world in the 21st century, and your technology preferences could even affect your office lease choices.  This does not necessarily mean that high-tech is better.  Depending on your business’s specific needs and size, you might want more or less technology.  Some companies want all the technology possible from a rental space, so they do not have to worry about their business carrying those costs.  Other businesses might be on the other end of the spectrum, and would rather use their own technology to have it under their control, because what they have meets their particular needs and they are happy with where they stand.  Either way, here are a few different technological amenities you might have access to in an office rental space:

•    Printing and faxing services
•    A server room
•    High speed internet
•    Teleconferencing
•    A dedicated phone line
•    Virtual assistant services
•    Plug and play opportunities
•    Networks between computers
•    Data storage

When you are looking for an office rental space, don’t forget to ask about and consider the available technology, taking into account both what the rental space has and what your business really needs.

Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to find out about technology at Southcreek Office Park.  We have spaces that have minimal technology, some that have only copy rooms and server rooms, and some that are completely outfitted with plug and play opportunities!  Talk to us about your business’s technology needs so we can help you find the perfect space.

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Real Bikers Wear Pink Event Near Southcreek Office Park

Put on a pink shirt and hop on your motorcycle for the 6th annual Real Bikers Wear Pink, a motorcycle ride for Susan G. Komen for the Cure!  This 100 mile bike ride incorporates some of the most scenic parts of Johnson County and most interesting roads in the area.  Last year’s ride raised $5,200, so sign up to make this year’s ride even more successful!

Date: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Registration/Check In Time: 8:00 am
Breakfast: One of the sponsors, Chris Cakes, will be at the event serving pancakes, sausages, and orange juice to all of the riders.
Location: The ride will leave from the parking lot of Sam’s Club in Overland Park, on 135th Street, 2 blocks west of 69 Highway at 9am.  Bikers will ride approximately 100 miles through scenic Johnson County and a part of northern Miami County.  There will be gas stations along the way.  The ride ends in southern Johnson County.
Cost: $30 donation, which gets you a Real Bikers Wear Pink shirt.  Patches will also be available on a first come, first served basis from sponsor Absolute Awards.  You can also potentially win some great raffle prizes!

Though women tend to be more at risk for breast cancer, it is still an equal opportunity disease, and Real Bikers Wear Pink welcomes both men and women to participate in the event.

To find out more about small office lease in Kansas City through Southcreek, which is located in a strong Overland Park community, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

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Mary Kay Deals for Southcreek Office Park Tenants

Southcreek tenants have the opportunity to earn up to $50 in free Mary Kay products by simply scheduling a session with a consultant!  Pick a date and a time slot and bring 5 friends who are over 18 and do not have another consultant, and you can get $10 in free products for every friend you bring to your session up to 5 guests.  If you go by yourself, you can still get $10 in free products.  Here are more details on appointments:

“Terrific Thursdays”
Held at the Overland Park Studio at 6:30 pm – 6888 W 105th St (105th & Metcalf).

“Super Saturdays”
Held at the consultant’s home – 8950 Hillview Dr. De Soto, KS (closer to western Lenexa).  There are several different Saturday time slots:
•    9:00 am Early Birds – Get a 30% Early Bird discount and enjoy donuts or coffee cake, coffee, and juice.
•    11:00 am Breakfast Club – Menu includes bagels and cream cheese, fruit, coffee, and juice.
•    1:30 am Lunch Bunch – Snack on light finger sandwiches, fruit, and iced tea.
•    3:30 pm Afternoon Delight – Enjoy cookies, muffins, soda, juice, or iced tea.
•    5:30 pm Going out girls! – This time slot is focused more on eyes and glamour.  The menu will include something chocolate and something salty.

To sign up, contact Debbie Hoschouer at 913-927-9933 or dhoschouer [at] marykay [dot] com.  Hurry because appointments fill up quickly, and there is only room for two hostesses at each time slot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to try some new makeup products, get some free giveaways, and enjoy a little girl time!

