Economic Development
Assistant Sec. of the US Dept. of the Interior Visits Oakland Park Florida Following $2.5M Grant Award
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo launch Strive305 HUB to empower local businesses
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- In a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Wells Fargo leaders to officially launch the Strive305 HUB, an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities. Powered by Miami-Dade County and funded and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the Strive305 HUB ("STRIVE 305") aims to make small business support more accessible and impactful.
RMA Selected by Town of Lake Park CRA for Professional Consulting Services in Florida
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the Town of Lake Park's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to create a Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Plan, which will further the goals outlined in the CRAs recently updated Master Plan. RMA has assembled a seasoned team of professionals who will collaborate closely with the CRA to develop a comprehensive strategy.
RMA Hired by the City of Bartow Florida’s CRA for Community Development Feasibility Study
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district.
RMA Hired by City of Sarasota – Firm to Execute Economic Development Market Analysis and Visioning
SARASOTA, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Sarasota to conduct an Economic Development Market Analysis and Visioning for the City, including its business districts and neighborhoods.
City of Hallandale Beach announces acquisition of nine cutting-edge electric buses, the only fully electric bus fleet owned by any municipality...
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Hallandale Beach is the gateway of Broward County in sunny south Florida, a city pulsating with life and innovation. Progress continues to be at the forefront of this City, as Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine (9) cutting-edge electric buses, the largest electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida. The all-electric fleet isn't just about upgrading transit; it's about shaping a safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious community.
RMA Expands Florida Services to Support CRA Leaders on Compliance Issues
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is proud to announce an expansion of services supporting Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the often gray area of statutory compliance. Due to the frequently misunderstood requirements of the CRA statute before, and the more restrictive change to the statute after 2019, once standard activities and expenditures within CRAs may now violate statutory restrictions on spending.
Hallandale Beach CRA Launches Free Car Ride Service with FreeBee, to Boost Local Businesses
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is thrilled to announce its latest initiative to promote local exploration and enhance the city's vibrant community. As part of their ongoing commitment to providing residents and visitors with every opportunity to experience the best that Hallandale Beach offers, the CRA proudly announces Freebee.
McNab House & Botanical Gardens Awarded $1.5M in Grants for Next Phase of Redevelopment, Pompano Beach CRA Announces
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA is proud to announce that the McNab House & Botanical Gardens project has been awarded two prestigious grants totaling $1.5 million. The Cultural Facilities Program Grant has awarded $500,000 for the construction of the botanical gardens and children's classroom, while the $1 million Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program Grant will go towards outdoor recreational use of the site.
KAO Bar & Grill, Broward County’s First Shipping Container Restaurant, Arrives in Hallandale Beach
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach is thrilled to welcome the first shipping container restaurant in Broward County, KAO Bar & Grill, to the newly rebranded District 8, formerly the Fashion and Art District (FAAD). The grand opening of KAO Bar and Grill will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023, from Noon to 11:00 pm, located at 11 NE 1st Avenue.
RMA Hired by Haines City, Florida for CRA Professional Consulting Services in 2022
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to announce the firm has been hired by Haines City, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. The plan will focus on key areas of the CRA, including Downtown, the Lake Eva Community Center and redevelopment within the East and Oakland Neighborhoods.
Pompano Beach CRA Seeks Developer-Operator for New Restaurant to Anchor Old Town Arts and Entertainment District
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified respondents for the development and operations of a restaurant located in the "Old Town Arts and Entertainment District" in the City of Pompano Beach. The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) process is to select a qualified respondent to design, renovate and construct a new restaurant on this pivotal site.
RMA Hired by the City of St. Cloud, Florida, for CRA Professional Consulting
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. Drafted by RMA and approved in February 2022, this plan provides a structured and proactive approach to guide redevelopment in the 706-acre CRA district, with the goal of attracting private investment.
Pompano Beach CRA announces RFP Seeking Restaurant Operator for a New Florida Destination
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Master Operator to renovate the historic McNab House and garage, construct a new kitchen, improve the surrounding area for outdoor dining, and design the dining program. The nationwide search invites commercial real estate professionals, with their restaurateur partners, and professional restaurant operators to submit proposals.
RMA Selected by Wilton Manors, Florida for Real Estate, Market Analysis and Branding Strategy
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of Wilton Manors for the WiltonNext project, a real estate / market analysis and branding strategy for the commercial corridors in the city.
Florida Governor Announces $17M for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week, on Jan. 12, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $17 million has been awarded to the City of Bonita Springs in Lee County through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. Funding will be used to make critical improvements to 2.5 miles of stormwater infrastructure and will repair damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
RMA’s 2020 Consulting Strategies Result in Multiple Client Wins at FRA Awards
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA is proud to announce that their city clients won three of the fourteen awards bestowed by the Florida Redevelopment Association, including the prestigious President's Award. RMA provides staffing services for the West Palm Beach CRA and provides economic development and real estate consultancy services for the City of Deltona. The FRA award ceremony was presented virtually on November 19, 2020.
Pompano Beach CRA Wins FRA Award for Atlantic Blvd. Bridge Enhancement
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA is proud to announce that the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Enhancement is the 2020 winner of the Best Transportation Transit Enhancement category at the annual Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Awards, which were bestowed November 19, 2020.
Pompano Beach CRA Announces ‘Love Always, Pompano Beach’ Awareness Campaign
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Pompano Beach CRA is proud to announce their new marketing campaign, "Love Always, Pompano Beach." The all-encompassing annual program will feature local businesses located in the East CRA District, sharing special offers and experiences to attract residents and non-residents alike.
Smart Growth Strategies in Pompano Beach Protect City from Pandemic-based Fiscal Stress
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- While other cities around the country are considering raising taxes, or already have, in response to budget shortfalls due to COVID-19, the Pompano Beach CRA has announced that residents of the City of Pompano Beach are experiencing one of the lowest tax rates in Broward County according to the recently released 2021 millage rates.