BizTimes.com is reporting that Caterpillar “plans to expand its presence in the Milwaukee area.”
See the story here. From it:
Caterpillar has considered leasing about 25,000 square feet of space in the Liberty Corporate Preserve I building at 10050 S. 27th St., Oak Creek, said Neal Driscoll, vice president of leasing and development at Liberty Property Trust, which recently sold that building and most of its southeastern Wisconsin portfolio.
One source said Caterpillar was seeking space in Oak Creek to create a data center.
Another source said the company is considering plans to create a data center, an engineering technology center and a plant in southeastern Wisconsin. The company is expected to announce its plans by early June, that source said.
Of course, my hope is that growth comes in South Milwaukee, even if that sounds unlikely. I’ll keep you posted.
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Unfortunately there is no room in SM. Parking is limited for employees and employees share office space…
Space is indeed limited in such a developed city as South Milwaukee, but there are properties available. One — the CDA site on 11th and Madison, half a black from Caterpillar and home of the farmers’ market — is one. Other development opportunities — those involving acquisition of vacant private property on Milwaukee Avenue — would require more creativity, and cost. Still, growth is possible here … albeit it easier in places like Oak Creek.
Has the city or CDA been proactive on this issue and contacted Caterpillar indicating the desire to work with them to increase their presence in South Milwaukee?