Illinois I-39 Corridor State of the Market
July 23, 2021
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Illinois I-39 Corridor
Opportunities in Investment, Development, Leasing
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8:40 am
Overview of I-39 Logistics Corridor
8:45 am
9:00 am
State of Office, Industrial, Retail, Hospitality, Housing, Healthcare, Finance
- Discussion of new developments in these CRE sectors
- Leasing Trends
- Re-Development Opportunities
- State of Affairs in Credit Markets, Financing Trends
9:45 am
Business Parks, Infrastructure, Land Investment & Development
- Where are new Business Parks?
- How can municipalities partner with developers to maximize infrastructure improvements?
- Where are the land investment and development opportunities?
- What is the future investment & development outlook?
10:45 am
11:00 am
Transportation & Logistics
- New developments and opportunities in air cargo
- State of the area’s Aerospace Industry
- New developments in agriculture & food production
- State of area rail and distribution
City of Rochelle
Jason Anderson
Economic Development Director
janderson@rochelleil.us
Peggy Friday
Industrial Development Manager
pfriday@rochelleil.us
Services Provided
For decades, the City of Rochelle has been a City with it's vision on the horizon, focusing on business growth, retention and workforce. We understand that collaboration is essential to successfully create economic vitality and enhance the quality of life. The ED Department also manages the infrastructure and business on the City Industrial (short line) Railroad (CIR) and the Rochelle Municipal Airport.
Company Description
The mission of the City of Rochelle is to provide a safe, connected and innovative community with professional, personalized and impartial services. It's values include Community Inclusivity and Engagement, Core Service Delivery. Economic and Business Development, Financial Management and Stability and Infrastructure Effectiveness and Improvement.
I-39 Logistics Corridor Association
Roger Hopkins
Corridor Administrator
rhopkins@i39logisticscorridor.com
Jerry Sagona
Executive Director
gsagona@rockfordil.com
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.
City of Loves Park
Nathan Bruck, AICP
Economic Development/Planning Manager
nathanbruck@cityoflovespark.com
Steve Thompson
Director of Community Development and Public Works
stevethompson@cityoflovespark.com
Services Provided
Full service municipality
Company Description
ComEd
Henry Pierce
Economic Development Manager
Henry.Pierce@ComEd.com
John McCann
Economic Development Manager
John.McCann@ComEd.com
Services Provided
Infrastructure Extension Credits, Energy Efficiency Incentives, Solar Rebates, Energy Cost Analysis, Comparative Rate Analysis, Time of Day Rates, Area Location Analysis, Retention & Expansion Services
Company Description
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) provides electric service to more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. ComEd is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy supplier. ComEd's Economic & Workforce Development Team provides proactive, prompt, and positive engagement to support developers, site selection consultants, real estate brokers, prospective businesses and more.
Larson & Darby Group
Burt Andrews, AIA, NCARB
Principal
bandrews@larsondarby.com
Stephen Nelson
Principal
snelson@larsondarby.com
Services Provided
all services in-house • Architecture • Structural Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering • Interior Design • Facilities Planning and Assessment • Feasibility and Efficiency Studies
Company Description
Larson & Darby Group is a full-service architecture, interior, and engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical & plumbing) design firm. Our experts bring a broad interdisciplinary perspective to the design process. We believe that the best solutions arise from a high-touch collaborative process of discovery and inquiry – it’s part of our DNA. Leveraging the knowledge and expertise of specialists from multiple disciplines informs and enriches each and every design solution. Mix in a passion for great design and exceptional services that has fueled us for more than five decades and you have a firm that’s uniquely suited to solve your design challenges. We honor our legacy of design quality and relationships by engaging our clients as partners, not projects. Larson & Darby Group’s diverse portfolio includes work in the following markets: corporate and industrial, academic, civic and cultural, healthcare, multi-family housing, recreation, and retail. Our work has taken us across the United States and to locations throughout Europe and Asia.
DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation
Paul Borek
Executive Director
borek@dcedc.org
Karen Hoyle
Administrator
hoyle@dcedc.org
Services Provided
DCEDC is a private/public partnership that facilitates sustainable and diversified economic growth within DeKalb County, IL.
Company Description
Economic Development
Caton Commercial Real Estate
Amy J Hall
COO
amy@catoncommercial.com
Brian K Dolan
Broker
bk.dolanmurphyteam@catoncommercial.com
Services Provided
The professional teams of commercial real estate brokers and property managers at Caton Commercial Real Estate and Caton Property Management represent the interests of landlords, tenants, investors and property owners on a local, national and global level. We provide Seller/Landlord Representation, Buyer/Tenant Representation, Investment Sales/Aquisitions, Property Management and Consulting Services.
Company Description
Caton Commercial Real Estate Group is a family-founded regional firm established in 1984. With offices in Naperville, Aurora and Chicago. Caton is strategically located to provide a full complement of third party brokerage and property management services in the largest and strongest Midwest market.
Fehr Graham
Noah Carmichael
Professional Engineer
ncarmichael@fehrgraham.com
Services Provided
Wastewater Engineering, Water Engineering, Municipal Engineering, Funding Solutions, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bridges, Buildings, Parks and Recreation, Landscape Architecture, Land Development, Land Surveying, Assessment and Brownfield Redevelopment, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, Safety Compliance, Regulatory Training,
Company Description
Fehr Graham is a premier provider of engineering, environmental and funding solutions for commercial, industrial, institution and government clients with 10 Midwest office locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. For more information, visit fehrgraham.com.
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