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2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

Dan McShane was named to Connect CRE’s 2021 list of Lawyers in Real Estate. The award honors attorneys from across the country who excel in their practices as well as their contributions to the community. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan serves as Chief...

Brewster Creek Commerce Center Leased to Colony Display

Brewster Creek Commerce Center Leased to Colony Display

Conor Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the completion of Brewster Creek Commerce Center, a 436,500-square-foot speculative industrial development in Bartlett, Illinois. The firm leased the full building to Colony Display, a Chicago-based designer,...

Anticipating Needs in Speculative Developments

Anticipating Needs in Speculative Developments

Planning and designing a successful speculative industrial development is no easy task. In the constantly changing business of logistics and e-commerce, the most efficient design for an industrial building is ever evolving. Because of this, it is important to consider...

2021 Women in Real Estate Award

2021 Women in Real Estate Award

Vice President of Capital Transactions Vicki Mutchler received Connect Commercial Real Estate's 2021 Women in Real Estate Award. Vicki  has proven her strong business acumen through her success at Conor Commercial Real Estate over the past 14 years. She joined the...

Conor to Develop 1.1 Million Square Feet in Stockton, CA

Conor to Develop 1.1 Million Square Feet in Stockton, CA

The co-development team of Conor Commercial Real Estate and Dayton Street Partners, along with their partner, an affiliate of Heitman LLC (Heitman), a global real estate investment management firm, have announced the development of Central Industrial Center. Located...

Conor Expands into Savannah Market with Southeast Gateway

Conor Expands into Savannah Market with Southeast Gateway

Conor is pleased to announce its expansion into the Savannah, Georgia, industrial market with the development of Southeast Gateway. The new speculative industrial park, scheduled to break ground later this summer, will incorporate two Class A buildings totaling 1.2...

Conor Enters Expanding Savannah Market

Conor Enters Expanding Savannah Market

Conor is pleased to report the expansion of its industrial development operations into Savannah, Georgia. Savannah boasts the nation’s third largest container port and a diverse economy that shows no signs of slowing. Not only has the port’s cargo volume doubled to...

2021 Woman of the Year

2021 Woman of the Year

Molly McShane was named Woman of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal. In October 2020, Molly was promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer of The McShane Companies, becoming the second CEO in company history and first female CEO. She now...

2021 Lawyers in Real Estate

2021 Notable General Counsels

Dan McShane, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel, was named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2021 Notable General Counsels list. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan coordinates strategic planning and risk management...

2021 Next Generation Award

2021 Next Generation Award

Senior Development Manager Derek Buescher received Connect Commercial Real Estate's 2021 Next Generation Award. The award recognizes young leaders in the industry who stand out because of their talent, drive and fresh ideas. Derek joined Conor in 2016 and is...

Suburban Developer of the Year

Suburban Developer of the Year

Conor was named Suburban Developer of the Year at the Greater Chicago Food Depository's 33rd annual Commercial Real Estate Awards. Conor has provided customized speculative and build-to-suit development services for over 30 years. Innovation through sustainability and...

Conor Sells Skyline Commerce Center in Mesquite

Conor Sells Skyline Commerce Center in Mesquite

Conor Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of Skyline Commerce Center in Mesquite, Texas. The firm sold the two-building, 198,000-square-foot industrial development to a global investment company. “Mesquite is an underserved market when it comes to...

Conor Sells Lotus Project Phase I

Conor Sells Lotus Project Phase I

Conor Commercial Real Estate and joint venture partner WHI Real Estate Partners have sold the first phase of Lotus Project to a Chicago-based investment advisor. The newly built industrial park in Chandler, Arizona, includes four state-of-the-art advanced...

Two Leases Completed at Northwest Pointe III

Two Leases Completed at Northwest Pointe III

Conor Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Northwest Pointe III’s Building Two, located adjacent to I-90 and Randall Road, is fully leased. An undisclosed plastics company leased 137,522 square feet on the building’s east side, and Continental Packaging...

Conor Commercial Real Estate Hires Rose and Fausone

Conor Commercial Real Estate Hires Rose and Fausone

Conor Commercial Real Estate added two new employees to its Corporate Headquarters Office in Rosemont, Illinois. Mike Fausone joins the firm as a Development Manager, and James Rose joins as a Senior Development Analyst. "Both Mike and James have shown a strong...

Conor Sells Skyline Commerce Center in Mesquite

Conor Completes Two Industrial Spec Buildings in Mesquite

Conor Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the completion of Skyline Commerce Center, a two-building, 198,109-square-foot Class A speculative industrial development in Mesquite, Texas. The development is ready to lease and provides high visibility and direct...