In an edition of this month's Portland Business Journal, Lou Elliott took to the horn to discuss the hurdles created by the current underpriced leasing market, maturing mortgages, faltering consumer confidence and the prospect that more retailers will go out of business. In the article, Elliott predicts the pain for owners may not be over. The problem is especially acute for owners with expiring mortgages. Reduced rents lead to lower property values, which in turn erode owner equity. That, coupled with lenders demanding higher equity levels from borrowers means property owners will need significant amounts of cash if they wish to refinance. With the cash crunch looming, Elliott counsels his clients to conserve funds. "You're going to need it," he says. Elliott also counsels owners to work with tenants to keep them in business, if they have a viable business. "Do what you have to to keep them," he says.

Last Week, Elliott Associates was named #4 on the Top Commercial Property Management Firms list by the Portland Business Journal, moving-up one spot from our #5 position on the same list last year. The rankings are based on the total square feet of property managed. EAI acquired the number four ranking with approximately five-million square feet of total managed property. If you are looking for commercial property management, please consider Elliott Associates to meet all your needs.

If you aren't doing the majority of your business, or searching for business, online, then you're missing the boat. The reality is, today's market is one in which the role of social media, networks, web marketing and internet strategy are key, if not the norm. Here at Elliott Associates, we make sure all space available for lease is within reach. That is why we market our listings on LoopNet, CoStar, Craigslist and Vertical E-Mail and use social networks like Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In to make sure the EAI name is well known. Leasing agent, Jamie Nelson, of EAI generated 47,974 property views on showcase.com in the last six months alone. If you haven't already, make sure to check-out our online services and what it can do for you!

Summer has officially kicked-off. Take a look at what we are busy doing at Elliott Associates!

For the second year in a row, Elliott Associates has been named on the 100 Best Green Companies list compiled by Oregon Business magazine. This list is highly competitive and companies that make up the list, like EAI, are doing more then just the obvious recycling. At Elliott Associates alone we compost and have eliminated our waste by more then half. We house a bio swell on company grounds, initiated a cycling team to encourage employees to bike to work and have switched to green cleaners and compact fluorescent bulbs. Spearheaded by our own in-house Green Team, these items merely scratch the surface of our green efforts. By continuing to stay committed to sustainable practices, we here at Elliott Associates hope to show you that being green pays off not only for the environment, but also the bottom line.

With the help of Elliott Associates' own Todd Amacher, Voodoo Doughnut has opened its third location this week in Eugene, Ore. The funky and far-out doughnut makers held a "soft" opening on Friday, May 7, complete with a line of customers out the door. Voodoo Doughnut Eugene is located at 20 East Broadway in Eugene, Ore. The grand opening will be held sometime in the next month and will be sure to bring a crowd. Stay-tuned!

In one of the toughest and most competitive markets in memory, Matt Sichel and Jamie Nelson of Elliott Associates have been named 2009 CoStar Power Brokers based on their leasing activity throughout the year. Their performance was measured among all the commercial real estate brokers active in the region and ranked based on overall retail leasing transaction volume for 2009 reported to CoStar. As CoStar Power Brokers, Matt and Jamie are recognized among a very select group of top commercial brokers in the nation. Both Matt and Jamie have earned this honored distinction in previous years. Together, they have over twenty-five years with Elliott Associates, Inc.

Maria Schwieger has joined Elliott Associates, Inc. as an assistant property manager to Senior Property Manager, Julie Muir. In this role, Schwieger assists in managing approximately 25 retail, office and mixed-use properties in several different states. Schwieger works to maintain vendor and tenant relationships, coordinates facility maintenance and repairs, monitors and provides resolution for tenant relations and assists in preparing the annual budget for her clients. Prior to joining EAI, Schwieger worked for three years at Marcus and Millichap in Arizona as an operations manager to one of the top investment agents in Phoenix. Schwieger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and Spanish from the Universtiy of Portland and has studied abroad in both Spain and Mexico.

Ashley Garron recently joined Elliott Associates, Inc. as an assistant property manager to Kellie Underwood. In this role, she will be responsible for helping manage a portfolio of 15 properties in Oregon and Washington. Garron performs a variety of duties, including:coordination with vendors for property maintenance and projects, preparation of monthly invoices and collection of overdue payments from tenants, assisting and distributing of monthly financial reports, tracking gross sales, distribution of owner draws and helping prepare the annual budgets and common area maintenance reconciliations. A recent transplant to Oregon, before joining Elliott Associates, Inc., Garron worked as an administrative assistant within the Corporate Properties Group of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Our much loved newsletter, the Elliott Extra, will now be available online. Click here to view the Spring Elliott Extra.

