4 million square feet of industrial space across 15 buildings in Rock County, accommodating nearly 20 tenants in manufacturing, distribution and food and beverage industries. “For nearly a decade, Zilber Property Group has played a pivotal role in facilitating value-added industrial and warehousing real estate development opportunities throughout the Janesville-Beloit MSA,” Otterstein said in a press release. “These investments are continually contributing toward strengthening, as well as diversifying, the area’s economy.” “There are a number of positive factors in Janesville that support our continued investment and development activity,” says Todd Battle, Director of Industrial Investments for Zilber. “(Janesville is) a supportive and proactive community that encourages investment and continues to invest in itself. (There is) strong leadership and a ‘can do’ attitude in terms of local government, the business community and the Janesville community at-large, (with) experienced and effective economic development professionals, and a diverse and growing economic base.” When Zilber first worked with Janesville several years ago, Battle says the company had a very positive experience and developed good working relationships that led to the multiple projects that have followed. “There is strong positive momentum in Janesville,” says Battle, “and generally, successful developments encourage and fuel additional investment and development activity. We would expect this trend to continue and are committed to doing our part.” Indeed, Battle said that plans are already in the works for a second building in Innovation Park that would be similar in size to Zilber Industrial 13. Why do companies like it here, and why do they stay? Although originally from northern Illinois, Kuborn has worked in markets from San Antonio to Boise to Chicago, and she believes those experiences give her a unique lens when it comes to Janesville. “I think living in different parts of the United States gives me a different perspective of the fact that Janesville is a really lovely, safe, and very welcoming community,” says Kuborn. “And that’s a hard thing to give up. I think the ability for businesses to continue to expand here and (have it) make business sense for them is why they continue to invest.” Since the BRE survey was conducted, much has changed with new tariffs and economic policies. Can we still be optimistic about what the future holds for Janesville? Otterstein says yes. “I generally have more confidence, than less, as it concerns the BRE data. The first half of 2025...demonstrates there’s strong activity (and) opportunity brewing. The quarterly index was almost all good news as the Rock County economy continues to hold up well.” So put on those shades, Janesville. The future looks bright. 12 | FORWARD JANESVILLE 25-3219 Agrace.org (608) 755-1871 25-3283 Zilber Property Group owns and manages approximately 4 million square feet of industrial space in Rock County.
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