TMA West Michigan: The Process of Neighborhood Turnaround

FEATURING SPEAKER: 
Jim Reminga (Senior Vice President of Land and Master Planning, Rockford Construction)

 When: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

4:45-7:00 PM
Where: Rockford Construction
601 First St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Cost: 
TMA Member | $25
Non Member | $40
NextGen | $15 

Calling all turnaround management professionals, sponsors and service providers! Join us to mix and mingle with industry peers, while discovering what an entire neighborhood turnaround looks like. 

First, gather for drinks and appetizers at Rockford Construction. Listed as one of the primary drivers of the "West-Side Neighborhood Turnaround" (one of the oldest neighborhoods in Grand Rapids), Rockford Construction's new office was one of the first new builds in this area of major revitalization. Listen as Jim Reminga (Senior Vice President of Land and Master Planning, Rockford Construction) shares the Bridge St. Market story, including: the planning, communication with the existing West-Side business community, addressing resident's concerns and the company's plans for improving the neighborhood. 

Then walk next door to tour the Bridge St. Market, built by Rockford Construction (for the Meijer Corporation). This building is a new architectural gem, rooted in the heart of the West-Side. It features a grocery store focused on bringing fresh, affordable and local products to the city, along with a coffee bar. Covered in historic brick, the building aims to blend in, service the neighborhood and provide an inventive grocery solution for West Michigan's future.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear a unique turnaround story and experience the excitement of a newly revitalized neighborhood.

AGENDA:

4:45-5:30 p.m. Registration, drinks, appetizers and networking at Rockford Construction
5:30-5:40 p.m. Welcome and Introductions by TMA West Michigan President
5:40-6:30 p.m. Intro of Jim Reminga, discussion surrounding the neighborhood turnaround and tour of Bridge St Market
6:45-7:30 p.m. Networking and Wrap-Up

Jim Reminga (Senior Vice President of Land and Master Planning, Rockford Construction)
Senior Vice President of Land and Master Planning, Jim offers unique experience in the areas of public approvals, rezoning, site plan approval and variances. 

Rockford Construction
Rockford Construction provides construction services in the United States. The company offers asset, energy, and program management services; and maintenance and leasing services. It also provides real estate services, including development, site planning, due diligence, and financing assistance. Its portfolio includes retail, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, multi-housing, office, retail, land, and living properties. Rockford Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

In the words of Rockford Construction: "From real estate development to property management, we’re crafting neighborhoods, businesses and communities. As industry leaders, we’re building across the country, bringing together diverse people and ideas, and tackling the tough stuff that’s changing the creativity, productivity and functionality of built places. We’re making space happen."