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Continua Interiors

Continua Interiors

Continua Interiors recently unveiled its flagship Experience Center in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market District. Designed as a hub for creativity and collaboration, this inspiring space showcases Continua’s bold approach to workplace integration, seamlessly combining furniture, audio visual, and architectural solutions. As a MillerKnoll Platinum Dealer and DIRTT Construction Partner, Continua redefines what it means to create connected, compelling, and adaptable environments tailored to any industry.

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Speakers and Panels

Why Fulton Market: Unpacking the Demand Story of One of Chicago's Most Prolific Neighborhoods

What Makes the Neighborhood Unique?

Paige O'Neil

Paige O'Neil

President and Managing Broker

Shapack

Duncan Wlodarczak
33-story, 373-unit Onni Fulton Market at 354 N. Union

Duncan Wlodarczak

Chief Of Staff

Onni Group of Companies

Darren Sloniger
Behind Parq Fulton, The Mason, and Evo Union Park

Darren Sloniger

Owner

Parq Development

Jessica Brown
Developed Google's 1KFulton and McDonald's global headquarters

Jessica Brown

Principal

Sterling Bay

Emily Ory

Emily Ory

Managing Director, IL

Continua Interiors

Megan Toborg
Moderator

Megan Toborg

Vice President, Regional Operations Director

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Jessica Brown

Developed Google's 1KFulton and McDonald's global headquarters

Sterling Bay

Jessica is responsible for office and retail leasing across Sterling Bay’s portfolio, including securing high-profile tenants in prominent Chicago projects such as 110 N Carpenter, Fulton West, 333 N Green, Prudential Plaza, 600 W Chicago, 330/360 N Green, 1200 W Carroll and all of Lincoln Yards. Jessica has served as an integral member of the team specializing in the overall asset redevelopment strategy, lease negotiation and retail placemaking of the company’s assets. Prior to joining Sterling Bay in 2015, Jessica worked at CBRE on the Urban Retail Team. Jessica earned a BBA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is an active member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and WIRL (Women in Retail Leasing).

Emily Ory

Managing Director, IL

Continua Interiors

Emily leads the sales team in market strategy, revenue performance, and client delivery across the region. With nearly two decades of experience in design, sales, and leadership within the commercial interiors industry, she partners closely with internal teams and clients to align strategy, execution, and long term growth, grounded in accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Megan Toborg

Moderator

Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Megan Toborg serves as Vice President and Regional Operations Director for Stewart Title National Commercial Services, leading operations for the Chicago and Minneapolis regions. Based in Chicago, Megan brings extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, overseeing complex closings with a focus on operational excellence, client service and strategic collaboration across national teams.

Known for her relationship-driven approach and deep industry knowledge, Megan works

closely with developers, lenders, attorneys and investors to help navigate sophisticated

commercial transactions nationwide. In addition to leading regional operations, she

oversees Stewart’s Commercial Construction Escrow Team, supporting high-value

construction and development projects with tailored escrow and disbursement solutions

designed to keep deals moving efficiently and securely.

Megan is recognized for her ability to coordinate multi-state transactions, foster strong

client partnerships and guide teams through complex commercial real estate matters

with precision and professionalism. Her leadership reflects Stewart’s commitment to

delivering customized title, underwriting and settlement solutions backed by responsive

service and national resources.

The Neighborhood's Evolving Development Pipeline

Hear from some of the key developers with active projects in the pipeline

Tom Shanabruch
Co-developing 220 N. Ada, a 29-story, 308-unit tower

Tom Shanabruch

SVP, Capital Markets

CRG

Hymie Mishan
Building Pearl Fulton Market, a 32-story, 494-unit tower

Hymie Mishan

Principal

Vista Property Group

Julie Sommese
Drives C-PACE financing for new builds and adaptive reuse across Illinois

Julie Sommese

Managing Director

PACE Equity

Kyle Woltersdorf
LEADS CLARK’S FM PRECON DEALS, 4 SHOVEL READY + 1 ACTIVE SITE

Kyle Woltersdorf

Project Executive

Clark Construction

Cory Robertson
Strategy, Marketing, and Pre-Sales For Over $100M of West Loop Condos

Cory Robertson

Team Principal

Corwin Partners Development Strategies

Yesenia Miranda
Moderator

Yesenia Miranda

Associate Director

AT&T

Tom Shanabruch

Co-developing 220 N. Ada, a 29-story, 308-unit tower

CRG

Tom leads capital procurement and financing of CRG’s residential developments and acquisitions. He joined the firm in 2021 after nearly 10 years at McCaffery Interests, where he financed assets and development projects worth over $1 billion in value.

