In The News
2012
Carr Workplaces to Open Landmark Washington D.C. Location at 1000 Connecticut Avenue in Central Business District
February 1, 2012 - Carr Workplaces, a provider of executive offices and flexible workplace solutions nationwide, announced today that they will open a new business center in downtown Washington, D.C. Coming in May 2012, this fully furnished and equipped business center will be located at the beautiful new 1000 Connecticut Avenue building, one of Washington, D.C.'s landmark addresses at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and K Street.
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2011
Carr Workplaces is Opening First Manhattan Business Center in MetLife Building on Park Avenue
November 1, 2011 - Carr Workplaces, a national provider of executive suites and co-working solutions, announced today that construction is almost complete on its first business center in Manhattan, located in the city's iconic MetLife Building, adjacent to Grand Central Terminal. Located at 200 Park Avenue, between East 43rd and East 45th, this location offers exceptional views of Park Avenue and Lower Manhattan with direct access to Grand Central Terminal, as well as retail specialty shops, restaurants and hotels. Carr Workplaces' 200 Park Avenue at Grand Central Terminal center opens in December 2011.
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Carr Workplaces' Newest Business Center to Open on Capitol Hill
May 12, 2011 - Carr Workplaces announced today the grand opening of its newest business center located just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Located at 300 New Jersey Ave., Carr Workplaces will occupy the entire ninth floor of the landmark building encompassing 26,132 square feet with 85 offices, three conference rooms, a video conferencing studio and an inviting community café featuring complimentary Starbucks coffee. Carr Workplaces' Capitol Hill location will open in July 2011.
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Carr Workplaces Announces its Newest Greater Chicago Location in Oakbrook Terrace Tower
April 15, 2011 - Carr Workplaces announced today the grand opening of its newest location at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower located at One Tower Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The premium Class-A property is located on the 17th floor and encompasses 22,866 square feet with 72 offices, two conference rooms, one training room, an inviting cafe featuring complimentary Starbucks coffee and numerous other amenities. The center will open for business on June 1, 2011.
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Preferred Office Network Introduces the First National "No-Term Agreement©" for Office Space
April 13, 2011 - Preferred Office Network, the only national network of executive suites focused on corporate users, announced today the rollout of its national No-Term Agreement©, a program that allows corporate office users to rent office space in major U.S. markets without having to commit to a fixed term. The new deal makes Preferred Office Network the first national executive suite network to offer this kind of flexibility.
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Carr Workplaces Rolls Out Second Premium Location in Tysons Corner; 12th in Washington DC Area
March 11, 2011 - Carr Workplaces announced the grand opening of its newest location at 1750 Tysons Boulevard in McLean, Virginia. The premium Class-A property is located on the 15th floor and encompasses 21,000 square feet with 76 offices, three conference rooms, an upscale café featuring complimentary Starbucks premium coffee and numerous other amenities.
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Carr Workplaces to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Chevy Chase, MD Location
March 2, 2011 - Carr Workplaces, Washington D.C.'s leading provider of upscale workspace solutions, announced the official grand opening of its newest location at 5425 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, MD.
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2010
Preferred Office Network Introduces Kris Elliott as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
November 30, 2010 - With over eleven years of experience in the serviced office space industry, Elliott brings strong sales, client management and real estate experience to the Preferred Office Network team.
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Carr Workplaces Named Exclusive Serviced Office Provider to the Chicago Bar Association
November 2, 2010 - Affiliation entitles the Bar's 22,000 members significant benefits including special rates on office rentals and conference facilities, and access to Carr's 27 business centers in Chicago and across the country.
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Carr Workplaces To Open New Business Center in San Francisco's Landmark Four Embarcadero Center As Part of Continued National Expansion
September 24, 2010 - Carr Workplaces, a provider of flexible alternative workplace solutions nationwide, will open its newest business center in downtown San Francisco at Four Embarcadero Center in the first quarter of 2011.
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Office Business Center Industry Leaders Create Preferred Office Network, LLC
September 17, 2010 - Three of the leading operators of office business centers in the United States have announced they have funded a new venture, Preferred Office Network, LLC, to provide a single source for organizations needing office space and support services in multiple locations.
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The American Small Business Coalition Names Carr Workplaces As a 2010-11 Alliance Sponsor and Coalition Partner
September 17, 2010 - The mutual affiliation provides ASBC members with discounted rates and special offers on flexible office space and virtual service packages around the Washington DC-metropolitan area and in other U.S. cities where Carr Workplaces has a presence.
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Carr Workplaces To Open New Business Center In Century CityÕs Landmark MGM Tower
September 15, 2010 - Carr Workplaces, a national provider of alternative workplace solutions, will open its newest business center in the MGM Tower at 10250 Constellation Blvd. in Century City, Calif. in early October.
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Carr Workplaces To Open New Business Center in Chicago's Landmark Aon Center As Part of Continued National Expansion
August 11, 2010 - The 25,000 sq. ft. space will open in downtown Chicago at the landmark Aon Center in early 2011.
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American Intellectual Property Law Association Names Carr Workplaces As a Preferred Provider to its 17,000 Members
July 28, 2010 - This affiliation entitles AIPLA's 17,000 members flexible lease terms and simple agreements, with special promotions throughout the year at Carr's 23 business centers in the Washington, D.C.-metro area and across the country.