To find out more about the great deals available to tenants of Southcreek’s commercial realty in Overland Park, check out our newsletter or give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

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Amelia Earhart Festival Near Southcreek Office Park

Atchison, Kansas, birthplace of Amelia Earhart, is celebrating the life of this famous flyer by hosting the 16th annual Amelia Earhart Festival!  The festival will be both fun and informative, with Earhart experts sharing research and literature, a fireworks display, and plenty of fun activities for the kids.  Here is some more information on this event:

Dates: July 20-21

Attractions:
•    LakeFest outdoor concert by Warnock Lake featuring rising country music star Chris Young and Kansan Jerrod Niemann
•    Arts & crafts fair
•    Carnival
•    Awards and honors
•    Music on the Mall
•    Panel discussions with Earhart authors and researchers – this year’s Speaker’s Symposium topic is “Amelia and the Media”
•    Mad Science of KC
•    Reptiles Upclose and Personal
•    Train rides and the Atchison Rail Museum
•    Meet “Amelia” at the library
•    Acrobatic performances
•    Food vendors
•    Pilots performing stunts
•    Children’s activities
•    “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show

Prices: Prices vary depending on what you want to do.  A bracelet for the carnival it is $20, or $18 presale.  The arts & crafts fair and Music on the Mall are free!  Lakefest tickets are $30 at the gate and $25 in advance.

Contact Info: For more information, call 800-234-1854

Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate an important historical figure from our very own Midwest!

Looking for office space in Kansas?  Southcreek Office Park has a diverse array of affordable spaces to choose from!  Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to find out how we can accommodate your business.

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Coffee Fridays at Southcreek Office Park

Photo Courtesy of The Pitch Apr 2012

Attention all coffee drinkers: the Management Office invites you to not miss out on Coffee Fridays at Southcreek in July!  Get that final push to the weekend by stopping by the Coffee Cake KC Mobile Café for an iced or hot coffee and a bakery treat from 3 Women and an Oven.  The truck offers a wide selection of drinks and pastries:

Coffee:

  • Americano
  • Pour Over
  • Brewed Coffee
  • Cappuccino
  • Latte
  • Mocha
  • Espresso
  • Mexican Spiced Cocoa
  • Hot Chocolate “Truffle”
  • And more!

Cold Drinks (Iced Coffees and Smoothies):

  • Coffee Toffee
  • Latte Freeze
  • Mocha Freeze
  • Mango Smoothie
  • Wild Berry Smoothie
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • And more!

Bakery Treats:

  • Coffee cake
  • Muffins
  • Cupcakes – bananas foster, carrot cake, red velvet, chocolate peanut butter, and more!

Starting July 6th, look for the Mobile Café’s unmistakable orange truck to start your summer morning right.  The truck will be at several different locations throughout the morning:

8-8:45am = Building XVIII
9-9:45am = near mailboxes serving Buildings XI, XIIA, XIIB, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII
10-10:45am = near mailboxes serving Buildings VII, VIII, IX, X
11-11:45am = near the mailboxes serving Buildings I, II, III, IVA, IVB, V

Plan your morning accordingly and stop by for your coffee and bakery treat!

Want to learn more about commercial space for rent in Kansas City?  Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to find out what Southcreek Office Park can offer your business.

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KC Scottish Highland Games Near Southcreek Office Park

KC Scottish GamesDo you have a wee bit of Scottish in your blood, or are you just curious about Scottish culture?  Either way, visit the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games to experience Scottish culture and traditions right here in Kansas City!

Schedule:
June 8th from 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
June 9th from 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
June 10th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ticket Prices:
Friday – $5.00
Saturday – $15.00
Sunday – $10.00
Three day pass – $25.00
*Children under 12 are free

Location:
E. H. Young Park on N.W. Argosy Pkwy in Riverside, MO 64150.
Parking – the Red X at 2401 NW Platte Road just East of Riverway Blvd, follow the signs.

Sample of Events:
•    Athletic Games. Watch or participate in Scottish favorites harking back to ancient kings and chieftains of the 2nd and 3rd centuries.  Games include Putting the Stone, Hammer Throw, Sheaf Toss, and more!
•    Entertainment.  Enjoy music from both national and local Celtic performers including The Tosspints, The Waxies, Needfire, and more!
•    Genealogy Booth.  Meet representatives from different Scottish clans, and use the resources available at the booth to discover if you have any Scottish blood in you!
•    For the Kids.  Kids can learn about and participate in some traditional Scottish games.  There will also be face painting of traditional Scottish symbols!

