MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) (the "Company") reported today that on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, it closed on a 487,121 square foot office/industrial building in Orange City, Iowa for $12.3 million. The property is leased to Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., the commercial delivery and fulfillment division of Staples, Inc., on a long-term lease.

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"Gladstone is excited to add a strong tenant like Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. to its portfolio.  We look forward to an active 2011 as the commercial real estate market continues to recover," said Chip Stelljes, the Company's President and Chief Investment Officer.  

Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust ("REIT") that focuses on investing in and owning triple-net leased industrial and commercial real estate properties and selectively making long-term mortgage loans.  To sign up to receive notifications about Gladstone Commercial or its affiliated companies, please visit www.gladstone.com.

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SOURCE Gladstone Commercial Corporation