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Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Link Logistics Community Grants Program Invests $2 Million in 2025 To Support Local Nonprofits
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link Logistics ('Link' or the 'Company'), a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, today announced the latest round of investments through its 2025 Community Grants Program. Launched in 2022, the Link Logistics Community Grants Program provides infrastructure grants to nonprofits addressing hunger, education and hyperlocal needs across the U.S. With this year's round of investments, the Link Logistics Community Grants Program has distributed a total of $8 million. This year, Link Logistics employees nominated more than 70 projects, reflecting growing need from community organizations nationwide. Based on these submissions, 21 unique projects were selected, and Link Logistics distributed the full $2 million in available funding within two months of it being granted. 'This national program drives local impact by leveraging our colleagues' insights and relationships,' said Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics. 'We fund nonprofits' greatest needs and build lasting partnerships through our firm's most valuable asset—our people.' The grants support essential infrastructure projects that are often difficult to fund through traditional fundraising efforts. Examples of such projects include upgrading HVAC systems to reduce operational costs, enhancing IT systems to improve efficiency, and purchasing vehicles to grow service reach and food-distribution capabilities. Nonprofits supported in 2025 include: Boulder Crest Foundation, a national nonprofit that helps veterans and first responders transform their struggle into strength through its Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) programs — Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well. As the organization expands services in Texas, Link Logistics' grant will help make newly acquired real estate fully operational for equine-assisted learning, a critical component of its Warrior PATHH program. Pursuit, a New York-based nonprofit that expands access to technical careers. Link Logistics' grant helped the organization acquire laptops and a secure management system for its summer AI-native program. Link Logistics also hosted a volunteer event through which 10 of the firm's software engineers and technology professionals mentored Pursuit fellows. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County provides access to healthy food and grows more than 1.6 million pounds of fruits and vegetables annually at its Harvest Solutions Farm. Link Logistics' grant helped the organization acquire a Rough Terrain forklift to support operations at the farm. Firm employees also volunteer with Second Harvest regularly and will return for CoreGiving Day this October. About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Link Logistics and Reactivate Announce Partnership to Install Solar Panels Across Link Properties
NEW YORK & CHICAGO, May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link Logistics, a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, and Reactivate, an Invenergy company, today announced they have entered into a partnership and lease agreement under which Reactivate will install solar panels on select properties across Link's portfolio to help meet the critical need for power across the U.S. and support grid resiliency. Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics, said, "This collaboration furthers Link's leadership and uses our millions of square feet of rooftop space for the benefit of the communities where we operate. Reactivate brings the right leadership team, trusted community partnerships and extensive expertise to provide solar energy at scale." The Reactivate owned-and-operated solar energy projects on Link Logistics assets will help address the growing demand for power by adding power back to the grid, while fostering meaningful economic impacts in local communities. This portfolio will aim to provide energy-saving opportunities for individual households, non-profits, public institutions and businesses across the country. Reactivate intends to provide workforce training opportunities for individuals in communities where projects are located to further skill development and provide a pathway to solar energy careers with family sustaining wages. The solar energy projects will also provide economic opportunities for local contractors and equipment suppliers. "This partnership speaks to our focus on driving value to our real estate and powering the warehouse operations of tomorrow," said Sam Stockdale, managing director, Energy and Sustainability, Link Logistics. "By joining forces with Reactivate, we will accelerate and scale the deployment of solar energy solutions." According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), large buildings, such as warehouses, have solar potential for over 185.6 terawatt-hours. That is equivalent to powering over 19 million American homes. "As we continue to see high energy costs across the country, we seek to provide economic savings to all with sustainable energy solutions. Using rooftop assets for distributed solar energy projects puts more generation closer to the load centers and helps further the goals of a resilient and reliable grid," said Utopia Hill, Reactivate CEO. "We are honored Link Logistics has selected Reactivate as their trusted partner to optimize the use of their vast real estate portfolio. This opportunity will further support Reactivate's 2030 goal of deploying over 3GW of solar energy that is accessible to all." About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit About Reactivate Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact. Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts Link Logistics Melissa SachsMSachs@ FGS GlobalLinkLogisticsComms@ Reactivate Press@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Link Logistics and Reactivate Announce Partnership to Install Solar Panels Across Link Properties
