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Students of Marquette University were awarded first prize in the NAIOP University Challenge.

Opus Foundation Supports Students in NAIOP University Challenges

The Opus Foundation is proud to partner with NAIOP in supporting our future real estate professionals by awarding scholarship grants to the winners.

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Changing the Downtown Skyline & Transforming Nicollet Mall

10.4.16 | Blog Post

Months of hard work from many different people culminated in the groundbreaking of this 30-story multifamily development in downtown Minneapolis.

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Driven to Deliver: Partnering for Long-Term Success

9.29.16 | Blog Post

Placing their needs at the center of every project we do, we’ve developed a long-term relationship with Marquette University.

Light Industrial Projects Win NAIOP Minnesota Awards of Excellence

9.28.16 | Blog Post

Plymouth Point Business Center and CenterPoint Energy’s Regional Operations Facility won Light Industrial awards at the annual NAIOP Minnesota event.

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Our Mission at Work: Driven to Deliver for Visitation School

9.21.16 | Blog Post

We state our mission in terms of our clients’ goals because they are at the center of everything we do. We put our mission to work on every project, including the Visitation Heart & Mind.

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New Meets Old: Designing to Fit a Community’s Character and Culture

8.30.16 | Blog Post

When building in an eclectic, historical neighborhood like St. Louis’ Central West End, it’s key to consider that history, eclectic culture and the community’s needs and desires.

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Opus Foundation® Builds Community & Develops Workforce with Twin Cities-Based CLUES

8.24.16 | Blog Post

The Foundation awarded a $30,000 Impact Fund grant to CLUES to expand and deepen its Minneapolis-Saint Paul area building trades workforce development initiative.

Opus Foundation® Builds Community & Develops Workforce with ACRE

8.22.16 | Blog Post

The Foundation has awarded the Milwaukee-based nonprofit with an impact fund grant to support the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) program.

The Opus Foundation® and The Opus Group presented checks totaling $14,785 to Camp Fire Minnesota, NAIOP Minnesota's charity partner.

17th Annual Opus Cup Continued Tradition of Giving Back

8.18.16 | Blog Post

Now in its 17th year, the Opus Cup, the hockey game that pairs real estate brokers and Opus associates in a friendly rivalry, has raised more than $182,000 for local charities.

Opus Foundation Builds Community, Awards Nearly $600,000 to 17 Nonprofits

8.15.16 | Blog Post

The Opus Foundation recently closed another Impact Fund grant round, awarding $594,473 to 17 nonprofit organizations that support youth development, community revitalization and workforce development.

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Adopting New Technology for Quieter & Safer Construction Sites

8.8.16 | Blog Post

Working on a Twin Cities healthcare design-build tenant improvement, the construction team chose an innovative tool to maintain a quieter, safer site.

Safety First Yields LECET Safety Awards

7.27.16 | Blog Post

The contributions of our skilled construction team are essential, and keeping them safe on the job site is a priority. Our Safety First focus and diligence has been recognized with several safety awards.

Transportation Infrastructure Improvements Drive Growth in Industrial CRE

7.20.16 | Blog Post

Investments to improve our country’s transportation infrastructure have a direct effect on commerce and business. With these improvements, we’re developing well-located industrial buildings.

Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa to Increase Income Stability with Foundation Grant

5.17.16 | Blog Post

The Foundation awarded the Ames nonprofit with a $30,000 Impact Fund grant to support its Habitat Warehouse Sales.

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Opus Associates Build Communities by Giving Back on 5th Founder’s Day

5.5.16 | Blog Post

Supporting our communities is just one more way we’re different. Over the past five years, our associates have collectively volunteered 6,300 hours as part of our annual Founder’s Day.

Opus associates surprised School on Wheels with a check for $63,000

Indy’s School on Wheels Named 2nd Building Community Winner

4.20.16 | Blog Post

We honored our founder and 63 years of giving back with a $63,000 award granted to Indianapolis’ School on Wheels.

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Inaugural Building Community Award Winner Impacting Kansas City Children

4.11.16 | Blog Post

With the Building Community Award as seed money, Operation Breakthrough turned an underutilized are into a MakerSpace for children to tinker, explore and problem solve.