• Key goals included workspace optimization, implementation of state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing collaboration with new functional areas for employees and clients
• Firm’s presence in headquarters remains more than 100,000 square feet
• Project emphasized sustainability and positive community impact for area families, schools and nonprofits

CHICAGO, February 10, 2025 – Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the completion of a significant renovation project at its headquarters located at 353 N Clark. Following a strategic decision to extend the firm’s lease for an additional ten years, this work is part of a broader multi-year strategy to optimize the firm’s 20-plus offices globally and reaffirms Mesirow’s deep-rooted commitment to Chicago and 88-year presence as a civic and corporate leader. 

Post-renovation, Mesirow’s presence at 353 N. Clark remains more than 100,000 square feet, supporting efficiency and continued room for growth through future expansion options. Over the past five years, Mesirow’s employee headcount has increased by 7%, with key strategic acquisitions and hires across the firm in 2023 and 2024.

Mesirow partners in this renovation included Gensler and Power Construction, with key goals including workspace optimization; one-touch collaboration technologies; and incorporation of a multi-use media space for video, podcasting, television and firmwide communications.

“Throughout this project, our team put sustainability and philanthropy at the forefront of every decision,” said Natalie Brown, Mesirow CEO. “We look forward to gathering in spaces that will create a more sustainable future and support our intentional, ‘best places to work’ culture.”

Positive community impact

• 99% of interiors and supplies donated to 15 Minority and Women-Owned (MWBE) nonprofit businesses
• 350+ students supplied with needed items for fall classes and 30 new classrooms stocked 
• 1,000+ people in Chicago communities positively impacted

Deepened sustainability

• More than 80% of furniture reused or repurposed
• 25 apartments furnished for Chicago area families in need 
• 165,000 pounds of paper recycled
• 75% less go forward energy consumption through LED lighting
• 150% increase in recycling through updated standards
• 90%+ reduction in annual waste as first corporate deskside composting partner with WasteNot Compost

To learn more, visit mesirow.com/responsibility.

About Mesirow 
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com, follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to Spark, our quarterly newsletter.

Mesirow has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business multiple times and is one of Barron’s Top 100 RIA firms.

Mesirow refers to Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. The Mesirow name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., © 2025, Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. Investment management services provided through Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc., Mesirow Institutional Investment Management, Inc. and Mesirow Financial Private Equity Advisors, Inc., all SEC-registered investment advisor, a CFTC registered commodity trading advisors and member of the NFA, or Mesirow Financial International UK, Ltd. (“MFIUK”), authorized and regulated by the FCA, depending on the jurisdiction.

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