Market Downturn Persists
At mid-year 2009, the industrial market posted six months of accumulated negative net absorption of 314,091 square feet. Vacancy rates rose to 5.13% from 4.36% at year-end 2008. After a dramatic loss of occupancy totalling 293,572 square feet during the first quarter of 2009, the second quarter posted a only an additional 20,519 square feet of increased vacancy. Click here to read the full briefing.
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UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant (Oahu – Pearl City)
Job Description:
This position will provide support to the Property Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative work, tenant relations, lease administration, building operations, contract services, and budget and financial records. Candidate must have excellent people, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Must have reliable attendance and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook is required. College Degree and 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate is preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest (please specify position and location) & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
Equal Opportunity Employer
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UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant (Big Island – Kailua Kona)
Job Description:
This position will provide support to the Property Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative work, tenant relations, lease administration, building operations, contract services, and budget and financial records. Candidate must have excellent people, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Must have reliable attendance and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook is required. College Degree and 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate is preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest (please specify position and location) & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
Equal Opportunity Employer
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UPDATE (8/17/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Property Manager (Maui – Wailuku)
Job Description:
Duties include but are not limited to: budget/financial statement preparation and review, lease administration, tenant/client relations, tenant improvement coordination & oversight of general maintenance.Ideal candidate will have excellent people, organizational and operational skills. Must be detail oriented, able to meet strict deadlines, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Reliable attendance is required. 2+ years of experience in commercial property management and Hawaii Real Estate License is required. College Degree preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest (please state which position you are applying for) & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
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UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Assistant Property Manager (Big Island – Kona)
Job Description:
Duties include but are not limited to: assist property manager with administrative work, tenant/client relations, lease administration, building operations & contracted services. Ideal candidate will have excellent people, organizational and operational skills. Must be detail oriented, able to meet strict deadlines, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Reliable attendance is required. 2+ years of experience in commercial property management and Hawaii Real Estate License is required. College Degree preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest (please state which position you are applying for) & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
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A little outdated, Howard Dicus of KGMB9 News interviewed Mike Hamasu about Oahu’s current industrial market condition.

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Yesterday, the Pacific Business News presented the 2009 Class of Forty Under 40 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Sarah Lee Morihara, President/Managing Director of Colliers Monroe Friedlander, was one of the selected honoraries for Hawaii’s best and brightest young businessman and businesswomen. Please join us in congratulating Sarah for her utmost recognition and dedication.

L-R: Jenifer Bradley, Sarah Lee Morihara, and Ronald Ward.

And the CMF supporters. Thanks for the support everyone!
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Please join us in congratulating this year’s Circle of Excellence Winners. We are honored to acknowledge these individuals as a source of inspiration in accelerating success for colleagues, clients and our communities.
- Kim Danforth, Senior Property Manager, Dallas – Ft. Worth
- Karen Baines, Marketing Assistant, Portland
- David Bobzien, Corporate & Executive IT Support, Seattle
- Nancy Brady, Communications and Marketing Team Leader, Vancouver
- Garrick Brown, Research Director, Sacramento
- Cindy Chung, Assistant Controller, Honolulu
- Jennifer Cincotta, DTS Administrator, Greater Los Angeles
- Marnie Forstner, Analyst, Toronto West
- Cherri Holm, Administrative Assistant, San Diego
- Katey Larose, Administrative Manager, Detroit
In recognition of their contributions, Colliers is awarding these winners with the following gifts.
- Engraved glass award
- Signed letter and certificate from President & CEO Douglas P. Frye
- Travel Award valued at $3K (local currency)
We would also like to acknowledge the following individuals who received Honorable Mention this year:
- Steve Barth, Graphic Designer, Carlsbad
- Kate Collins, Executive Assistant, Ottawa
- Whitney Couch, Accounting Clerk, Detroit
- Linda Coy, Administrative Assistant, Phoenix
- Mike Crain, Executive Vice President – Property Management, Dallas-Ft. Worth
- Lori Kadooka, Payroll Clerk – Accounts Payable, Honolulu
- Lacey Leverda, Program Manager – Colliers University, Seattle
- Janine Miller, Administrative Assistant, Tacoma
- Mike Ottillo, Research Director, Dallas-Ft. Worth
- Eric Robinson, Corporate Accounting Manager, Dallas-Ft. Worth
In recognition of their contributions, Colliers is awarding these individuals with the following gifts.
- Signed letter and certificate from President and CEO Douglas P. Frye
- $100 Gift Card
Congratulations to Cindy Chung and Lori Kadooka for achieving the Circle of Excellence 2009 awards!
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June 22, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii – Colliers Monroe Friedlander is pleased to announce that Debbie Parmley has joined the firm as Vice President of Resort Commercial Properties. Ms. Parmley is currently overseeing the management of a portion of the firm’s Big Island resort property portfolio which totals over 200,000 square feet. The portfolio includes Kona Coast Shopping Center located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, and Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center which serves the Waikoloa resort area. With over twenty years of real estate experience, Ms. Parmley brings a wealth of knowledge in both residential and commercial projects on the neighbor islands as well as on Oahu. Prior to joining the firm, Debbie was a key member of the development and management team for Waikoloa Resorts Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops Retail Centers.
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Please join us in congratulating Jimmy Verma on his promotion to senior accountant! Jimmy has been with us for three years and more recently became a fully dedicated accountant for the Kamehameha Schools portfolio.
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