Chicago

“Westmount is bullish on the Midwest industrial market,” says Clifford Booth, president and CEO of Westmount. “We're actively seeking value-add and opportunistic investments in select markets across the US.”

Venture One is upgrading the facility with an overhaul of the office space, and new HVAC units, a new roof and repaved parking lot.

The new dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop hotel began construction in 2016 is slated to be completed this spring—mid-March-mid-April.

Glinn, based in Chicago, is spearheading efforts to expand the company's construction projects at US airports, including work directly for the airports, with air carriers, and with specialty aviation contractors.

"Patient, flexible, risk-tolerant capital can fill a gap in the financing marketplace, help revitalize neighborhoods, and create opportunities for individuals and families to improve their lives,” says Benefit Chicago executive director Dr. William W. Towns.

Collin Barr, left, and Rick Collins, named regional presidents, are veterans of The Ryan Companies.

“By year-end 2018, Chicago hotels are forecast to see a RevPAR increase of 4.1%," says Mark Eble, managing director and Chicago practice leader for CBRE Hotels Advisory.

EnTrust says it locked-in a long-term lease at a 27% reduction in rent on a per square foot basis and negotiated a gross free rent abatement period.