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Velocity Commerce Center
Founded in 2017 by Tony Grelli and Zach Moore, Velocity Venture Partners is a Philadelphia - Based, vertically integrated Industrial Real Estate Firm that is focused on acquiring industrial and last mile distribution-style assets. Velocity is focused on Class B & C Value-Add; Core opportunities throughout PA &; NJ; $1-70M in value. We pride ourselves on responsiveness, efficiency and operating our assets in a world class manner with a current footprint totaling over 8,500,000 million square feet and 120 buildings.
This includes, Velocity Commerce Center located in the heart of Warminster, PA and at the core of Velocity’s industrial portfolio. Traditionally a manufacturing campus, the site was redeveloped into Class-A office space in the early 2000’s. Velocity identified an opportunity to capitalize on the traditional industrial zoning and to redevelop the site into Class-A flex industrial space in 2022. The complex totals a 430,000± square foot campus that offers a fully climate controlled, high clear, flex industrial space to the marketplace. Velocity is presently under redevelopment with the project – with a projected delivery of January 2024.
Speakers and Panels
Investing in the Industrial Sector
Key Considerations for Maximizing Returns in the Industrial Real Estate Market
Ben Cohen
Co-Founder & Principal
Endurance Real Estate Group
Itay Ron
Managing Director, Northeast Market
FaroPoint
Rob Goldstein
Portfolio Manager
CenterSquare Investment Management
George Kotridis
Principal
CLA
Creating Supply And Keeping Vacancy Rates Low
Maximizing Tenant Diversity through Industrial Facility Development and Design
Heath Abramsohn
Head of Acquisitions, North Central
Rockefeller Group
Marcus Daniels
VP
NAI Michael
Summer Coulter
Executive Vice President
Colliers
Jeff Bonfoey
Regional Vice President
FCL Builders
Dave Fleming
President
Prism Engineering
Driving Industrial Growth in Philadelphia
Building Industrial Facilities, World-Class Properties & Master-Planned Business Parks
Michael Landsburg
Chief Development Officer
NFI
Chris Massey
Managing Principal
Brennan Investment Group
Jeff Milanaik
Partner, Northeast Region
Bridge Industrial
Jamie Sweigart
Director
High Concrete Group
John Schaefer
Project Director
Clayco
Opening Remarks
Zach Moore
Founding Partner
Velocity Venture Partners
WHY THIS MATTERS
What You'll Learn:
How have rental rates and property values for industrial real estate in the area been affected by the current market conditions?
Which neighborhoods and areas are the most attractive to developers? How is site selection different for developers compared to past years?
How are developers and investors responding to the high demand for industrial space in the area?
How are technological advancements impacting the industrial real estate market in the region?
How are environmental concerns being addressed in the development of industrial real estate projects in Philadelphia?
What are some of the challenges facing the industrial real estate market in the region, such as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions?
How has the growth of e-commerce impacted the demand for industrial supply warehouses in the Philadelphia area?
Why You Should Attend:
Listen to industry professionals as they analyze the present state of the industrial sector here in Philadelphia and learn about the challenges they are currently facing. Hear about the selection process utilized by developers to construct various types of industrial properties, the origin of demand for such properties, and predictions for the future.
How You'll Do More Business:
Network with top owners, developers, property managers, brokers and more!
What Does Your Ticket Get You:
Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.
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PROJECTS, ARTICLES & CURRENT EVENTS
Check out some of the projects our panelists will be discussing, as well as the latest news about the Industrial industry in Philadelphia:
U.S. Industrial Leasing Down A 'Staggering' 47% From Last Year: JLL
Velocity Venture Partners buys Delco industrial building for $41.8 million
NorthPoint leases up first phase of Keystone Trade Center, readies next wave of development
With Tenant Demand Declining, Could Percentage-Based Rents Fill The Gaps For Industrial?
Velocity Venture Partners buys Quakertown shopping center, plans industrial conversion
Mega Industrial Leases Drying Up Across the Philadelphia Region
Velocity Venture Partners Buys South Jersey Department Store Box For Industrial Conversion
Industrial lot targeted for new affordable housing complex in North Philly
EQT Exeter Closes $4.9B Fund For U.S. Industrial Acquisitions
Urban Edge, Savers ink 25,000 sq. ft. deal at Cherry Hill power center
South Jersey's $105M Tac-Pal Logistics Center lands first tenant
Prologis CEO Moghadam: Industrial Is Returning To Normal After 'Ridiculous' Few Years
Venue
101 E County Line Rd, 1st Floor
Hatboro, PA 19040
Agenda
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12:00 PM
1:00 PM
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Pre-Event Networking & Breakfast
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1:00 PM
1:15 PM
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Opening Remarks
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1:15 PM
2:00 PM
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Investing in the Industrial Sector
Key Considerations for Maximizing Returns in the Industrial Real Estate Market |
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2:00 PM
2:45 PM
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Creating Supply And Keeping Vacancy Rates Low
Maximizing Tenant Diversity Through Industrial Facility Development and Design |
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2:45 PM
3:15 PM
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Networking & Coffee Break
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3:15 PM
4:00 PM
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Driving Industrial Growth in Philadelphia
Building Industrial Facilities, World-Class Properties & Master-Planned Business Parks |
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4:00 PM
4:30 PM
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Post-Event Networking
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