Pangea Properties Named as a Top Chicago Workplace
CEO Al Goldstein Discusses Workplace Values.
Chicago, IL, November 17, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Pangea Properties, a private real estate investment trust, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for 2013.
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 37 major publishing partners and recognizes a list of 150 National Top Workplaces. Over the past year, more than 5,000 organizations and 1 in every 88 employees in the U.S. have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the minds of their employees.
Five years ago Pangea had a mere three employees with a vision to add value to underserved communities. Now, the Chicago-based REIT employs over 300 employees and manages more than 9,000 apartments in the Chicago, Indianapolis and Baltimore regions. To accommodate their growth and employees, Pangea has developed a strong office culture.
“We place a high value on creating a workplace structure that promotes productivity and exploration without feeling rigid,” says Al Goldstein, CEO of Pangea Properties. “Over the years we’ve evolved and adapted our environment to fit the needs and suggestions of our employees. This award is an honor that exemplifies how we’re dedicated to our mission not only through our external efforts, but internally as well.”
The Chicago Tribune published the complete list of Top Workplaces on November 12th. For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and WorkplaceDynamics, please visit www.topworkplaces.com and www.workplacedynamics.com.
About Pangea Properties:
Pangea Properties is a private real estate investment trust (REIT) targeting the distressed residential multi-family real estate market. Pangea was founded in 2008 with the mission to bring service, value and care to its residents. The unique REIT serves as both the property owner and the building manager, utilizing a call center to support the high bar for service and scalability. Today, Pangea has over $250 million into 8,000+ apartment units throughout Chicago, Indianapolis and Baltimore, with the goal of continuing to expand within current markets as well as into new markets. Pangea has been highlighted by several media outlets including USA Today, WGN TV, Chicago Magazine and the Baltimore Business Journal, among others. In 2013, Pangea debuted at number 42 overall on the annual Inc. 500 list, ranking first overall for the Chicago market and second for the entire real estate industry. Pangea’s founder Al Goldstein has been named one of Crain’s 2013 40 under 40 and is a recipient of the Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year. For more information, visit Pangea online at www.pangeare.com, www.Facebook.com/PangeaRE, www.linkedin.com/company/pangea-properties or on Twitter @PangeaRE.
The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 37 major publishing partners and recognizes a list of 150 National Top Workplaces. Over the past year, more than 5,000 organizations and 1 in every 88 employees in the U.S. have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the minds of their employees.
Five years ago Pangea had a mere three employees with a vision to add value to underserved communities. Now, the Chicago-based REIT employs over 300 employees and manages more than 9,000 apartments in the Chicago, Indianapolis and Baltimore regions. To accommodate their growth and employees, Pangea has developed a strong office culture.
“We place a high value on creating a workplace structure that promotes productivity and exploration without feeling rigid,” says Al Goldstein, CEO of Pangea Properties. “Over the years we’ve evolved and adapted our environment to fit the needs and suggestions of our employees. This award is an honor that exemplifies how we’re dedicated to our mission not only through our external efforts, but internally as well.”
The Chicago Tribune published the complete list of Top Workplaces on November 12th. For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and WorkplaceDynamics, please visit www.topworkplaces.com and www.workplacedynamics.com.
About Pangea Properties:
Pangea Properties is a private real estate investment trust (REIT) targeting the distressed residential multi-family real estate market. Pangea was founded in 2008 with the mission to bring service, value and care to its residents. The unique REIT serves as both the property owner and the building manager, utilizing a call center to support the high bar for service and scalability. Today, Pangea has over $250 million into 8,000+ apartment units throughout Chicago, Indianapolis and Baltimore, with the goal of continuing to expand within current markets as well as into new markets. Pangea has been highlighted by several media outlets including USA Today, WGN TV, Chicago Magazine and the Baltimore Business Journal, among others. In 2013, Pangea debuted at number 42 overall on the annual Inc. 500 list, ranking first overall for the Chicago market and second for the entire real estate industry. Pangea’s founder Al Goldstein has been named one of Crain’s 2013 40 under 40 and is a recipient of the Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year. For more information, visit Pangea online at www.pangeare.com, www.Facebook.com/PangeaRE, www.linkedin.com/company/pangea-properties or on Twitter @PangeaRE.
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