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- [Metro Edge Development Partners Welcomes Laurance Lewis to Advisory Board](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-development-partners-welcomes-laurance-lewis-to-advisory-board/) - Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Experience in Real Estate and Data CenterDevelopment, Leasing, and Investment CHICAGO, IL – August 08, 2024 – Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge), acommercial real estate development firm and minority business enterprise (MBE), todayannounced the appointment of Laurance Lewis to its Advisory Board. Lewis brings more than 30years of experience
- [In City Council, a plan to turn Chicago's data pain into a tax-revenue gain](https://medp.io/news/in-city-council-a-plan-to-turn-chicagos-data-pain-into-a-tax-revenue-gain/) - By John Pletz | Crain's Business Chicago Credit: Massimo Botturi/Unsplash Envious of the data center boom in the suburbs and elsewhere around the country, Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, thinks he has the ticket to boost the city’s share of the pie and increase property tax revenue. Villegas, who chairs the City Council’s Committee on Economic, Capital &
- [What's the Deal: Metro Edge CEO Craig Huffman Pioneers Urban Data Solutions with Metro Edge’s IMD1 in Chicago](https://medp.io/news/whats-the-deal-metro-edge-ceo-craig-huffman-pioneers-urban-data-solutions-with-metro-edges-imd1-in-chicago/) - by Traded MediaShare What is IMD1?IMD1 is a new 5-story data center in the Illinois Medical District servicing local medical, and government customers. This state-of-the-art facility, located at 1951 West Hastings, is not just a testament to advanced technological infrastructure but also to sustainable and secure data management practices that cater to the future demands of
- [Sen. Lakesia Collins/Rep. Yolonda Morris want IL data to stay in state](https://medp.io/news/sen-lakesia-collins-rep-yolonda-morris-want-il-data-to-stay-in-state/) - Sen. Collins, Rep. Morris: 'Keep Illinois data in Illinois' bill will help minorities and women develop data centers in poor areas Posted Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:50 am CT|Updated Thu, May 2, 2024 at 4:25 pm CT by Travis Akin on Patch.com SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Senator Lakesia Collins and Rep. Yolonda Morris, both Chicago Democrats, have
- [The Cook County Assessor’s Office’s Market Investor Day](https://medp.io/news/the-cook-county-assessors-offices-market-investor-day/) - Metro Edge's CEO, Craig Huffman on the panel The Cook County Assessor’s Office’s Market Investor Day is designed for market practitioners and participants to gain a deeper understanding of how we assess and model commercial, retail, multi-family properties, and others. We will also provide an economic outlook for Chicago, including; market highlights and forecasts from Cook
- [Beyond Bytes: Data centres as catalysts for community development](https://medp.io/news/beyond-bytes-data-centres-as-catalysts-for-community-development/) - Craig Huffman, Co-founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners, tells us that data centers must be ‘of the community’, not just ‘in the community’. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the North American data centres market, the emphasis on technological prowess and infrastructure capabilities remains paramount. However, an emerging trend that intertwines social responsibility with
- [The Rise of Urban Data Centers: Redefining Digital Infrastructure](https://medp.io/news/the-rise-of-urban-data-centers-redefining-digital-infrastructure/) - In today's fast-paced digital world, have you ever pondered the backbone that supports our incessant demand for instant data access and seamless connectivity? The evolution of data centers from remote outposts to the heart of urban landscapes marks a revolutionary shift in how we process and store the digital deluge that defines our era. This
- [Shaping Illinois' Future: Innovation, Inclusion, and Industrial Growth](https://medp.io/news/shaping-illinois-future-innovation-inclusion-and-industrial-growth/) - By Craig Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners In the heart of Chicago, at the new Salesforce Tower, Governor Pritzker and distinguished guests, including Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge) CEO Craig Huffman, recently gathered to celebrate Illinois' extraordinary economic resurgence. This event showcased Illinois' journey from fiscal adversity to becoming a hub of
- [Metro Edge Development Partners Secures Land in Chicago for 21MW Data Center](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-development-partners-secures-land-in-chicago-for-21mw-data-center/) - Metro Edge executes a 75-year ground lease on a two-acre parcel in the Illinois Medical District to build and operate a state-of-the-art data center. CHICAGO IL September 22, 2022 – Metro Edge Development Partners, a commercial real estate investment firm and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), announced that the company has executed a 75-year ground lease
