Guest Author With federal officials creating trillions in aid to support businesses recovering from COVID-19, BOMA International has developed an important guide for commercial real estate owners that outlines the loan and grant programs available to tenant businesses. While many tenants in office buildings have continued to pay rent, some, including the hard-hit retail and…
Continue ReadingFrederick (Fred) Nicholas is one of the people who helped develop and manage office buildings in Greater Los Angeles. He’s someone you should know …
Continue ReadingGovernor Gavin Newsom made it official, recently lifting most of California’s pandemic restrictions; Golden State residents can now go back to normal as businesses and offices re-open. Welcome back, California! …
Continue ReadingWithin mere weeks of COVID-19 and remote working, commentators had written the obituary for office space, claiming that the post-pandemic life would spell the end for traditional work spaces and commercial real estate. However …
Continue ReadingVeteran Electrical Power Systems (VEPS) has earned the trust and business of hundreds of clients over the last 8 years. Veteran Electrical Powers Systems is an all-in-one C-10 electrical contractor licensed, insured, and bonded in the state of California. Veteran Electrical Power Systems is a service disabled veteran owned small business and takes pride in hiring and working closely with veterans …
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, CAL/OSHA Board members voted to officially end the mask requirement for vaccinated employees, citing improving COVID-19 conditions due to reduced transmission risk and vaccination rates. This new development is a clear message for businesses and property owners alike, signaling the start of a transition towards normalcy and recovery. Earlier in …
Continue ReadingFrom the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, property owners have done well in promoting sanitation efforts, PPE equipment, and social distancing measures to comply with health orders and limit the spread of the virus. However, although local economies are set to re-open in the near future, recent data by the International Council …
Continue ReadingAs of Wednesday of last week, the California State Assembly officially voted to table a bill that would have made it more difficult for commercial property owners and landlords to collect unpaid rent accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a huge victory for the commercial …
Continue ReadingAfter being closed for over two months for repairs and sanitation operations, Echo Park lake is set to re-open to the general public at 3 P.M. on May 26th. Families, community members, and residents are encouraged to …
Continue ReadingAfter announcing in early April that California would ‘fully reopen’ on June 15th if health conditions continued to improve, state health officials confirmed on Friday that the state is on course to ease …
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