September 2023

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Electrifying the Southeast: The Rise of the Electric Vehicle Market and Battery Belt in Georgia

The rise of the electric vehicle (EV) market thus far has been exciting to watch, and its impact is not limited to cleaner transportation and reduced carbon emissions. The Southeastern region of the United States, particularly Georgia, is emerging as a pivotal player in the electric vehicle industry. Notably, what's been coined the "Battery Belt" has been forming in this region, with significant impacts...

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Material Lead Times (August 2023)

Information is Courtesy of ARCO Design/Build, a major sponsor of the 2023 SIOR Southeastern Regional Conference. Current Construction Material Lead Times as of August 2023: SITE UTILITIES - CONCRETE PIPE & STRUCTURES NORMALIZED SITE UTILITIES - CMP STORM PIPE NORMALIZED SITE UTILITIES - DIP FIRE LINE 12-14 WEEKS SITE UTILITIES - PVC FIRE LINE 8-10 WEEKS STRUCTURAL...

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RECAP: SIOR Southeastern Regional Conference in Chattanooga, TN

  Floyd H. Baldwin, SIOR and Drew C. Addison, SIOR recently attended the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Southeastern Regional Conference in Chattanooga, TN. Here are a few things we wanted to pass along from the event: Inflation is starting to slow down, largely due to energy costs lowering by approximately 12.5% since 2022 (Sage Economics). Cost of capital and lead...

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Celebrating 20 Years

We would like to take a moment to recognize Jessica McCord and her incredible dedication and hard work as she marks two decades with Industrial Properties Group, Inc. Jessica’s commitment and knowledge is a driving force behind our success and we are truly grateful for all she brings to the IPG team. Thank you Jessica for 20 years! The IPG Team celebrated Jessica with a surprise...

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Best Wishes to IPG Intern

Each summer, IPG mentors a college student from the North Georgia region in hopes of providing opportunities for hands-on business experiences. This year, we had the pleasure of having Payton Drake join us for our summer intern program. Payton said "During my internship at IPG, I’ve been able to learn a lot through the hands-on teaching they provide. Seeing the properties has been...

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