Magnolia News
Menin Development, Inc. engages the
The McGarey Group, Inc. as exclusive leasing agent on Magnolia Park

Posted: 11/27/07 
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA.—November 26, 2007
Today, Menin Development Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed The McGarey Group to be the Exclusive Retail Consultant for Magnolia Park, an approximately 1 million square-foot mixed-use development strategically located at the intersection of I-85, I-385 and Woodruff Road in Greenville, South Carolina.

“We have made the decision to align our development interests in Magnolia Park with The McGarey Group, as further demonstration of our plan to develop the dominant, vibrant town center for the Greenville community,” says Craig I. Menin, President of Menin Development. “The McGarey Group has played a central role in the planning, leasing and marketing of broad shouldered projects like Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta and Gallery Place in Downtown Washington, DC., and they have a demonstrated passion for following the mission of their clients and acting aggressively to realize the vision of a project and the people it serves. They think like Menin Development and will deliver the results we are seeking.”

"We are pleased to have an opportunity to work with Craig Menin and the Menin Development team, having admired their many past accomplishments and commitment to excellence in their work,” says The McGarey Group’s President, F. Denver McGarey. “Magnolia Park represents a project with a critical mass of sophistication, that finds itself in one of the true growth cites of the South which is most deserving and capable of supporting the Project. We are honored to be aligned with Menin Development and the first-class team they have assembled to execute on Magnolia Park"

The company’s principals, F. Denver McGarey and Chris Jennings McGarey, take pride in their strong ties to the South, not only by family, but also in maintaining their Atlanta, Georgia office, headed by National Leasing Director, Tracy E. Lojek.

"After successful execution of the epic Atlantic Station Development in Midtown Atlanta, we are pleased Menin Development has selected The McGarey Group for a return to the South and our wealth of contacts for the leasing and marketing of Magnolia Park,” says Tracy E. Lojek. “This Project will help define the emergence of the greater Greenville area as a true force in the Southeastern United States."

A nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive planning, development and leasing of preeminent urban retail projects both nationally and internationally, The McGarey Group brings together the talents and unmatched experience of an influential network of professionals, responsible for a variety of landmark developments that have served as catalysts for economic and social revitalization across numerous and diverse communities. Menin Development currently owns and manages over $800 Million of high quality shopping centers, with another 3 million square feet under development; most recently completing the 350,000 square-foot Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tenants include a Cobb Theatres, Whole Foods Market, The Cheesecake Factory, Urban Outfitters, Z Gallerie, Yard House, Smith & Hawken and Sur La Table. Menin is also in the development process for Verde, an upscale, mixed-use town center located in western Boca Raton, Florida. Verde is situated on 37 acres and will contain approximately 1 million square feet amongst retail, office, and residential uses.

Call toll-free at 1-877-MENIN-MP for leasing information