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Matte57
Matte57 Commerce Center was developed by Crow Holdings Development, one of the nation’s leading industrial development firms. The newly constructed 757,504 SF state-of-the-art warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution center facility is ideally located along I-57 in the Chicago Southland. Conveniently positioned in the eastern portion of the I-80 Corridor near a robust labor base, the building features over 1,300’ of I-57 frontage and signage rights, direct access to two (2) full I-57 interchanges with close proximity to I-80, I-90 & I-94, and offers several of the best municipal incentives available in Cook County including a new Class 8 tax incentive as well as Will-Cook Enterprise Zone benefits.
Speakers and Panels
Chris Locke
SVP
Lang Development Group
Strategic Investment, Capital Markets, and Acquisition
Finding and funding future portfolios.
Gianni Vissat
VP
REALTERM
Barry Missner
CEO
The Missner Group
Adam Moore
Senior Regional Director
First Industrial Realty Trust
Kiefer Price
Director of Acquisitions
Faropoint
Dan Smith
VP
Brennan
Benjamin Skelton
CEO and Founder
Cyclone Energy Group
Josh Hanna
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
Construction and Collaboration Across the Project Cycle
Assembling teams that bringing developments to fruition.
Brian McKiernan
SVP
CenterPoint
Chris Moore
VP, Project Development
FCL Builders
Kyle Schott
VP, Real Estate Development
Ryan Companies
Remi Mignott
Director of Site Acquisition
Pivot Energy
Gerald Sullivan
Principal
DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International
State of the Market and 2025 Outlook
The key lessons of 2024, and what lies ahead for the asset class.
Robin Stolberg
Managing Director
Clear Height Properties
Adam Seyfarth
Director, Asset Management
Dayton Street
Diana Perez
Research Director
Colliers
Max Callahan
Managing Partner
Siegel and Callahan
Jack Rabenn
Managing Director
Crow Holdings
Brion Fitzpatrick
VP
Nexamp
John Joyce CCIM SIOR
Managing Director
SVN Chicago Industrial
Development in a Competitive Market
In a demand-driven environment, how are deals getting done?
Aaron Martell
EVP
Logistics Property Company
Wendy Berger
CEO & Founder
WBS Equities
Brian Keller
Outreach Service Provider
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
Sean Keeley
Managing Director
Keeley Construction
Peter Tsantilis
Partner
Liston & Tsantilis
Thinking Outside the Box: Cold Storage, Logistics, and Outdoor Storage
How are leaders combating headwinds and staying competitive in Class A and beyond?
Zach Bianchini
Development Director
Hillwood
Chris Watts
Principal, Industrial/Logistics
EQT Exeter
Tom Barbera
CEO
Industrial Outdoor Ventures
Joe Dunlap
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Legacy Investing
Ken Verne
VP
Karis Cold
Doug Wagenbach
VP, Operations & General Counsel
Meridian Design Build
Opening Keynote: Brian Beattie, President, North America West, Lineage
Against the backdrop of a historic IPO, how does the industry's largest cold storage company move goods and feed the world?
Brian Beattie
President, North America West
Lineage
Craig Gordon
Head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Mainspring Energy
Opening Remarks
David Scott
SVP, Director of Professional Services
Epstein
What to Expect at this Year's Program
What You'll Hear At This Event:
The leading industrial developers in conversation on a complicated capital environment.
The deals, acquisitions and relocations shaping the Midwest industrial landscape.
An exploration of the role developers play in community engagement and best practices for doing so in accordance with local leaders.
How the impact of a diminished vacancy trajectory on future projects and acquisitions.
A closer look at Chicago's role as an industrial hub sets it apart from other cities in the Midwest, and where it still has room to grow.
Insights on approaching a changing and complex leasing market.
The policy considerations, legal frameworks and financial incentives driving industrial modernization.
How high interest rates and headwinds are affecting new development and expansion operations.
How You'll Do More Business:
At the intersection of global commerce, cutting-edge logistics, and peerless operational efficiency lies Bisnow's annual Midwest Industrial Summit. Offering a comprehensive, full-day exploration of the region's hottest sector, we'll welcome experts from across the region for discussions on leasing growth, a booming sales market, plans for 2025 and more.
We'll cover topics such as:
The leading people, places and projects shaping industrial development
Continued decrease in vacancy rates, a leasing market on the rise, and what both mean for new development
Recent acquisitions shaping the landscape
Modernization across cold storage, manufacturing, e-commerce
and more!
Who You’ll Meet During Networking:
Owners, developers, investors, brokers, public officials, and providers moving the industrial market forward.
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Interested in Getting Involved?
Contact erin.hedrick@bisnow.com to get more info on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event.
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Chicago event producer Will Follett at will.follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
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Agenda
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2:00 PM
3:00 PM
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Opening Networking
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3:00 PM
3:30 PM
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Opening Keynote: Brian Beattie, President, North America West, Lineage
Against the backdrop of a historic IPO, how does the industry's largest cold storage company move goods and feed the world? |
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3:30 PM
4:15 PM
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Strategic Investment, Capital Markets, and Acquisition
Finding and funding future portfolios. |
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4:15 PM
5:00 PM
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Construction and Collaboration Across the Project Cycle
Assembling teams that bringing developments to fruition. |
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5:00 PM
5:15 PM
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Networking Break
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5:15 PM
6:00 PM
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Development in a Competitive Market
In a demand-driven environment, how are deals getting done? |
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6:00 PM
6:45 PM
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Lunch
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6:45 PM
7:45 PM
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State of the Market and 2025 Outlook
The key lessons of 2024 industrial development, and what lies ahead for the asset class. |
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7:45 PM
8:30 PM
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Thinking Outside the Box: Cold Storage, Logistics, and Outdoor Storage
How are leaders combating headwinds and staying competitive in Class A and beyond? |
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8:30 PM
9:30 PM
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Closing Networking & Cocktails
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