In his previous role, Tom led a team responsible for planning, underwriting and financing urban mixed-use developments. He focused on acquiring land and value-add properties, structuring equity investments in joint venture development projects and providing advisory services on real estate investment strategies for institutions, pension funds and high net worth individuals.

Prior to that, Tom was a Managing Director at McKinley, Inc. There he was responsible for asset management and client relationships for McKinley’s third-party management assets. He also lead a team through due diligence, repositioning and financing of multifamily assets in the McKinley’s owned portfolio.

Tom began his career at Borders Group, Inc. where he worked in several finance and real estate positions. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Economics & Management from Beloit College, where he was a Rhodes Scholar nominee, and holds an MBA with High Distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two kids.

Kyle Woltersdorf

LEADS CLARK’S FM PRECON DEALS, 4 SHOVEL READY + 1 ACTIVE SITE

Clark Construction

Kyle leads Clark’s Fulton Market preconstruction efforts, bridging design strategy and execution to align ownership’s vision with pro forma goals, from inception through completion. His background spans field operations, design management, and a tenure as Chief of Staff—backed by a B.Arch and an M.S. from Carnegie Mellon, and ongoing CRE credentials through Cornell.

Kyle specializes in early collaboration with developers, establishing scope-by-scope design-assist targets before significant capital is committed. Utilizing a proprietary library of recent market-priced design metrics, the Clark Chicago team pairs deep local subcontractor relationships with the certainty of nationally proven processes as ENR’s 2023–2025 #1 multi-unit residential builder.

Cory Robertson

Strategy, Marketing, and Pre-Sales For Over $100M of West Loop Condos

Corwin Partners Development Strategies

Cory Robertson is the Principal at Corwin Partners Development Strategies, leading new development analysis and developer relations.

Cory operates at the forefront of new development home sales in Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, he stands as a leading innovator with proven sales success through both the boom and bust cycles of the past three decades. Throughout his career, Cory led successful marketing and sales campaigns for over 110 projects. His experience with gameplanning and deal analysis spans across more than 16 states. And he proudly managed over 100 sales representatives thus far in his career, supervising and selling over $1 billion in real estate transactions.

Cory’s creative solutions and collaborative attitude led to him and his teams succeeding where others fell short. He oversaw sales and marketing efforts at multiple sites simultaneously, for some of the most prominent developers in the country including Centex Homes, William Ryan Homes, Garrison Partners, Allen Edwin Homes, and Belgravia Group. And now, he has cultivated a reputation for recruiting, training, and leading the most successful new development sales teams in the Chicago market.

In 2015, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty recruited Cory to create their Developer Services program and start Corwin Partners. Cory initiated the use of on-site sales reps at new developments and, under his direction, the new team proved out locations others didn’t think could succeed and where previous agents had failed. His developed skills in residential product development, pricing strategy, and comprehensive sales and marketing gameplans sets him and his team apart in the market and deliver results.

The Corwin Partners Development Sales and Marketing team excels at pre-sales from floorplans before and during construction evidenced by the successful sold-out buildings throughout the West Loop — Peoria Green, Madison+Carpenter, and 6 North Bishop. Most recently, newly-released 1282 Washington achieved 75% pre-sales before the public launch and demolition of the existing structure.

Yesenia Miranda

Moderator

AT&T

Yesenia Miranda is a purpose-driven leader and community advocate who serves as Associate Director, Property Acquisition – Connected Communities at AT&T where she leads initiatives that expand broadband access across multi-dwelling and residential communities throughout the Greater Lakes region. With a background spanning operations, innovation, and market expansion, she has spearheaded programs focused on digital inclusion, operational excellence, and scalable growth.

