Craig Huffman to speak on panel at DCD Connect | New York 2024
Chicago Illinois, March 5, 2024 – Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge), a commercial real estate firm focused on technology-driven developments, announces today the participation of its Co-Founder & CEO, Craig Huffman, in an upcoming panel discussion at DCD Connect | New York 2024, taking place, March 18-19, 2024. Huffman will participate in a session titled “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions – Rethinking Partnerships and Predictability” taking place from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET.
The panel will address the increase in data center delivery timelines due to supply chain disruptions and how industry leaders are turning to enhanced partnerships and strategic mergers to ensure greater supply chain predictability. Huffman, with his extensive background in real estate private equity, will share insights from Metro Edge’s ongoing project in the Illinois Medical District (IMD). His commitment to urban data center development and Metro Edge’s emphasis on a social impact plan will be central to the dialogue.
WHAT: Panel Discussion: “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions – Rethinking Partnerships and Predictability”
WHERE: New York Marriott Marquis | 1535 Broadway, New York City, New York, 10036
WHEN: Tuesday March 19, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
WHO: Panel members include:
- Craig Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners
- Brad Barton, EVP Real Estate Development, Applied Digital
- Alex Dickins, Channel Management Team Lead, DatacenterDynamics
- Jezzibell Gilmore, Co-Founder and SVP – Business Development, PacketFabric
- Karen Petersburg, Vice President of Development and Construction, American Real Estate Partners, PowerHouse Data Centers
- Gabrielle Bishop, MEP Coordinator, DPR Construction
To register to attend DCD Connect | New York 2024 event, please visit here.
About Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge):
Metro Edge is a Chicago-based commercial real estate development firm and minority business enterprise (MBE). Our mission is to pursue institutional-quality investment opportunities that deliver exceptional results to our financial and community partners. Led by a team with decades of private equity real estate experience, Metro Edge targets data centers, life sciences, and technology-oriented developments in primary urban locations around the country. Simply put, we create significant value in areas overlooked by our competitors.
Media Contact:
iMiller Public Relations for Metro Edge
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Tel: +1 866-307-2510
Email: MEDP@imillerpr.com
