January 8, 2023Orrin SchwarzDaily Herald https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230108/taking-flight-a-new-business-model-helped-dupage-airport-authority-and-nai-hiffman-a-success This is a turnaround story. Credit a change in business model. For years the technology park south of DuPage Airport in West Chicago languished, unable to lure more than a few businesses. About four years ago the DuPage Airport Authority decided to try a different way at DuPage Business… Read More
Arizona Republic Reviews Best-Practices for Disposition of Government-Owned Real Estate
“Best practices for governments include studying the market and the best use of the property, thoroughly evaluating how much the property would be worth under the proposed use, and making their goals clear in what they wants to get out of the sale.” – Aaron N. Gruen Glendale (AZ) City Council members said they wanted… Read More
Challenges to Attract Millenial Labor to North Shore Highlighted in Chicago Tribune Article
Northbrook and other nearby suburbs have a hard time making millennials happy even if the transportation hurdle is cleared, Deerfield-based economist Aaron Gruen said. “All towns should make sure they have places that ‘make experiences’ to attract millennials, starting with shops and restaurants,” he said. “And millennials don’t need to buy a Northbrook ranch, or… Read More
Aaron Gruen weighs in on ConAgra’s HQ move from Omaha to Chicago
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