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Lilly Plans $3B Expansion to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Near Milwaukee

by John Nelson

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WIS. — Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) has unveiled plans for a $3 billion expansion of the company’s pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, located 37.5 miles south of Milwaukee. Lilly acquired the facility from Nexus Pharmaceuticals in April 2024. The Indianapolis-based company plans to start construction on the expansion next year. The expanded facility will focus on the production of injectable medicines, device assembly and packaging for medicines across numerous therapeutic areas. Lilly plans to implement automated features such as guided vehicles, robotics and production equipment in order to accelerate and increase the accuracy of medicine production. Lilly expects to add 750 jobs to the workforce at the facility, which currently comprises about 100 individuals. New jobs at the location will include operators, technicians, engineers and scientists. Additionally, the company states that more than 2,000 construction jobs will be created during the project’s development. “Today’s announcement represents our single largest U.S. manufacturing investment outside our home state of Indiana and will add to our ability to expand capacity to make both our existing and future pipeline of medicines right here in the Midwest,” said Edgardo Hernandez, executive vice president and president of Lilly Manufacturing Operations. Lilly states …

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Local, Regional Tenants Drive Milwaukee’s Retail Market

by Kristin Harlow

By Russ Sagmoen, Isaac Berg and James McKenna, Colliers The greater Milwaukee retail landscape continues to thrive, with notable activity in regions such as Oconomowoc, Grafton, Franklin, Oak Creek and the Racine metro area. Franklin and Oak Creek have experienced steady growth over the past decade and are well-positioned to maintain this momentum.  Meanwhile, Racine County has seen a surge of recent activity, largely fueled by Microsoft’s announcement of a $3.3 billion state-of-the-art data center in Mount Pleasant. The Racine/Kenosha I-94 corridor serves as a vital connector between the Milwaukee and Chicago MSAs, enhancing its attractiveness for economic expansion. Market-wide, we are seeing a great amount of activity from local and regional retailers/franchisees and a slowdown from national brands. While there is some activity from national retailers, they tend to be selective about their site choices, highlighting the importance of prime locations and price sensitivity. Because of this, the majority of retail activity is driven by local and regional enterprises.  New retail product is scarce, with a lack of new construction due to rising interest rates and increasing land and construction costs. This has resulted in a decline in multi-tenant strip centers, with the bulk of new construction coming in …

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McShane to Build 72-Unit Senior Living Community in Mukwonago, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MUKWONAGO, WIS. — McShane Construction Co. will build Azura Mukwonago, a three-building senior living community with 72 units in Mukwonago, about 30 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Azura Living is developing the assisted living and memory care property. In addition to dining rooms, kitchens, community rooms and sunrooms, residents will have access to a fitness area, spa and salon. Outside, residents will be able to enjoy a community garden, walking paths, putting greens, bocce ball courts and courtyard amenities. Completion is slated for December 2025. EUA is the architect.

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Flight to Quality Persists in Milwaukee Office Market

by Kristin Harlow

By Matt Hunter, Hunter Real Estate Over the past few years, we have seen a noticeable trend in office tenants relocating to new office buildings, particularly in downtown Milwaukee. Notable companies such as Baker Tilly (~40,000 square feet), Old National Bank (~20,000 square feet), CBRE (~15,000 square feet) and Silvercrest Asset Management (~11,000 square feet) have all moved into new office buildings, which are classified as being constructed within the past five years. While these relocations highlight a shift in tenant preferences toward newer buildings, most leasing activity has been observed in recently renovated office buildings. One prime example of this is Baird, which expanded and renewed over 450,000 square feet at 777 E. Wisconsin Ave., reinforcing the demand for renovated office buildings. Other significant leasing transactions include Fiserv, which leased ~160,000 square feet at HUB640; Enerpac’s ~50,000-square-foot lease and Veolia’s ~30,000-square-foot lease at 648 N. Plankinton; Marcus Corp.’s ~50,000-square-foot lease at The Associated Bank River Center; and Allspring Global Investments leasing ~40,000 square feet at 417 E. Chicago St. These transactions further demonstrate the attractiveness of renovated spaces for businesses looking to enhance their operations. This trend reflects a broader “flight to quality” in the office market. Tenants are …

