Address:
500 W Monroe Street, Ste 2900
Chicago IL 60661
Website: http://www.grubb-ellis.com
Description of organization:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 100 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise.
The Strategic Consulting Group complements other Grubb & Ellis services by providing independent advice and direction to clients contemplating any asset type. Changes in ownership, expansions, consolidations, new regulations, procurement, and outsourcing initiatives can have a significant impact on clients’ real estate plans. Our national practice can provide clients the following services:
Business Location Selection:
- Labor Analysis
- Logistics Analysis
- Incentives Negotiation
- Multi-market opportunity review
- Portfolio planning tools
- Benchmarking / Operational efficiency
Our intern will assist with active client business location assignments and research projects. Our intern will increase his/her knowledge of criteria and methods used in finding the optimal location for a client. This will include demographic data, cost of doing business, accessibility and other client-specific requirements. We will also require research into economic incentive programs including tax credits, new worker training and infrastructure improvements.
Our intern will have an opportunity to interact with state and local economic developers through in-person informational meetings. In these meetings we will discuss economic incentive programs, particular strengths of the region and business relocations.
Other projects may include refining marketing materials and writing case studies, as needed.
Paid/Unpaid? Paid
Rate/Stipend (if applicable): $12.50/hr
Expected start date and hours per week:
Start date range: November 21-December 2
Hours per week: 16 hours per week (additional hours over winter break)
Contact person:
Mike McDermott – Associate Director, Strategic Consulting Group
312-224-3157
Michael.mcdermott@grubb-ellis.