Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Strategies to Overcome Intensifying Industrial Real Estate Challenges
1 Oct 2022
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Each turn of the calendar brings with it the excitement of new opportunities and adventures. While 2023 is no different, this new year also presents a healthy dose of uncertainty. In 2022, we saw significant growth and investment across sectors. Expansion took place in the face of — and often despite — two defining limitations in the market: labor and industrial real estate availability. Unfortunately, trends indicate a challenging future for the industrial real estate environment.
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