Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, one of the world's largest commercial real estate brokerage franchise systems, today announced the addition of Griffin Companies to its national affiliated network.

Griffin Companies, a well known and respected Minneapolis, Minn. based commercial real estate firm, has served the Twin Cities and other surrounding markets for almost 40 years. The firm will be known as Coldwell Banker Commercial Griffin Companies.

Griffin Companies currently has 16 full-time commercial sales professionals and a total staff of 50. The company delivers commercial real estate services in all major commercial property sectors including investments, land, office, retail, industrial and multi- family. Property Management services include Construction Management and Maintenance Services.

"The Coldwell Banker Commercial organization is delighted to announce the addition of Griffin Companies to our continually expanding network," said Rick Davidson, president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. "One of the most critical initiatives for our company in 2008 and beyond is to significantly increase the CBC presence in primary markets. Adding a leading Twin Cities firm like Griffin Companies is a major step in that growth strategy."

"Griffin Companies have successfully served this region for four decades and we take great pride in our accomplishments and unmatched grasp of the Twin Cities market. But to compete in today's highly competitive commercial real estate market, we felt it was important to tap into the resources of a global brand," notes Griffin Companies president Bill Ostlund. "The Coldwell Banker Commercial® network was an ideal fit for us. The strong leadership of the CBC brand and philosophy of superior client servicing mirrored the core values of Griffin Companies. But when you combine the leading edge technology and marketing tools that CBC offers to its affiliates with the ability to retain our independence and serve our market the way we know best, it was a logical decision. We look forward to delivering an even greater level of service to our clients as a member of the CBC organization."

The firm will continue to be headquartered at 615 First Ave in Minneapolis, Minn.