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Just attended the Industrial Summit St. Louis hosted by MetroWire Media, and it was a fantastic event! The discussion on industrial development across both the Metro East and Metro West sides of St. Louis, covering Missouri and Illinois, was incredibly insightful. A big kudos to Dan Merlo for expertly moderating and to the panelists: ? Christy Wirth, SIOR, CCIM (Cushman & Wakefield ) ? Matt Sander (ARCO Construction Company, Inc.) ? Ben Haas (EQT Exeter) ? Stephen Davis, MBA (St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) ? Matthew Hrubes (CBRE) The conversation touched on key trends shaping the industrial market, from regional growth to infrastructure development and the importance of collaboration across industries. As we see this momentum continue, it’s clear that the success of these projects depends on strong partnerships and innovative approaches. At icon Mechanical, we’re excited to be part of this evolution, contributing to both Missouri and Illinois markets with our expertise in design-build and mechanical solutions. Looking forward to the exciting opportunities ahead in the region’s industrial landscape! #IndustrialDevelopment #STL #ConstructionInnovation #IconMechanical #DesignBuild #ModularConstruction Allie Terbrock, Brandi Ball, Liz DeBold Austin, Lisa J. Newberg, CPSM, W. Kenneth Menke III, Jeff Baumgartner, David Charles, CSI, Julie Drummond-Alderman, Tim McCoy, CPA, Cory Woodcock, Mary Lamie, Michelle Biedermann, Drew Edelstein, Suzan Sutcu, NCIDQ

Another excellent MetroWire Media event - another fantastic selfie with Lisa J. Newberg, CPSM! This Q3 session dealt with addressing St. Louis' Industrial sector, featuring panelists from ARCO Design/Build, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, EQT Exeter, and St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC)! Moderator Dan Merlo (Intelica) did an exceptional job! Also a joy to be back at Artori Group, following some work trips to Oakline Studio earlier this year! St. Louis is here and ready for more #MetroWireMedia events to come!!

A productive and inspiring two days attending the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3) and MetroWire Media Forum & Networking Events! Yesterday: I had the pleasure of attending the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3) St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers' Project Tour and Happy Hour, featuring the Kings Hill Historic Redevelopment by Third Man Development. Hany Abounader, the passionate owner, guided the event, and his excitement about this project was contagious as he shared the impressive design and structural details. Brian Stoesz, VP at PARIC Corporation, highlighted the challenges of retrofitting such an old structure, especially with the added complexities brought by the pandemic. HOK played a huge role in the architectural restoration, sustainability, and interior design, which is truly magazine-cover worthy, good job Jodie Crohn and Dave Yates! Brown & Crouppen Law Firm brought their signature quirky flair to the project—who can forget that Airstream RV right in the middle of the office space? The standout features, like the hanging steel staircase and who can forget those architectural windows from this early 1900s industrial building. What made the event even better was the post-tour networking session—one of the best I’ve attended! Huge thanks to Hany, PARIC Corporation, and HOK for sticking around for meaningful conversations. It’s always great when the drinks flow, but even better when the connections do too! Today: I attended MetroWire Media's forum on industrial development in our region. Dan Merlo of Intelica moderated a strong panel featuring experts like Ben Haas (EQT Exeter), Christy Wirth, SIOR, CCIM (Cushman & Wakefield), Stephen Davis, MBA (St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) ), Matt Sander (ARCO Murray Construction Company), and Matthew Hrubes (CBRE). The discussion touched on a slowdown in large industrial developments nationally, yet St. Louis continues to perform well. One key takeaway was the growing preference for larger industrial spaces and how tax incentives play a crucial role in attracting these projects. Mathew Hrubes emphasized the importance of cities providing the right incentives to secure quality developments. I couldn’t agree more with the need for public-private partnerships and, personally, I believe nonprofits have a role in ensuring these developments benefit local communities. Both events were insightful, well-attended, and added great value to our region’s growth. Thanks to Lisa J. Newberg, CPSM and all the organizers for always creating such welcoming atmosphere!

?? LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER?? for Thursday's MWM STL Industrial Summit at Artori Group HQ! We have an ?? AMAZING panel lined up in a GREAT networking space. This is the last MWM STL event of the year - don't miss this one! Only a few seats remain, so secure your spot today ? ? https://lnkd.in/g49WiBEZ #stlouis #industrial #Networking #aec #cre Thank you to our AWESOME sponsors - we appreciate you!! ?? ?? ARCO Construction Company, Inc. EQT Exeter The Bank of Missouri McConnell & Associates Poettker Construction Company Carmody MacDonald P.C. Terracon Lawrence Group!! ?? ?? Dan Merlo Christy Wirth, SIOR, CCIM Matt Sander Ben Haas Stephen Davis, MBA Matthew Hrubes Brandi Ball Kourtney Graham Baldauf Jeff Baumgartner Chris Ruzicka Danielle Grubbs Michelle Hamilton MFA Nicholas Cook

The 2024 MWM STL Industrial Summit panelists are confirmed and ready to roll! ?? ?? Dan Merlo, Christy Wirth, SIOR, CCIM, Matt Sander, Ben Haas, Stephen Davis, MBA, & Matthew Hrubes. Sign up now for our Industrial Summit hosted by Artori Group HQ & catered by Valenti's Market & Catering! More event info + REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/g49WiBEZ Limited tickets are available so be sure to register today to secure a spot. A BIG THANK YOU ?? to our event sponsors: ARCO Construction Company, Inc., EQT Exeter, Terracon, Carmody MacDonald P.C., Poettker Construction Company & McConnell & Associates! {We are still looking for more sponsors - if interested, please em [email protected]. Sponsors receive free event tickets, free newsletter ads and more!} ?? Thank you to our MWM STL Advisory Council for your help in organizing this event! Kourtney Graham Baldauf, Jeff Baumgartner, Danielle Grubbs, Chris Ruzicka, Nicholas Cook, Michelle Hamilton MFA, & Brandi Ball. Please share with others and we will see you in a couple of weeks!

Registration is open and filling up fast for MWM KC's last event of the year - KC Industrial Summit on October 30! ?? Location: Regnier Center, Johnson County Community College ?? Time: 8 AM - 10 AM - Enjoy networking, a hot breakfast and panel presentation! ? REGISTER NOW to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gUQVBp74 Thank you to our sponsors ARCO National Construction Company Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. Fry-Wagner Relocation & Logistics Bartlett & West BHC Brinkmann Constructors Terracon Hunt Midwest SCS Engineers Seal-O-Matic Paving Company! ?? Sponsorships are still available! Support this high-impact event and get your brand in front of key industry leaders. Email: [email protected] Hope to see you there! Please share with others! #MWMEvents #KCIndustrialSummit #CRE #Networking #SponsorshipOpportunity #RegisterNow #CRE #AEC #Industrial #networking #kcevents #manufacturing #distribution #logistics Roger Summers MARTY GILCHRIST, CCIM Cheyenne Farmer, CAS Lisa J. Newberg, CPSM Bob Lindeblad Drew Neubauer Deb Blaylock Jason Osborne Joe Perry Michael Dustman Morgan Mutert Sam Stahnke, P.E. Kurt Jensen, SIOR Sean Washatka

Our KC Women in CRE Event photo album is ready to view, thanks to Jacia Phillips at Arch Photo KC! ?? Thank you to our wonderful panel, sponsors and all who attended our first-ever MetroWire Media KC Women in CRE event!! So much fun! Link to Album: https://lnkd.in/gX-QDG8a JoLynne Bartolotta Anastasia Huggins Melissa Gall Lenore Caldwell Mara Sabatini, NCIDQ Lisa J. Newberg, CPSM Deb Blaylock Range Realty Partners Hoefer Welker BHC Fry-Wagner Relocation & Logistics MillerKnoll Women In Commercial Real Estate (WIRED) Select Sites LLC Haren Companies Bartlett & West Monarch Build Lamar Johnson Collaborative

?? We’re Hiring! ?? MetroWire Media is excited to announce two new opportunities to join our growing team! We are looking for a Regional Editor and a Regional Sales Manager—both independent contractor roles with 90% remote flexibility. Eligible candidates may be based in Kansas City, Denver, or St. Louis. Regional Editor: If you have a background in journalism, and strong writing and editing skills, this role could be a great fit for you! Graphic design experience is a plus! Regional Sales Manager: We're seeking someone with a STRONG sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building relationships within the CRE and AEC industries. Event planning is a plus! Please send your resumes to [email protected].

Roger that. ?? Hope to see you all next Thursday! Event info & registration link: https://lnkd.in/gUQVBp74