Developer seeks $83M for student housing at FIU
A developer is asking Miami-Dade County to approve an $83 million bond for the construction of a student housing complex on Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus.
National Campus and Community Development Corp. and Biscayne Properties agreed to lease a 4.75-acre site from FIU and built a nine-story complex with housing for 615 students. It would total 290,000 square feet.
At the May 13 meeting of the Miami-Dade County Commission’s Finance Committee, commissioners will vote on whether to let the developer seek funding through the county’s industrial development authority bonds. The advantage for the developer is that it would be tax free.
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Kick off a new business with a super grand opening
There’s no shortage of items to check off your “to-do” list when you’re in the throes of opening a new business. Particularly for brick-and-mortar establishments, part of this process also includes launching a grand opening event.
While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for making your grand opening a success, there are some best practices — steps you can take to ensure you plan an event that will make an impact and provide you with a good turnout, and most important, awareness that you’re ready to do business.
Go into planning your grand opening with the right mindset
You’ve probably had an opportunity to see or even participate in the grand opening of a business in your area. For every business opening, there are hundreds of ideas that can serve as good ideas for a grand opening. To narrow down your options and identify which idea may be the best choice for your business, get your thinking to line up with your needs.
1. Think of y our grand opening as a themed party
A grand opening is a quick way to cement your brand in the minds of your target audience. Use the event as an opportunity to build your image by choosing a theme that complements your brand.
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