Dean Mariani*

Commitment and Market Knowledge was the primary reason that we hired Todd and his team. We knew that he was the best in the market and that is why we hired CBRE to handle our entire Office Portfolio in Downtown Kitchener. He delivers results time and time again. His focus is unquestionable and always acts with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

I have known Todd Cooney for over 10 years. Todd was instrumental in the success of The Tannery (121 and 151 Charles Street West and 180 Joseph Street) in Kitchener. He constantly exceeded my expectation in accessibility, market knowledge, and the formation of leasing strategy. His ability to provide us with real time transaction information allowed us to accelerate our leasing decisions and tailor them to an evolving market. We couldn't have done it without him.

I feel very fortunate to have been put in touch with Todd when we began our search for a Dematic office in Waterloo. While it’s not a huge space, he made us feel like we were his biggest client. He listened to exactly what we needed and the kind of environment we were attempting to create. He identified many options, weeded them down, quickly set up tours of the leading candidates and helped us find the perfect location at a fair price. We couldn’t be happier and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without his partnership along the way. It was always clear that what mattered to him most was that we be pleased with the result in the end. We certainly are.

Todd Cooney and his team have been our local, out-sourced real estate arm for almost two years. We continue to benefit from CBRE’s local expertise and national scope in both sourcing new tenants and with respect to current market information. Todd is flexible and responsive. Both he and his team have very deep local market knowledge and excellent relationships with tenants. We have, and continue to have, a strong and productive partnership.

When we decided to expand our business into Ontario we were referred to CBRE by one of our key suppliers and weren’t disappointed. Mike Black his team at CBRE worked hard to find us just the right location that met our very specific needs. Purchasing real estate in the competitive market of Kitchener-Waterloo can be very difficult but Mike was there to help us through the process from start to finish. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and exceeded our expectations in order to get our deal done. We are extremely excited about our new location in Cambridge which we wouldn’t have found without CBRE.

When I decided to grow my hockey training business at the end of 2006, I called CBRE and was immediately connected with Mike Black. Finding a suitable space that can house a 110’ x 50’ hockey rink is not an easy task, however Mike took every opportunity to learn more about my business including touring my existing facility to get an understanding of what a "training rink" is and how it fits into an existing industrial building. Mike promptly provided me with a list of existing properties for sale and lease and continued with regular updates almost daily, something I felt was very important. The staff at CBRE including Dietmar Sommerfeld and Todd Cooney are extremely knowledgeable on all properties and the market within the KW Region and surrounding areas. After numerous tours and meetings, Mike found the perfect space at 483 Conestogo Road. The professionalism that is possessed by all staff and the hard working manner they conduct business was the major reason we got the deal done on the Conestogo Road property and allowed me to expand my business to almost four times the size. Thanks again Mike Black and CBRE staff.

As an alumni of the program Todd has given back through the adopt-a-hawk program and also sits on various committees.

Laurier Basketball: Through the Adopt-A-Hawk program, Wilfrid Laurier University's Golden Hawks invite alumni, family and friends to play a role in supporting the dreams of our student-athletes by making a generous donation.

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Todd has dedicated years as an assistant coach for the Vipers U-14 & U-15 teams.

Youth Basketball Association: Providing an opportunity for the youth of Kitchener-Waterloo to play basketball in a positive, instructive and supportive environment.

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The Team has contributed to this years Just for Styles, a retail crawl for raising cancer awareness and the Look Good Feel Better organization.

Just for Styles is a fun and exciting retail crawl and afternoon reception In support of the registered charity Look Good Feel Better organization.

Todd is a board member for the annual tournament that raises money for student athletics for scholarships.

Laurier Athletics Charity Golf Tournament: This charity even helps students pursue their dreams with an Undergraduate Scholarship.

CBRE & Todd Cooney have committed to this great cause. Todd is the captain of the CBRE Team in the Waterloo Region.

Hockey Helps the Homeless: Charity event raising funds for to abolish local homelessness. Teams play with pro-hockey players.,

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Todd and Mike have been supporters of this charity for many years teaming up with our Toronto office. We raise over $10,000 annually for this great cause.

Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer: The Corporate Challenge is an initiative focused on identifying leaders in Canadian business and all other organizations to mobilize like-minded individuals who want to help CONQUER CANCER IN OUR LIFETIME.

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The Team has chosen this charity for their annual donation as sport and play have been important parts of the team development.

Right to Play: This charity uses play to engage kids in their education, to teach them health lessons and to show them how to build peaceful communities.

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The Team has taken part in several build days and volunteered with this organization.

Habitat for Humanity:Building homes for neighbours in need across the region.

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Melanie has been involved in KW Oktoberfest for over 8 years as a cultural ambassador for the community as well as involved in different committees.

KW Oktoberfest:Since 1969, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has developed its own traditions, becoming the largest Bavarian festival in North America with the greatest Thanksgiving Day Parade in Canada

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Mike is involved in this organization in which he is a sponsor for a child in Nepal.

Plan International:Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

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Todd, Mike, Nick, Dean  and Melanie contribute to Lutherwood every year.

Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens the lives of people in our community by providing mental health, employment, housing and family support services to more than 16,600 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

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For an excellent source for local knowledge on local matters visit the following sites dedicated to the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.

City of Kitchener

City of Waterloo

City of Guelph

City of Cambridge

• Brownfield Remediation
• Facade Grant Program
• Startup Landing Pads Program
• Grants in Lieu of Building Fees
• Local Tax Incentives
• South Western Ontario Development Fund
• Southwestern Ontario FedDev Programs