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355 Maple Ave
355 Maple Ave served as the office headquarters for Harleysville Insurance between 1950-2012. In 2012, Nationwide Insurance purchased Harleysville Insurance and injected over $23 million into the building updating the exterior curb appeal, modernizing the interior, upgraded building systems, and added a roof top mounted solar system allowing the building to operate solely on its own power generation. In 2020, Nationwide announced the closing of most of its smaller offices due to the pandemic, transitioning approximately 4,000 employees to permanent work-from-home status.
Upon acquisition, Velocity plans to reposition this asset from a Class A office complex into a highly specialized Industrial flex campus. Velocity is working closely with structural engineers and architects to convert the two-story section of the building into a single-story high-end flex, to enclose the interior atrium, create better truck circulation, and add sufficient loading for prospective tenants.
Once complete, all 4 units will have a similar layout featuring professional private entrances. The first ¼ of the suite will feature 1st floor space dedicated to light manufacturing/research as well as 2nd story mezzanine office space. The remaining ¾ of the unit will feature true warehouse space boasting 26’ clear heights, high efficiency LED lighting, 3-5 loading docks, and sufficient space to store and distribute product.
Speakers and Panels
Philly Industrial Outlook: Development, Leasing, Design, and Site Selection
Kim Jacobsen
Principal
Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania
Greg Boler
Managing Partner
KMT Partners
John Pollock
Vice President
Trammell Crow Company
Ben Cohen
Co-Founder & Principal
Endurance Real Estate Group
Balmiki Bhattacharya
National Practice Leader for Industrial
Nelson
Peter Polt
EVP
JG Petrucci Co.
Dave Greek
Managing Partner
Greek Development
The Drive for Demand: E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
Joseph Byrne
Managing Principal & President
BG Capital
Zach Moore
Founding Partner
Velocity Venture Partners
Michael Golarz
EVP, Industrial
Colliers
Larry Maister
Senior Managing Director, Northeast Industrial Region
JLL
Edward Piscopo
Director of Economic Development
Clayco
Why This Matters
What You'll Learn:
What types of developments are we seeing in demand from tenants? Which neighborhoods and areas are the most attractive to developers? How is site selection different for developers compared to the past years?
How are changing tenant demands impacting the construction, development, and design of industrial properties?
Is the industrial sector starting to cool? What does the demand look like compared to the supply of the industrial space?
What do the supply chain and logistics industries look like over the next 5, 10, and 20 years, and what's the impact on Philadelphia's industrial market?
How You'll Do More Business: Hear from industry experts as they discuss the current industrial sector as well as the current difficulties being faced. Hear how developers are choosing types of industrial properties to build, where the demand for these properties comes from, and what the next few years are predicted to look like!
Major Projects in Philadelphia: These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links below.
Velocity Venture Partners purchases 470,000 square foot Philadelphia manufacturing complex
BG Capital's Honor Food Facility - Industrial Last-Mile Cold Storage
Endurance Real Estate redevelopment of 485 Distribution Center
Why You Should Attend: Network with top developers, property managers, brokers, owners, 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.
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Philadelphia Event Producer, Virginia Baker, at virginia.baker@bisnow.com
Venue
355 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
Free parking available in parking lot off of front entrance.
Agenda
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1:00 PM
2:00 PM
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Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
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2:00 PM
2:45 PM
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Philly Industrial Outlook: Development, Leasing, Design, and Site Selection
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2:45 PM
3:30 PM
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The Drive for Demand: E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain
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3:30 PM
4:00 PM
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Post Panel Networking
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Our commitment to your safety
We hosted more than 72,000 attendees live, in-person around the globe in 2021. Our commitment to safety is no different in 2022. Our events follow all local Covid-19 regulations and protocols.
At this event, this means you can expect:
Masks are recommended and will be available at the door.
Enhanced sanitization protocols will be adhered to throughout the event space including regularly disinfecting surfaces throughout the event and hand sanitizer provided to all attendees.
As venue and local regulations evolve, the CRE industry continues to lead the way forward. As such, we will gather safely to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business. We look forward to hosting you soon.