### Connect Industrial Midwest 2025: Key Takeaways and Market Insights
At the recent **Connect Industrial Midwest 2025** conference, commercial real estate professionals gathered to discuss key industry trends and strategies for navigating challenges with decisive action.
**Michael Brennan**, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment Group, spoke about the resilience of the industrial sector. “Industrial was born in a crisis, and so was Brennan Investment Group—but a good one,” he remarked at the event, which took place earlier this month at **Joe’s Live in Rosemont, Illinois**.
The conference featured an inspiring keynote address by **Kevin Brennan**, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment Group. A highlight of the event was the presentation of a **lifetime achievement award** to Michael Brennan, recognizing his **33-year career** in industrial real estate. Before founding Brennan Investment Group, he co-founded and served as CEO of First Industrial Realty Trust for 14 years.
### A Turning Point for Commercial Real Estate
With the economic uncertainties of the past few years, 2025 has signaled a long-awaited recovery. The industry is seeing **an upswing in transaction volume**, and discussions at the conference focused on the **importance of strong relationships, flexible underwriting, and clear communication with partners**.
Panelists noted a **shift in market dynamics**, with industrial real estate demonstrating continued resilience and vacancy rates beginning to normalize.
### Industry Insights from Experts
The event featured valuable insights from notable industry leaders, including:
– **Aaron Martell**, Executive Vice President – Central Region at Logistics Property Group
– **Jennifer E. Nichols**, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at CRG
– **Jon Hart**, Director of Originations at Thorofare Capital
### Looking Ahead
As industrial real estate rebounds, professionals are optimistic about sustained growth and stability in the sector. Stay tuned for additional coverage and expert analysis from **Connect Industrial Midwest** in the coming days.
