8:00 am
Registration, Networking, Breakfast, Exhibits
8:45 am
Welcome and Overview of Somerset Re-Development of Bell Works Metroburb
9:00 am
State of Chicago Suburban Office
- Where are we seeing new Office developments in the Suburbs?
- What is a Metro-Burb and why is this attractive to tenants?
- What types of companies are moving to the suburbs and why are they moving?
- What is vacancy rate and where is it trending?
- How does Chicagoland Office development & leasing compare with the rest of the U.S.?
9:45 am
Design, & Construction Trends in Suburban Office Development & Redevelopment
- What effect has the pandemic had on office re-development?
- What are cost-effective ways to redevelop a property?
- What are today’s tenant needs and how can they be effectively met?
- What new and innovative design and construction trends are we seeing in Office developments?
- What are new technologies in Office development?
10:30 am
Investment & Financing Trends in Suburban Office
- What geographic suburban areas are most attractive for investment?
- What are today’s Cap Rates and where are they trending?
- What are some of the largest recent suburban office transactions?
- What are new and innovative financing trends?
- What is the future Suburban Office Investment climate?
