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Anduril to Build $1B Weapons Manufacturing Facility in Columbus, Ohio

by John Nelson

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Anduril, a defense and aerospace contractor, has selected a site in Columbus for Arsenal-1, the company’s first hyperscale weapons manufacturing facility. The Southern California-based firm plans to invest approximately $1 billion of its own capital into the development. Anduril expects the new Arsenal plant to create more than 4,000 direct jobs in Pickaway County and the surrounding areas, as well as 8,500 indirect jobs from suppliers, construction and other sectors. The company says the project represents the largest single job-creation development in the history of Ohio. At full scale, the facility will span 5 million square feet and produce tens of thousands of military systems annually, according to Anduril. The firm will produce most of its suite of autonomous weapons, sensors and systems at the facility. “Today is a proud day for Ohio as we welcome Anduril and celebrate the creation of thousands of new jobs in cutting-edge defense manufacturing,” said Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted. “This investment reinforces Ohio’s position as a leader in advanced technology and national security.” The site is located near Rickenbacker Airport and features two 12,000-foot runways and a 75-acre private apron that will accommodate military-scale aircraft for delivery purposes. The site …

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BGL Real Estate Advisors Arranges Development Financing for Two Multifamily Projects Near Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

BRECKSVILLE AND VERMILION, OHIO — Browns Gibbons Lang & Co. (BGL) Real Estate Advisors has arranged development financing for Valor Acres in Brecksville, a southern suburb of Cleveland, and The Bluffs at WaterWood Resort in Vermilion, about 42 miles west of Cleveland. The borrower was DiGeronimo Cos. Fifth Third Bank & First Commonwealth Bank provided the financing for Valor Acres, a mixed-use development incorporating 44,000 square feet of Class A office space, 221 luxury apartment units, 70,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, an onsite safety station and 700-space parking garage. The project is being developed on the former site of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Brecksville hospital. Valor Acres is also home to the new Sherwin-Williams Research and Development Center and the DiGeronimo corporate headquarters. DiGeronimo closed on Phase I of the project, which included a multifamily building as well as for-rent townhomes, in December 2021. The developer closed on the for-sale townhomes, attached loft homes, memorial park and clubhouse in June 2023. BGL also served as the financial advisor for those transactions. In addition to senior construction debt from Fifth Third Bank, the project received transformational mixed-use development tax credits, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority incentives and …

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MAG Capital Partners Acquires 158,484 SF Food Processing Facility in Metro Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OHIO — MAG Capital Partners has acquired a 158,484-square-foot specialty food processing facility in Willoughby Hills in a sale-leaseback transaction with Produce Packaging Inc. (PPI). The property, located at 27853 Chardon Road in suburban Cleveland, has served as PPI’s headquarters since 2019. PPI’s $15 million investment in building infrastructure and systems supports multi-temperature/multi-humidity zones. Originally developed as a Sam’s Club, the asset features a clear height of 27 feet, 12 dock doors and four drive-in doors. Phil DiGennaro and Joe DiGennaro of STREAM Capital Partners represented PPI in the transaction.

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Kassouf Development to Build Dual-Branded W Residences, W Hotels Project in Downtown Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

CLEVELAND — Kassouf Development has closed on financing for the Erieview Tower & Galleria redevelopment in downtown Clevleand. The developer will convert the property into a dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels by Marriott project. Plans call for 227 residences and 210 luxury hotel rooms. Residents will have access to concierge services, housekeeping, a doorman, bellman and butler services in addition to all hospitality and experiential amenities as well as access to the connected retail Galleria. The hotel component will feature a rooftop bar, fine dining restaurant, spa, fitness center, lobby lounge, office spaces and a 15,000-square-foot ballroom. The project marks the first W Hotels offering in Ohio. The development’s price tag is more than $218 million. The dual-branded W Residences and W Hotels concept is offered by Marriott worldwide, and there are eight locations in the United States. The existing Erieview Tower & Galleria is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction will be completed in phases, with residential construction commencing immediately and hotel construction beginning later this year. Completion is slated for late 2026. The Kassouf family purchased Erieview Tower in 2018 and has worked since the acquisition to secure the various capital sources needed to …

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IPA Brokers $76.3M Sale of Two-Property Retail Portfolio in Metro Columbus

by Kristin Harlow

DUBLIN AND REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $76.3 million sale of a 622,000-square-foot retail portfolio in metro Columbus. The Walmart-anchored shopping centers include the 395,074-square-foot Taylor Square in Reynoldsburg and the 226,718-square-foot Tuttle Crossing in Dublin. Built between 2000 and 2003, Taylor Square was 99 percent occupied at the time of sale. The tenant roster includes JoAnn, Marshalls, Dollar Tree, Famous Footwear, Bath & Body Works and Smokey Bones. Tuttle Crossing is home to tenants such as Best Buy, Morris Home Furniture, Ross Dress for Less, Golf Galaxy and Cost Plus. Erin Patton, Scott Wiles and Craig Fuller of IPA represented the seller, a partnership between New York-based Island Capital and Casto, a local firm. The buyer was a partnership between DLC Management and Principal Asset Management.

