RENO, NV – February 20, 2025 – NAI Alliance and NAI Mid-Michigan, two leading commercial real estate brokerages, represented Transpond, LLC in the sale of the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy (DC3S) located at 7171 Sterling Ponds Court in Sterling Heights, Michigan to Industrial Realty Group. The 134,972-square-foot building, situated on ±8.8 acres, is home to a variety of aerospace and defense tenants. The $12.6 million transaction was facilitated through the efforts of the NAI Global Veterans Council and key industry professionals dedicated to serving the defense sector.
“This transaction highlights the strength of the NAI Global Veterans Council and its ability to support real estate needs within the defense sector,” said Tony Machabee, SIOR, CCIM, Chairman, NAI Global Veterans Council. “Our network of brokers with defense expertise allows us to provide tailored solutions that meet the demands of these specialized industries.”
Tony Machabee, SIOR, CCIM, Senior Director of NAI Alliance in Reno, NV, and Eric Chagnon, Associate Broker of NAI Mid-Michigan in Okemos, MI, and Board Member of the NAI Global Property Management Council, represented the seller in this transaction. Their association with the NAI Global Veterans Council was instrumental in completing the deal efficiently and effectively.
“The NAI Global network enabled this cross-office collaboration, making it easy to connect with a trusted partner and get the deal done,” said Eric. “Having an established national network of professionals allowed us to seamlessly work together, leveraging our local expertise to deliver results for our client.”
The NAI Global Veterans Council played a crucial role in initiating this transaction. As a specialized group within NAI Global, the council is composed of military veterans and brokers who work with defense contractors or have potential defense-related clients across the United States. Their expertise in navigating the complex needs of defense-related businesses helped ensure a seamless transaction.
For more information about the NAI Global Veterans Council and its impact on the commercial real estate market, please contact the Chairman of the NAI Global Veterans Council, Tony Machabee, SIOR, CCIM, at tmachabee@naialliance.com or (775) 848 1594.
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