March, 2010 - The Portfolio Accountant for Elliott Associates, Inc. establishes a central position in our property management functions. We embrace the concept of Portfolio Accountants being a working member of a cross-departmental property management team and therefore each Portfolio Accountant is assigned to work with a Property Manager on a specific portfolio of properties. They will join a team consisting of an assigned Property Management Assistant, a Facilities Services connection, and a Brokerage alliance, and other specialists as needed by the portfolio requirements. As the Property Manager handles all the detailed physical aspects of a property, a Portfolio Accountant handles all the detailed financial aspects. You will bring your organized and detailed accounting expertise to the management of the properties and assist the Property Manager in being current and knowledgeable about all financial aspects of the properties. Being accurate and timely is a must. Being communicative through well-conceived reporting is required for the good of all. Being proactive and patient is an important part of participating on a team in which you may possess the most expertise in all things related to accounting. A positive and helpful attitude and an understanding that all members of the team bring their expertise for the betterment of the client will help make the Portfolio Accountant successful. If interested, please contact our Corporate Services Manager, Erin Curley: erincurley@elliottassociatesinc.com

January, 2010 - Elliott Associates is looking for a full time Corporate Accountant. The position of a Corporate Accountant is directly linked to the principals of the company, and supervised daily by the corporate CFO. Its importance cannot be understated. The financial health of the company rests in the capable hands of the Corporate Accountant who pays attention to every minute detail of our corporate income and expenses. Legal requirements, reports, budgeting, and constant analysis is our life line to reality and we keep a tight 30 day cycle of review. None of the foregoing is worth anything unless the person in the position is communicating fully, regularly, accurately and succinctly with the CFO and the Principals. Confidentiality is an absolute requirement of the position and discussion of any knowledge of employee agreements or corporate cash flow or financial data can be cause for immediate dismissal. Ability and willingness to work directly with the principals on a daily basis is a requirement and will keep your life constantly interesting.

January, 2010 - Todd Amacher, of Elliott Associates, is busy helping his popular client, Voodoo Doughnuts, set-up shop in downtown Eugene, Oregon. The doughnut shop, famous to many in Portland for its cereal crusted and blood jelly gushing doughnuts, will be a perfect fit for Eugene's laid-back vibe and a welcomed treat to the students that attend the University of Oregon. The shop hopes to open sometime in the next few months. Residents are so excited to welcome Voodoo Doughnuts to the area, that our own Todd Amacher even made local news. Copy and paste the following link to check it out: http://www.myfoxeugene.com/dpp/news/metro/Voodoo_Donuts_Coming_To_Eugene

December, 2009 - Each year Elliott Associates chooses a charity to donate goods and monetary contributions to for the holidays. This year, EAI was happy to coordinate a canned food and fund drive for the Oregon Food Bank to help fight hunger within our own community. With the troubled economy, the distribution of emergency food boxes in Oregon skyrocketed last year to historic highs, increasing more than 14 percent. Half of those families that received food last year were those with children. EAI acorns collected a total of approximately 300 pounds of canned goods and raised nearly 500 dollars in cash donations during the month of December. (A $10 donation will help the Oregon Food Bank distribute enough food for 30 meals.) Though times were hard for many this year, this is our way at EAI to say thank you to all those who were so generous to us throughout the year. Happy New Year!

November, 2009 - In the current issue of the Journal of Property Management, published by IREM, Senior Property Manager, Julie Muir, emphasizes the importance of clear conversation between managers and the people with whom they communicate on a daily basis. When communicating among teams and with clients, modern technology has proved to be a blessing and a curse. Many of us rely on it too heavily and forget that sometimes a LIVE conversation is all that is needed to clear up an issue or concern. Inflection, tone, and body language are lost via email and text message, but the ease of these methods have made them our preferred method of communicating. Find out what can happen when you don't take the time to speak with your team and clients directly in Muir's article, "Communication on the Fly."

October, 2009 - This Halloween at Elliott Associates, Inc., we got our bones a rattlin' with the baby brigade, all of whom were dressed in their costume finest. Fellow EAI employees Tina Lundkvist, Erin Curley, Kellie Underwood, and Katie Litkie brought in their little acorns to haunt the halls of EAI, eat some candy, and bring a little laughter to the ghoulish break room. We hope you all had as happy of a Halloween as we did!

September, 2009 - As part of this month's Bike Commute Challenge, held by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Elliott Associates, Inc.'s own Team Acorn has pledged to do our part to bike to work and leave our cars at home. During the month of September, Team Acorn logged all individual bike commutes in an effort to ride our bikes more, improve our overall health and help the environment too. On October 8th, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will announce the winning companies by tallying the percent of total commutes done by bike. This morning, Team Acorn, completed a combined 60 mile ride, with the farthest acorns traveling all the way from Vancouver to Downtown Portland. The riders celebrated their accomplishment by cheering over a group breakfast at the finish line. Way to go Big Team!

September, 2009 - Senior Property Manager, Julie Muir, was published in this month's IREM: Journal of Property Management. In her article, "My perspective - Taskmaster or Teacher," Muir gives insight into the benefits of being a productive teacher, teaching effectively and the importance of nurturing the next generation of property managers. To read her article in full, as it appeared, please follow the included link: http://www.irem.org/pdfs/JPM/SO2009-MyPerspective.pdf Julie currently serves as an at large member of the National Executive Committee for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). We, at Elliott Associates, are dedicated to learning something new about our trade and sharing that knowledge with our friends, clients, and peers. We hope that you find this information interesting and useful.

August, 2009 - Tracey Toy, of Elliott Associates, Inc., was recently promoted to property manager, and will be supervising her own portfolio of retail, office, and flex properties. In her new position, toy will oversee a portfolio of properties, prepare operating budgets, CAM/tax/insurance billings, percentage rent calculations, CPI increases and will supervise the leasing staff and facilities managers in the day-to-day operations of her portfolio of properties. Toy, who began her property management career at EAI working as an assistant property manager, brings over three years of experience at Elliott Associates, Inc., to the position.

August, 2009 - It was announced this week that Ann Martin, of Elliott Associates, Inc. will move from assistant property manager to property manager, and will take on lead management of an extensive portfolio of retail, industrial, and office properties. As property manager, Martin will oversee the day-to-day management of her designated properties, communicate regularly with property owners and vendors, manage tenant relations, develop yearly budgets, complete annual CAM reconciliations and oversee accounting, facility, and leasing services. Martin has been with Elliott Associates since May of 2008. In her short time at EAI, Martin has already proven to be an integral member of the property management team with immense knowledge and skill.

Tina Lundkvist joined Elliott Associates in May 2009. As a Portfolio Accountant, she is responsible for the financial aspects of her portfolio of properties. She works closely with the property manager and assistant property manager to create a cross-functional team. Her specific duties include preparing tenant statements, monitoring cash flow, reconciling bank statements, and drafting property budgets. Tina joined Elliott Associates with ten years of experience as a property accountant with Pacific Realty Associates (PacTrust), a commercial development and investment company headquartered in Portland, OR. She has extensive knowledge relating to financial statement preparation, annual operating expense reconciliations and budgeting.

July, 2009 - We at Elliott Associates, Inc. would like to propose a link exchange with all of our wonderful partners who help us serve our clients day in and day out. If you think we are doing a great job, post our link on your site, and we will do the same! We're always on the look-out for great links to valuable sites to offer to our clients and want to help spread the word about the great things you are doing too. If interested and to include a link to our website on your site: First, let us know you are linking to us, so we can keep track of our partners. Then, download our Elliott Associates logo using the image to the right, and add a hyperlink to www.elliottassociatesinc.com to your website. Finally, send us the link to your site and we will post it on our website. That's all there is to it!

Being the hip, happening people that we are, Elliott Associates has now joined Twitter! We'll be tweeting each workday, and maybe more, with quick tips, interesting news articles, need-to-know information and alerts about what is going on in our office, and in the commercial real estate market. Make sure to sign-up to follow us @ EA_Inc and become one of our Tweeples (Twitter People). Sign-up today at www.twitter.com

Oregon Business magazine conducted an extensive survey of 372 companies throughout Oregon. The two-part survey ranked employees' satisfaction with their companies' green efforts, in addition to an employer survey that highlighted the companies' green policies. Out of the 372 companies that took part in the survey, Elliott Associates was honored as one of the 100 Best Green companies to work for in the State of Oregon, and even ranked in the top 25! Way to go, Elliott Associates!

June, 2009 - The commencement ceremony for the Portland Business Alliance's "Leadership Portland" was held June 4th, 2009, and marked Leanne Johnston's graduation from the year-long program. Selected to participate in Leadership Portland from a large pool of business professionals, Leanne worked to perfect her already spectacular leadership skills. Moreover, the curriculum included monthly day-long programs that explored both local and regional economic growth and sustainability dynamics. Leanne also took part in a "Community Impact Project," in which her team developed marketing tools and strategies for a local alternative education program. Job well done, Leanne!

May, 2009 - Though competing with national companies, Elliott Associates is excelling in the Portland metro area. Oregon Business magazine ranked Elliott Associates in the top ten on its commercial real estate power list. Not bad for a small company started over 25 years ago by a husband-wife team who were passionate about commercial real estate, client service, and employee satisfaction. Elliott Associates has since blossomed, offering a full range of commercial and retail property management, asset management, investment sales, and leasing, accounting, and facility services. Great job, Elliott Associates!

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has recognized Elliott Associates, Inc. as a Recycle at Work business, adding yet another award to Elliott Associates' many green accolades. In an effort to make Portland, OR, one of the most sustainable cities in the United States, the Portland City Council has asked the city to be at a 75 percent recycling rate by the year 2015, a bold but achievable goal. However, Elliott Associates, a green pioneer in the industry, has already exceeded city requirements, and has been honored as a "Recycle at Work Business." Great job, Elliott Associates!

April, 2009 - As the Red River reached flood stage on Saturday, March 28th, 2009, in Fargo, North Dakota, volunteers turned out in droves to fill more than one and a half million sandbags and construct levees. Men, women, and children worked to hold back the rising waters of the epic flood that threatened to shut down the city. While their spirits were high, many volunteers were not prepared for the cold and wet conditions the work would bring. But with help from generous groups like the Hull Family, owners of the Fargo Sportsman's Warehouse managed by Elliott Associates, Inc., volunteers were able to receive the necessary items to keep up the work and keep the flood waters at bay. The Hull Family funded the purchase of stocking caps, insulated gloves, water boots, and hot drinks straight from the Sportsman's Warehouse stock with the help of Matt Selders, store manager. From there, the goods were donated to the Assembly of God Volunteer Station for distribultion to cold and willing volunteers. Elliott Associates would like to show its appreciation and respect for our clients, the Hull Family, by acknowledging their efforts to support others in their time of need. The world is a better place because of people like you! Thank you Hull Family!

Because of her exemplary service, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has appointed Leanne Johnston to serve as Oregon's State Operations Chair for the second year in a row. As operations chair, Leanne will act as the voice of the operating, leasing, and marketing sector of Oregon's real estate industry. Leanne has been an active member of ICSC for nearly 20 years, and looks forward to a year of continued service. ICSC is a worldwide organization with over 70,000 members.

March, 2009 - It's four o'clock on Friday afternoon. The bright orange coo-coo clock signals the hour, sending the resident office mutt, Chubbers, into a frenzy of barks. A shuffle board game wraps in the lunchroom and the keg has been tapped. Just a typical day at Elliott Assoticates, Inc., but of course, and most importantly, there's also the work. Elliott Associates, Inc. was born over thirty years ago as the property management dream child of Lou and Moe Elliott and began its operations from a small dank office. Today, the company has grown to include over thirty employees, who, together, manage over 85 properties totaling over four million square feet of managed space, as well as provide comprehensive leasing and investment services. The new digs aren't that bad either.

February, 2009 - This month, Esther Herring celebrates over fifty years in commercial real estate and property management. As a true pioneer in the business and a trail blazer for women in the workplace, Herring has seen her fair share of changes in the market and can reflect with experience on how commercial real estate used to be. "It was simple back in the old days, I loved to close sales," says Herring. Closing deals may be more complicated in today's market, but with half a century under her belt, Herring's long distinguished career and experience gives her the cutting edge to be successful in the field even today.

February, 2009 - William Elliott was promoted this week from brokerage intern to assistant property manager. In this role, William will work with the company's property management team, headed by Kellie Underwood and will assist in managing approximately 20 properties totaling nearly one million square feet of managed space. William was appointed to this position after receiving his real estate license in December. William received his Bachelor of Science in business from Linfield College in 2008 and looks forward to a long and prosperous career in commercial real estate.

February, 2009 - Even in this down economy, retail and restaurant businesses that are opening for the first time and those looking to expand are finding significant opportunities in newly vacated commercial space caused by tenant closings and failures. Todd Amacher has been successfully representing a number of these opportunistic retailers, particularly those looking for vacated space, and is enabling them to realize thousands of dollars in savings while providing much needed activity and income for property owners.

January, 2009 - We are cookin'! Elliott Associates superior property management skills have helped the company obtain five new commercial properties. Kellie Underwood, property manager, and her team will be managing Tanasbourne Business Park in Hillsboro as well as JIVA - NW Center for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in the Pearl. Tanasbourne Business Park's three buildings were developed in 1995 and provide office and industrial space for approximately 20 tenants, while JIVA's four-story building exclusively houses medical users. In addition, property manager Mike Larkin and his team will be managing the Gresham Crossing Office and Gresham Crossing Retail buildings as well as the Lombard Station Retail in North Portland. The Gresham properties are newly built and house Walgreens, Subway, and an urgent care facility. The Lombard Station Retail was built in 2005 as part of the Fred Meyer remodel just in time to take advantage of the new Interestate MAX line. Tenants include Hollywood Video, Gamestop, Activate Wireless and Panda Express. Elliott Associates manages 85 properties, totaling in excess of four-million square feet of commercial real estate.

December, 2008 - Every year Elliott Associates chooses a worthy charity to be the recipient of the office's holiday cheer and generosity. This year, Elliott Associates was pleased to give to the Children's Cancer Association (CCA) by raising money and donating toys to refill the children's "Chemo Pal Closet" that was recently destroyed by CCA office flooding. Elliott Associates' employees responded to the need and brought in new toys for boys and girls who are going through chemotherapy due to various forms of cancer. These toys, games and crafts will be used in the CCA's Chemo Pal Program that matches trusted adults with children and teens who are undergoing chemotherapy. The program introduces fun and friendship into the painful and isolating treatment.

December, 2008 - Elliott Associates' new headquarters in the Old Copeland building was selected as a commercial interior design case study for Herman Miller dealer Pacific Office Furnishings. Though the building is loacted in a blighted, urban core area adjacent to a major freeway, the location maintains a campus feel thanks to its very own arboretum. Erika Dehle, Senior Designer, Soderstrom Architects, was the lead on the open office remodel which strove to bolster productivity by enhancing dialog among employees while still incorporating the lush, outdoor gardens. "When we developed our new office, we focused on creating an open environment that encouraged communications across all teams, nourished our corporate culture, and still captured the light of the day," said Elliott Associates Principal, Marna Elliott.

November, 2008 - The Holidays are upon us, and Elliott Associates' Happy Office Committee celebrated gratitude by showering the office with small gifts in their "Five Days of Thanksgiving." The week preceding Thansgiving, EAI employees found a tiny token of appreciation in their box each morning, as well as an original verse of the "Five Days of Thanksgiving," written on the chalkboard. On the final day of EAI's "Five Days of Thanksgiving," Elliott Associates raffled off a twenty-pound turkey, and Lisa Kaiser won! Congratulations Lisa!

October, 2008 - Recently, contractors broke ground on what is slated to be a 2.7 million dollar commercial real estate redevelopment project for Twin City Shopping Center, a 135,426 square foot retail center located at 700 Ocean Beach Highway, in Longview, WA. The project, estimated to be completed early summer, 2009, will house three tenants in the updated 57,490 square foot space and will replace Sinnett's Grocery Store.

October, 2008 - The city of Portland's Office of Sustainable Development honored Elliott Associates with the prestigious Recycle Works Award for Elliott Associates commitment to reducing workplace waste. As part of their pledge to the environment, Elliott Associates formed a green team to identity and combat EAI's largest sources of waste. Elliott Associates also buys 30% post-consumer recycled content office products, uses durable dishware, and also has available desk-side recycling for each employee. Moreover, Elliott Associates has started food composting in the kitchen, participates in quarterly plastics round-ups, and is also in the process of going paperless. In addition, Elliott Associates encourages employees to bike commute when possible. Elliott associates is committed to making Portland a greener city.

