On Sept. 27th, the Meadowlands 2040 Foundation hosted its annual Thought Leaders Conference with a powerful lineup of panelists from real estate, economic development, and public affairs to discuss future development in the Greater Meadowlands area.
This economic development ‘think tank’ style event discussed big-picture issues that will affect the economy now through the year 2040.
“Our speakers represent the best minds in the state working across multiple industries to attract businesses and residents through identifying appropriate next uses for available real estate in North Jersey,” Fletch Creamer, Jr., chairman, Meadowlands 2040 Foundation.

(Standing) Jim Kirkos, president and CEO for the Meadowlands Chamber and Frank Recine, executive managing director of JLL. (Sitting) Alex Klatskin, general partner for Forsgate Industrial Partners; Edward Russo, CEO for Russo Development; Eugene Diaz, principal at Prism Capital Partners, LLC/ON3; Jesse Harty, senior vice president, market officer for Prologis; and William Hanson, SIOR, president for NAI James E. Hanson. – MEADOWLANDS 2040 FOUNDATION