How Tenant Appreciation Events Help Create a Workplace People Actually Want to be a Part Of

by | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog

Ice Cream Social Tenant Appreciation Event Case Building St. Paul
What a few ice cream sandwiches can teach us about tenant satisfaction, workplace culture, and employee retention.

For many businesses, the office can easily become a place people simply pass through. Employees arrive, focus on their work, attend meetings, and head home at the end of the day. While productivity matters, today’s workforce is looking for something more. They want connection, community, and an environment that supports both their professional success and overall experience.

That is one of the reasons we recently hosted an Ice Cream Sandwich Social at the Case Building, featuring handcrafted ice cream sandwiches from local favorite Bebe Zito.

At first glance, an event like this may seem simple. Free ice cream. A chance to step away from the desk. A few conversations between neighbors. But the real impact goes much deeper.

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One of the biggest challenges facing employers today is attracting and retaining great talent. Businesses invest significant resources into recruiting employees, yet workplace experience often extends beyond the four walls of an office suite. The building itself, the amenities available, and the sense of community surrounding a workplace all play a role in employee satisfaction.

That is where thoughtful property management can make a difference.

During the event, our property management team spent time talking with tenants and the employees who work at the Case Building every day. We shared stories, learned about their experiences, and gathered valuable feedback about the amenities they use most. Attendees were invited to complete a short survey to help us better understand what is working well and where future improvements could have the greatest impact.

“The best amenities aren’t always the ones you build. Sometimes they’re the relationships you create.”

One of the biggest challenges facing employers today is attracting and retaining great talent. Businesses invest significant resources into recruiting employees, yet workplace experience often extends beyond the four walls of an office suite. The building itself, the amenities available, and the sense of community surrounding a workplace all play a role in employee satisfaction.

That is where thoughtful property management can make a difference.

During the event, our property management team spent time talking with tenants and the employees who work at the Case Building every day. We shared stories, learned about their experiences, and gathered valuable feedback about the amenities they use most. Attendees were invited to complete a short survey to help us better understand what is working well and where future improvements could have the greatest impact.

The feedback we receive is incredibly important because it helps us prioritize investments that create meaningful value for our tenants. Recently, we added a golf simulator, which has quickly become one of the building’s most popular amenities. Combined with our fitness centers, conference facilities, convenient location, and other tenant-focused features, these improvements help create a workplace environment that people genuinely enjoy.

Located in the heart of the Midway district, Court & Case was designed with a different vision in mind. We wanted to create more than office buildings. We wanted to create a destination where businesses could thrive, employees could feel engaged, and organizations could benefit from an environment that supports productivity and culture.

With easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul via Interstate 94 and Highway 280, direct Green Line access at the Westgate Station, ample free parking, efficient floor plates, and Class A building services, Court & Case provides the practical advantages businesses need to operate efficiently. Just as importantly, it is surrounded by a growing neighborhood filled with local restaurants, boutique shops, and amenities that make the workday more enjoyable.

At Suntide Commercial Realty, we believe that great property management starts with listening. Every conversation, survey response, and tenant interaction helps us better understand how to serve the people who trust us with their workplace experience. By combining practical building operations with a strong focus on community, we continue to create spaces where businesses and employees can succeed.

If you would like to learn more about why Court & Case has become such a popular destination for businesses throughout the Twin Cities—and why we work so hard to create the new standard for a creative office campus—contact our team today. We’d love to show you what makes this community so special.

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