- [Watch: Craig Huffman speak with JSA TV live at DCD>Connect](https://medp.io/news/watch-craig-huffman-speak-with-jsa-tv-live-at-dcdconnect/) - By JSA TV with Dean Perrine
- [Metro Edge to transform urban landscapes with tech-driven developments at the edge](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-to-transform-urban-landscapes-with-tech-driven-developments-at-the-edge/) - By EdgeIR.com Mar 4, 2024 | Abigail Opiah Commercial real estate investment firm Metro Edge is a key player in the urban development landscape, focusing primarily on specific market segments and areas that align with its strategic vision. Founded in 2020, the company’s core focus lies in revitalizing urban communities, particularly in Chicago, by leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable
- [Illinois Provides Funding For State’s First Black-Led Data Center Project](https://medp.io/news/the-rising-significance-of-data-localization-in-a-connected-world-2/) - June 26, 2024 BISNOW | Jon Banister, Deputy East Coast Editor The Chicagoland data center market has surged with new development in recent years, but Illinois leaders say no new projects in the state have been built by a Black developer. That could soon change with a five-story project on Chicago's West Side from Metro Edge Development Partners
- [AI, TELECOM, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: INSIGHTS FROM METRO EDGE’S CEO CRAIG HUFFMAN AHEAD OF PTC’24](https://medp.io/news/ai-telecom-and-urban-development-insights-from-metro-edges-ceo-craig-huffman-ahead-of-ptc24/) - Posted on DataCenterPost.com Data Center POST had the pleasure of engaging with Craig Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge). Huffman is a veteran of real estate private equity with nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur. Most recently, he served as Co-Founder and Principal of Ascendance Partners, a Chicago-based real estate private
- [Disruptive Dynamics: Emerging Tech and AI's Influence on Data Centers](https://medp.io/news/disruptive-dynamics-emerging-tech-and-ais-influence-on-data-centers/) - By Craig Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO, Metro Edge Development Partners Posted on VMblog.com As 2023 draws to a close, the digital infrastructure landscape braces for transformative changes. The coming year, 2024, is poised for significant shifts driven by AI's expansion into uncharted territories, heightened security risks due to the blurring of data-sharing boundaries, and fundamental changes
- [The Rising Significance of Data Localization in a Connected World](https://medp.io/news/the-rising-significance-of-data-localization-in-a-connected-world/) - By: Craig Huffman In the digital era, the concept of data localization has become a strategic necessity, crucial not only in government and healthcare but also across finance, retail, telecommunications and education. So, what exactly is data localization? Stemming from the data sovereignty movement, data localization is the practice of complying with data residency requirements
- [VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT](https://medp.io/news/visionary-leadership-in-urban-development/) - Nomad Futurist Podcast In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are delighted to have Craig Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners (MetroEdge), as our esteemed guest. A luminary in real estate private equity, Craig brings nearly two decades of rich experience, particularly in pioneering endeavors in metropolitan Chicago’s real estate
- [The Future Landscape of Urban Data Centers](https://medp.io/news/the-future-landscape-of-urban-data-centers/) - Pipeline Publishing December Issue By: Craig Huffman Digital infrastructure developers are setting their sights on big cities across the U.S. for the next generation of data center deployments. These urban locations serve as critical destinations for new builds, specifically designed to meet the growing demands for digital enablement of new and evolving technologies. With the ability
- [The NEDAS Live! Podcast                                              E42: Global Impact, Local Connection: Understanding the Role of Data Centers](https://medp.io/news/the-nedas-live-podcast-e42-global-impact-local-connection-understanding-the-role-of-data-centers/) - This episode features a conversation with Craig Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners, a real estate developer creating an exclusive data center for the Illinois Medical District in downtown Chicago. Craig discusses the data center industry’s responsibility to educate communities, the economic opportunities data centers provide, and debunks myths about data centers
