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Conley Associates completes 2,500 s/f lease to FastSigns on 1593 Central Ave.

Conley Associates, has recently completed lease negotiations for FastSigns. This is the first store in the Capital District for the Texas based national company. FastSigns acquired a 2,500 s/f space at 1593 Central Ave., with a projected opening date occurring in August. James Pritchard, franchise owner said, "Conley's services were particularly invaluable in locating and negotiating a space from out of town. I feel their input and suggestions were truly made with my best interests in mind. Their knowledge of the market, professionalism and attention to detail gave me the confidence and freedom to focus on other areas of my business. As their tagline suggests, I would not lease space without them." The five year term was established with landlord MGM Family, LLC. Conley Associates, the Capital Region's only exclusive tenant/buyer representative, also provides advisory services, design services, and construction supervision to commercial real estate clients.
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