RESOURCES
| The Black Earth Companies have carefully and intentionally built a team of strong resources - companies and individuals that align and match our core values of integrity and professionalism. We are very proud of our relationships with the following resources. | |
Cord Construction Co.
www.cordconstruction.com
Cord is an experienced design-build company with broad in-house capabilities. Because of their competence and track record for on-time, on-budget construction, Cord enjoys an extremely high percentage of repeat business. Black Earth has a long and trusted association with Cord and its owner, Mr. Robert (Bob) Stroup. He is an integral part of Black Earth’s development team. Cord has completed multi-tenant build-to-suit office buildings, large warehouse and distribution centers, shopping centers, retail facilities, large manufacturing facilities, and medical facilities. Cord has an excellent and diverse project history, and their experience enables them to effectively evaluate the economic and scheduling issues of a project in order to resolve potential problem areas early. Black Earth has found that Bob and his seasoned staff demonstrate the highest caliber of professional expertise. |
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Arc Design Resources, Inc.
www.arcdesign.com
Arc Design Resources is a large and respected civil engineering and design firm. They have designed and engineered hundreds of development projects. They have comprehensive resources in-house and are capable of complete development site management, engineering, re-zoning, annexation, and approvals. Black Earth has a long and trusted relationship with Arc and its principal, Mr. Joseph Altenhoff, and his project manager Mr. William Hoyt. Some of the company’s specialties include traffic and transportation infrastructure and due diligence reporting. Their traffic and transportation expertise extends from national highways to residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. This expertise makes them perfectly suited to design a system that fulfills the traffic flow needs of a warehousing and distribution center. |
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DeWitt, Ross, and Stevens, S.C.
www.dewittross.com
DeWitt Ross and Stevens S.C. is an historic and highly respected law firm based in Madison, WI., with a primary office in the Milwaukee area. More than a law firm for Black Earth, they have been trusted advisors, friends and advocates for Black Earth in the business community of Wisconsin and have been an important source of referrals. Mr. Sandy Swartzberg, a principal in the firm, and Mr. Jascha Walter are important members of Black Earth’s team. They are always striving to create the best outcomes for Black Earth’s projects and developments. Black Earth relies on them for mergers and acquisitions, business structures, and business agreements of all kinds. |
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Bryan Cave
www.bryancave.com
Bryan Cave is an important resource for Black Earth, and we have relationships with and are represented by several of their attorneys, including Mr. Jonathan Stern and Mr. Daniel Cullen in the Chicago office. Their bios illustrate why they are such an important resource for the Black Earth Companies. Bryan Cave is a unique law firm with core values and a business philosophy closely matching that of Black Earth. As clients we benefit from their broad and deep experience and their strong team approach, being able to tap into their entire firm for expertise on every aspect of development, including joint venture investment and tax strategies. As Black Earth’s business expands into other states, we are able, through their cross-practice and inter-office collaboration, to connect with other Bryan Cave attorneys for unique needs. |
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Mr. Tommy Berry
www.pointtradeservices.com
Mr. Berry is well known for his experience and expertise with foreign-trade zones. His experience with foreign-trade zones extends to more than 150 different sites. He is an industry expert, experienced with foreign-trade zone operations; grantee and operator organizational structures; all types of zone applications; feasibility analyses; marketing; public hearings; congressional support; activation; warehouse management systems; inventory control systems and solutions; tariffs; training and seminars; compliance audits; risk management and compliance solutions; strategic planning; annual reports; and reconciliation issues. Mr. Berry has been successful in assisting zone operators and users enhance compliance of their zone projects and implementing operational efficiencies. His innovative solutions have benefited zone users as well as Customs processes. ITC is part of Foreign Trade Zone number 176. |
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American Design and Build, Inc.
www.amdbi.com
American Design and Build, Inc. is an experienced developer and commercial builder with a thorough understanding of the managerial requirements of project and property management. After assuming the reigns at American from his father, Mr. Sadownikow has expanded the company’s market from 90% industrial into a broad and balanced portfolio of industrial, commercial, retail, office, and hospitality design & build projects. During Mr. Sadownikow’s leadership at American Design and Build, Inc. he has added a complete architectural staff including design, planning, and structural engineering capabilities; a construction management staff able to oversee and manage several concurrent construction projects; and a full internal support staff. Black Earth and American have partnered on several commercial projects. |
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Kinseth Hospitality Company
www.kinseth.com
Kinseth manages, owns, and operates an extensive group of hospitality assets. A focused approach to their highly specialized business makes them highly competent in the management of daily operations, marketing, finance, human resources, food and beverage, and renovation/construction. Kinseth has a proven track record of developing and operating award-winning hotels. The company operates a diverse portfolio of assets including limited and full-service hotels, and high-volume, branded restaurants. They specialize in the mid to upper-mid range quality market segment, including Mariot and Hilton brands. Kinseth is an equity partner and the contracted operator of our West Bend Hampton Inn and Suites |
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International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
www.iarw.org/index.asp
We are proud to be members of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses. |
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Grubb & Ellis
www.grubb-ellis.com
With a 50-year history in commercial real estate, Grubb & Ellis offers a full spectrum of services to assist clients like Black Earth with their commercial real estate needs. We specialize in customized solutions that are aligned with our client’s business strategy, from traditional leasing or ownership considerations to complicated transaction and advisory engagements that require integration across multiple areas of expertise. With one of the largest footprints in North America, we address every aspect of commercial real estate across the complete range of industries and specialties. Recently Grubb & Ellis and Black Earth have partnered to market the ITC Industrial Park in Rochelle, IL. The Black Earth team will utilize Grubb & Ellis’ local and national focus on the logistics, food processing, and cold storage industries. |
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Team Rochelle
www.cityofrochelle.net
Team Rochelle is a group of stakeholders whose purpose is to advance the economic development of the greater Rochelle region. The team consists of city management staff; Rochelle Municipal Utilities management staff; local, state and federal elected officials; Fehr-Graham and Associates; Northern Illinois Gas; IDOT and other local, state and federal agencies; developers; grant writers; Kishwaukee Community College; and Northern Illinois University. The mission of Team Rochelle is to pursue with vigor and stamina the economic development of the Rochelle region through cooperative effort and collaborating with all those who seek to do business in Rochelle. Team Rochelle overcomes obstacles, creates opportunities, and promotes the greater good of this extraordinary Rochelle region. |
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