- [Inside Metro Edge Development Partners’ IMD1 Data Center](https://medp.io/news/inside-metro-edge-development-partners-imd1-data-center/) - By: Mia Goulart | RE Journals Chicago Industrial Properties: What inspired the decision to build the IMD1 Data Center in the Illinois Medical District, and how does it align with the company’s vision for the community? Metro Edge Development Partners: In 2020, Metro Edge met with Rush University Medical Center, one of the primary hospitals in
- [Editor’s List: Authority Magazine’s ‘Executive Roundtable’ About The Innovative Approaches Leaders Are Taking To Disrupt Their Industries](https://medp.io/news/editors-list-authority-magazines-executive-roundtable-about-the-innovative-approaches-leaders-are-taking-to-disrupt-their-industries/) - Authority Magazine Editorial Staff An Interview With Cynthia Corsetti Resourceful Networking: It’s not just about having resources but effectively leveraging them. Our strong industry connections provide us with invaluable support and talent to fuel our innovative efforts. In an age where industries evolve at lightning speed, there exists a special breed of C-suite executives who
- [Capacity Magazine: The AI Revolution - what's the true cost to telcos?](https://medp.io/news/capacity-magazine-the-ai-revolution-whats-the-true-cost-to-telcos/) - Nadine Hawkins Investigates whether telcos are ready to handle the upsurge in AI compute power demands Capacity Magazine Article by Nadine Hawkins Capacity-MagazineDownload To see the original article, visit https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=9357d366-7c41-48f8-b113-e45957af22b5
- [Metro Edge CEO Craig Huffman values education and community](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-ceo-craig-huffman-values-education-and-community/) - Craig Huffman is the co-founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners. He is a veteran of real estate private equity with nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur. Rolling out spoke to Huffman about Metro Edge’s most recent development, its importance, and how it will impact the community. BY EDDY "PRECISE" LAMARRE CULTURE IN THE CROSSHAIRS VIDEOS To
- [Modernized digital infrastructure: Preparing for the next generation of disruptive tech](https://medp.io/news/modernized-digital-infrastructure-preparing-for-the-next-generation-of-disruptive-tech/) - REjournals Article by Craig Huffman “Disruptive technology” is more than just a buzzword or industry catchphrase. It is a phrase to describe technological innovations that create entirely new markets and industries or fundamentally alter existing ones, displacing earlier technologies. Truly disruptive tech typically offers a solution for more affordable or simplified processes across a wide
- [Bridging the Gap: A Conversation with Metro Edge CEO Craig Huffman](https://medp.io/news/bridging-the-gap-a-conversation-with-metro-edge-ceo-craig-huffman/) - Datacenter Hawk podcast and article by Rhett Gill. In a recent interaction, we were privileged to have an insightful conversation with Craig Huffman, the co-founder and CEO of Metro Edge. Huffman, a seasoned professional in the digital infrastructure and data center industry, shared his views on the sector's current landscape, future opportunities, and prevailing challenges.
- [Industry Spotlight: Metro Edge’s Craig Huffman on Chicago’s IMD1 Project](https://medp.io/news/industry-spotlight-metro-edges-craig-huffman-on-chicagos-imd1-project/) - Telecom Ramblings article by Rob Powell. Undertaking a large development in any major city is daunting, especially when the development is as complex as a data center. However, complicated doesn’t mean impossible, and a new entrant with local real estate expertise thinks they have found a unique way to crack it. Metro Edge Development Partners
- [Driving Disruption: Craig Huffman Of Metro Edge Development Partners On The Innovative Approaches They Are Taking To Disrupt Their Industries](https://medp.io/news/driving-disruption-craig-huffman-of-metro-edge-development-partners-on-the-innovative-approaches-they-are-taking-to-disrupt-their-industries/) - An Interview With Cynthia Corsetti. In an age where industries evolve at lightning speed, there exists a special breed of C-suite executives who are not just navigating the changes, but driving them. These are the pioneers who think outside the box, championing novel strategies that shatter the status quo and set new industry standards. Their
- [Navigating the Evolving Data Center Landscape in Chicago and the Greater Midwest](https://medp.io/news/navigating-the-evolving-data-center-landscape-in-chicago-and-the-greater-midwest/) - In the heart of America's infrastructure, Chicago's data center market is experiencing a major shift. With a 163% inventory surge since 2015 and an additional 169MW on the horizon by 2025, Chicago is not just a market to watch; it's the market to watch. But what catalysts are driving this transformation, and what implications does