NEW YORK & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Link Logistics, a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, and Reactivate, an Invenergy company, today announced they have entered into a partnership and lease agreement under which Reactivate will install solar panels on select properties across Link's portfolio to help meet the critical need for power across the U.S. and support grid resiliency. Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics, said, 'This collaboration furthers Link's leadership and uses our millions of square feet of rooftop space for the benefit of the communities where we operate. Reactivate brings the right leadership team, trusted community partnerships and extensive expertise to provide solar energy at scale.' The Reactivate owned-and-operated solar energy projects on Link Logistics assets will help address the growing demand for power by adding power back to the grid, while fostering meaningful economic impacts in local communities. This portfolio will aim to provide energy-saving opportunities for individual households, non-profits, public institutions and businesses across the country. Reactivate intends to provide workforce training opportunities for individuals in communities where projects are located to further skill development and provide a pathway to solar energy careers with family sustaining wages. The solar energy projects will also provide economic opportunities for local contractors and equipment suppliers. 'This partnership speaks to our focus on driving value to our real estate and powering the warehouse operations of tomorrow,' said Sam Stockdale, managing director, Energy and Sustainability, Link Logistics. 'By joining forces with Reactivate, we will accelerate and scale the deployment of solar energy solutions.' According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), large buildings, such as warehouses, have solar potential for over 185.6 terawatt-hours. That is equivalent to powering over 19 million American homes. 'As we continue to see high energy costs across the country, we seek to provide economic savings to all with sustainable energy solutions. Using rooftop assets for distributed solar energy projects puts more generation closer to the load centers and helps further the goals of a resilient and reliable grid,' said Utopia Hill, Reactivate CEO. 'We are honored Link Logistics has selected Reactivate as their trusted partner to optimize the use of their vast real estate portfolio. This opportunity will further support Reactivate's 2030 goal of deploying over 3GW of solar energy that is accessible to all.' About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit About Reactivate Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact. Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Link Logistics and Reactivate Announce Partnership to Install Solar Panels Across Link Properties
NEW YORK & CHICAGO, May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link Logistics, a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, and Reactivate, an Invenergy company, today announced they have entered into a partnership and lease agreement under which Reactivate will install solar panels on select properties across Link's portfolio to help meet the critical need for power across the U.S. and support grid resiliency. Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics, said, "This collaboration furthers Link's leadership and uses our millions of square feet of rooftop space for the benefit of the communities where we operate. Reactivate brings the right leadership team, trusted community partnerships and extensive expertise to provide solar energy at scale." The Reactivate owned-and-operated solar energy projects on Link Logistics assets will help address the growing demand for power by adding power back to the grid, while fostering meaningful economic impacts in local communities. This portfolio will aim to provide energy-saving opportunities for individual households, non-profits, public institutions and businesses across the country. Reactivate intends to provide workforce training opportunities for individuals in communities where projects are located to further skill development and provide a pathway to solar energy careers with family sustaining wages. The solar energy projects will also provide economic opportunities for local contractors and equipment suppliers. "This partnership speaks to our focus on driving value to our real estate and powering the warehouse operations of tomorrow," said Sam Stockdale, managing director, Energy and Sustainability, Link Logistics. "By joining forces with Reactivate, we will accelerate and scale the deployment of solar energy solutions." According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), large buildings, such as warehouses, have solar potential for over 185.6 terawatt-hours. That is equivalent to powering over 19 million American homes. "As we continue to see high energy costs across the country, we seek to provide economic savings to all with sustainable energy solutions. Using rooftop assets for distributed solar energy projects puts more generation closer to the load centers and helps further the goals of a resilient and reliable grid," said Utopia Hill, Reactivate CEO. "We are honored Link Logistics has selected Reactivate as their trusted partner to optimize the use of their vast real estate portfolio. This opportunity will further support Reactivate's 2030 goal of deploying over 3GW of solar energy that is accessible to all." About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit About Reactivate Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact. Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts Link Logistics Melissa SachsMSachs@ FGS GlobalLinkLogisticsComms@ Reactivate Press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Link Logistics' Link Parks Division Launches Inaugural Small Business Challenge
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link Logistics ('Link' or the 'Company'), a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, today announced that Link Parks, the firm's business park division, has launched its inaugural Small Business Challenge. Designed to support the success of its small business customers and open to select Link Parks customers (Terms and Conditions apply), the challenge will award $50,000 to the grand prize winner and $10,000 to each of the four runners-up. 'Our small business customers are the heartbeat of the U.S. economy,' said Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics. 'The Link Parks Small Business Challenge is a meaningful way for our firm to celebrate entrepreneurs and their contributions.' Small Business Challenge Details From May 19 through June 6, 2025, eligible Link Parks customers are invited to submit their applications on the Link Parks website, sharing their unique perspectives and how they would use prize monies to enhance their operations. Five finalists will be chosen to prepare and present pitches to a panel of executive judges at a live virtual event in August. The winner and runners-up will be named at the event's conclusion. During the campaign, Link Parks will conduct photo shoots at the finalists' business locations and highlight them across the Link Parks website and social media pages. The grand prize winner will be featured in a 'Link Parks Customer Spotlight' following the live event. 'Link Parks is committed to creating spaces and opportunities for our entrepreneurial customers to thrive,' said Joseph W. Finnigan, senior managing director, Link Parks. 'Our Small Business Challenge represents yet another way we can continue to champion our customers' dreams.' Link Parks is the business park division of Link Logistics, serving 3,000 customers across the U.S. The Link Parks portfolio includes 480 buildings and 15.5 million square feet, offering high-quality space in key metro areas to support growing businesses. About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit
