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👏 Exciting News from Jiyoung Kang & ROBO ARETE! 👏 The journey to introduce robots in the U.S. food service industry has been anything but easy. But we’re thrilled to announce that ROBO ARETE is opening Robert Chicken in the heart of New York City! This new location isn’t just about showcasing food; it’s about experiencing firsthand the potential of robotics in food service. You’re always welcome to visit, see, and taste for yourself. Today, countless restaurants face challenges, from rising labor costs to increased material expenses. Nexarobo and many other robotics companies are working hard each day to offer solutions to these issues. In South Korea, for instance, robotics and automation systems started transforming even small dining establishments over three years ago. We hope that restaurants across America will also find a path to growth through these reliable, data-driven solutions and high-quality installations. 🤖 Stop by and be part of the future of food service! 🍗 #roboarete #robertchicken #nexarobo #hospitality #BusinessProblemSolving #LaborCosts #Restaurants #Franchises

“The wide range of careers and professional opportunities on offer are an integral part of why people are moving here, but also because it’s a very liveable and balanced city." We sat down with Oliver Cooke, Phaidon International’s South USA Managing Director, to find out about the extraordinary growth of the city’s business and talent landscape and what makes Dallas the destination of choice for so many people and businesses. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWDHeKni

If you are in real estate in Central Ohio there was a lot to celebrate this week: 1) A globally recognized manufacturing project, receiving federal support & securing a major new partnership, which brought renewed confidence to a generational opportunity. 2) A leading global employer declaring that culture is not a birthright- its something that need to be worked at & that the office plays a part in strengthening a company’s culture. 3)The Fed cutting it’s rate by half a point-calming some of the major headwinds facing developers & creating momentum to get back to building. And last but not least- the opening of Butcher & Rose for lunch service-which based on today’s attendance will be one of THE spot for a “downtown power lunch”. The future is bright!

If you're curious about why we're called Thomas Park and the background on our brandmark, check out the post below!

🐣 SoSquared has flown the nest 🐥 After two years in Exchange at Department 's shared space we've moved up to the 4th floor, where the air is crisp. Shared spaces are definitely the best option for those early days, but timing when to transition can be difficult; here's what we considered: ➕ Cohesion - having your own space fosters a strong sense of belonging and unity, making everyone feel more connected. In general it's just more enjoyable coming to the office. ➕ Focus - no more competing for a quiet corner or having meetings in open, noisy spaces. ➕ Whilst we're sharing with another company, we're still able to create our own work atmosphere and tailor the space to everyone's needs, increasing productivity (hopefully). ➕ Somewhere to bring clients - Bringing clients to a space which is ours leaves a much better impression. Think about the difference between taking someone back to your house, or your parents... ➖ Increased cost - shared spaces are always going to be cheaper, especially if you're on an incubator or accelerator programme (A good half-way house is sharing with another company). ➖ Isolation - you meet a lot of other companies in a shared space, which can help with ideation and networking, particularly in those early days. ➖ Flexibility - In a shared space you can always add or remove seats as needed. Dedicated offices get out-grown. We're loving having our own space, but curious whether others have found the same pressure to change, or found shared spaces working for them. A huge thank you to Housr for having us 💚💚

It’s my 4 year anniversary with Baker Hill this month! 4 years at a company I am so proud to be a part of—that has been named one of The Indianapolis Star’s #2024TopWorkplaces! When I joined in May of 2020, I hadn’t been actively looking. In fact, I almost didn’t answer the recruiter’s call. The day of my first phone interview, there was a wind sheer that knocked down all of the power lines on my street, so I almost rescheduled, but something told me to find a way to make it work. So… I drove to the Culver’s parking lot and apologized for not being on camera and also being a bit frazzled. It was May of 2020 after all. I was a full-time career woman balancing the needs of a 4th grader struggling to use a computer mouse and learning to log into zoom for e-learning/dance lessons/drumming, a 4 year old missing her preschool routine and friends to play with, an IT-professional-husband working to help his large company pivot all systems, programs, and people to a remote environment, my beloved employees who all had various stressors and obligations needing a caring ear and patience, my newly appointed role as head chef for all family meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner)—and now I had no power (for 3 days), no groceries, and a phone interview for with a fintech, when I had only ever worked for large manufacturers. From the very first conversation, despite being “an outsider” in the space, despite the crazy times we were living in, despite the fear of disappointing my current employer and my wonderful team—something about Baker Hill felt like the right fit. The people felt like the right fit. It’s hard to describe the Baker Hill culture. It can be intense—but also rewarding. We run lean—but we are incredibly efficient and agile. Sometimes my role can feel overwhelming and like I am the only person in my boat—but if I reach out, there is always someone offering to help and a better idea. No company or culture is perfect, but Baker Hill’s DNA is pretty special. Karen Baker and Mark Hill built a solid foundation that has stood the test of time. They invested in good people—good people who wanted to help clients succeed and wanted their peers to succeed too. There are some wickedly talented and smart individuals at Baker Hill. Sometimes I am intimidated. How will I ever fully understand our industry? Our products? Where we need to go? How to get there? How to be an effective leader? How to make change? But if Baker Hill has taught me one thing—it’s this. Change is constant. Improvement is continuous. It’s about evolution—and progress. As my amazing mentor and leader Todd Juracek says WAY TOO OFTEN… “Every day counts.” So, let’s go “up and to the right.” (Per Amber) Congrats Baker Hill! “We the people” did this…. And, we’re just getting started. #2024TopWorkplaces #companyculture #bakerhill #40yearsofevolvinglending

