American Energy Partners Business Practices (Aubrey McClendon)

[Bellaboo]

Can't wait to see if Aubrey is still sitting next to Clay at the Thunder home games ? I have no idea if the seats are Founder or Corporate ?

[Praedura]

Another 7,000 square feet to be built out for AEP / Arcadia Capital in the Park Harvey Building.

That's now over 51,000 total square feet, more than half the building.

And over $1.1 million in tenant improvements, including a fitness center, restaurant and exec offices with private bathrooms.

This surprises me. What is Aubrey's interest in the Park Harvey? He's never shown much interest in downtown real estate before (that I know of).

[Pete]

This surprises me. What is Aubrey's interest in the Park Harvey? He's never shown much interest in downtown real estate before (that I know of).

I mis-typed... Meant the Harvey Parkway building.

I corrected my post.

[Praedura]

I mis-typed... Meant the Harvey Parkway building.

I corrected my post.

Ok. That makes A LOT more sense.

Ever notice how many sound-alike buildings/projects/streets that we have in this town? Yeesh.

[betts]

Can't wait to see if Aubrey is still sitting next to Clay at the Thunder home games ? I have no idea if the seats are Founder or Corporate ?

I'd bet a lot of money he is. He owns the team, not Chesapeake. I just realized when the Chesapeake naming rights contract expires, we might have an AEP Arena. I'm sure it's galling to him to have to attend games at the Chesapeake Arena.

[LuccaBrasi]

Another 7,000 square feet to be built out for AEP / Arcadia Capital in the Harvey Parkway Building.

That's now over 51,000 total square feet, more than half the building.

And over $1.1 million in tenant improvements, including a fitness center, restaurant and exec offices with private bathrooms.

He's just warming up!!

[Praedura]

I'd bet a lot of money he is. He owns the team, not Chesapeake. I just realized when the Chesapeake naming rights contract expires, we might have an AEP Arena. I'm sure it's galling to him to have to attend games at the Chesapeake Arena.

I'd prefer that the name stays the same. 'Chesapeake Energy Arena' is a cool name -- just has a nice ring to it. Plus we can call it "the Peake" as an abbreviation.

'American Energy Partners Arena' just doesn't compare.

[Snowman]

I'd prefer that the name stays the same. 'Chesapeake Energy Arena' is a cool name -- just has a nice ring to it. Plus we can call it "the Peake" as an abbreviation.

'American Energy Partners Arena' just doesn't compare.

Unfortunately the days of an arena having good official names there entire life (or majority) seems to have passed, granted there were plenty of mediocre and sad names even before they became branded by current highest bidder, the best it seams you can hope for is you have a decent sponsors name.

[Just the facts]

It could be worse, the Sacramento Kings play in Sleep Train Arena.

[PhiAlpha]

Talked to a friend over at AEP today about the gym and restaurant. They take up the majority of the 1st floor and have all the quality of their CHK equivalents at +/- 10% the size. They are up to near 100 employees now. Crazy stuff.

[Bellaboo]

I'd bet a lot of money he is. He owns the team, not Chesapeake. I just realized when the Chesapeake naming rights contract expires, we might have an AEP Arena. I'm sure it's galling to him to have to attend games at the Chesapeake Arena.

He was in his normal seat opening night.....you win the bet.

[Pete]

Talked to a friend over at AEP today about the gym and restaurant. They take up the majority of the 1st floor and have all the quality of their CHK equivalents at +/- 10% the size. They are up to near 100 employees now. Crazy stuff.

Hope he keeps blowing & going!

At the current rate, they will soon out-grow the Harvey Parkway.


I assume the restaurant is only for employees?

[HangryHippo]

Hope he keeps blowing & going!

At the current rate, they will soon out-grow the Harvey Parkway.


I assume the restaurant is only for employees?

If they continue to add employees, is there other space near the Harvey Parkway to expand to?

[Pete]

They have about half that building now and I don't think there is much vacancy.

For that matter, there isn't much Class A vacancy anywhere in OKC.

[PhiAlpha]

Hope he keeps blowing & going!

At the current rate, they will soon out-grow the Harvey Parkway.


I assume the restaurant is only for employees?

I believe so but not sure, I'll ask.

[jn1780]

It will be interesting to see where they will be a couple of years from now after they have actually started drilling shafts into the ground. Hopefully American Energy Partners doesn't turn out to be an "over-hyped movie" with lots of advertising and excitement, but doesn't meet expectations.


Now excuse me while I dive behind the couch before the Audrey fanboys throw fruit at me. lol

[Pete]

This is from the Brianna Bailey's (Oklahoman) Twitter feed from a recent Thunder press conference...

Looks like Aubrey's new company is already a sponsor:

[PhiAlpha]

They've been sponsoring the starting line up announcement at the beginning of the game and a few other random things as well.

[Bellaboo]

They also have their logo displayed on the outside electronic sign on the arena.

[Pete]

Just learned the restaurant that Aubrey & Co. are putting into this building is a "Pops Deli".

[Pete]

Arcadia Capital / American Energy Partners taking another 7,000 square feet in the Harvey Parkway, this time on the 4th floor.

They now have space on all six floors:

1st Floor (about half): Deli & Fitness Center
2nd Floor (all): Offices
3rd Floor (all): Offices
4th Floor (about half): Offices
5th Floor (about half): Offices
6th Floor (about half): Executive Offices / Private Bathrooms

[Pete]

Here's the floorplan for the new Pop's Diner in the Harvey Parkway -- looks like it will be open to the public.

Note the lack of seating inside the restaurant but tables abd chairs in the lobby and outside:

[Mr. Cotter]

Interesting. I wish the Bricktown location had been built instead. Pop's, at least in Arcadia, is more about the destination than the food. I can't imagine being in the area, wanting a burger, and going here instead of Tucker's at Classen Curve.

[Pete]

This is probably more about their employees having quick access to food so they can keep their noses to the grindstone.

[PhiAlpha]

This is probably more about their employees having quick access to food so they can keep their noses to the grindstone.

Correct, I know a few that are consistently working 60-85 hour weeks...things are moving quickly. I'm with a bunch of their guys up at a convention in Denver. Their booth is similar to chesapeake's...massive. Also they are up to about 130 employees now and have been working to buy everyone else out of the building. I know at least one small energy company that won't sell out but I imagine AEP will occupy all but that small part of the building pretty soon.