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Illinois I-39 Corridor 
State of the Market

July 23, 2021
Co-Host
I-39 Logistics Corridor Association

Opportunities in Investment, Development, Leasing

You have questions,
we have experts

8:40 am
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Gerald Sagona

Executive Director of the I-39 Association & VP of Business Development of Rockford Area EDC

Rockford Area Economic Development Council

Overview of I-39 Logistics Corridor

8:45 am

Dave Syverson

Senator

State of Illinois 35th District

Keynote: Senator Dave Syverson, State of Illinois 35th District

9:00 am
Moderator

Emcee, Mark Goode

Principal

Venture One Real Estate

Eric Pitcher

Regional Manager, Economic Development

BNSF Railway Company

Karl Franzen

Director, Community & Economic Development

City of Rockford Illinois

Nathan Bryant

Real Estate Broker

Keller Williams Commercial

Paul Borek

Executive Director

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation

Matt Sexton

Community Development Regional Manager, Central

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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
Moderator

Patrick Hoban

CEO

Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Jerry Krusinski

CEO

Krusinski Construction Company

Mike Kirchhoff

President/CEO

Economic Development Corp of N. Central IL

Henry Pierce

Senior Economic Development Strategist

COMED

Noah Carmichael

Principal

Fehr Graham

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

Tom Demmer

State Representative

State of Illinois 90th District

Overview of Market Conditions, Opportunities in North-Central Illinois

11:00 am
Moderator

Roger Hopkins

Administrator

I-39 Logistics Corridor Association

Carrie Zethmayr

Vice President, Consulting

Cawley Chicago

Jason Anderson

Economic Development Director

City of Rochelle/GREDCO

Ean Johnson CEcD

Vice President of Economic Development

OmniTrax

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

420 N 6th Street

Rochelle, IL 61068

815-561-2007

www.excelinrochelle.com

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

100 Park Avenue

Rockford, IL 61101

630-219-8341

http://www.i39logisticscorridor.com

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

100 Heart Blvd

Loves Park

815-654-5033

www.cityoflovespark.com

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

3 Lincoln Center

Oakbrook Terrace, 60181

779-231-1450

www.comed.com/econdev

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

4949 Harrison Ave., Suite 100

Rockford, IL 61108

815.484.0739

www.larsondarby.com

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

2179 Sycamore Road, Unit #102

DeKalb, Illinois 60115

815-895-2711

www.dcedc.org

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

1296 Rickert Dr, Suite 200

Naperville

815-436-5700

www.catoncommercial.com

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

200 Prairie Street Suite 208

Rockford

815.394.4700

www.fehrgraham.com

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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312.644.2394

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