Business Examiner Thompson/Okanagan - February 2017

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For many economic development professionals the Interior Lifestyle, having access to not merely employment but also recreation, culture, climate, entertainment, education and other assets is another key to the success of the region. “You want to do more than look for that perfect job. You also want to lo ok for t h at g re at pl ace that your family will feel comfortable with and enjoy. This includes good schools, great recreat iona l oppor tu n it ies, the arts and more and I think Kamloops has that in spades,” she said.

Located at a confluence of two branches of the Thompson River, Kamloops has a population of about 90,000 For O’Leary Mother Nature herself has played a significant role in the community’s success. “Affordability of real estate and lifestyle go a long way in attracting business to t he com mu n ity. M a ny successful businesses in Kamloops began on the Lower Mainland but ended up saying ‘why am I spending two hours every day

in rush hour commuting when I could be on the beach?’ – typically in much better weather as we get a pile of sunshine, which is yet another thing Kamloops is known for,” he said. For the future he expects the City to continue along the path is has taken, that of fostering a very diverse economy and experiencing a slow but steady

Feel free to contact MCM Real Estate Ltd regarding our other properties or those listed

LAND FOR SALE 175 Kokanee Way

Lots ranging from 0.78 to 5.02 acres along the Trans Canada Highway. $250,000 - $1,200,000

1740 Kelly Douglas Road

5.98 acres, prime light industrial location. $2,475,000

FOR SALE 701 Tagish Road

Retail or light manufacturing with 1.24 acres and a large 12,100 sq ft building with a 7,580 sq ft mezzanine. Bring offers!

100 & 200 - 1383 McGill Road

Can be sold separately or combined for 8,382 sq ft of bright office space with onsite parking. 200 - $650,000 100 - $675,000

101 - 945 Lorne Street

Updated 1,454 sq ft with 6 offices, suitable for various professions. $469,000

FOR LEASE 103 - 1211 Summit Drive

Prime retail, approximately 2,501.1 sq ft. Lease rate $25 sf net

415 Dene Drive - new building

2 bays, 2,400 sq ft each, can be combined, overhead door, light industrial. Lease rate $12 - $14 sf net

546 St. Paul Street

Professional offices, 248 - 1,465 sq ft. Lease rate $14 sf net

1794 Kelly Douglas Road

Offices, storage, or warehouse, bay doors and loading docks. Lease rate $3,750 - $10,000 gross

781 Notre Dame Drive

Approximately 2,700 sq ft of retail or service space with a back bay door. Lease rate $12 sf net

1281 Mission Flats Road

0.74 acres of level ground close to town. Landlord will build to suit light industrial, 10 - 20,000 sq ft.

Mona M. Murray Dip. ULE, RI(BC), CPM

www.mcmrealestate.ca

Tanya Cokran REALTOR®

250-372-2277

ra te of g ro w t h . “ Fo r m a n y year’s we’ve had a very consistent, solid growth happening because we’re so diversified. T h a t ’s t h e k e y, t h a t ’s t h e strength that we intend to continue to support and enhance.” I n M c C l e l l a n d’s o p i n i o n , thanks to a number of factors the City and the entire region has a bright future ahead of it.

“Our population is growing, our amenities are growing so it all combines to make Kamloops the best place to live and work in my humble opinion.” To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t t h e Ve n t u r e K a m l o o p s v i sit: w w w.vent u rek a m lo op s. com, to learn more about the Kam loops Chamber v isit: www.kamloopschamber.ca.

LONG STANDING RELATIONSHIPS IMPORTANT FOR GETTING RIGHT COMMERCIAL REALTOR Commerical and industrial leasing and sales are unique requiring a special understanding of the industry and business

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AMLOOPS – MCM Real Estate is a small business with a big past. With a focus on commercial sales and leasing, its owner Mona Murray, Dip. ULE RI(BC) CPM has a long-standing history in the industry and it all got started when Murray came to Kamloops to manage a local hotel in 1979. “I fell in love with the city and decided to stay,” she said. “When the job at the hotel finished, I decided to get into real estate.” At that point, Murray earned her Urban Land Economics diploma and then applied for her real estate license. She also has her Certified Property Management designation and is a member of the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia. In 1983, she and her husband Chris, founded Sheridan Property Management Limited, building it into the largest property management firm in Kamloops. In 2006 they sold the company to a national firm. “I stayed with them for a year and in 2007 decided to create MCM Real

“We often represent both parties, (Landlord,& Tenant, Buyer & Seller), ensuring they get the right property for their needs.” MONA MURRAY DIP. ULE RI(BC) CPM, OWNER MCM REAL ESTATE

Estate and focus on a highly specialized market. “Commercial and industrial leasing and sales is unique with financial implications for both the tenant and owner. We often represent both parties, (Landlord,& Tenant, Buyer & Seller), ensuring they get the right property for their needs.” With its depth of knowledge in the industry and by using the right commercial realtor MCM has built longstanding relationships with a loyal clientele. She added that MCM is a fullservice company for commercial and industrial real estate. It’s found a strong niche with clientele who are interested in buying or selling, leasing or needing consulting services to maximize their real estate investment. MCM Real Estate is at 315-546 St. Paul Street in Kamloops. www.mcmrealestate.ca


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