For Immediate Release
July 25, 2008

Mayor R.T. Rybak Welcomes DLR Group,

Relocating from Eden Prairie to Minneapolis

What:

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak welcomes DLR Group, one of the top 10 ranked architecture and engineering firms in Minnesota, which is relocating from Eden Prairie to the downtown core. The firm will add to Minneapolis’ vibrant and diverse business and creative economies and will take advantage of the opportunities the city has to offer such as connected transit, talented workforce and livable neighborhoods.

Mayor Rybak will greet the DLR Group employees as they arrive in Minneapolis on the LRT. Rybak will also participate in the demolition of DLR Group’s space which will be renovated into a LEED-CI Gold standard workspace.

When:

July 28, 2008

11:48am: Mayor Rybak welcomes DLR Group as they arrive in Minneapolis on the LRT. Mayor Rybak will participate in the demolition of their space, renovated into a LEED-CI Gold standard space.

Who:

Mayor R.T. Rybak
Matt Johnson, DLR Group
DLR Group employees

Where:

Renaissance Square, 500 Nicollet Mall (in front of Renaissance Square Building, ‘cut out’ corner)

More:

DLR Group brings 64 jobs into Minneapolis and is a nationally recognized, full-service design firm with 15 offices nationwide.

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Contact: Krista Bergert, Communications, CPED, (612) 673-5015

Published Jul. 25, 2008