Don’t miss out on this unique experience!

Thinking about renting commercial realty in Overland Park?  Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to learn more about what Southcreek can offer your business!

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Sarpino’s Pizza Discount for Southcreek Office Park Tenants

Get a discount at Sarpino’s Pizzeria for being a tenant of Southcreek Office Park!   Just mention Southcreek Office Park when you are placing your order, and you will receive 10% off.  Here is some more information on Sarpino’s Pizzeria, in Sarpino’s Pizza Discount for Southcreek Office Park Tenantscase you want to take advantage of this discount for lunch or an event:

Hours: 10 am – 2 am every day (last order taken at 2 am).
Days Open: Sarpino’s is open 365 days of the year—on all holidays!
Phone: 913-681-2900
Fax: 913-681-1909
Address:
Overland Park
12520 Quivira Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213
Delivery Area: Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa

Delivery is fast and FREE—no minimum order required!  Take advantage of this discount next time you are craving some pizza or need to feed a large group of people!

This is just one of the many discounts offered to tenants of Southcreek.  Our tenants receive discounts at several businesses in the area, including restaurants and hotels—great for both you and your clients!  We also have corporate consignment ticket programs, in which our tenants get discounted tickets to Sprint Center events, such as the circus or WWE Smackdown, or places like Silver Dollar City or Schlitterbahn Water Park.  If you want to learn more about renting office space in Kansas City with Southcreek, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park.

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Children’s Day at Missouri Town 1855 Near Southcreek Office Park

Children's Day & National Trails Day at Missouri Town 1855
Children's Day & National Trails Day at Missouri Town 1855

Take a break from technology overload at Children’s Day at Missouri Town 1855, an electronics-free haven that will give your kids a glimpse of the old days!  Volunteers and staff will be leading kids in all sorts of games played by their ancestors.  Some favorites include Candle Dipping, Hoop Rolling, Gunny Sack Races, Cracker Whistling, Pie Eating Contest, Spelling Bees, Game of Graces, Marbles, Tin Punching, Stilts, Jump Rope, and Tug-of-War.  Retreat even further from civilization by visiting the special exhibit providing information about the expansive trails and outdoor education programs of Jackson County.

Event Information:

Location: Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park
8010 E. Park Road
Lee’s Summit, MO
Date: June 2nd 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $5.00; Youth 5-13 and Seniors $3.00; Under 5 Free
Contact Info:
Phone – 816-503-4860
Email – missouritown@jacksongov.org

Head out there for a day of simple pleasures and outdoor fun!

Southcreek Office Park’s location in the heart of Overland Park not only puts you near exciting community events like this, but also near services and amenities that your business needs.  Banks, hotels, health clubs, golf courses—it is all right near where our tenants work.  If you would like to learn more about office suites for rent in Kansas City through Southcreek, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100.  We would love to talk to you more about what your business needs!

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Southcreek Office Park Available Space Between 2,452 – 2,554 Sq. Ft.

Are you looking for office rental space in Overland Park or know any businesses that are?   We have commercial rental spaces that are perfect for small or start-up businesses in the Kansas City area.  Check out some details on a few of our spaces around 2,500 sq. ft. to see if they match your needs:

 

  1. 2,452 sq. ft. located in Building XIV.  This space includes a telephone/LAN room, a break area, and plenty of open office space—perfect for a small company or start-up to design for themselves!  This office is also located near a golf course, a good place to take a client!
  2. 2,505 sq. ft. located in Building VIII.  This first floor suite is available now and new to the market!  The space includes a conference room and plenty of open space, which we can help you reconfigure to meet your business’s needs.
  3. 2,554 sq. ft. located in Building IVb.  This first floor suite is available now!  It has six individual offices with glass windows, a reception area, a break room, and a conference room, as well as easy access to a walking trail.

Some of the perks of our office spaces include on-site property management, proximity to outdoor activities like golfing or nature trails, and easy access to the highway.  If you would like to learn more about Southcreek office spaces and the benefits of our location in Overland Park, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

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