AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
| 1:00 P.M. |
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Registration Opens |
| 1:35 P.M. |
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Welcome Remarks |
| 1:45 P.M. |
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Trading Places: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table |
| 2:45 P.M. |
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Break |
| 3:00 P.M. |
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Twin Cities Industrial Real Estate Outlook: Trends Shaping Minneapolis St. Paul |
| 4:00 P.M. |
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Local Trends & Topics |
| 5:00 P.M. |
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Networking Reception at Topgolf Swing Suites in Hilton Minneapolis |
| 6:00 P.M. |
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Meeting Concludes |
Program Overview
Trading Places: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
This session explores how perspectives shift when professionals move between corporate real estate, service provider, and CREA leadership roles. Through firsthand experiences, panelists will discuss how those transitions influence decision-making, risk evaluation, communication styles, and definitions of value, while offering practical insights to help corporate occupiers and service providers better align expectations, strengthen partnerships, and improve outcomes across the real estate lifecycle.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how cross-functional experience drives stronger alignment, more informed decision-making, and better overall results.
Moderator:
John Wichman, Multi-Market Tenant Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield
Panelists:
Matt Boehlke, Sr. Director, Property & Aviation Services, Xcel Energy
Connie Fricke, Senior Real Estate Manager, Land O'Lakes
Tanaya Reitz, Global Portfolio Services, CBRE
Twin Cities Industrial Real Estate Outlook: Trends Shaping Minneapolis-St. Paul
The Minneapolis-St. Paul region continues to grow as a key industrial and logistics hub in the Midwest, driven by manufacturing, distribution, medical technology, food production, and evolving supply chain strategies. In this session, Amanda Taylor of Greater MSP will provide an update on current market conditions, development activity, and the economic factors shaping industrial growth across the region.
The discussion will also explore political and policy changes impacting industrial development, workforce growth, infrastructure investment, and corporate real estate decision-making throughout the Twin Cities market. Attendees will gain insight into the trends and industries driving the future of Minneapolis-St. Paul Industrial Real Estate.
Speaker:
Amanda Taylor, VP Business Investment, GREATER MSP
Local Trends & Topics
Inspired by IAMC’s signature Get Some Help! program, this interactive, moderated Q&A session brings together corporate real estate leaders, economic developers, and service providers to share insights and solutions on today’s most pressing CRE challenges. Come ready to ask your questions and contribute your perspective.
Moderator:
Kevin McKinnon, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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