Current Clients

Cullinan Properties, Ltd.:A highly respected developer, owner and manager of retail, mixed use and commercial properties based in Peoria, IL.  CBE is working on branding and sales materials for individual projects, such as Streets of St. Charles in suburban St. Louis,  as well as new corporate branding. (www.cullinanproperties.com ) (www.streetsofstcharles.com)

PolyBrite International, Inc: A lighting technology company specializing in LED lamps and lighting systems.  CBE led the re-branding effort to Borelis, Inc. to coincide with the introduction of a new line of general illumination LED-based lamps. (www.borealislighting.com)

Precision Development Corp: This Highland, IN based company is developing Oak Street Commmons, a 250,000 square foot retail center in Schererville, IN.  CBE is heading the marketing effort including leasing support materials, public relations, branding, logo development and website development. (www.oakstreetcommons.com) (www.precisionconstruction.com)

Past Clients/Projects

Real Estate:

Anaheim Garden Walk: A new mixed-use development in Anaheim, CA.  CBE was part of a team developing sponsorship opportunities and obtaining sponsors for the project. (www.anaheimgardenwalk.com)

Center of the NorthShore: A new mixed-use development in Northbrook, IL.  CBE created the leasing brchure for both the retail and residential components, and initial public relations. (View brochures)

Equity Residential: A Chicago-based residential real estate company, CBE worked as a consultant for special projects.

Executive Management, Inc.: Based in Madison, WI, EMI developed University Square a new 1.1 Million square foot mixed-use development in the heart of the downtown and campus.  CBE  handled the public relations for the project and developing leasing support materials.(www.emi-mgmt.com)

OfficeRedi and Leasing Support Specialists:  Based in Bloominton, IL, this company specializes in logistics and management  for commercial operation.  CBE conducted a PR campaign. (www.wmputnam.com)

Park East Square: A new mixed-use development in downtown Milwaukee, WI.  CBE created branding and leasing materials.

Tucker Development Corp.: A  respected developer, owner and operator of retail projects in Illinois and New Jersey, CBE created a new corporate image for the company. (View corporate ad) (View leasing sales sheets)

Urban Retail, LLC: A developer, owner and manager of retail, mixed-use and commercial properties based in Chicago. (www.urbanretail.com)

Technology. Industrial and Related

CyberMedia: New audio technology systems for the shopping center and retail industry. Sleek speakers direct ultrasonic sound into an extremely narrow band, allowing messaging straight to consumers in one location without resulting noise pollution. Cindy is handled the launch of this new product, and advised CyberMedia on issues specific to malls and retailers.

NBO Systems: A technology company providing pre-paid card solutions to the mall industry, retailers and restaurants, corporations, incentive companies and fundraising groups. For NBO, Cindy oversees corporate re-imaging, website development, collateral development, presentations, proposals and public relations. (www.nbo.com)

Virtual Shield: Working for Broadband Development, which was charged with analyzing suppliers for the City of Chicago’s surveillance cameras, CBE packaged the final document.

Retail

MISAKO: A Barcelona-based retailer, CBE coordinated the marketing for its US stores.

Pump It Up Party: A new entry to the Chicago market featuring indoor arenas with huge inflatables for children's play parties and corporate events. Cindy handled the Chicago launch.

Other

GCI Group Public Relations (recently acquired by Cohn-Wolf): A Chicago-based PR company, CBE consulted on new business activities involving tourism and retail, and coordinated efforts on behalf of several clients.

Illinois Global Partnership: A public/private partnership originated  by the Illinois Congress, CBE consulted on the creation of a tourism advisory committee.