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We always have an eye out for the latest in Louisville market developments and building projects. We love helping our clients achieve success, so each time they celebrate another successful businesses venture, we like to celebrate with them. Here we will share news, events, stories of interest and helpful real estate lessons and tidbits.

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• GLI GLIDE Trip to Denver

  September 20, 2018 | 4 minutes

  This week I took a trip to Denver, Colorado with our local chamber of commerce, Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) to see what another city is doing for economic development and how we can improve Louisville, Kentucky.  The trip had about 135 people including our Mayor, members of the Metro Council, members of the GLI and…

• Rosemary Ryan’s 20 Years of Service

  September 14, 2018 | Less than a minute

  Today marks 20 years of service to one of our great employees, Rosemary Ryan. Your dedication and work ethic are what makes this company continue to grow. We thank you for your loyal service and look forward to many more years!

• Kirkland’s is Evolving

  September 07, 2018 | Less than a minute

  Kirkland’s has announced a Buy OnLine Pick Up in Store (BOPUS) program that is being launched along with refreshing their merchandise for a more modern look. We are pleased to have Kirkland’s at our shopping center in Buford, GA across from The Mall of Georgia. Read more here.

• Good News for Retail Real Estate in the US

  August 31, 2018 | Less than a minute

  ICSC reports rents, Net Operating Income are up and occupancy is steady.  Read about it here.

• ICSC Florida Conference 2018

  August 31, 2018 | Less than a minute

  I attended the #ICSC Florida conference in Orlando, Florida the past two days.  Approximately 4,600 people attended (more than last year) and the halls were buzzing with work getting done.  There are still concerns about big box vacancies and malls in secondary and tertiary markets, but the mood is generally upbeat.  The media makes our…

• Is the Retail Collapse Over? Some Say Yes!

  August 01, 2018 | 3 minutes

  Click here to read the full CNBC article online. Is the retail collapse over? Shopping mall owners think so. Lauren Thomas Bon-Ton, Toys R Us, Sears, Claire’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and Sam’s Club are just a few of the major retailers that have shut hundreds of locations altogether across the U.S. this year, leaving a…

• Dahlem Attends the Tennessee/Kentucky ICSC Idea Exhange

  July 25, 2018 | Less than a minute

  Wes Elmore, Jim Dahlem and Charlie Dahlem all attended the annual Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange in Louisville this week. The meeting was held in Louisville at The Omni Hotel and was well attended by individuals from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Alabama and of course Kentucky and Tennessee.

• Covington By The Lake Breaks Ground

  July 03, 2018 | Less than a minute

  Covington By The Lake is under construction! Last week the owner and investor, Joseph Waldman, came to Louisville to officially break ground on his latest investment in the market. He is starting construction on the first phase of a 264 unit apartment complex just off of Jefferson Boulevard and behind the Jefferson Mall. Dahlem is…

• Dahlem Acquires Evendale Commons in Cincinnati, Ohio

  July 03, 2018 | Less than a minute

  Last week Dahlem purchased a 9,835 square foot shopping center at 2520 Cunningham Drive the Evendale area of Cincinnati. The property has Starbucks, Palm Beach Tan, Verizon Wireless, Gamestop and Chipotle as its Tenants. Menard’s and a Walmart Supercenter are across the street. The neighborhood and the large employment base at nearby GE Aviation keeps…

• Charlie and Jim Dahlem are featured in the May 11, 2018 issue of Business First

  June 25, 2018 | 7 minutes

  Click here to download full article Charlie and Jim Dahlem have led Louisville real estate firm Dahlem since the early 1990s, focusing on Louisville and Southern Indiana while also managing select properties in Walton, Ky., and the Atlanta, Cincinnati and Nashville, Tenn., markets. In all, Dahlem manages about 450,000 square feet of commercial space in…