Beyond her corporate leadership, she also serves as President of HACEMOS Chicago, AT&T’s nonprofit employee resource group focused on digital equity, mentorship, and scholarship initiatives. Recognized for her leadership and community impact, Yesenia is a Negocios Now Latinos 40 Under 40 honoree and a passionate advocate for expanding access to technology, opportunity, and economic growth across Chicagoland.

Remarks From the Podium

Adam Zacks

Adam Zacks

SVP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships

Sky Connect

Adam Zacks

SVP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships

Sky Connect

Adam Zacks is a multifamily technology and resident experience strategist focused on the intersection of connectivity, digital amenities, and real estate performance. As SVP of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Sky Connect, he works with owners, operators, developers, and technology partners to help create connected living experiences that enhance resident satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and drive long-term asset value.

With experience spanning broadband infrastructure, streaming media, and resident engagement initiatives, Adam brings a practical perspective on how technology investments influence leasing performance, retention, and portfolio competitiveness. He is recognized for helping industry stakeholders navigate the rapidly evolving relationship between connectivity, consumer expectations, and the future of multifamily housing.

At Bisnow’s Future of Fulton Market event, Adam will share insights on how technology, connectivity, and resident-focused amenities are shaping the next generation of urban communities.

Opening Remarks: Welcome to Continua

Seth Unger

Seth Unger

Chief Marketing Officer

Continua Interiors

What's Next for Chicago's Fastest Growing Neighborhood

What You'll Learn From This Commercial Real Estate Event:

  • Development in Fulton Market continues apace despite a broader citywide slowdown- what accounts for this, and how can prospective partners stay ahead of the curve?

  • What’s behind the continued success of Fulton Market’s restaurant and hotel scene? What experiences are leading the way?

  • How will new tenats like Equinox and Trader Joes shape an already complex market?

  • What does the success of Fulton Market say about the potential for the West Loop and Chicago more broadly? What are the key markers of success?

  • What do new projects in office, multifamily and hospitality say about where Fulton Market is headed? What do the next five years look like?

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit:

Though far from immune from a citywide development slowdown, projects in Fulton Market and the people behind them continue to set the standard for what constitutes a modern neighborhood and contemporary development environment. As plans are made and new high rises are proposed, and with the delivery of projects like 919 W Fulton and the arrival of tenants like Equinox and Trader Joes, it's clear the neighborhood isn't slowing down, and isn't content to live by any definition but its own.

This July, join Bisnow as we unpack all this and more, hearing from developer, builder, and broker alike as they take us through the past, present, and future of Fulton Market.

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.

Topics to be discussed and in the news:

By the Numbers

740+ Fulton Market stakeholders. 350+ companies. The people building, leasing, financing, and living in Chicago's most-watched neighborhood — in one room.

Bisnow's Fulton Market franchise consistently draws 240+ registrations per event from across the development, capital, design, build, and operations stack — including teams as deep as 12 people from individual companies. If you want to do business in Fulton Market, this is where the conversation is happening.

Who's in the Room

Seniority

More than half the room is at the Director level or above.

  • ~22% C-Suite & Executive (CEOs, Presidents, Founders, Owners, COOs, CIOs, Managing Partners)

  • ~9% SVPs, EVPs & Managing Directors

  • ~21% Directors, Principals & Senior Project Leaders

  • ~48% Managers, Associates, Project Managers & Specialists

Why You Should Attend This Session: 

Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional. 

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Venue

Continua Interiors
318 N Carpenter St, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607


Street parking is available
Covered parking: 315 N Peoria / 859 W Wayman St.

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Opening Remarks: Alderman Red Burnett
9:15 AM
10:00 AM
Why Fulton Market: Unpacking the Demand Story of One of Chicago's Most Prolific Neighborhoods

From Voices Past and Present, What Makes the Neighborhood Unique?

10:00 AM
10:50 AM
The Evolving Development Pipeline

Proposals, New Projects, and The Path Forward

10:50 AM
11:30 AM
Closing Networking

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