North Metro Leaders discuss Shared Interest and Partnerships
Moderator: Samantha Markman, Economic Development Director, Anoka County
Mary Matze, Principal Economic Development Analyst, Hennepin County
Mark Statz, City Administrator/Engineer, City of Centerville
Janice Gundlach, Community Development Director, City of Roseville
Rick Howden, Community and Economic Development, Ramsey County
Nancy Hoffman, Executive Director, Chisago County
City development incentives and city specific information for developers and businesses
Emerging trends in north suburban cities impacting developers and investors
City collaboration techniques used to attract new development and investment
City growth expectations and demographics
North Suburban job outlook for the next 5 years
9:15 am
Break
9:30 am
Northern Suburbs State of the Market
Moderator: Matthew Brown, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Coon Rapids
Trevor Martinez, Developer, Sherman Associates
Ryan Burke, Senior Property Manager, Centrecorp Management Services Limited
Barrett Corwin, Development Associate, Alatus
Updates on Vacancy rates and absorption rates
Major transactions update
Significant projects happening in the area
Market trends and drivers specific to the north metro
Office, Industrial, and Multi Family Updates
Trends and opportunities in the north metro
10:35 am
Break
10:50 am
North Metro Transportation Investments
Moderator: Breanne Rothstein, Economic Development and Housing Director, City of Brooklyn Park
Erik Thorvig, Community Development Director, City of Blaine
Sam O'Connell, Assistant Director | Community Affairs, Metro Transit
Public and private Investments
The latest on the north metro infrastructure improvements