Holmdel’s Bell Works New Jersey, a thriving 2 million-square-foot “Metroburb” — or suburban metropolis — featuring a dynamic mix of offices, retail, dining and hospitality, said it recently signed 21 new office lease agreements and lease extensions, bringing the campus to an occupancy rate of 98%.
“Bell Works’ New Jersey campus has seen remarkable leasing success this year,” Ralph Zucker, CEO of Inspired by Somerset Development, the owner and manager of Bell Works, said. “Over the past decade, it has been inspiring to watch this Metroburb evolve into a vibrant hub, with the new additions enhancing its lively and collaborative environment. This achievement underscores the importance of diverse, amenity-rich office environments that meet the needs of the modern workforce.”
FirstEnroll, a Third-Party Administrator specializing in health insurance, leased 7,480 square feet of office space and is among Bell Works New Jersey’s newest tenants. The Asbury Park Press, part of Gannett — a diversified media company with hundreds of trusted local media brands throughout the country in addition to the national publication, USA Today — leased 5,963 square feet. Additionally, Atrium, a leading staffing agency and recruiting firm, extended its lease and expanded its office space to 6,580 square feet.
“For the past six years, Atrium has had the privilege of calling Bell Works home,” Linda Gesell, president of operations at Atrium, said. “The building’s exceptional amenities, unparalleled services and vibrant work culture significantly elevate our office experience. Having previously worked out of traditional office spaces, our team now looks forward to coming to work, enjoying the conveniences of on-site retail, dining, child care, entertainment and fitness facilities. These offerings undoubtedly enrich our employees’ work-life balance.”
“We’re excited to join the Bell Works community, a place where innovation and collaboration come together in a truly unique environment,” Matthew Paul, director of marketing at FirstEnroll, said. “The dynamic amenities and vibrant atmosphere make it the perfect fit for FirstEnroll as we continue to grow and expand our presence in the health insurance industry.”
New leases and extensions at Bell Works News Jersey:
- FirstEnroll, a health benefits enrollment company, leased 7,480 square feet.
- Asbury Park Press/Gannett, a news company, leased 5,963 square feet.
- CJ Cheiljedang, a food and bio company, leased 3,000 square feet.
- Summit Facility Solutions, a commercial cleaning and facilities management company, leased 2,592 square feet.
- Tel-Networks, a telecommunications company, leased 1,656 square feet.
- Schibell Law, a legal firm, leased 1,005 square feet.
- Goldstone Residential, a real estate company, leased 994 square feet.
- FAST (Verisk), an insurance analytics company, expanded to 10,013 square feet.
- Atrium, a WBENC-certified Talent Solutions and Extended Workforce Management leader, expanded to 6,580 square feet.
- Vonage, a telecommunications company, added 4,450 square feet to its existing space;
- ZAIS Group, an investment management firm, extended its 13,241-square-foot lease.
- Vydia, a media company, extended its 6,200-square-foot lease.
- SportsGrid, a sports media company, extended its 3,770-square-foot lease.
- Academy NJ, a school for children with dyslexia, ADHD and nontraditional learners, extended its 1,843-square-foot lease.
- Omniwire, a financial services provider, extended its 1,443-square-foot lease.
- Edward Jones, a financial services firm, extended its 1,394-square-foot lease.
- KimShe International, a leading exporter of U.S. agricultural projects, extended its 1,353-square-foot lease.
- O’Brien Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm, extended its 1,203-square-foot lease.
- DataPros, an IT and cybersecurity service for the Microsoft Cloud, extended its 1,186-square-foot lease.
- Sia Partners, a management consulting firm, extended its 1,122-square-foot lease.
- Roam Pets, a pet care company, extended its 520-square-foot lease.
Bell Works offers unique solutions for a wide range of office, retail and hospitality tenants, including footprints of all sizes and types, allowing any sized company to benefit from everything the campus offers. The campus also specifically features “Ready-to-Wear” office suites, providing turnkey solutions ranging anywhere from 500 square feet to 5,000 square feet. Each of the pre-built suites features unique, custom designs that are equal parts function and style.
CoLab, the official coworking membership experience at Bell Works, offers a range of more flexible workspaces, including shared and dedicated desks as well as private executive suites. Due to the skyrocketing demand for space within CoLab, plans for “Colab 2.0” are already underway and will bring an additional 15,000-square-foot coworking workspace to Bell Works.
