A Midwest design firm is settling into its new Charlotte office at Camp North End. Progressive Cos., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based firm, moved earlier this month into a 16,500-square-foot office at the adaptive-reuse development's Gama Goat Building at 1801 N. Graham St. The company signed a 10-year lease, with the option for five more years, in summer 2024.
"Having a place where people want to work, in a historic building that is almost 100 years old, and being able to create a new-aged space within certainly should help us in recruiting talent," he said. "It also showcases to clients exactly what we do." Roman said that management is already seeing an increase in how frequently employees are working from the office. Progressive Cos. operates on a hybrid work schedule, with employees required in-office Monday through Thursday, he said. "We have already seen an uptick in the number of employees here on Monday and Friday, and I think it's because of the new space coupled with the amenities and activities here (at Camp North End)," Roman said.