Here are a few interesting facts about our Amazon JFK27 office or the former Lord and Taylor building. I know a few of youll have had coffee/my favorite CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. and have asked several questions about the artwork or the building! #Amazon #AWS #startups #VentureCapital #corporateVC #Newyork #entrepreneurs

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with Vic Faulkner at X2 (UK) 🎉 This week, we're thrilled to acknowledge the 5-year work anniversary of Vic Faulkner and his impactful journey as our Operations Director at X2 (UK). Vic's relationship with us dates back even further, initially serving as Operations Manager from 2008 to 2012 and having worked closely with our Managing Director, Ian Cramb FCILT, for over 25 years. After a brief hiatus up North, Vic's return in 2019 has been nothing short of transformative. Ian Cramb had this to say about Vic: “Bringing Vic back into the X2 (UK) business was a fundamentally important part of our strategic plan to invest in people, processes, controls, and systems to turn what was a good business, into a great business. This has been achieved at all levels, despite the economic challenges that none of us could have predicted. Not only have we doubled in size since Vic joined, but we also have a tremendous platform to take advantage of the significant uplift in customers looking for our services in 2024. Vic is a consummate transport professional with a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience, but he is also great to work with and has a wicked sense of humour, which often is very welcome in a high-pressured transport environment!” Under Vic's leadership, we've navigated through unprecedented challenges, including Brexit, the global pandemic, and industry-wide driver shortages. Through it all, Vic's strategic foresight and unwavering commitment has been instrumental in X2 (UK) seeing steady growth, doubling our revenue over the last 5 years. When asked about his last five years, Vic said “It has been a challenging 5 years, especially with the impact of Brexit, COVID and the associated difficulties within the supply chain. Initially there was a downturn in activity, but our business model meant we could quickly adapt to the ever-changing environment. With the drive and commitment from the team, we have steered through these difficult times and have seen significant growth of the business.” As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our deepest gratitude to Vic for his dedication and leadership. Here's to many more years of success together at X2 (UK)! #employeerecognition #workanniversary #TeamX2UK

End of an era. Start of a reflection. Yesterday evening, I walked out of this office for the final time. It’s been my professional home for the last decade—an office where our team didn’t just work, but built. This space has seen us grow from $1 billion to $6 billion in transactions, adding incredible talent to our team along the way. It’s where countless deals were closed, countless lessons were learned, and where we pushed ourselves—and each other—to deliver meaningful outcomes. Periods of professional life don’t always feel like clean chapters. More often, they’re a rush—a relentless drive to get deals done and move forward. But standing here today, it’s impossible not to pause and appreciate how far we’ve come. While we won’t officially move into our new consolidated downtown Chicago office until January, today feels like both an ending and a beginning. To everyone who has been part of this journey—thank you. I’m filled with gratitude for what we’ve achieved together and energized by what comes next. Here’s to the next chapter. Isaiah Harf Christian Tremblay Josh Dicker Mark Lovering #CommercialRealEstate #Northmarq #OfficeMove #CRE #Gratitude #Teamwork #Growth #Chicago #InvestmentSales

🗽 🇺🇸 This week marks 600 days in New York, and I have to say, this city is really starting to grow on me. When I first arrived, the challenges were enormous - both personally and professionally. The past 18 months have been the toughest of my life, taking a real toll on my #mentalhealth. It’s particularly hard when you have to put on a brave face every morning, lead from the front, and keep going, but that’s life. A positive attitude certainly helps with the challenge. I’ve faced significant obstacles, including moving halfway across the world, being punched in the face in Los Angeles and breaking my front teeth, a hospital admission after a freak accident, and my wife going deaf in one ear. Add to that a toddler, a newborn, and a challenging business environment, and it certainly hasn’t been a quiet year. Despite everything, I’ve kept moving forward, doing my best to deliver both at work and at home. Sleepless nights, tough decisions, and countless spinning plates became part of the daily grind as I worked to turn things around. It wasn’t easy, but the unwavering support from my incredible team, family—especially my very, very patient wife Laetitia East, and friends has made all the difference. Fast forward to today: - Our US business is stronger than its ever been, with nearly 100% fee growth YoY. - Our new business pipeline is thriving, off the back of some big wins driven by referrals and incredible PR and Marketing. - We’ve assembled an amazing leadership team in the US, Andrea Ahern, Holland Bent, Justin Zerrenner, Cait Marron and Marcus M. Haynes. - And we’re producing some of the best work in the industry, which I have no doubt will win many awards! To my team, you’ve been incredible, and none of this would be possible without your passion and dedication. Let’s keep pushing forward and build something truly remarkable over the next 12 months. 💪 On top of the professional success, I now have a family of four—and nothing in the world beats spending time with them. This past weekend, riding around Central Park with the boys squealing in joy and me out of breath trying to keep up with my wife, it finally feels like we are settled. New York, New York we’re just getting started! 🚀 #PersonalJourney #NYC #BusinessGrowth #TeamWork #Leadership #InfluencerMarketing #BDB