Noteworthy Companies with High-level Jobs and Elevated Service Offerings Across Dynamic Industries See Benefits of Being Located in Top-of-the-Market Office Space in North Hills

Office Leasing Activity at North Hills is Testament to Demand for Well-located Premier Office Space that Maximizes Workplace Culture, Productivity, Collaboration, and Lifestyle Amenities

Kane Realty Corporation is thrilled to announce multiple new office leases signed at the Trophy-class One North Hills Tower in North Hills. More than 72,500 square feet of space has been leased to: JT International U.S.A., Inc. (JTI), HNTB, Raymond James & Associates, The Starboard Holding Companies including The Nautical Group and Nautical Advisory Services, and others.

Opening this summer in the expansion of the Main District at North Hills in Midtown Raleigh, One North Hills Tower is a 264,000-square-foot, 10-story office tower offering:

• prominent I-440 Beltline visibility and breathtaking interior views
• hospitality-driven conference and lounge amenity spaces
• a large second level outdoor amenity terrace featuring a mural by a local Raleigh female artist, and
• convenient underground parking with direct elevator access.

One North Hills Tower is WiredScore Platinum certified and targeting LEED Silver certification.

“A true trophy-class office building, One North Hills Tower offers these tenants the ultimate office destination for walkable conveniences at their doorstep, concierge level tenant services and space to foster a collaborative and culture-focused workplace,” said Hooker Manning, Director of Office Leasing at Kane Realty.

“These lease transactions represent strong activity and fundamentals among highly amenitized, superior quality Trophy-class office properties in dynamic urban districts. North Hills continues to attract top-tier office users in the Triangle market seeking an unparalleled tenant experience,” said Mike Smith, CEO of Kane Realty.

Retailers and restaurants recently opened or opening soon in the newly expanded Main District of North Hills include three-level, 50,000-square-foot RH Gallery, True Food Kitchen, Madewell, J.Crew, Rothy’s, johnnie-O, Sweetgreen, Fink’s Jewelers flagship, Village Tavern and a new location for Ruth’s Chris Steak House and expanded Peter Millar.

JTI, one of the fastest-growing tobacco companies in the US, with its leading global flagship brand LD is relocating its US headquarters from New Jersey to North Carolina, bringing over a hundred new jobs to Raleigh.

“We are very excited to be joining Raleigh’s diverse community. Raleigh is an ideal location for our new headquarters because it is a vibrant and growing city with a top of its class talent pool,” said JTI General Manager and President Corrado Mautone.

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construction contractors. With 110 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial, and operational challenges. Over the past 40 years, HNTB has played a pivotal role in Raleigh’s transformative transportation projects, including GoRaleigh’s New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit and Southern Corridor BRT, North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s Triangle Expressway, Raleigh to Richmond Passenger Rail and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Expansion. Professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities.

The Starboard Holding Companies, the Stocks family offices, encompasses a portfolio of operating businesses in various sectors. The portfolio includes businesses such as The Nautical Group Executive Search, Nautical Advisory Services, Nautical Leadership Solutions, Advance Concrete, Evolution Safety Resources, Raleigh Apex Hitch, Bio-One Hazmat, boutique wealth firm New Republic Partners and The Decree Company.

“We’re excited about remaining as a long-standing tenant in North Hills and relocating the corporate offices for Starboard Holding Companies to One North Hills Tower. The amenities of the new building and the central location among all the great new restaurants and retail in the Main District made this an ideal choice for us,” said Jeff Stocks, Executive Chairman of The Starboard Holding Companies.

Cole Gonet and Curtis Krusie with Savills represented HNTB in their lease transaction. Ben Litke and Todd Brandon with Cushman & Wakefield represented Raymond James.