Breathing New Life into Crossings Center

Recently acquired by SugarOak in April 2010, Crossings Center on Holcomb Bridge and Crossings Center on the Parkway are in the process of aggressively being repositioned to once again become two of the premier office parks in the area. Façade and interior renovations combined with new landscaping and signage are just a few of the scheduled improvements.

The recent upgrades and change in leasing strategy have begun to produce results; 11 new leases have been completed to date totaling over 19,000 square feet, which equates to a 12% increase in occupancy. Seven renewals have also been completed totaling over 20,000 square feet. Leasing and management now looks to maintain the momentum through the holiday season and into 2011.

Please visit http://www.crossingscenter.net/ for more information on the property.

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CENTRAL VA IREM CHAPTER 38 MEMBERS ARE IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

On November 16, 2010, the Central VA IREM Chapter 38 2010 President, Dwayne Faria of Thalhimer, and the 2011 President, Bernardine Cde Baca, of SugarOak Management Services presented monies to the Central VA Food Bank. The donation was the result of the Chapter’s fundraiser which designated all proceeds be given to CVFB. The Chapter will hold a food drive in early December and members will participate in a day of volunteering at CVFB in the near future. In addition, Dwayne and Bernardine attended The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education luncheon held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. The luncheon honored more than twenty (20) Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship recipients. In 2010, the Chapter established a $20,000 scholarship for students studying real estate at the various community colleges within the Chapter’s region. The region includes the areas from Fredericksburg and Williamsburg, VA to the West Virginia and North Carolina borders. The Chapter previously established a fully endowed $25,000 scholarship to Virginia Tech as well as Virginia Commonwealth University.

Whole Pet Central to Open at BB&T Centre in Herndon

HERNDON, VIRGINIA – November, 2010 – Whole Pet Central, an all natural pet supply business, has signed a 5-year lease for 1,840 square feet at BB&T Centre in Herndon, VA. The shopping center, located at the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Elden Street, was established in 1989, and is managed and operated by SugarOak Management Services.

John McGeehan, co-owner of Whole Pet Central, said: “We wanted to open a store that focused on higher quality foods for pets that didn't contain a lot of the inferior ingredients that we noticed a lot of foods carried including artificial preservatives and chemicals. Our foods are a higher quality and don't contain common allergens such as corn and wheat.” BB&T Centre in Herndon will be the third location McGeehan, along with co-owner Liora Robinson and Bob Irvin has opened since 2005. McGeehan said each location has had a great response from its customers and he is excited to see a new store open in the Herndon area. “We think it’s an area with a lot of dedicated pet owners that would be very interested in the types of food that we sell,” McGeehan said. The retail store, which will hold their Grand Opening on November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature healthy, all-natural food, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, and small mammals. Whole Pet Central will carry a complete line of natural products for pet’s nutrition; such as dry, canned or raw food including ones that are frozen and dehydrated as well as grooming and other pet supplies like leashes, collars, furniture and toys. Be sure to stop by on the Grand Opening and receive 20 percent off in-store purchases. Local business Bark n’ Bubbles will offer free dog nail clipping and ear cleaning services. There will also be drawings for pet merchandise, such as dog beds and cat trees, as well as a free year of food valuing up to $600. Whole Pet Central is located between Liberty Tax Services and Crystalis in the BB&T Centre, 304 Elden Street, at the intersection of Elden Street and Herndon Parkway. Store hours will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pets are welcome to the shop with their owners as long as they are leased. For more information visit: www.wholepetcentral.com About SugarOak SugarOak (www.sugaroak.com) is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada.