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Overall Economic ActivityEconomic activity declined in all Districts – falling sharply in most – reflecting disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer spending fell further as mandated closures of retail establishments remained largely in...
After an increase of almost 8,000 workers in 2019, Kansas employment is projected to decline in 2020 as the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. These forecasts show how each region and industry sector could...
On Thursday, Martens Companies President Steven J. Martens, CPM, CCIM, SIOR participated in a webinar hosted by NAI Global on the impacts of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry. The webinar was moderated by NAI...
Updated 4/10/2020 The past month has been a tough one for the whole world, but we are all doing our best to slow the spread of this virus by limiting our contact with others....
Commercial real estate is being transformed by technology. Tech has the ability to streamline industry workflows, expand a listing’s market reach, and even mitigate the legal risks associated with these big-ticket transactions. It seems...
Last week a group of our company leaders went to Houston to take part in NAI Global‘s Leadership Summit. CEO Steve Martens sat on a panel for the session “Alternative Ways to Network” and...
In contemporary developments, environmental building has gone from being a ‘nice touch’ to a nearly mandatory consideration. Today’s consumer culture is passionate about choosing brands and companies that make eco-conscious choices, which have put...
The Martens Companies is excited to announce the hiring of Vanessa Bazil as the companies’ new Director of Human Resources. Bazil joined the company in late December after more than seven years working at...
What does the future hold for Century II? A new plan for the riverfront says it may soon be a memory. This story and more in our weekly look at the top stories in...
Overall Economic ActivityEconomic activity generally continued to expand modestly in the final six weeks of 2019. The Dallas and Richmond Districts noted above-average growth, while Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Kansas City reported sub-par growth....
