Commerce CRE is a Cawley company, bringing a new level of specialized service and regional power to the Grand Rapids and West Michigan business community. We aren’t just another national firm with a pin on the map. We’re a dedicated local partner, led by industry veterans who live in and know the West Michigan community.
Our approach is built on a simple premise: combine the idea of “boots-on-the-ground” intelligence with the powerful resources and network of a dominant Midwest brokerage. Michigan’s industrial, office, and commercial properties landscape is dynamic, and we’re here to help you navigate purchasing, leasing, and investing so all of your unique needs are met.
Commerce CRE is led by Frank Melchert, SIOR, a Principal and six-year veteran of Cawley CRE. His services include lease negotiation, strategic planning, build-to-suit oversight, site selection, incentive consulting, and disposition. He is actively engaged with the commercial real estate community and is dedicated to fostering connections with businesses and municipal leaders in West Michigan.
Recognized as one of Chicago’s top industrial brokers over his 18-year career, Frank joined Cawley CRE in 2018 and made partner within a year. He began his career in 2006 at Grubb & Ellis. He holds a BS in Communications and Business from Western Illinois University.
We provide comprehensive brokerage, advisory, and property management services perfectly aligned with the needs of you and the West Michigan economy. From manufacturing and logistics, office, and retail properties, our team is able to prepare and assist you with everything you’ll need.
West Michigan is a cornerstone of our nation’s manufacturing and supply chain. Our industrial team specializes in high-cube warehousing, R&D facilities, complex manufacturing plants, and build-to-suit projects.
Office properties are evolving every day and our team is dedicated to keeping up with every change so you don’t have to. We guide tenants in finding the ideal environment to attract and retain top talent, whether in downtown Grand Rapids or in the region’s growing suburban submarkets. Because medical office buildings are a rapidly expanding sector in the area, we have our finger on the pulse to address any questions you may have.
We provide strategic guidance for retail investments and leasing, leveraging deep knowledge of local demographics, traffic patterns, and consumer trends to ensure your asset is perfectly positioned for success.
By utilizing our comprehensive approach of subspecialty experts, we’re able to assist with all of your commercial real estate needs regardless of location and property type. You tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll make sure you end up in the best hands.
Whether you’re an owner looking to maximize your asset’s value, a tenant seeking the perfect new location, or an investor exploring the opportunities in West Michigan, we’re here to help. Start a conversation with one of our local specialists today!