October, 2008 - Todd Amacher recently joined Elliott Associates, Inc. as a leasing broker, bringing with him extensive experience and background in both the management and leasing of investment properties. Amacher, a licensed broker since 1985, has worked with a variety of clients, including Willamette Dental Group, Mortgage Market, US Bank, Bajio Mexican Grill, Muchas Gracias, Ultimate Tan, and Island's Tanning. Mr. Amacher will be joining a seasoned leasing team at Elliott Associates, Inc. which has been responsible for transactions totaling over five million dollars.

August, 2008 - The Portland Office of Sustainable Development honored Elliott Associates with the distinguished G-rated award for the green practices used during the renovation of Elliott Associates' Copeland building. Elliott Associates created a high performance workspace that is not only respectful of the environment, but is efficient and cost effective too. G-rated improvements can result in lower operating costs and improved worker health and productivity. This means employees are more comfortable and healthier, energy is used more efficiently and space is better utilized. Last year, the Office of Sustainable Development handed out only seven of these illustrious plaques to area businesses, making Elliott Associates pretty special! The award is also sustainable, made from recycled bicycle parts.

August, 2008 - On August 12 at 1:00 pm, contractors and owners alike will break ground on what is slated to be a 1.7 million dollar commercial real estate pad and development project in the city of Eugene at Santa Clara Square Retail Center. The ceremony will kick-off a project that is scheduled to house two tenants, Sleep Country USA, and Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union, and will add to the already existing, established center of over 100,000 square feet with tenants including Albertsons, Office Max, and Shari's restaurant.

The Portland Business Alliance has elected Leanne Johnston to participate in their prestigious nine-month Leadership Portland training program. Leadership Portland educates participants on the political, educational, cultural, historical and economic workings of the greater Portland area. The training will give Leanne the opportunity to hone her business and community leadership skills. Leanne is the Director of Client Services for Elliott Associates, Inc., and has been with the company for over 18 years. Elliott Associates, Inc., is a regional commercial real estate company offering full real estate services from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon.

August, 2008 - Ann Martin, formerly in residential real estate sales, recently joined Elliott Associates, Inc. as assistant property manager. In this role, she will assist the senior property manager in the management of 15 commercial properties, as well as provide clerical support. Martin will coordinate facility maintenance and repair, monitor and provide resolution for tenant financial narratives, gross sales reports, and owner draws and help with the preparation of the annual budget. Before joining Elliott Associates, Inc., Martin spent over ten years in retail sales and management where she honed her skills in building relationships with clients and addressing their needs. Licensed in the state of Oregon, Martin holds a degree from Linfield College

August, 2008 - On Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, Elliott Associates, Inc., in conjunction with SD Deacon, will host a "Tree ID Work Party" where employee volunteers from both companies will help add new identification signs to the multiple species of native Oregon trees located on the company's East Burnside campus. The office building was originally built over 30 years ago for Copeland Lumber, complete with a natural arboretum of over 30 different tree species from all over Oregon, each with its own ID sign. The original ID signs are wearing out and as part of Elliott Associates, Inc.'s commitment to all things green, volunteers, including a representative from Elliott Associates, Inc.'s Green Team, will replace worn out signs with stainless steel mounted ID signs.

July, 2008 - When the commercial real estate services firm, Elliott Associates, Inc., recently relocated to an outdated existing building at 901 NE Glisan St., the importance of maintaining a balance between sustainable and artistic commercial renovation was at the top of the list. The former Copeland Lumber Building lay vacant for over seven years before renovation began. The building was renovated reusing existing materials and sustainable natural products to help blend the barrier between the structure itself and then natural arboretum surrounding it. This attention to detail in the effort to go green had even the city of Portland taking notice when the building was distinguished with the City of Portland Sustainable Development G-Rated Certification for sustainable commercial renovation.

February, 2008 - The Subway group has appointed Elliott Associates as their exclusive real estate agent for the Portland metro area, Southwest Washington, and Southern Oregon. Subway is a national chain and the most celebrated sandwich shop in the United States. Elliott Associates leasing brokers, Jamie Nelson and Matt Sichel are working diligently to locate new sights and expand development opportunities for the Subway Group. For more information and to review the site criteria for the Subway Group, please contact Matt or Jamie from our Leasing Services tab above.

