The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has purchased a new headquarters building and will move its offices to 1605 King Street, Alexandria, Va., in the spring of 2018. OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser says the trade association outgrew its current space, and the new building will be better equipped for the association’s needs. OPEI closed on its new location on Aug. 15, and the move represents a multi-million-dollar investment.
One of the main features of the new OPEI headquarters will be a state-of-the-art conference center able to seat 50 for in-person and virtual meetings. This new space will allow OPEI members around the country, and overseas, to better participate in association business and activities.
“As a trade group with members in Europe, Japan, China and across the United States, we have global meetings, and we wanted to be able to host them in person and virtually. Now, we’ll be better suited to host ISO, IEC and other international gatherings,” Kiser says. “Alexandria has been our home for 30 years. When we looked to make this decision, we considered other locales, and our board of directors chose to reinvest in Alexandria due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., airports, hotels, as well as its historic character and lifestyle.”
OPEI’s new King Street location is on the historic main thoroughfare in the bustling heart of Old Town Alexandria, and is within walking distance to several hotels. It is one block from the King Street Metro station, the second subway stop from Washington National Airport. It will also have private offices reserved for members when they visit the D.C. area.