Yesterday, my firm, HJMT, moved to Greenway Plaza, 145 Pinelawn Road, Suite 300 South in Melville, NY. We relocated our corporate headquarters from Westbury because the building that we were in for more than six years went into foreclosure and our lease was up for renewal. We decided that it was time for a change, so we found a great space and decided to go for it!
Besides the wonderful people who manage the building and all of the building’s amenities, including a health club, restaurant and Estee Lauder shop, the office is amazing. We are excited to unpack and get ourselves organized.
When the movers came to our Westbury office at 8:15 am, they started to pack up everything. However, they forgot the packing tape. So, at 8:30 am, I was on the road looking for places that sell tape. I finally found a Staples in Glen Cove and it ended up costing me $145 for two dozen roles of tape!
It’s funny how every time you make a change, there are always problems. For example, the phone guy worked with Kristie Galvani from my office for several hours the evening before the move. He said everything was in perfect order. When we plugged in the phones today, there were three phones totally out, including mine.
The IT people also spent a great deal of time in my office. I’m hoping that when we walk in to work in the morning, everything will be in working order.
Besides from my anxiety about the change of scenery, one of the best parts about moving to this new office is the parking spot. I know this must sound really strange, but when I went to do a walk through in the office, I was shown the four reserved HJMT spots with a sign.
There’s just something about that sign that just makes me smile and feel good about our accomplishments. As we approach our 20th anniversary, I’m excited about the opportunities that will follow…
BTW, our new phone number is now 631-393-0220.
Come visit us! The office looks great!
We’d love visitors!!
I like the sign, very cool! But I am hoping that the moving company is going to reimburse you for that tape which they should have had with them!
Sharon, instead of charging us the $100 fee for tape, they took it off. The office looks amazing. I’ll make a video blog soon and put it up…
I’ll be visiting in September – can’t wait!
I’ll be there to pick up Albert and get my .50 tour of the new digs…Welcome, neighbor!
I decided to bring Albert home… I need his inspiration too! But come for the tour… We would love to see you again…
You…gasp…Took home Albert??? How will I EVER be able to face another day???
I know, I know… But, in all fairness, I waited and waited and waited for you to come take him and you never did. If you really want him, I’ll bring him back into work when you come…
The moving company forgot the packing tape?!?!?!
I know… And then they made me go out and buy some for them. When I came back to the office, the guys told me I bought the wrong tape… I don’t understand why they didn’t go and get the tape themselves…
So I’m waiting for the feedback
about the IT company. Was the IT all in working order when you went in to
work in the morning? (I sure hope so because I now do the marketing for
your IT company, Stemp Systems Group.)
Stemp is a great company. I’m actually going to post a rave review on my blog next week. I’ll keep you posted…