OfficeLink’s New On-Demand Office Facility Combines Advanced Mobility Options, Maximum Budget Flexibility and Environmental Sustainability All in the Amenity Heavy Sears Tower Location
New York, NY – July 22, 2009 – OfficeLinks, the premier provider of ready-to-use offices and meeting rooms, today announced the opening of the Company’s newest business center, located on the 84th floor of the iconic Sears Tower. The new facility offers Chicago’s business community next-generation, on-demand office space along with flexible leasing options that help to mitigate risks during the current economic downturn.
According to the Office Business Center Association International (OBCAI), use of on-demand work centers such as OfficeLinks better positions companies to optimize their businesses performance in today’s economic environment. Each workspace agreement is created to meet the flexible budget, technology and office needs of the company.The growth of OfficeLinks’ network reflects the rising demand for office space with the flexibility for how business gets done today.
"In the current economic climate, companies need to be more cautious with their capital expenditures,“ commented OBCAI President Carrie Gates. “With flexible leasing and state-of-the-art technology, ready-to-use business centers can be a critical to reducing upfront capital expenditures, allowing companies to retain more cash. On-site administrative support staff helps businesses realize even greater savings by lessening their personnel needs, and allowing them more time to focus on their core business”
OfficeLinks’ Sears Tower 30,000 square foot business center features 100 offices with 241 workstations, a total of 4 meeting rooms and a high definition videoconferencing studio with Polycom™ HD Videoconferencing and 22 kHz audio in StereoSurround™. It also offers a staffed reception area, secretarial and administrative services, multiple conference rooms, a pantry and break-out areas, wireless connectivity, and gigabit-speed network access.
“OfficeLinks is proud to offer 21st-century businesses in Chicago the first next-generation, on-demand workspace in the area, and to give them a powerful tool to help mitigate risks in these uncertain times,” stated Harsh Mehta, chief operating officer of OfficeLinks. “We’re certain companies will enjoy having access to fully-furnished modern offices and the ability to easily expand or contract their spaces as their needs change. They will also benefit from our professional administrative staff and the high-quality telephony and IT infrastructure without incurring the upfront expenses necessary in a traditional office arrangement.”
Built with a focus on environmental sustainability, OfficeLinks’ Sears Tower business center also adheres to U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) guidelines, with locally-produced millwork and glass, private office furniture purchased from producers within 500 miles of Chicago, lighting manufactured in the city by Focal Point Lighting, “green” furniture and carpeting made with recycled or recyclable products, and Land Environment Economics and Development (LEED) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified construction materials.
About OBCAI
Office Business Center Association International is a member owned non-profit trade association representing the executive suite industry. OBCAI is the primary valued resource for industry knowledge and professional development of its members. For information on OBCAI or its member locations please visit www.obcai.org or contact (856) 439-1076.
About OfficeLinks
OfficeLinks is the premier provider of next-generation, on-demand office space, videoconference studios and meeting rooms. The firm is breaking through the current logic of real estate by delivering an agile workplace environment designed to support the dynamic needs of each client. Each Business-Ready location features fully furnished offices with an enterprise grade technology infrastructure and support services. Flexible terms enable companies to secure workspace on a transactional basis resulting in risk mitigation, cost reduction and optimal space utilization. Thrive at OfficeLinks. Visit www.OfficeLinks.com
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