Global Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor to Share Insights
Join the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) and its partner economic development agencies across Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie, and (our newest partner in grime) Lewis Counties as we host a dynamic in-person opportunity to network, explore, and invest in brownfield rebirth. The 4th Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit will be held April 29 – 30, 2025, at Herkimer College in Herkimer, New York.
This year’s Summit will feature a keynote address from Spencer Levy, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor at CBRE, who will provide expert insights into the evolving landscape of real estate investment and redevelopment. Spencer is a recipient of multiple industry awards, including a two time winner of the CORENET Luminary Award for Excellence in Public Speaking, the CBRE Trammell Crow Master Builder Award, the CBRE Gary J. Beban Teamwork Award, the CBRE Capital Markets “MVP”, and was named a State of Maryland Influencer in Real Estate and was recently given the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Commercial Real Estate by the Daily Record.
“The Brownfields Developer Summit continues to be a driving force in the transformation of underutilized properties into vibrant economic assets,” said Stephen Smith, Executive Director of MVEDD. “We are thrilled to welcome Spencer Levy as our keynote speaker and look forward to another impactful event.”
Regional organizations of the Mohawk Valley have joined forces through a grassroots movement aimed at improving communities. Since the inaugural Summit, the event has seen impressive growth and the Mohawk Valley Region has seen a range of unique economic development and funding opportunities, including New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiatives (DRI), NY Forward, and Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) being awarded across the region. Workforce development resources have been channeled through Brownfield Job Training by the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding, and the newest NYS ON-RAMP center located on the Mohawk Valley Community College campus.
“We are proud of the Summit and hope to see many new and returning faces,” said Ron Peters, President & CEO, Fulton County Center for Regional Growth & MVEDD Director. “This event is making great progress on tackling brownfields. MVEDD is a strong advocate for brownfield remediation and is actively engaging communities in cleanups using US EPA funding.”
This overall surge in economic activity is shaping the region for industrial, commercial, residential, and infill development. Dynamic program panelists will highlight how to get ready for redevelopment and financial incentives that can be used to invest in the Mohawk Valley.
Attendees will explore the many reasons why investing in the Mohawk Valley has never been better. Visit the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. website to register for the event, check out our prioritized sites, and become a part of this year’s Summit.