- [Rapidly Growing Chicago Data Center Market’s Tier 1 Expansion Is Persistent and Ongoing](https://medp.io/news/rapidly-growing-chicago-data-center-markets-tier-1-expansion-is-persistent-and-ongoing/) - There’s little doubt in 2023 that the greater Chicago data center market has ascended to solid "tier one" status in the U.S., with no indication of any slowdown. By: Matt Vincent | Data Center Frontier There’s little doubt in 2023 that the greater Chicago data center market has ascended to tier one status in the
- [Unlocking the Future of Healthcare Innovation: The Illinois Medical District (IMD)](https://medp.io/news/unlocking-the-future-of-healthcare-innovation-the-illinois-medical-district-imd/) - Metro Edge Data Center Development to Anchor Digital Enablement for the IMD When it comes to fostering groundbreaking medical breakthroughs, the Illinois Medical District (IMD) stands at the forefront, inspiring innovation. Located just two miles from downtown Chicago, the IMD is an ecosystem of enterprises sharing a common mission – to improve the health of
- [Metro Edge Development Partners Receives Site Plan Approval for New Chicago Metro Data Center](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-development-partners-receives-site-plan-approval-for-new-chicago-metro-data-center/) - CHICAGO, IL – (July 20th, 2023) – Metro Edge Development Partners (Metro Edge) has received site plan approval from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) for the construction of an exclusive five-story data center in the Illinois Medical District (IMD) in Chicago. This milestone approval paves the way for the development of a high-performance
- [Metro Edge Development Partners gains site plan approval for Chicago data center](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-development-partners-gains-site-plan-approval-for-chicago-data-center/) - Company planning 20MW facility in Illinois Medical District By :Dan Swinhoe | Data Center Dynamics Commercial real estate investment firm Metro Edge Development Partners has gained site approval for a data center in Chicago, Illinois. First reported by Urbanize, the company this month gained site plan approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development for
- [Data center approved at 1951 W. Hastings](https://medp.io/news/data-center-approved-at-1951-w-hastings/) - IMD1 will have almost 200,000 square feet of available space By: Lukas Kugler | URBANIZE The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has granted site plan approval for IMD1, a data center development at 1951 W. Hastings. Planned by Metro Edge Development Partners, the project site is located along S. Damen Ave between W. Hastings
- [Metro Edge Development Partners Announces Team to Design, Build, and Operate World-Class Data Center in the IMD](https://medp.io/news/metro-edge-development-partners-announces-team-to-design-build-and-operate-world-class-data-center-in-the-imd/) - $257 Million Data Center Slated to Open in 2024 CHICAGO, IL – (November 30, 2022) – Metro Edge Development Partners, a commercial real estate development firm and minority business enterprise (MBE), announced it has finalized agreements with Corgan, Clune Construction, Power Construction, and Ujamaa Construction to design and build its state-of-the-art data center in the
- [Leading Healthcare Providers Address Healthcare Inequities In Communities Of Color During Panel Hosted By Metro Edge Development Partners And The Illinois Medical District Commission](https://medp.io/news/leading-healthcare-providers-address-healthcare-inequities-in-communities-of-color-during-panel-hosted-by-metro-edge-development-partners-and-the-illinois-medical-district-commission/) - CEOs of Rush University Medical Center, Sinai Chicago, and Cook County Health join the panel discussion hosted by Metro Edge Development Partners and the Illinois Medical District Commission. CHICAGO IL October 13 2022 – Metro Edge Development Partners, a commercial real estate development firm and minority business enterprise (MBE), is partnering with the Illinois Medical

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- [Home](https://medp.io/) - Metro Edge is a unique commercial real estate firm focused on high-impact, technology-driven developments. We pursue institutional-quality investment opportunities that deliver exceptional results to our financial and community partners.
- [IMD Data Center](https://medp.io/projects/) - The 5-story, 191,000 sq. ft. IMD Data Center is Metro Edge's flagship data center and will serve hospitals, healthcare providers, universities and corporations.
- [Partners](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/) - Metro Edge partners with best-in-class service providers who deepen our capabilities, expand our offerings and share our commitment to developing state-of-the-art real estate projects and positive social impact programs.
