Women Leading the Charge in East Austin Commercial Real Estate Development

East Austin is getting a fresh new landmark at the corner of East Seventh Street and Pedernales, and it’s not your typical development project. WORKBENCH, a four-story office, retail, and restaurant space, with staggering odds that 3 of 6 equity partners are women. The three powerhouse women and equity partners: Jennifer Seay of Art + Artisans, Shawna Sieck of Legacy Lighting, and DeLea Becker of Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate are using the development to shine a light on women in commercial real estate. This isn’t just another East Austin commercial real estate project—it's a statement on the future of women in the industry.

WORKBENCH, a 50,000 SF office development breaking ground in East Austin, is proudly 50% owned by women equity partners. Led by female founders Jennifer Seay, Shawna Sieck, and DeLea Becker, WORKBENCH stands as a symbol of progress for women in commercial real estate. This sustainable, women-led project aims to inspire female investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders to reshape the future of Austin’s business landscape.

For their debut episode, the Texas Triangle Podcast had the honor of gaining insight from esteemed Dr. Lloyd Potter, a Texas State demographer. Read more information and statistics shared at the 2024 Texas Demographic Conference.

Beck-Reit recently represented the Landlord in an East Austin office listing. It was under contract within a week. The following tips detail how we made it happen.

🎉 Excited and Honored to Win the "Queen of East Austin” Award! 🎉

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I've been selected as the recipient of the Economic and Community Improvement 2023 Award by CREW Austin. This award holds a special place in my heart as it recognizes the incredible journey I've had in East Austin over the past 23 years.

Welcome to an exhilarating episode of The Texas Triangle, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of office spaces. Join our hosts as they explore innovative design concepts, community-building strategies, and the surprising connection between commercial real estate and the trendy sport of pickleball. Get ready for a journey that fuses work, creativity, and boundless possibilities!

DeLea has been a guest on many podcast, YouTube shows, panels and such. Have a listen, her personality shines through - she doesn’t hold much back. Check out the #PowerBeacon Library

The Mann Report publication wrote an inspiring article geared towards to importance of bringing owners into CRE. It’s no surprise that Beck-Reit’s own DeLea Becker was top of mind on this topic, as bringing more women into Commercial Real Estate is probably her favorite passion project.

Once again, the Austin Area Heritage Council has organized the annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration and activities. The Annual Community March is a celebration of Dr. King and his legacy while promoting the importance of multiculturalism and diversity within Austin. This year’s celebration includes the march, the community festival, and a food drive.

Situated on the iconic South Congress Avenue is a great piece of family-owned, Austin history that’s been around since the 50’s. Formerly known as “Lockhart’s”, this property is now home to Meteor Coffee, and possibly a new home for your business or someone you know looking for a high visibility space with great opportunity for growth. 1815 SF Off/Retail For Lease.

The Massimo Group is the top Commercial Real Estate broker/agent coaching organization in the world! This year for the first time, the Massimo Group hosted their first live conference event that was open to the public. The convention had several CREi Summit List makers on panels and in attendance. #DominateCRE. Here are a few of DeLea Becker’s takeaways.

Live podcast and put on YouTube for everyone to watch. DeLea Becker spends an hour with Lisamarie Wand talking about all aspects of Commercial Real Estate. Especially - buying and owning Commercial Real Estate!

Bisnow is honoring Austin’s most influential trailblazers - Top-level women executives and industry powerhouses who influence the way commercial real estate is done in ATX. Read the article full of quotes by our Founder DeLea Becker : “Building The Plane While Flying It”: Women In Austin CRE Are Soaring

Searching in San Antonio, Austin, DFW, Houston and everywhere in between - #TexasTriangle

• Looking for up to $1 million

• Office / Industrial / Retail

Please send over any and all options! delea@beckreit.com & office@beckreit.com