May, 2008 - Jamie Nelson was recognized this past year as a Costar POWER BROKER in retail leasing for the Portland marketplace. The prestigious award was presented by the CoStar Group based on high volume of leasing transactions in the market over the 2007 calendar year. Jamie has been with Elliott Associates, Inc. for over 8 years and is a Leasing Broker with the company.

April, 2008 - Shelley Mast was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute of Commercial Real Estate. To earn this designation, Shelley completed four rigorous classes and a comprehensive examination covering all aspects of real estate investment, site analysis and marketing. Shelley has been with Elliott Associates, Inc. for over 12 years and is the Chief Financial Officer with the company.

February, 2008 - Elliott Associates, Inc. has achieved the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (AMO) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The AMO® accreditation signifies that Elliott Associates, Inc. has a track record of performance and stability and has experienced real estate professionals leading the company who have earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from IREM®.

February, 2008 - Elliott Associates welcomes three Portland, Oregon metro area Amato Brothers properties to our property management portfolio. The Amato Brothers portfolio includes both retail and office space. They are a family owned business and have been involved in real estate for over 75 years. One of the buildings Elliott Associates will be managing in the Amato Brothers portfolio is the historic Gilbert Building, located in downtown Portland. Elliott Associates has appointed property manager Mike Larkin, assistant property manager Suzette Koch, accountant Roger Morse, and facility managers Chase Turner and Robert Harris as the management team for Amato Brothers Enterprises.

January, 2008 - Atlas Investments has retained Elliott Associates as property manager for seven retail properties located in greater Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Bend. Elliott Associates has appointed property manager Mike Larkin, assistant property manager Suzette Koch, and accountant Roger Morse as the management team for the Atlas Investments properties.

October, 2007 - The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has appointed Julie Muir as a member of the organization's National Executive Committee. For Julie, this appointment follows a number of years of volunteer leadership in IREM, including her appointment by National President-elect Reggie Mullins to serve as her Vice-chair of the Regional Vice Presidents committee, serving for two years as the IREM Regional Vice President for the Northwestern United States, and serving as an officer, the chair of multiple committees and the 2003 President of the Portland, Oregon chapter of IREM. Julie has earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from IREM and currently is Senior Property Manager at Elliott Associates, Inc. and a leader in providing property management services for the company.

July, 2007 - Express Personnel has retained Elliott Associates to be their exclusive real estate agent in seeking new office locations and opportunities in the company's western states region. Express Personnel is a national company that offers temporary staffing personnel and placement to a broad range of businesses. Elliott Associates leasing broker, Jamie Nelson, CLS is the lead agent providing these services to Express Personnel. For more information and to review the site criteria for Express Personnel, please use the Tenant Representation Link under our leasing services.

October, 2006 - The Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) designation was awarded to Cap Berri in October 2006 by the CCIM Institute of Commercial Real Estate. Cap also previously earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) International. The CCIM designation required completion of coursework and exams covering all aspects of real estate investment. Cap has been with Elliott Associates for 10 years and currently oversees the asset management, brokerage and leasing services with the company.

August, 2006 - Matt Sichel was recognized this past year as a Costar POWER BROKER in retail leasing for the Portland marketplace. The prestigious award was presented by the CoStar Group based on high volume of leasing transactions in the market over the 2006 calendar year. Matt has been with Elliott Associates, Inc. for over 12 years and is a Senior Leasing Broker with the company.

May, 2006 - Broker and Leasing agent, Jamie Nelson, received the Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS) designation in 2006 from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). To achieve this professional designation, Jamie completed a series of demanding courses and a comprehensive test conducted by ICSC covering all aspects of real estate leasing. Jamie has been with Elliott Associates, Inc for over 7 years and is a Leasing Broker with the company.

May, 1994 - Senior Property Manager, Esther Herring, received the Trustee's Distinguished Service Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at the Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Esther has served as the State Director, Director of Governmental Affairs and Operation Chairperson for the Oregon chapter of ICSC. Esther previously earned the Senior Certified Shopping Center Manager (SCSM) designation from the ICSC and the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). Esther has been with Elliott Associates for over 25 years and continues as a property manager and mentor with the company.