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Carr Workplace Wins Exclusive D.C. Bar Deal
January 26, 2010 - Carr Workplaces is the exclusive serviced office provider to the D.C. Bar. This is an angle Regus has yet to hit, and could position Carr to compete more effectively against the industry's Goliath in the D.C. market.
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Carr Workplaces Named Exclusive Serviced Office Provider To The District of Columbia Bar
January 25, 2010 - Affiliation entitles the Bar's 92,000 members significant benefits and access to the 23 business centers Carr operates in Washington, D.C. and across the country.
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2009
Preferred Offices Changes Name to Carr Workplaces; Reflecting National Expansion
December 8, 2009 - Preferred Offices, a Washington, DC-based provider of alternative workplace solutions, has changed its name to Carr Workplaces and will integrate its Preferred Offices™ and Synergy Workplaces™ brand under this flag going forward.
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Preferred Offices Acquires Synergy Workplaces Locations; Expands Operations Outside Of Washington, DC-Metro Area To Seven Major Business Markets Across The Country
August 28, 2009 - With this acquisition, Preferred Offices more than doubles its operations from ten locations throughout metro-Washington, DC to a total of twenty three offices in seven new markets...
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Preferred Offices Unveils Newest Serviced Office at Potomac Tower in Rosslyn, VA
May 6, 2009 - Encompassing 18,000 square feet, 62 offices, and four conference rooms, Preferred-Rosslyn provides a flexible, full service solution to businesses with small or short term work space requirements...
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Strong Demand for Flexible Workspace Drives Expansion at Preferred Offices
March 5, 2009 - Despite the current economic crisis, business is improving for Preferred Offices. Based on this continuing demand, the company will open its ninth DC metro area Center in March in Rosslyn.
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2008
Preferred Offices to Open Rosslyn Center in 2009
November 5, 2008 - Preferred Offices will open its 9th Center location in Rosslyn VA in April 2009. Located on the 12th floor of Potomac Tower, clients will enjoy sweeping views of DC's monuments and the Potomac River.
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Preferred Offices Opens Reston Facility
June 3, 2008 - Preferred Offices opens it doors at the Reston Town Center on May 12, 2008 with ninety one offices and three meeting rooms. Read more »
June 5, 2008 - Preferred Offices' hosts a Grand Opening Celebration at its Reston Town Center location. Read more »
2007
How Suite It Is
July 24, 2007 - Angie O'Grady, President/COO of Preferred Offices, is spotlighted in the latest issue in Bisnow on Business - Washington Women.
Preferred Offices' Big Idea
January 17, 2007 - Spotlight on Preferred Offices from both the Washington and Baltimore Smart CEO's 2006 Big Idea Books.
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"Five on Fire": Preferred Offices is recognized by SmartCEO as one of five non-tech emerging growth companies in the Washington DC metro area.
January 2, 2007 - Visit SmartCEO for the complete list of winners. Read press release »
2006
Sale of CarrAmerica Realty Corp. Changes the Face of Local Real Estate
November 20, 2006 - The Washington Post reviews the iconic family's regional history. Read article »
Preferred Offices To Open Three New Locations in Alexandria, Bethesda and Washington, DC
September 23, 2006 - Expansion Reflects Market Demand for 21st Century Flexible Office Solutions. Read press release »
Preferred Offices Receives Significant Coverage From Local Media
September 2006 - Preferred Offices has been recognized this month by variety of Washington D.C. metro area news publications:
- The cover of the Alexandria Times' Homes section
- The Washington Post's From the Ground Up column
- The Washington Business Journal (subscribers only)
- The Washington Examiner
- The Montgomery Gazette
Preferred Offices Partners with UPSA
April 5, 2006 - Preferred Offices has partnered with the United Professional Sales Association (UPSA) to provide a new Member Benefit Program to sales professionals that require "on-demand" access to private offices and meeting rooms. Now, members of UPSA can meet prospects and conduct business face-to-face in "Class A" office space instead of noisy, crowded coffee bars or restaurants - gourmet coffee is on Preferred Offices! Visit UPSA to learn more!
Preferred Offices Partners with Sport & Health Clubs
March 10, 2006 - Preferred Offices is pleased to announce an exciting new benefit program to our members: We have partnered with Sport & Health Clubs to offer you special rates on club memberships!
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The Tyson's Corner Office Center is Now Open!
February 9, 2006 - Our stunning new center features 74 private offices, meeting rooms for up to 25 people, high speed internet access & wireless connectivity.
Preferred Offices Sponsors Bike to Work Day
February 1, 2006 - Preferred Offices is proud to be the lead sponsor for the 2006 Washington D.C. Bike to Work Day! For more information about this upcoming event visit www.waba.org or view the event flyer!
Preferred Offices and Zipcar Join Forces
January, 2006 - Zipcar and Preferred Offices have joined forces to provide easy access to Zipcars across Washington DC.
2005
Preferred Offices' Big Idea
December, 2005 - Spotlight on Preferred Offices from Washington Smart CEO's 2005 Big Idea Book.