Middle Market Digest: North West

Below is GlobeSt.com’s bi-weekly update on the middle markets throughout the North West region. Here’s a look at the latest news, announcements and deals that you may have missed from areas including: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California.

NEWS & NOTABLES 

Meridian Commercial president Matt Brown revealed that his firm has opened a second North Bay office and first in Petaluma in a Washington Street retail center adjacent to Whole Foods Market. “The expansion is intended to better serve our Sonoma County clients and minimize drive time for our people who live and work in the Petaluma area,” said Brown. Meridian Commercial represents office, commercial, retail and industrial tenants, landlords and investors with their real estate leasing, acquisition/disposition and property management needs. Meridian Commercial’s Petaluma office is located at 615-A E. Washington Street. The office will accommodate 6 agents, plus administration. Founded in 2009, the firm’s main office is at 68 Mitchell Blvd. in San Rafael.  Meridian Commercial has 10 full time advisors and two property managers.

SEATTLE—Hughes Marino revealed the ongoing expansion of its corporate footprint, with the opening of a new office located in Seattle. Located in the stunning 42-story Russell Investments Center in downtown Seattle, the new Hughes Marino office will occupy 7,300 square feet on the 25th floor of the high rise, which is strategically situated at the center of the city’s market, retail, financial and cultural districts. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to position our newest office in such an inspiring and visionary space,” said Shay Hughes, COO and owner, of Hughes Marino. “As with our existing locations, Russell Investments Center delivers the perfect mix of functionality, aesthetics and creative energy, which align synergistically with our firm’s culture and core values.”