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Kellen \u2014 an association management company that employs about 250 people globally \u2014 has relocated its headquarters from Atlanta to Washington, D.C.\u00a0 The company signed a new lease that expands its footprint at the National Press Building to 32,000 square feet, effectively doubling its D.C. presence.<\/p>\n

Although the organization established its presence in D.C. in the 1990s, the current deal came about when CEO, Travis Rush \u2013 a former D.C. resident \u2013 felt that the company\u2019s headquarters at\u00a0the Towers at Wildwood Plaza\u00a0on the outskirts of Atlanta was no longer strategically ideal. After a year of consideration, Washington, D.C. was chosen over Chicago<\/a>, another major association hub.<\/p>\n

A $150,000 grant from the Washington, D.C. government\u2019s Vitality Fund further solidified the decision.<\/p>\n

While Kellen offers the standard services of association management, such as planning and organizing meetings, it specializes in public affairs and government relations. This also means that many of the company\u2019s clients require a strong D.C. presence to effectively advocate for their interests. Accordingly, this strategic move allows Kellen to be closer to those clients. The extended lease at the National Press Building also secures the space well in advance and allows for future growth.<\/p>\n

The National Press Building, located at\u00a0529 14th St. NW, is also conveniently near The White House. The 14-story property, built in the mid-1920s, was originally home to various members of the press, and the National Press Club remains a prominent tenant to this day.<\/p>\n

Cannon Hill Capital Partners is responsible for managing the building, which was most recently refurbished in 2018. The National Press Building provides 560,000 square feet of modern Washington, D.C. office and retail space. Beyond Kellen, the property attracts a diverse tenant base, including Cuts by Hugo \u2014 a high-end barbershop \u2014 and SPIN Washington DC (a ping-pong sports bar and social club).<\/p>\n

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