9:00 Keynote
9:15 Panel 1
State of the Market Panel Discussion
• What is the Midwest and Chicagoland state of development and where are the hottest submarkets?
• Where are we seeing infill developments in Chicagoland?
• What challenges will we see in storing & distributing a Covid Vaccine?
• What areas are we seeing the most economic development?
• What are current investment and financing incentives?
• What are the most effective ways to raise capital?
10:00 Panel 2
Construction, Design, Management, Leasing Trends
• What are current and future trends in SPEC, BTS?
• What are new and innovative leasing and management trends?
• How is design and construction changing to meet the needs of today’s users?
• What are new technology innovations and how are they affecting the industry?
• How can a building’s design maximize performance and tenant satisfaction?
17th Annual Transportation & Logistics Conference
December 9, 2020
9:00 am – 11:00 am Program
Hilco Redevelopment Partners
Alex Smiley & Jeremy Grey
Exec Ass. & EVP of Development
asmiley@hilcoglobal.com & jgrey@hilcoglobal.com
Services Provided
HRP specializes in acquiring and redeveloping complex industrial real estate in core markets throughout North America. HRP has proven to be a trusted partner with significant resources and experience, able to execute the most challenging demolition, environmental remediation, and vertical development projects.
Company Description
HRP is an industry leader in successfully completing large scale industrial and commercial redevelopment projects. Over the past four years, HRP has acquired over 38 million SF of industrial and commercial facilities from corporate and other institutional partners.
Curran Contracting
Nick Schram & Sara Carlson
V.P. Business Development & Business Development Manager
Services Provided
Project Management • Estimating • Excavating • Asphalt Paving • Asphalt Mixes • Demolition Underground Utilities • Site remediation • Soil Stabilization • Clean Soil Disposal • Concrete Recycling
Company Description
Curran Contracting provides a complete, premier site development package in both the public and private sectors. Curran's expertise in project management, estimating and quality control ensures your project budget and timeline are met with exceptional care.
Ware Malcomb
Cameron Trefry
ctrefry@waremalcomb.com
Services Provided
Architecture, Interiors, Branding, Planning, Civil Engineering, Building Measurement
Company Description
Architecture, Interiors, Branding, Planning, Civil Engineering, Building Measurement Ware Malcomb is an international design firm providing planning, architecture, interior design, branding, civil engineering and building measurement services. Established in 1972, the firm has office locations across North America.
NORTHWEST INDIANA FORUM
Heather Ennis
Heather Ennis
hennis@nwiforum.org
Services Provided
The Forum is one regional resource for brokers, developers, site selectors and individual companies offering site searches/selection services, incentive/tax information, demographic/wage/economic data with customized data analysis, and key contacts on local/state level.
Company Description
The Forum is one regional resource for brokers, developers, site selectors and individual companies offering site searches/selection services, incentive/tax information, demographic/wage/economic data with customized data analysis, and key contacts on local/state level.
NIPSCO
Don Babcock & Cindy Admave
Director, Economic Development & Economic Development Analyst
dbabcock@nisource.com & cadmave@NiSource.com
Services Provided
NIPSCO'S economic development department can assist with natural gas and electric cost estimates and infrastructure analysis, provide availability of buildings and sites across northern Indiana and make connections to local, regional and state business and economic development organizations.
Company Description
NIPSCO, headquartered in Merrillville, IN is one of the 10 energy distribution companies of NiSource, Inc. (NYSE:NI). NIPSCO has over 712,000 natural gas customers and 457,000 electric customers across the northern third of Indiana.
LAKE COUNTY IN ECONOMIC ALLIANCE (LCEA)
Karen Lauerman & Don Koliboski
President & CEO & VP Economic Development
klauerman@lcea.us & dkoliboski@lcea.us
Services Provided
The LCEA team provides economic development and site selection assistance; business expansion services; community connections with decision makers/elected officials; workforce analysis, demographics, cost comparisons and other critical information.
Company Description
LCEA is the Lake County Indiana Economic Development Organization representing 20+ communities just minutes away from Chicago. It is the one resource for developers, site consultants and company executives considering relocation or expansion opportunities in Lake County, Indiana.
I-39 Logistics Corridor Association
Roger Hopkins & Gerald Sagona
Administrator and Marketing & Executive Director
Services Provided
Site selection assistance for affordable and available properties and facilities; workforce recruitment assistance; logistics support services for highway, trucking, air freight, rail freight, and barge transportation; economic development incentives; cooperative and predictable government approvals; capable developers; outstanding infrastructure for electric, gas, sewer, water and telecommunications (fiber).
Company Description
The I-39 Logistics Corridor connects companies and real estate brokers to its members which provide the vital resources for locating new facilities in logistics, manufacturing, data centers, back office and company headquarters.
Peak Construction Corporation
Michael P. Sullivan, Jr.
CEO & Founder
mikes@peakconstruction.com
Services Provided
As a full-service Design-Build General Contractor spanning multiple market segments - industrial, office, healthcare, hospitality, construction management, land entitlement/development - Peak helps their clients navigate the big and small decisions that turn their needs and goals into solutions that provide immediate results with long-term value.
Company Description
Peak Construction Corporation's service is more than a commodity. For over 20 years, they've been answering the questions you didn't know to ask, mitigating the risks you didn't know were there and resolving issues before they become problems. Build Value. Design Build.
ARCO/Murray
Joe Pomerenke
Principal
jpomerenke@arcomurray.com
Services Provided
ARCO/Murray is an expert Design-Build General Contractor providing comprehensive preconstruction, design, engineering, and construction throughout North America.
Company Description
ARCO/Murray’s expert team utilizes the industry’s most advanced design-build methodology to deliver creative and cost efficient commercial buildings solutions.
Meridian Design Build
Paul Chuma
President
Services Provided
Meridian Design Build provides construction and design/build construction services on a national basis with a primary focus on industrial, office, medical office retail and food and beverage work.
Company Description
With a team of in-house professional project managers, Meridian has extensive experience coordinating the design and construction of new buildings, tenant improvements, and additions/renovations from 150,000 square fee to 1,000,000+ square feet. Meridian Design Build has been a Member of the U.S. Green Building Council since 2007.
The Missner Group
Ed Adler & Aldo Bottalla
eadler@missnergroup.com & aldo@missnergroup.com
Services Provided
The Missner Group, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, provides comprehensive and integrated real estate development, property management, acquisition and construction services throughout the Midwest.
Company Description
Established in 1945, The Missner Group specializes in a broad range of project types and prides itself on dedication to client satisfaction with the highest standards of quality in construction. The Missner Group, now in its third generation, has earned an enviable reputation from those associated with our industry, from architects and engineers to those in the banking and lending communities.
Development Solutions, Inc
Jacob Karamol
Principal
jkaramol@dsi-group.com
Services Provided
Development Solutions, Inc. is a full-service design-build commercial general contractor that specializes in new construction, adaptive re-use, and interior buildouts for office, industrial, retail, medical, and multi-family projects.
Company Description
DSI is a highly experienced and consultative team of diverse professionals committed to helping our clients achieve their vision. By putting our clients at the center of everything we do, DSI has been the general contractor of choice for the greater Chicagoland since 1992.
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