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Shindico, 1355 Taylor Avenue

As time has gone on, environmental considerations have become more and more important in real estate development. While this trend has intensified in Winnipeg in recent years with LEED developments like Manitoba Hydro Place (360 Portage Avenue) and Centrepoint (311 Portage Avenue), the notion of sustainable development is nothing new for Shindico.

CCIM Thrive 2015 - Keynote Speaker, Sam Zell, CCIM

While I was attending the CCIM Thrive conference in Austin, Texas, I had the privilege to meet Sam Zell. Sam gave a great presentation on Commercial Real Estate, Lending and Investments and also received an honorary CCIM designation, which is a very rare occurrence.

Shanghai Restaurant, Winnipeg, Manitoba

I do! It was called a Winnipeg Institution, and was one of the most well-known places to go for Chinese cuisine in our city. The end of an era came when the building was demolished in November, 2012. It was originally built in 1885 and once housed Winnipeg’s City Hall, but I remember it as a great place for lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Finding the ideal location for your business is one of the most important (and time consuming) decisions you can make. Real estate decisions are complex and finding a Real Estate Professional with experience and market knowledge is key, and can mean the difference between success and failure.