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Last time I wrote to you in mid November, I talked
about how we were all sucker punched by the
recession. Many of you replied in agreement. Now
we are 3+ months later and everyone has hit
the "REBOOT" button on their business. The one
phrase I can't stand right now is the one that we all
get -"So how's business?" I feel like shouting
back "What are you an ostrich?" All businesses have
been affected whether you're a hot dog vendor or
Microsoft. The real question is "How have you been
affected and what are you doing about it?"
At Meyer Design we got the message real quick that
we, and everyone else, need to understand the
reality of the economic landscape and get competitive
real fast, which we did. We pared down our cost
structure and got even smarter on how to handle
each sales opportunity. We then reengineered our
service menu to fit our clients' need to do more with
less, reduce occupancy cost, restructure, monetize
assets, and still maintain focus on revenue. As the
year goes on we will - and are - continuing to find new
ways to reduce our clients' costs whether it's through
energy savings, fitting more into less, or helping to
market space.
That is our Action Plan for `09.
What is yours?
Please reply and let me know your thoughts. We can
be a help to you in these tough times...
~ Norman Liedtke
President, Meyer Design,
Inc.
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Great Valley
Commerce Center: A New Development for 2009!
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This latest venture of Exeter Property Group boasts a
total of 356,000 square feet of "Class A" office space
at Great Valley Commerce Center in Malvern, PA.
These two buildings - a single-story 276,000 square
foot facility and a 2-story 80,000 square foot building -
are undergoing a major revitalization from outmoded
1960s office buildings into a modern, sophisticated
design to capture the attention of prospective tenants.
Strategic Realty Investments LLC is representing
Exeter's interest in leasing the property.
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What's Your Plan
of Action?
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The first rule of being a professional services firm is to
go where your clients are, then navigate them to
where
they need to go. Many of our clients have certainly
gone in new directions over the past 6 months and
their business plans are making quick changes to
ensure continued success.
Meyer Design, Inc. resolves challenges that affect our
clients' business plans. In response to the changing
business climate, we are focusing special attention
on maximizing leverageable assets.
We are helping clients recalibrate their real estate
needs. These services are for tenants who need to cut
operational costs or make quick real estate
adjustments to their existing space as a result of
downsizing, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate
reorganizations.
These services are characterized by fast turnaround
times, minimal disruption to daily business
operations, and most importantly, minimal financial
impact.
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X.L.
America, Inc. :
Perfect Blend of Creativity and Functionality
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What the Client Thinks...
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"I would have time to be a better
leader if all the
design firms and consultants I deal with were as
intelligent, passionate, thorough and professional as
your team."
~Christine Friello
VP Real Estate
Strategy
X.L. America, Inc.
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Fast Facts
- Regional Headquarters
- 125,000 Square Feet
- Project targeted for LEED-CI Silver certification
- Consolidating personnel (approximately 600)
from 3
offices
- Maintain strict adherence to budget while ensuring
design quality and functionality
Upon
embarking on this project, the Meyer Design, Inc. team realized
that X.L. America, Inc.'s requirements would need the perfect blend
of creativity and functionality. In addition, many spaces needed
to handle dual roles and design solutions would have to conserve
valuable square footage.
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The Real Deal
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DVGBC's letter
to George Wilson and Meyer...
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"Without your commitment, DVGBC would not be in
our new home! The space is warm, inviting, simply
stylish yet professional...This significant step would
not have been possible without your personal
commitment and guidance, and Meyer Design's
expertise."
~Jill D. Kowalski LEED
AP
Executive Director
Delaware Valley Green Building Council
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