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Capital Markets & the Pandemic: Where are the markets headed?

Curious about Capital Markets? Interested to learn exactly what that term truly means, how the market has been impacted by the pandemic and other drivers of change in the markets? On our most recent episode of MKE Forward, our hosts Adam Connor and Tom Shepherd delve into the world of real estate investing with Andy Sinclair, CEO and President of Midloch. Midloch, a boutique real estate firm, is a strong institutional investor of real estate private equity. Listen in as we discuss both the impact the pandemic had on investing in commercial real estate and what the investing future looks like for Downtown Milwaukee and across the US.

Ringing in the New Year: What the Real Estate Market Learned in 2020

In MKE Forward’s 2020 wrap up episode Colliers | Wisconsin market experts, Matt Fahey, Bill Langhoff and Josh Minkin, review the challenges and successes of their respective sectors from the past year.  Despite the challenges, the Office, Industrial and Retail markets all proved that the markets can be resilient and expectations can be exceeded with a thoughtful and intentional mindset. Tune in and listen to our year in review and the aspiration we have for the year ahead.

Office Space Trends: What You Need to Know

Where we work and how we work have changed trajectory drastically since March. Office space, specifically how we build and operate within space is a fascinating topic that is ever evolving. More and more, furniture designers are a key player in how a finished space is used by its occupants. On this episode of MKE Forward, listen in to hear our conversation with two individuals who are experiencing these shifts first hand.  We are fortunate to welcome New York based Dennis Murphy and Annette Barrelet of Teknion, a Toronto based global contract furniture designer and manufacture. Both work with clients all over the country and share the trends they are seeing, what companies around the country are doing and what trends they expect to continue both during a socially distant world and after. Listen in to hear the highlights of their conversation in just 15 minutes.

Light the Hoan, More Than Meets the Eye

On October 22, the west side of the Hoan Bridge was officially lit. At first look, the lights make for a pretty picture or a unique urban infrastructure project.  But those who were behind the lights will tell you it is so much more. Light the Hoan [https://www.lightthehoan.com/] is a symbol for our community and our city. It is bridge between cultures, backgrounds and experiences meant to Shine a Light [https://www.lightthehoan.com/pages/shine-a-light] on the areas in which, as a community, we can do more to come together to strengthen our city. Listen in to hear from two of the men who made Lighting the Hoan a reality, Michael Hostad and Greg Marshall. Hear from them the things that you might not see at first, but what drove them and their partners to move forward with this project and how this is just the beginning.

Cycling Through Time With Wheel & Sprocket

From memorable advertisements and marketing, to best-in-class customer service and selection, Wheel & Sprocket is Wisconsin’s most iconic bicycle shop. This week we sit down with is Noel Kegel as he gives an inside look at this larger than life brand. Noel’s father Chris was hired as a bicycle mechanic two weeks after their opening in 1973, and over the course of the next 16 years, worked his way up to sole owner and president. Fast forward to today, Wheel & Sprocket operates 9 locations throughout Wisconsin & Northern Illinois, and Noel, along with his sister Amelia, are the co-owners of this second-generation family company. Tune in as Noel shares the history of Wheel & Sprocket, explains the recent national bike shortage, and gives a look into their new Bay View headquarters.