If this is your first time leasing commercial space, let's review some terminology and information about how commercial leasing works.

For those first-time prospects -- we’re glad you’re choosing to Start Downtown! Here’s what you’ll need to get started with your search:

•         Square footage requirements: Commercial buildings price their spaces by the square foot, so you’ll need to know how much space you need calculated in total square footage. Watch the short video we produced with NAIOP that fully explains terminology so you know what quoted prices include. 
•        Amenities: Will you need private offices or an open work plan? Access to a heavy-capacity freight elevator? Conference rooms? Think about how customers will interact with your space, how your employees will work in the space, and other features of the space and building itself that are deal-breakers for your business.
•        Flexible, non-traditional space: If you're just starting out, you may want to explore short-term office product that includes options like coworking, dedicated desk space, and small private offices designed to fit different budgets and business models. Click here to learn more about these downtown options.
•        Budget: According to your business plan, how much can you take on in overhead expenses like rent and utilities each month?

Contacts

Chris Lewis
Economic Development Manager lewis@downtowndayton.org