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Forte’s Nancy Powell Completes 17,000 SF of Leasing at RMC Corporate Center

Forte Vice President, Nancy Powell, secured three leases this month totaling nearly 17,000 sq. ft. at RMC Corporate Center, a 78,000 sq. ft. single-story office flex building in Opus Park, 10901-10955 Bren Rd E.
- Snap Construction renewed their 2,839 sq. ft. lease at 10951 Bren Road, using the combined warehouse and office space to operate their residential remodeling business.
- jMO-FIT leased 5,526 sq. ft. for a fitness studio and personal training location, moving from a smaller space in Edina.
- Chrestomathy, a non-profit provider of high-quality employment services for adults with disabilities, leased 8,305 sq. ft., relocating from a nearby Bren Rd. property. The non-profit’s programs are uniquely tailored to the individuals, offering an enhanced staff ratio to ensure success for those with complex needs. Mike Hartman of Twin Realty LLC represented Chrestomathy.
The RMC Corporate Center is owned by Lyn-James LLC.
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