2026 Industrial Review: Jennifer DiCecco, Elite Wellness Amenity Group

What projects, initiatives, or types of work have been keeping your team busiest during the first half of 2026? The industrial real estate sector is evolving beyond buildings and square footage. Today’s tenants and employees expect workplaces that support health, convenience, and quality of life. As a result, wellness amenities have become a competitive advantage that improves tenant attraction, retention, and overall asset value. At Elite Wellness Amenity Group (EWAG), we’re seeing growing demand from owners and developers for turnkey wellness solutions that activate underutilized fitness spaces through staffing, programming, and measurable engagement. At the same time, employers are investing more in wellness to recruit and retain talent. We believe the future of industrial real estate is creating healthier, more engaging environments that increase occupancy, strengthen communities, and deliver measurable ROI.

What trends or shifts have stood out most to you so far this year within your industry? Our team is currently focused on expanding partnerships with industrial employers, commercial property owners, and developers seeking to enhance workplace wellness and tenant experiences. We are deploying turnkey wellness solutions that include fitness center management, on-site staffing, personal training, group fitness, wellness programming, and engagement initiatives. A major area of focus is helping owners maximize the value of underutilized amenity spaces by transforming them into active, measurable assets that improve employee satisfaction, retention, and property performance. We are also investing in technology and data analytics to provide clients with real-time insights into amenity utilization, engagement, and return on investment.

What challenges or opportunities have had the biggest impact on your business during the first half of 2026? One of the biggest challenges facing industrial property owners and employers is creating workplaces that attract and retain both tenants and employees in an increasingly competitive market. Many facilities have invested in amenities, but those spaces often remain underutilized because they lack professional management, programming, and consistent engagement. At the same time, organizations are under pressure to improve employee well-being, productivity, and retention while demonstrating a measurable return on every investment. We believe the solution isn’t simply adding more amenities—it’s operating them strategically. By activating wellness spaces with expert staffing, programming, and performance data, owners can transform underused assets into drivers of satisfaction, retention, and long-term property value.

As we look ahead to the second half of the year, what are you watching most closely? We see the greatest opportunity in helping industrial properties evolve into destinations that support the people who work there, not just the businesses they house. As companies compete for talent, wellness, convenience, and employee experience are becoming key differentiators. Industrial owners who invest in professionally managed fitness centers, wellness programming, and community engagement can strengthen tenant retention, improve employee satisfaction, and increase the overall value of their assets. We also see significant opportunity in using technology and data to measure amenity performance, giving owners clear insights into utilization, engagement, and ROI while creating healthier, more productive workplace environments.