August 21st

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt tours OPEI’s new digs

The parent organization for the TurfMutt program, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), has purchased a new headquarters building. OPEI will move into its new office at 1605 King Street in Alexandria, Va., in the spring of 2018. Last week, TurfMutt toured the new digs, sniffing out his new favorite spot and checking on renovations.

The trade association has outgrown its current space, according to OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. The new OPEI headquarters will include a state-of-the-art conference center with seating for 50 people for in-person and virtual meetings. The new space will enable OPEI members around the country and overseas to participate more fully in association business and activities.

OPEI’s new King Street location is on the historic main thoroughfare in the bustling heart of Old Town Alexandria. It is within walking distance to several hotels. It is also one block from the King Street Metro station, the second subway stop from Washington National Airport. Additionally, it will have private offices reserved for members when they visit the D.C. area.

OPEI closed on its new location on Aug. 15, and the move represents a multi-million-dollar investment. OPEI has retained OTJ Architects of Washington, D.C., for the project.