SubTropolis Underground Business Complex

Specialties

SubTropolis is an ENERGY STAR certified facility.

SubTropolis tenants enjoy these standard benefits:

* Low lease rates — 30−50% less than above ground facilities

* Low utility costs — 50−70% savings in total energy costs

* Constant temperature and humidity levels — protect your products and make your employees more productive

* Maximum flexibility — for expansion and seasonal surges

* On-​site services — management, maintenance and ²⁴⁄₇ security so you can run your business, not your building

* Sustainability — you’re more sustainable without the upfront costs

History

Established in 1964.

An underground storage company is formed to lease the underground space created through mining activity. Pillsbury and Russell Stover become the company’s first tenants.

SubTropolis now spans 1,150-acres and offers nearly 5,000,000 square feet of leasable space. 50 local, national and international businesses are located in SubTropolis and more than 1,500 employees work in this underground city each day.

Meet the Manager

Connie K.

Manager

As director of real estate operations, Connie Kamps is responsible for

site management of Hunt Midwest’s real estate developments which

include SubTropolis, the world’s largest underground business complex,

a subterranean industrial park with nearly 5 million square feet of leased

space, and over 1,700 acres of industrial and commercial surface real

estate with one business park, two commercial centers, and three retail

centers. Connie’s duties also include site management for the Foreign

Trade Zone, tenant relations, new tenant construction coordination, lease

renewals, expansions, maintenance and security staff management and

special events direction.