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Brielle Scott is Senior Communications Manager at NAIOP.

13
Sep
2019
Building the Industrial Workforce for Tenants
Posted On September 13, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON East 2019, panelists discussed new initiatives and strategies for addressing the industrial workforce shortage that many of their tenants face. Mark Shearer, senior vice president, regional development officer, Rockefeller Group moderated the panel with Steven Hussain, director, community workforce programs, Prologis; Patrick Robinson, vice […]

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13
Sep
2019
Capital Markets: Tailwinds Continue for Industrial Development
Posted On September 13, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON East 2019, the always-popular capital markets session was full of heavy-hitters who shared what they’re seeing in the market, strategies for investment, and their forecasts for the future. Andrew Briner, CCIM, managing director with JLL, moderated the panel, which included Brian Gagne, senior vice […]

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12
Sep
2019
Institutionalization of the Industrial Real Estate Industry
Posted On September 12, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

One of the biggest changes to the commercial real estate industry over the last 15 years has been the increase in institutionalization within the asset class. The industry is now dominated by institutions that specialize in real estate investing. At I.CON East 2019, the “Institutionalization of […]

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12
Sep
2019
How to Invest in an Ultra-competitive Marketplace
Posted On September 12, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON East 2019, panelists at the “How to Invest in an Ultra-competitive Marketplace” session discussed what’s appealing to institutional investors and the trends they’re seeing in the market today. Brandi Hanback, executive vice president industrial development and head of FTZ, Trade & Logistics for Rockefeller […]

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7
Jun
2019
Food’s Last Mile
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The grocery industry landscape has seen major changes in the fast few years as grocery retailers respond to increasing customer demand for fresh food delivered to their doorsteps, while striving to maintain product quality and keep costs down. At I.CON West 2019, the food supply chain […]

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7
Jun
2019
The Impact of Autonomous Trucking on Logistics
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Every day, a truck moves 150 pounds of goods per American, according to CNBC, and trucks make up 70% of all freight volume. But the large industry is plagued with a major problem: There aren’t enough truck drivers to meet the growing demand for deliveries. At […]

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7
Jun
2019
Capital Markets: Insights, Observations and Forecast
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The capital markets panel at I.CON West 2019 brought together some of the largest owners and investors across the industrial sector for a discussion on opportunities and trends across the industry. “Last year was a record-setting year for industrial investment sales volume,” shared moderator Chris Riley, […]

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6
Jun
2019
Leadership Lessons for Megadeals and Recessions
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON West 2019, Molly McShane, COO for The McShane Companies, interviewed Phil Hawkins, former CEO of DCT Industrial Trust, for the opening keynote. Hawkins offered insights into the strategy behind DCT’s IPO and eventual sale to Prologis, where he’d invest in the industrial market today, […]

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6
Jun
2019
Optimus Logistics Center: Difficult Deal, Positive Payoff
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

From the start, the Optimus Logistics Center in Perris, California, presented a series of challenges for the team that guided the project to its eventual completion. The leaders of that team shared the ups and downs with attendees at I.CON West 2019. The total 68.48-acre site […]

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6
Jun
2019
The Port of Long Beach: Ready for the Next Generation of Big Ships
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

In addition to a pod of dolphins, attendees were treated to numerous impressive sights during the boat tour of the Port of Long Beach today at I.CON West 2019, in Long Beach, California. The port has made progress on several major projects since I.CON attendees toured […]

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