Congratulations to Brandy Miller!

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Brandy Miller has been promoted to Property Administrator for 1515/1555 Poydras.

Brandy has been with Jones Lang LaSalle since August 2006.  Over these past five years, Brandy has held the position of Tenant Service Coordinator. 

In her new position, she will be assuming a wider range of new responsibilities of providing administrative support for the properties.
We value all of our employees and are especially pleased to watch someone meet the challenges presented, and grow into greater responsibilities.

Please join us in congratulating Brandy on her new position.

Tina R. Sandrock

Assistant General Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Weight Watchers

Is your New Year's Resolution to shed 

some un-wanted pounds?

Weight Watcher's could be your answer.

An informational meeting will be held

Thursday, January 12th at noon in Suite 1900

of 1555.

Contact Zaida Monconduit with the EEOC, at 504-595-2842 if you have any further questions.

MLK Day Events

	CITY ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 26TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, along with the New Orleans Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Planning Commission announced the schedule of events for the City’s 26th annual MLK holiday celebration. This year’s theme is “United in times of Challenge.” Mayor Landrieu said he’s hopeful that in remembering Dr. King’s legacy, the City can overcome its current challenges together as one. “We face many challenges today—violence, fear, division, but I know, together, we as citizens can overcome these challenges and act to improve the lives of our people.” All citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend the opening program on Martin Luther King Jr., Day events. The opening program will begin at Congo Square at Armstrong Park on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9:30am, followed by the 26th annual MLK Memorial March at 10:00am. The march starts at the entrance of Armstrong Park at N. Rampart and St. Anne. It goes down N. Rampart towards downtown. N Rampart turns into Oretha Castle Haley at Calliope. The parade continues down OC Haley and makes a right turn on MLK Blvd. It goes up MLK to S. Claiborne ends at MLK Monument on S. Claiborne and Felicity. For more information, please call the Mayor’s office at 504-658-4900 or visit www.nola.gov/mlk2012 Click here to watch the Mayor's Press Conference on MLK Holiday Events

BCS Gameday Building Information

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

1515 & 1555 Tenant Advisory

January 4, 2012

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

LSU vs ALABAMA

Louisiana State University (LSU) will take on the University of Alabama in the Bowl Championship Series title game in New Orleans on Monday, January 9, 2012 @ 7:30PM.  Special Events and tailgate parties in the vicinity of the Superdome are anticipated with heavy pedestrian traffic expected.  Also, the NOPD are scheduled to begin blocking streets off at 4:00 PM or possibly sooner.  Vehicular traffic congestion is likely in the area surrounding the 1515/1555 Buildings.  Please plan accordingly.

1515/1555 BUILDINGS WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY.

PARKING GARAGES:  The 1555 Parking Garage will be open to public/event parking at a cost of $45 beginning at 10:00AM.  The garage will be open for this event until 3:00 AM.  Event parkers must exit the garage prior to 3:00 AM.  The 1515 Parking Garage will only be available to Contract Parkers.  If you have a client that will be visiting 1515 and/or 1555 Poydras, please refer them to the 1555 Parking Garage for their parking needs. 

BUILDING ACCESS/OPERATIONS:  Extra courtesy officers will be on duty to help with pedestrian traffic controls. Building operations will remain as normal except as stipulated below:

   Limited access will begin at both buildings at 2:00 PM.   

   At 1515, building access will be via Poydras Street Entry only.  LaSalle Street side entrance will be secured along with the roll down gate in the rear Lobby are

  At 1555, building access will be via Poydras Street Entry only.  South Robertson will be secured.  The Freret Street side entrance will be card access only.

   Elevator control access and sign in at each building will begin at 7:30 PM (versus normally at 6PM)

   In order to gain access to the building and the elevator after 7:30 PM, we will follow normal after hour protocol.  Therefore, all individuals must have the required suite key and/or access card, otherwise they will not be permitted to enter the property and/or your floor. It is up to each firm’s authorized Tenant Contact to control access to their suites for their staff and guests. 

   At 1555, all pedestrians that parked for event parking only will access the garage on the Freret Street side entrance only.

   If you plan on having an event in your suite, please coordinate with the Management Office by noon on Friday, January 6, 2012.  At that time, coordination of janitorial, after hours HVAC requests and any visitor access information will be handled accordingly. Depending on the request additional fees may apply.

   The Shuttle will run until 1:00PM on Monday.  The shuttle route will be monitored that day and it will be shut down earlier if traffic becomes an issue with an advisory notice sent out.

  Please note that the Management Office will close at 1:00PM on Monday.  

Blood Drive

1515/1555 Poydras Tenant Advisory

BLOOD DRIVE

BLOOD DRIVE scheduled for today (Wed Jan 4^th) from 12:00p – 4:30p to benefit 3 year old Christopher “Joshua” Bonilla

Location:  1615 Poydras Street – The Freeport-McMoRan Building - 1^st floor Lobby

WALK-INS WELCOME

As a reminder:

·       Eat a good meal before donating (Something healthy is always better.  Try to stay away from dairy products)

·       Drink LOTS of fluids

·       Bring your Identification – The FDA requires it!  (Drivers License, ID cards, Social Security cards, work/student picture ID)

·       Know what kind of medication you are taking (it might be helpful to bring a list of your exact medications)

·       If you exercise, do it before you donate! (No strenuous exercise allowed for 12 hours after you donate)

·       We need you in good health!  (No cold, sore throat or flu symptoms / No recent major surgery / No history of hepatitis / No body piercing in the past 12 months)

BE A HERO & DONATE BLOOD