- [About Us](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/) - Metro Edge is a unique commercial real estate firm focused on high-impact, technology-driven developments and institutional-quality investment opportunities.
- [Leadership Team](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/leadership-team/) - Led by a diverse team of experts with extensive real estate private equity, development and operating expertise across all major asset classes and geographies, Metro Edge builds technology-oriented real estate developments to position mid- to large-scale organizations to create operational efficiencies, integrate systems, optimize profitability and drive change through local social impact programs. Craig Huffman
- [News and Events](https://medp.io/news-events/) - Latest News from Metro Edge Leave this field empty if you're human: past events IMD-Metro Edge Healthcare Panel: Healthcare Inequities In Communities of Color view gallery Healthcare Networking Reception Metro Edge - Aunt Martha's view gallery
- [Board Members and Advisors](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/) - Vance Kenney Co-Founder ​​Vance Kenney is an established entrepreneur, business leader, and urban economic development expert in the Gary and Northwest Indiana region and is considered one of the pioneers in the ongoing redevelopment of Gary, Indiana. He is the Founder, CEO and Managing Partner of Advance Energy LLC, a multi-million dollar minority-certified fuel supply
- [Social Impact](https://medp.io/social-impact/) - Social Impact Home » Social Impact Metro Edge pursues purpose-driven, technology-oriented real estate developments that deliver exceptional risk-adjusted returns while providing unique social impact. Each project we develop includes a customized social impact plan that complements profit generation for investors with sustainable change for the surrounding communities. Social impact plans are specific to each project
- [Home](https://medp.io/home-2/) - Metro Edge is a unique commercial real estate firm focused on high-impact, technology-driven developments. We pursue institutional-quality investment opportunities that deliver exceptional results to our financial and community partners.
- [Press Conference](https://medp.io/press-conference-senator-lakesia-collins-representative-yolonda-morris-on-data-residency/) - Senator Lakesia Collins and Rep. Yolanda Morris have introduced new legislation to help keep Illinois data within the State of Illinois and to create jobs by providing incentives to locate data centers in underserved areas. A press conference was organized in Springfield last week to announce the proposed legislation and share the specifics. “We should
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- [CBRE](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/cbre-dcs/) - CBRE Data Center Solutions offers end-to-end real estate, leasing, facilities and technology solutions for data center owners, tenants and investors in nearly 50 countries. CBRE manages 800 data centers, generates $4B of annual transaction value and employs a dedicated team of 5,000 data center professionals around the world. CBRE is providing leasing and advisory services
- [Oracle](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/h5-2/) - As a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), Metro Edge enables customers to seamlessly move workloads between on-premises systems and the cloud through IMD1. Leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s comprehensive suite of services, the partnership delivers higher performance, security, scalability, and cost savings. Using Oracle’s global platform, Metro Edge helps organizations customize public, private, and hybrid
- [AWS](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/aws/) - Participation in the AWS Partner Network (APN) is an important part of Metro Edge’s vision for IMD1. By joining a global community of partners reaching over 100,000 entities across 150 countries, businesses can benefit from a global ecosystem of public, private and hybrid cloud solutions with top-notch technology, reliability and scalability. Metro Edge’s partnership includes
- [JLL](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/jll/) - JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management with annual revenue of $19.4 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 102,000. With a globally integrated platform, the JLL Capital Markets team of 3,700 specialists is working with Metro Edge to finance and
- [H5](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/h5/) - H5 Data Centers is a leading national provider of wholesale data center and colocation services, operating more than 4 million square feet of mission-critical infrastructure across major U.S. markets. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the company delivers flexible, scalable Tier III-oriented facilities that support core, edge, and hyperscale deployments for enterprises, carriers,
- [Craig Huffman](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/leadership-team/craig-huffman/) - Craig K. Huffman is a veteran of real estate private equity with nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur. Most recently, he served as Co-Founder and Principal of Ascendance Partners, a Chicago-based real estate private equity firm established in 2006 and focused on commercial real estate investments in metropolitan Chicago. Ascendance was an early
- [Jawanza Hughes](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/jawanza-hughes/) - Jawanza Hughes is the Chief Investment Officer and Small Cap Value co-portfolio manager at Morningside Asset Management. Prior to joining Morningside, he was a founding member of Channing Capital Management and a Portfolio Manager on the Mid, All and Large Cap Value products. He also was a member of the three-person team that launched Channing's
- [Tom Younkin](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/tom-younkin/) - Tom Younkin has over 29 years of experience working in the ERP software space. He spent 17 years at Oracle in various roles where he received many individual awards, including Oracle HCM Sales MVP in 2005 and 2007. He was also named the 2014 MVP for the Oracle HCM Applications and Cloud Services business, which
- [Christie Hefner](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/christie-hefner/) - Christie Hefner is a seasoned professional with more than thirty years’ experience at executive levels in both public and private companies, as well as multiple company directorships. Presently, her portfolio consists of advisory work for a company with patents to convert CO2 and methane to biodegradable plastic and artificial leather, a company that owns 30
- [iMiller Public Relations](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/imiller-public-relations/) - iMPR is a national full-service communications and marketing firm and W/MBE serving the global communications infrastructure sector. A preeminent public relations firm in the data center industry, iMPR is leading the communication and social media strategies for Metro Edge.
