CROSSROADS WELCOMES AMMA

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL, ILLINOIS – December 14, 2010 – Bloomington Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) announced the opening of their new 7,200 square feet facility in Crossroads Center. The state of the art training facility has a full-size boxing ring, fight cage, weights, and the top instructors in Bloomington/Normal. The owner of AMMA, Brandy Tuley, decided to move the gym from a hidden industrial park to Crossroads for the convenience of her members and the larger facility. “I was attracted to Crossroads Center for the physical appearance and size of the space, in addition to the glass front and the abundance of parking and bus routes available in this location.” Bloomington’s Academy of Mixed Martial Arts is the ideal place to learn the most effective fighting, grappling and submission styles. Established in 2003, AMMA has grown rapidly in popularity and established a reputation for excellence in competition training. The gym provides classes and training in traditional boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Nogi Submission Grappling and Woman Self-Defense and Kickboxing. Whether you are a beginner or you have fight experience, the superb instructors at AMMA will help you learn the ropes or improve your style in no time. You will get in great shape, learn practical self-defense and enjoy a little competition. The school is happy to train kids from 5 years up to adult. The official Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, January 15th from 1-4 p.m. and will feature a meet and greet with instructors as well as door prizes such as free membership and apparel. Hours of operation, Monday-Saturday 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. or contact Brandy Tuley at (309) 838-0574 or at http://www.bloomingtonamma.com/.

About Crossroads Center:

Managed by SugarOak Management Services since 2005, Crossroads Center is located on Wylie Drive and encompasses over 248,000 square feet of retail stores and office spaces including Bronze Giraffe Antique Mall, Sugar Art, Chestnut Health Systems, Show Me Dough, Digital Copy Systems and AFNI. SugarOak 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. For more information on Crossroad Center go to http://www.crossroadscenter.net/

For leasing inquiries at Crossroad Center, please contact: Andy Walsh (703) 435 9335

Chestnut Health Systems Expands at Crossroads Center

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL, ILLINOIS – October 1, 2010 – Chestnut Health Systems, a leading provider of behavioral health care services, has expanded their current space of 22,346 square feet by taking on an additional 3,498 square feet of space at Crossroads Center. Chestnut Health Systems has six facilities throughout Central Illinois, and has been an owner at Crossroads Center since 2008. The expansion is exciting news not only for the company but for Crossroads Center which was able to make the expansion effortless and immediate to accommodate their growing needs.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral health care services. For over 35 years, Chestnut has grown to 700 employees providing care at multiple substance abuse and mental health treatment centers in Central and Southern Illinois. Chestnut has been assisting people by providing leading-edge behavioral health and human services. Their programs and services are designed to help people meet life’s challenges, thereby rebuilding lives and restoring families.

Managed by SugarOak Management Services since 2005, Crossroads Center is located on Wylie Drive in Bloomington Normal and encompasses over 248,000 square feet of retail stores and office spaces including Bronze Giraffe Antique Mall, Sugar Art, ACC Electronix, Show Me Dough, Digital Copy Systems and AFNI. SugarOak 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. For more information on Crossroads Center - www.crossroadscenter.net For leasing inquiries at Crossroads Center, please contact: Andy Walsh (703) 471-7332

AFNI Renews Lease at Crossroads Center

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL, ILLINOIS – September 24, 2010 – AFNI, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced business solutions to Fortune 500 companies, has renewed their current space for 5 years and taken an additional 4,793 square feet of space at Crossroads Center. AFNI has been a tenant at Crossroads Center since 2004, occupying over 14,000 square feet as one of four facilities located in Bloomington, IL. The AFNI renewal is exciting news not only for the company but for Crossroads Center which was able to make the expansion effortless and immediate to accommodate their growing needs. After recently being selected as a business partner of choice for a large corporation customer, AFNI has been asked to provide an additional 300 employees to support work being done in the Bloomington area. Two hundred and forty of these jobs will be added in Bloomington, while the remaining 60 will be seated in the company’s Peoria center. AFNI spans the United States, providing tailored call center, collections, insurance and debt purchase services to the nations leading companies. AFNI is a privately-held company, founded in 1936, with their corporate headquarters in Bloomington, IL. AFNI also has operations centers in Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas for a total company population of more than 5,000 employees. For more information about AFNI, Inc. visit their website: www.afni.com

About Crossroads Center: Managed by SugarOak Management Services since 2005, Crossroads Center is located on Wylie Drive and encompasses over 248,000 square feet of retail stores and office spaces including Bronze Giraffe Antique Mall, Sugar Art, Chestnut Health Systems, Show Me Dough, Digital Copy Systems and AFNI. For leasing inquiries at Crossroad Center, please contact: Andy Walsh (703) 435-9335 SugarOak 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.

Crossroad On Target with Select Archery & Outdoor Supply

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL, ILLINOIS – January 11, 2010 – Select Archery & Outdoor Supply announced the opening of their new 6,000 square feet store in Crossroads Center. Boasting an indoor practice range that is sure to become a community attraction, Select Archery & Outdoor Supply offers a wide selection of compound bows at affordable prices, accessories to outfit your bow, and an experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge about the outdoor products carried in the store. The store also offers a full range of services including expert tuning of your equipment. Jim Rumps, President of Select Archery & Outdoor Supply, started the company back in March 2002 with a simple goal: “To serve the needs of archery and outdoor enthusiasts to the best of my ability and at the lowest price possible.” Hours of operation, Monday-Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or contact them at (309) 862-2697 or on the web at http://www.selectarchery.com/; ask about their new indoor leagues! Select Archery & Outdoor Supply was started in March of 2002 by Jim Rumps; who at the time was a full time high school teacher and could not afford much of what was being offered in local pro shops and many of the so-called big online discount stores, this resulted in a web-based, small store in 2002. By December 2009 Rumps was able to move into a larger location at 474 Wylie Drive, in Crossroads Center with help from Vice President, Randy Workman and Store Manager, Brian Kirby. Managed by SugarOak Management Services since 2005, Crossroads Center is located on Wylie Drive and encompasses over 248,000 square feet of retail stores and office spaces including Bronze Giraffe Antique Mall, Sugar Art, Chestnut Health Systems, Show Me Dough, Digital Copy Systems and AFNI. SugarOak 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.

Last Chance to Donate to Jaycees Can-a-Thon

NORMAL, ILLINOIS – March 25, 2010 – Bloomington-Normal Jaycees has chosen Crossroads Center for the 2010 Foodshare Can-a-Thon. Crossroad Center is owned and managed by SugarOak Management Services and has a total of 248,680 square feet. Jaycees Can-a-Thon is using the 2,498 sq ft suite at Crossroads Center as their headquarters for this year’s food drive. SugarOak has worked with Jaycees, donating space to them for the Can-a-Thon for the past 4 years. This non-profit, community organization is a chapter of the United States Junior Chamber International has raised millions of dollars for causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the March of Dimes. They have also built parks, playgrounds, hospitals, ball fields and housing for elderly while conducting service and support programs in thousands of communities nationwide. On March 21, from 12-5 p.m. community volunteers were driving around Bloomington-Normal collecting canned food donations from area neighborhoods. This event is to fight against hunger in the Twin Cities where record numbers have been seen at the food pantries in McLean County due to these difficult economic times. Collections are also being held through April 3 at participating Kroger stores and Curves Twin City locations. This is your last chance to donate and help this worthy cause! If you would like to make a donation at Crossroad Center please call ahead and make arrangements with Karyn Schellenger (309) 275-2271. Thank you!