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Porter O’Brien Expands to Saint John: A Heritage Space for a Forward-Thinking Firm
116 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB
Porter O’Brien, a full-service communications and consulting firm with a growing presence in New Brunswick, has announced the opening of its third provincial office—this time in the heart of Saint John. With existing offices in Fredericton and Moncton, the firm’s expansion to Saint John marks an exciting new chapter in its commitment to offering strategic and creative solutions across the province.
The new office is located in a character-rich, 1,800 square foot space above Emporia retail store at 116 Prince William Street with a street level entrance and elevator access off Princess Street. The space boasts exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and elegant arched windows—a blend of heritage charm and urban energy that aligns perfectly with Porter O’Brien’s brand ethos.
“We wanted a space that embodies our approach—strategic, connected and forward-thinking,” said Tim Porter, co-founder at Porter O’Brien. “Being in Saint John’s original city hall is a clever reminder of how government, history and communication intersect. It inspires us to bring innovative solutions to public affairs while respecting the importance of tradition and community.”
And history it has. The building, now over 145 years old, once housed Saint John’s city hall from 1879 until the construction of the current facility in 1971. Since then, it has been home to various tenants, but its architectural integrity and civic significance remain. A major renovation completed in 2020 has preserved the historic elements while making it a modern and functional space for today’s businesses.
For Porter O’Brien, the move is more than just a real estate decision—it’s a meaningful investment in Saint John. “This city has a vibrant energy and strong sense of community,” said Jordan O’Brien, co-founder at Porter O’Brien. “We’ve worked with clients in Saint John for years and opening our new office here takes that partnership to the next level.”
With roots now firmly planted in all three of New Brunswick’s major urban centers, Porter O’Brien is poised to deepen its impact across the region.The Saint John office will be hosting an opening on June 17th, 4pm – 6pm at the new location.
Stephanie Turner and Brock Turner of Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic were the listing agents.
Looking for office space uptown? Contact Stephanie and/or Brock to discuss your needs.
Canadian Nuclear Partners sets down roots in Saint John
75 Prince William Street, Saint John, New Brunswick
New office at 75 Prince William Street in the Bank of Canada Building
Canadian Nuclear Partners (CNP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, was established in 2012 and has grown into a well-respected service provider offering inspection, engineering, asset management, training and consulting services to clients in the power generating sector. With much success in Ontario, CNP has expanded their operations to Saint John, New Brunswick. The new office in Saint John is a welcome addition to the CNP network as it continues to create strong partnerships with various stakeholders in the region.
For CNP’s Vice President, Jason Van Wart, it is an exciting time as he was born and raised in Saint John and looks forward to contributing to the community that was so instrumental to his upbringing. “It is an exciting time for CNP. We are growing on a national and international level. Having an office in Saint John is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the very community that has been an important part of our business and build new opportunities for the future.”
CNP looks forward to delivering on its key values of safety, integrity and excellence to the energy community in New Brunswick.
Stephanie Turner represented both the Landlord and Tenant in this commercial leasing transaction
LEASED… last 2 units at Irving Millennium Drive development
8-10 Millennium Drive, Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Murphy’s Pharmacies of PEI are opening a location in Quispamsis under the Guardian Drugs banner. Murphy’s operates a chain of independent pharmacies and have been serving the health needs of communities across Prince Edward Island for 30 years. “We’ve leased the two remaining vacant units between Subway and House of Chan. One side will be a pharmacy and the other a medical clinic including after-hours clinic” said Jeff Murphy, Chief Financial Officer at Murphy’s Pharmacies. “We love the location. Being close to a growing residential area made a lot of sense for us.”
Stephanie Turner was the listing agent.
Something’s brewing at 60 Water Street
60 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick
Something’s brewing at 60 Water Street but it’s probably not what you’re thinking!
More excitement and suspense for uptown… A brand new business leased space today on Water Street just steps from the corner of Princess & Water. Watch for an announcement and new signage in the not-too-distant future!
A room with a view. Biophilia and why it affects employees
The biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems. Thirty years ago, Harvard University biologist Edward O. Wilson, PhD, proposed the idea that access to the natural environment can positively affect a person’s health. Dozens of studies have followed in the years since, many of which have confirmed the hypothesis and found that people are measurably more relaxed when given access to views of the natural environment. source: www.thefreelibrary.com
The biophilia hypothesis is so widely accepted that many office building developers now consider biophilia in their design and LEED building certification lists it as one of the key factors that motivate employees and increase efficiency.
Want to read more about how the work environment affects employees? CLICK HERE
How do tenants decide which building to take space in?
Price per square foot is a key factor but the financials are often very competitive. The decision to lease in one building versus another is often swayed by physical attributes.
Suite 101, 14 King Street. 1,842 s.f. office.
Tenants want to feel comfortable that the building they are moving to is going to be an asset to their company and that prospective employees will see it as an attractive place to work. The three key elements are:
- Amenities: The “walkability” of our uptown created by the internal pedway system means that most of the amenities that tenants want are nearby.
- Aesthetics: Saint John’s inventory of heritage buildings offer the character that many people crave such as high ceilings and exposed brick & beams. “Historic buildings have a unique appeal that new buildings cannot duplicate {on the flip side} new buildings have the long-span, light-filled, flexible footprints and modern common-area finishes that are so attractive. Many buildings built from 1960 to 1990 are caught in-between, and if they remain un-renovated, often feel trapped in time.”
- Sustainability. Only a few of buildings in Saint John are LEED certified.
Read more about what tenants want and the benefits of LEED certified buildings HERE via www.high-profile.com
LEASED: 77 Germain Street BEFORE & AFTER PICS
Appnovation announced on Aug 14th, 2014 that they were coming to Saint John and that they would be creating 63 jobs here. They arrived earlier to scout for space for their new Saint John office and what they found was a diamond in the rough on the top floor of 77 Germain Street (many people know this building as 40 King Street – our city’s hub of economic development agencies)
The floor had previously been used to house some large computer equipment and had never been restored to match the lower floors. This “raw” space became vacant and available in 2014 and Appnovation saw the potential.
Stephanie partnered with Justin Omichinski, Avison Young, Vancouver to represent Appnovation in their search and lease negotiations.
BEFORE & AFTER PICS
SUB-LEASED: This amazing view now belongs to Mariner Partners!
1 Germain Street (18th floor Brunswick Square), Saint John, N.B.
The 18th floor of Brunswick Square (17,497 square feet), previously occupied by Salesforce, has been sub-leased by Mariner Partners. Mariner continues to occupy space in the Red Rose Tea building (12 Smythe Street) but seized an opportunity to take advantage of the top class finishes and flexible collaborative environment that had been created on the 18th floor of the Brunswick Square office tower. Salesforce continues to occupy the entire 16th floor of Brunswick Square. Stephanie Turner represented Salesforce and Ian McCoy of Re/Max Professional Saint John represented Mariner Partners.
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