- [Vance Kenney](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/vance-kenney/) - ​​Vance Kenney is an established entrepreneur, business leader, and urban economic development expert in the Gary and Northwest Indiana region and is considered one of the pioneers in the ongoing redevelopment of Gary, Indiana. He is the Founder, CEO and Managing Partner of Advance Energy LLC, a multi-million dollar minority-certified fuel supply and transport company
- [kW MCE](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/kw-mce/) - A full-cycle engineering firm with experience across thousands of data center projects. kW MCE is providing consulting services for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection infrastructure of the IMD1.
- [Power](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/power-construction/) - One of the largest and most respected general contractors in Chicago with annual revenue in excess of $1B, including completing 12 projects in the Illinois Medical District of Chicago. Power is the co-general contractor responsible for building the IMD1 in partnership with Clune and Ujamaa.
- [Ujamaa](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/ujamaa/) - The largest minority owned contractor in the Midwest completing over 1,000 projects and $2.6B of joint venture revenue since its founding in 2002. Ujamaa is the co-general contractor responsible for building the IMD1 in partnership with Clune and Power.
- [Clune](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/clune/) - A world-class national construction company with wide-ranging experience, including constructing 450MW of data centers over the past four years. Clune is the lead general contractor responsible for building the IMD1 in partnership with Power and Ujamaa.
- [Corgan](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/corgan/) - A premier national architecture and design firm with over 600 employees across 14 offices, Corgan is the number one data center architect in the U.S. having designed over 1,500 data centers around the world. Corgan leads the architectural, design and engineering process of the IMD1.
- [EYP](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/eyp/) - EYP is a leading engineering consulting firm in the data center industry with over two decades of experience assisting its clients plan, design, test and efficiently operate their facilities. With a global presence and projects in over 40 countries, EYP is providing consulting services for Metro Edge on IMD1.
- [Jules Madison](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/partners/jules-madison/) - Jules Madison is an established WBE & Persons with Disabilities civil utility and underground construction services firm in the broadband communication industry. The company provides high-quality construction services for electric companies, contractors, and self-owned utilities throughout the Midwest.
- [Luke McNiff](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/leadership-team/luke-mcniff/) - Luke McNiff is responsible for underwriting new investment opportunities, financial modeling and creating investment memos. Most recently, McNiff worked as a real estate private equity associate at Ascendance Partners, where he analyzed new acquisitions and existing investments while co-leading execution of portfolio strategy for two funds comprising more than $50M AUM. Previously, McNiff worked for
- [Bradley Beile](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/leadership-team/bradley-beile/) - Brad Beile has a 30-year career managing the operations and finances of established real estate firms, global technology and service startups, growth companies, federal businesses and turnaround situations. He has been a trusted senior advisor to CEOs, board members and investors with an established track record of managing a wide range of teams, raising $4B
- [Marc Joseph](https://medp.io/about-metro-edge/advisory-board/marc-joseph/) - Marc Joseph is a senior partner at the law firm of Levenfeld Pearlstein, a nationally recognized mid- sized law firm located in Chicago for its innovation, sophisticated business-oriented practice, and commitment to unparalleled client experience. With more than 35 years of legal and business experience and a certified public accountant, Joseph has served his clients

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