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Milwaukee Industrial Growth Sees Ripple Effects in Submarkets

by Kristin Harlow

By James Young, JLL Through 2023 and 2024, JLL industrial has seen a historically high number of new leases signed. JLL research saw positive absorption in the third quarter of 2024 at 48,200 square feet, primarily driven by the completion of owner-built projects. This activity, combined with existing occupier commitment to the region and record-high asking rents, points to a thriving market.  As the Milwaukee industrial market continues to grow its regional presence, there are a few factors that set it apart from its larger peer cities like Indianapolis or Minneapolis. In this article, we will discuss what is driving regional industrial activity and the market’s strong growth trajectory. Industrial evolution We continue to see wide expansion into the suburban market, though this has not always been the case. Relocating a tenant from an established urban industrial area to a suburban location was often challenging 15 years ago. Such a move could entail workforce relocation, warehouse closures and complex logistical changes that potentially risked business disruption. Today, JLL research shows other large occupiers are not only retaining their spaces in the Milwaukee market but are also actively expanding into suburbs like Waukesha and Menomonee Falls. JLL is tracking 11 build-to-suit …

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Aquarian Acquires Majority Stake in PACE Equity

by Kristin Harlow

MILWAUKEE — Aquarian Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Milwaukee-based PACE Equity, a provider of funding for commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) projects. As part of its investment, Aquarian will provide up to $1 billion of financing that enables PACE Equity to significantly scale its capacity and expand the reach and size of its debt financing projects. Aquarian’s Strategic Opportunities team led the transaction. DLA Piper served as legal advisor to Aquarian in connection with the transaction, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal advisor to PACE Equity. Guggenheim Securities LLC was the financial advisor to PACE Equity. Aquarian maintains approximately $19.5 billion in assets under management.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.1M Sale of Arby’s-Occupied Property in West Allis, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

WEST ALLIS, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.1 million sale of a 1,544-square-foot restaurant property net leased to Arby’s in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis. Constructed in 2004, the building is located at 10743 W. National Ave. Damien Yoder and Madison Harman of Marcus & Millichap’s The Yoder-Harman Group represented the buyer, 12947 Woodbridge Street LLC, a private investor. Todd Lindblom, broker of record in Wisconsin, assisted in closing the transaction.

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McShane Completes Construction of 70-Unit Apartment Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — McShane Construction Co. has completed The Derby, a 70-unit apartment complex with affordable housing units in Madison. Lincoln Avenue Communities was the developer. Income restrictions were not provided, but 14 of the units meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority accessibility requirements. The project features 1,100 square feet of ground-floor office space for a local community group and 2,600 square feet of amenity spaces with a kitchen, fitness room, laundry room, outdoor space, playground and dog park. Knothe & Bruce Architects designed the four-story property. The project is Enterprise Green Communities Certified and features a full solar array system on the roof to power the common areas.

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Breneman Capital Acquires 58-Unit Apartment Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — Breneman Capital has acquired Fairhaven Court Apartments in Madison for an undisclosed price. The 58-unit apartment complex is located on Fairhaven Road. The property was built in two phases and includes a townhome building from 2007 and an apartment building from 2014. Units range from 579 to 1,528 square feet. Bruner Realty will manage the property. Breneman plans to make light renovations to select units.

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Midloch, Hempel Purchase 240-Unit Oscar Apartments in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. — Midloch Investment Partners and Hempel Real Estate have acquired The Oscar Apartments, a 240-unit Class A multifamily community in Sheboygan near Milwaukee. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property has a new mortgage loan from Bridgewater Bank of Minneapolis. Completed in 2021, The Oscar is comprised of three buildings. Amenities include a fitness center, community room, bike storage, pet spa and outdoor grilling area. The asset was 70 percent leased at the time of sale. Milwaukee-based Harmoniq Residential will handle leasing and management. The new ownership plans to make amenity upgrades.

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