For Immediate Release
September 5, 2008

H.J. Development Press Release

Wayzata, Minnesota, September 5, 2008 - Groundbreaking ceremonies were held yesterday, September 4, 2008 at 10:30am for the first phase of construction on the new Crossroads East Development.

Crossroads East is an expansion of the existing Crossroads of Lakeville shopping center, and is located at the intersection of Dodd Boulevard, Cedar Avenue, and Glasgow Avenue in Lakeville, MN. The new development consists of approximately 5-acres of land and will be developed in mulitple phases. Phase I will be home to a new Subway restaurant and KinderCare Learning Center. Both anticipate opening in early 2009. Crossroads East will be owned and managed by the Partners of H.J. Development.

H.J. Development was founded in 1983. Current partners include: Jerry Hertel, Gary Janisch, and Jeff Carriveau. H.J. Development is a full service company specializing in retail development, management and investments. H.J. Development owns retail property throughout the Metro area and prides itself in successful, long-term ownership.

For further information contact H.J. Development at 952-476-9400.