Athea's purchase of a 78,000 square foot building, adjacent to its current headquarters on Milwaukee's north side, won a Deal of the Year Award from the Commercial Association of Realtors-Wisconsin. James M. Young and James T. Barry III of The Barry Company, won the award in the industrial category.

Athea's long term plans are to move existing operations from a 65,000 square foot building on Milwaukee's Northwest side to the recently purchased building and create a corporate campus environment. This will help Athea to improve efficiency in operations and continue to invest in the community. With 80 percent of Athea's workforce residing in Milwaukee, being close to the community and creating a positive work environment are important company goals.