Case Studies

Lease Clauses That May Affect a Business Sale
NEWS POSTLease Clauses That May Affect a Business Sale Protect your future: What to know in your commercial lease agreementBy: Joe Jetland, Senior Associate - AdvisoryWhen making real estate decisions, it has always been important to consider your long-term strategy...

Binks (formerly Carlisle Fluid Technologies) Establishes New HQ in Seven Lakes Development
CASE STUDYBinks (formerly Carlisle Fluid Technologies) Establishes New HQ in Seven Lakes DevelopmentOverview & ChallengeBinks, which previously operated as Carlisle Fluid Technologies (CFT), is a global manufacturer of systems for the...

Founders Properties to move to 6,500 sq. ft. in Eden Prairie
NEWS POSTFounders Properties to move to 6,500 sq. ft. in Eden PrairieMinneapolis (June 23, 2025) – Founders Properties, a privately held real estate investment management firm, has decided to move out of its long-time Minnetonka home to 6,500...

Forte advises SOMIC Packaging Inc.
CASE STUDYForte advises SOMIC Packaging Inc.Overview & ChallengeSOMIC Packaging Inc., a subsidiary of Amerang, Germany-based SOMIC, is highly respected in the packaging industry for its automated, end-of-line retail ready machines. The company began operations in the...

WestHealth Sale: A Blueprint for Future Healthcare Real Estate
CASE STUDYWestHealth Sale: A Blueprint for Future Healthcare Real EstateOverview & ChallengeWestHealth — anchored by Allina Health — was one of the first ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) developed in the country, offering same-day surgeries with independent doctors...

Forte represents Pella Northland in 85,000 sq. ft. space consolidation in Brooklyn Park
NEWS POSTForte represents Pella Northland in 85,000 sq. ft. space consolidation in Brooklyn Park Forte Real Estate Partners has represented Pella Northland in a new 85,000 sq. ft. lease in Crosstown North Business Center V, 9100 Wyoming Ave...

Forte advises EPPA/Urgency Room to renew after property sale to MSP Commercial
CASE STUDYForte advises EPPA/Urgency Room to renew after property sale to MSP CommercialQuick Highlights Benefits of hiring an Advisor: Local Market Knowledge Experience Conflict-Free Unbiased Perspective Our trusted advisors have experience in negotiating leases and...

Tonka Bay leverages Forte’s advisory expertise for potential acquisitions across all industries
CASE STUDYTonka Bay leverages Forte's advisory expertise for potential acquisitions across all industriesChallengeTonka Bay Equity Partners, a Minneapolis-based private equity investment firm, looks for new investments in businesses in specific industries and sectors...

Forte advises Summit Medical on expansion
CASE STUDYForte advises Summit Medical on expansionOverviewSummit Medical, a developer and manufacturer of a diverse medical product portfolio, has experienced substantial growth from 16 employees in 11,000 sq. ft. of space in 2011 to over...

Forte advises Skin Rejuvenation Clinic on new Edina location
CASE STUDYForte advises Skin Rejuvenation Clinic on new Edina locationQuick Highlights Benefits of hiring an Advisor: Local Market Knowledge Experience Conflict-Free Unbiased Perspective Our trusted advisors have expereince in negotiating leases and communicating with...