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THE MID-AMERICA GROUP Sal .sfLeasiri /Teraattt Representation Mid-America-lvlinncsota is very active in all of the organized real estate groups throughout the Midwest, such as ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), MINICAR (Minnesota Carnrnercial Association of Realtors), ULI (Urban Land Institute), and MSCA (Minnesota Shopping Center Association). We take a very active role in many of these organizations. In fact, Doug Sailor and Ivlikc Sims (Principals of the Minnesota office), are both past presidents of the MSCA and Stefanie Meyer (Principal of the Mia-inota office), is a board member cif MNCAR as well as past recipient of the MSCA Broker of the Year Award. Doug was awarded the MSCA Hall of Fame award by his peers and Matthew Riegel' (Principal of the Minnesota office) is a past recipient of the MSCA Property Manager of the Year award. Other members of the management and brokerage staff are past presidents and active board and committee members of MSCA, ICSC, and MNCAR. Given our market dominance, we are involved in several broker events annually either specific to a project Cr in conjunction with the more active tenant brokers within the marketplace. Wc make certain that we are very responsive and respectful in all of our business relationships. Given the size of our respective companies and the quality of our people, no one has more, er better relationships with all of the active major retailers in the Midwest. Furthermore, through our ChainLinks affiliation and our sister companies, we have the ability to benefit from our national network of retailers throughout the country. With more than 39 Tenant Representation relationships and providing the leasing and/or management for more than 129 properties throughout Minnesota, we have very strong relationships with all the major national and regional retailers ranging from Wal-Mart., TJX, Cherry Belly, Regis Salons, Sam's Club, OffIceMax, Old Navy, Famous Footwear, and many others in all retail segments. Mid -America -Minnesota provides leasing/sales agents for their clients on an assignment basis. All leasing/sales agents are assigned to specific properties. We strongly believe that this provides the best possible service and dedication to the property. Our approach to each property assignment consists of: > Market Analysis of the Location and Trade Area • Development of Merehandising Plans > Implementation of the Leasing or Sales Program > Prospect/Retailer Outreach (Cold Calling) > Mid -America Real Estate Group Websi.te > Property Sigmage > Broker Outreach 9 Marketing MID✓AMERICA