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Montgomery County State of the Market

Market Trends, Investment Strategies and Development Outlook from King of Prussia to Conshohocken to Norristown

Event Ended On: Wednesday June 25 2025

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Speakers and Panels

Powering Prosperity: Leadership Perspectives on Montgomery County’s Economic and Real Estate Future

Thomas DiBello

Thomas DiBello

Commissioner, Montgomery County
Jamila Winder

Jamila Winder

Commissioner, Montgomery County
Darby Doyle

Darby Doyle

Business Representative, Bucks & Montgomery County, Plumbers Local Union 690
Stephen Forster
Moderator

Stephen Forster

Director, Commerce Department, Montgomery County

Development, Redevelopment and Positioning Montgomery County for the Future

Mark Nicoletti

President & CEO, Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation
Mike Bowman

Mike Bowman

President & CEO, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Chris Egan

Chris Egan

Director, Acquisitions, Hightop Development
Pete Staz

Pete Staz

Principal, Core Development

Video Remarks

Neil Makhija
Video Remarks

Neil Makhija

Chairman, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Why Attend Montgomery County State of the Market

Why This Matters: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, remains one of the strongest commercial real estate markets in the Greater Philadelphia region. With a population exceeding 860,000 people, a highly educated workforce, and a strategic location near major highways and transit hubs, the county continues to attract investment across multiple asset classes. However, shifting economic conditions, changing interest rates, and evolving workplace trends have impacted certain sectors. While industrial and life sciences remain strong, the office market is facing challenges, and developers are focusing on adaptive reuse, mixed-use projects, and transit-oriented development (TOD). Join the event for the insights, strategies, and connections needed to navigate Montgomery County’s evolving real estate landscape and identify the best opportunities for growth and investment.

 

What You Will Learn:

  • Montgomery County’s Market Outlook – How the county’s $100B-plus real estate market is evolving, with 860,000+ residents fueling demand for housing, retail, and commercial development.
  • Investment Trends and Capital Markets – How rising interest rates (currently hovering around 6% to 7%) and tighter lending conditions are impacting multifamily, office, and industrial transactions.
  • Emerging Development Opportunities – The hottest submarkets for growth, including King of Prussia, Conshohocken, and Lansdale, and how developers are adapting to land constraints and zoning regulations.
  • Industrial Changes and What’s Next – How industrial vacancy rates are adjusting after years of rapid expansion, and whether last-mile logistics hubs in Montgomeryville and Hatfield still have room for growth.
  • Office Market Realities and Repositioning Strategies – How adaptive reuse is transforming underperforming office buildings in Conshohocken and Plymouth Meeting into multifamily, life sciences, and mixed-use assets.
  • The Rise of Life Sciences and Innovation Clusters – Why King of Prussia and Upper Merion are emerging as major biotech hubs, and where the next wave of lab space and research facilities will be built.
  • Public-Private Partnerships &andIncentives – How municipalities like Norristown and Pottstown are using tax incentives, zoning reforms, and infrastructure investments to drive commercial growth.
  • Multifamily and Mixed-Use Boom – Where developers are focusing as Montgomery County sees some of the highest rent growth in the region, and how transit-oriented development near SEPTA stations is shaping future projects.
  • Retail Evolution and Redevelopment Trends – How properties like Suburban Square and Montgomery Mall are being repositioned for mixed-use, experience-driven retail, and alternative commercial uses.
  • Long-Term Vision for Montgomery County – How transportation upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and smart growth strategies will shape the region’s real estate market over the next decade.
     

Who Attends This Event: BET Investments, Brandywine Realty Trust, Korman Communities, Oliver Tyrone Pulver Corporation, Federal Realty Investment Trust, Bozzuto Construction Company, LCOR, Velocity Venture Partners, Walker & Dunlop, CBRE, JLL, Newmark, Trammell Crow Company, Hankin Group, Toll Brothers, King of Prussia District, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Kimco Realty, DLC Management Corporation, Regency Centers, and many more!

For questions regarding content, speaking and sponsorship opportunities please email our Senior Event Producer, Virginia Baker, at virginia.baker@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 1st Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Ballroom: Grand Ballroom


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Complimentary self-parking onsite

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Powering Prosperity: Leadership Perspectives on Montgomery County’s Economic and Real Estate Future
How County Leadership Is Shaping Growth, Infrastructure, and Investment Across the Region
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Development, Redevelopment, and Positioning Montgomery County for the Future
Montgomery County's economy is thriving in key sectors, yet office and retail markets face challenges requiring strategic repositioning. Explore how developers and investors are leveraging adaptive reuse, infrastructure improvements, regulatory navigation and smart growth strategies to drive investment, sustain economic momentum and ensure the county remains competitive and future-ready.
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Post-panel networking

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