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Formed by veteran investment bankers, Cape Horn Group is a real estate development company specializing in acquiring commercial properties that can be upgraded and repositioned to increase their value. The firm originated in Miami, Florida where it pioneered the office condominium concept, becoming a leading expert in the field. In 2007, Cape Horn Group opened a Chicago office after acquiring two premier riverfront properties – 55 West Wacker and the LaSalle-Wacker Building. The company continually looks for opportunities to expand its presence with the support of a strong national and international investor base.

Clune Construction Company is the largest interior construction management firm in Chicago. Clune Construction provides complete construction management and general contracting services associated with interior tenant development, restoration and renovation. Clune Construction was formed in 1979 to provide the services listed above. We currently operate in Chicago and Los Angeles, with a professional staff of over one hundred fifty people. In fiscal year 2007, we managed a volume of $335,000,000 worth of construction. The majority of this work was completed on a fast-track basis. Clune Construction has a unique track record of completing all major projects on time and under budget.

Contract Furniture Resource is a Rep Group that handles 6 lines of office furniture. Systems - Trendway, custom wood- Mobilia, fire protection safe’s- Phoenix, as well as seating- Taylor and Neutral Posture.

Chicago-based Golub & Company (www.golubandcompany.com) and its affiliates are active internationally in real estate development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing and corporate real estate services. Overall, since its founding nearly 50 years ago, the company has owned, leased or managed more than 30 million square feet of commercial and multifamily real estate properties. Golub & Company's investments in Chicago include John Hancock Center, 22 West Washington (Block 37), 541 Fairbanks, the commercial components of 680 North Lake Shore Drive, 625 North Michigan, 225 West Washington and 33 North LaSalle.

Mobilia is a wood and laminate casegood manufacturer founded in 1992 by Dominick Bonfiglio and his father, Rino Bonfiglio after working in the wood furniture industry 15 and 40 years respectively. Since Mobilia's founding, steady growth has allowed Mobilia to expand to over 50 employees and into a new 75,000 square foot manufacturing facility. All Mobilia products are made to order by hand. From start to finish, it is this "hands on" manufacturing that sets Mobilia apart from the competition. All standard lines may be modified to suit the needs of today's modern office. Shapes and sizes may be altered, details added or subtracted, and materials substituted. Since all products are made to order, larger or smaller than published sizes are easily made within the same lead times as "standard lines". Mobilia will make custom products designed specifically for the user. Custom products are constructed using the same techniques as standard and modified products. Mobilia has an award winning design staff available for consultation from design through production.

Newmark Knight Frank is one of the largest independent real estate service firms in the world. We provide comprehensive real estate solutions to many of the most prominent corporations, property owners, investors and developers across the globe. New York-headquartered Newmark Knight Frank and London based partner Knight Frank Newmark operate over 165 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. Last year, we completed transactions valued at over $37.3 billion, with revenues exceeding $537 million. With a staff of 5,300 employees, we have created an effective global platform from which to serve the property needs of our growing list of clients. Additionally, Newmark Knight Frank serves as leasing agent and/or property manager for over 100 million square feet of commercial space worldwide.

Whatever you need to accomplish, Steelcase can provide you with the environment and the tools to do it better, faster and more effectively. That's because we're passionate about unlocking the potential of people at work. It's the fundamental principle on which our company was founded in 1912 and it remains our single-minded focus in the 21st century. We make it our business to study how people work, to fully understand the ever-changing needs of individuals, teams and organizations all around the world. Then we take our knowledge, couple it with products and services inspired by what we've learned about the workplace, and create solutions that help people have a better day at work.

Tishman Speyer is one of the leading owners, developers, operators, and fund managers of first-class real estate in the world, having managed a portfolio of assets since its inception of over 113 million square feet and more than 91,000 residential units in major metropolitan areas across the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. In large measure, we have achieved this position by recognizing opportunities where most others see only difficulties and then transforming these opportunities into assets of even greater value. Our ability to do so is the result of a philosophy of approaching each property or project as a stand-alone business in order to create maximum value for both tenants and investors. This philosophy, combined with a culture that encourages creativity and unconventional thinking across a variety of disciplines, has enabled Tishman Speyer to acquire, develop and manage a property portfolio representing over US$76 billion in total value since 1978.


Zeller Realty Group ("ZRG") is a commercial property investment, management and leasing company with offices in Chicago, Minneapolis and Indianapolis. The company, which was founded in 1981, is based in Chicago and operates affiliated companies Zeller Realty Corporation, Zeller Management Corporation and Zeller Development Corporation from its headquarters building, located at 401 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Since the formation of ZRG, over $1.2 billion of acquisition and development activity has been completed. ZRG provides a unique blend of expertise, innovation and efficiency in commercial real estate acquisition, investment, management, leasing and development. ZRG provides all direct skills necessary for: marketing and leasing; property and asset management; development and construction management; financial analysis, accounting, reporting, and debt and equity capital sourcing. ZRG currently operates over 4,000,000 square feet in its portfolio, with 3 properties in Chicago: 401 North Michigan Avenue, 211 East Ontario Street and 430 West Erie Street. For more information please visit www.zellerrealty.com.