On March 31, 2016, Mitch Cox Companies and Universal Companies hosted Business After Hours and a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate their new offices at Silverdale Commons.
“Both Mitch Cox Companies and Universal Companies had outgrown our spaces and needed to expand” Mitch Cox, CEO and Founder, said. “Therefore, we joined forces as a partnership [with Universal Companies] to purchase and redevelop this 30-year-old manufacturing facility originally built by Jarl Extrusions.” The new development was named Silverdale Commons. Cox cited one of the reasons for relocating the Mitch Cox Companies headquarters was the increasing growth of the organization. “I have great faith that our organization will continue to grow and I wanted to provide them a workplace where they could achieve their goals,” Cox said.
Silverdale Commons was designed by Mitch Cox Construction, Inc. architect Mike Cannon. Taking inspiration from modern tech-forward design, Cannon created a versatile building with a high-tech look. Mitch Cox Companies partnered with Inspire Business Interiors to create an interior that reflected the same vision as the development’s exterior.
Cox discussed the importance of the relationship between Mitch Cox Companies and Universal Companies. “In the last 8 years, Mitch Cox Companies, in partnership with Universal Companies, have built over 1,000 apartments and have over 600 under construction now. Our construction company builds them and Shane and his team manage them. They have done a great job; all the apartments completed are leased.”
Cox concluded his speech by highlighting the economic impact the Silverdale Commons development has had on the Johnson City economy. “Each of the companies whose name you see on the buildings here today more than doubled their facility size when moving here and they have increased their employment over 40%. So, this re-development has been a big shot in the arm for the Johnson City economy.”
Shane Abraham, CEO of Universal Companies, ended the event with a thank you. “We’ve been very fortunate to operate and grow in a great region with talented and hardworking team members and a loyal customer base and so we want to extend our appreciation to all those who’ve been instrumental in helping this come together.”
Founded in 1979 in Johnson City, Tennessee, Mitch Cox Companies is a full-service real estate solutions company offering development, architectural, construction, brokerage and commercial property management services. The company also manages hotel properties across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. and manages residential community associations in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee. To see our work and listings, visit our website, Facebook page, call us at 423.282.6582, or, visit our new office at 2304 Silverdale Drive, Ste. 200, Johnson City, Tennessee, 37601
Comprised of Universal Development and Construction (UDC), Universal Tool and Engineering (UTE), and Universal Wine and Spirits (UWS); Universal Companies is a multi-industry conglomerate founded in 1979. UDC is a real estate development and management company primarily involved in multifamily and residential builds in the Tri-Cities area. UTE is a computer numerical control metal tube and pipe bending equipment manufacturer. UWS is a fine wine and spirits retailer located in Johnson City, Tennessee. To learn more about our products and services, call us at 423.282.0640 or visit the UDC (udctn.com), UTE (www.universaltool.com), or UWS (www.universalwine.biz).