Carlson Real Estate Company Names 2009 Dealmakers of the Year in Charlotte

February 1, 2010 – Charlotte, NC – Carlson Real Estate Company is proud to announce its 2009 Dealmakers of the Year, an award given to its top-performing commercial real estate brokers that continually create long-term value for the company. In the Charlotte market, Carlson Real Estate Company is recognizing Greg Copps and Teddy Chapman, both of Clarus Properties.

Copps and Chapman’s representation was essential in accommodating the unique needs of two key tenants while assisting Carlson Real Estate Company in continuing its valuable relationship with each tenant. Their hard work and dedication was instrumental in achieving 100% occupancy at the 1200 Tarheel Road building located within Chemway Industrial Park in Charlotte, NC.

“Greg and Teddy were an obvious choice for this award.  Their work was vital to solving the needs of their tenants in a way that was positive for us.  We truly valued their involvement” stated Chris Kirby, Vice President of Carlson Real Estate Company’s Charlotte office. “I am pleased to recognize their achievements by presenting each of them with a 2009 Dealmaker of the Year award.”

Carlson Real Estate Company currently has more than 107,000 square feet of industrial space available for lease in its Charlotte portfolio.

Carlson Real Estate Company is an affiliate of Carlson, a global group of integrated companies providing hotel, marketing, restaurant and travel services directly to consumers, corporations and government entities. Carlson Real Estate Company is dedicated to developing long-term client relationships by operating with caring and integrity and providing innovative and accommodating solutions. Its portfolio of office and flex/industrial space concentrated in Minnesota, Arizona, and North Carolina exceeds 6 million combined square feet. For more information about Carlson Real Estate Company, visit www.carlsonrealestate.biz.