HarperCollins Christian division will be sole occupant of new location

HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced today the relocation of its Zondervan publishing offices to a new building less than five miles from its current headquarters. This transition from the Patterson Drive location echoes Zondervan’s previous commitment to remain in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the company has been based since its 1931 founding.

“Our commitment to have a presence in Grand Rapids remains strong, and this new location will bring new opportunities for the future,” said Mark Schoenwald, president and CEO of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. 

The publisher signed a multi-year lease as the new building’s sole occupant, and will begin retrofitting plans immediately for its new home at 3900 Sparks Drive SE. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.

Zondervan moved to its current offices in 1992, and shares the building with the corporate headquarters of Family Christian Stores. An earlier report indicated that Family plans to stay in the building. 

Zondervan recently sold its former warehouse and distribution center in Grand Rapids. The company laid off 75 employees last summer when it vacated its warehouse and distribution center. The 395,000-square-foot office and distribution center once used by Zondervan will be divided into two segments—a 200,000-square-foot industrial building and a 100,000-square-foot office building, according to its new owner, Franklin Partners, The Grand Rapids Press reported.

The Patterson Drive lease will expire Jan. 31, 2014. In July, the company notified its employees that it would not be renewing its lease.

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