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Impact Beverage Expands Production Facility, Doubles Workforce in Cincinnati

by Kristin Harlow

CINCINNATI — Impact Beverage has unveiled plans to add 10,000 square feet to its production facility in Cincinnati. The expansion includes substantial investment in new machinery and equipment, creating 65 new jobs and adding $4.6 million in annual payroll to its existing workforce of 60 employees. Impact Beverage handles each step of the beverage manufacturing process in its facilities, creating a variety of ready-to-drink cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages with carbonated or still packaging options. The capital investment will support the installation of a new pasteurization line, enhancements to canning capabilities, increased automation and further development of innovative packaging solutions. The City of Cincinnati is working closely with Impact Beverage on a local incentive package. In addition, the State of Ohio approved a Job Creation Tax Credit. JobsOhio plans to offer assistance, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed.

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Opus Group Breaks Ground on 250,829 SF Spec Industrial Building Near Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

MARYSVILLE, OHIO — The Opus Group has broken ground on a 250,829-square-foot speculative industrial building in the Columbus suburb of Marysville. The project marks the only spec industrial development getting underway in central Ohio moving into the first quarter of 2025, according to Opus. Named 33 Commerce Center, the property is designed for manufacturing and light assembly uses. The building will offer four storefronts, each with clerestory glass entries. Additional building features include a 3,870-square-foot office space, clear height of 32 feet, interior and exterior LED lighting, 155 vehicle parking spaces, 24 equipped docks, four drive-in dock doors and room for future trailer parking. The development is part of 33 Innovation Park, which features a new utility infrastructure with high-capacity fiber optics. Completion is slated for August 2025. Opus is the developer, design-builder and architect of record for the project. AST Engineering is the structural engineer. Mike Spencer and Todd Spencer of Lee & Associates are marketing the project for lease.

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Pacific Manufacturing Expands Footprint in Fairfield, Ohio to 1 MSF

by Kristin Harlow

FAIRFIELD, OHIO — Pacific Manufacturing has expanded in Fairfield, a northern suburb of Cincinnati, by purchasing a building on its campus that doubles its square footage. The expansion includes investment in new machinery and equipment and will create 96 new jobs and add $4.7 million in annual payroll to its existing workforce of over 860 employees. The company’s presence in southwest Ohio has grown to more than 1 million square feet — owned and leased — across five buildings totaling 60 acres. Pacific Manufacturing, with its parent company based in Ogaki City, Japan, has been located in Fairfield since 1990. A supplier to the automotive industry, the company specializes in producing precision metal and plastic stamping components. The Ohio campus represents the company’s largest facility outside of Japan and is the second-largest manufacturing enterprise in Fairfield. The Fairfield City Council approved an incentive package for Pacific Manufacturing’s expansion and investment in the community. In addition, the State of Ohio approved a Job Creation Tax Credit. JobsOhio plans to offer assistance, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed.

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Federal Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger

by Kristin Harlow

CINCINNATI AND BOISE, IDAHO — A judge in the Oregon federal court has blocked Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson agreed with the Federal Trade Commission’s argument that Kroger would become the dominant player in traditional supermarkets if the deal passed, and rejected the companies’ counterargument that selling 579 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers would replace the lost competition. In a press release issued today, Albertsons announced that it has exercised its right to terminate its merger agreement with Kroger. Additionally, Albertsons has filed a lawsuit against Kroger in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Albertsons states that Kroger refused to offer an adequate divesture package and repeatedly ignored regulators’ concerns, causing the merger to be blocked. Boise-based Albertsons operates 2,267 retail food and drug stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under more than 20 banners such as Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme and Tom Thumb. Cincinnati-based Kroger operates nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under two dozen banners such as Mariano’s, Harris Teeter and Pick ‘n Save.

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Haslam Sports Group, Cleveland Browns Select Lincoln Property Co. as Development Partner for 176-Acre Entertainment District

by Kristin Harlow

BROOK PARK, OHIO — Haslam Sports Group (HSG) and the Cleveland Browns have selected Lincoln Property Co. as the development partner for the Browns’ 176-acre mixed-use entertainment district in the suburb of Brook Park. The development, designed by HKS, will be anchored by a new enclosed stadium for the 80-year-old NFL franchise, which is owned by Haslam. Located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the 67,000-seat stadium will also host concerts, sports tournaments, events and conferences year-round. The entertainment district surrounding the stadium will be developed across multiple phases and will ultimately include 300,000 square feet of retail space, two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 500,000 square feet of office space. Phase I, which is planned to deliver along with the stadium in 2029, will include 450 hotel rooms, 575 apartment units, 96,000 square feet of traditional retail and 137,000 square feet of experiential retail.

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