PROJECT: Economic Impact of Major League Baseball Spring Training in Palm Beach County
DESCRIPTION: This study was conducted during the Spring Training Season to determine the full impact of Major League Baseball in the County. Surveys and interviews were conducted with the Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos, concessionaires, media representatives and fans to determine spending patterns and amounts. Impacts analyzed included the total impact on tourism, additions to the local economy and the multiplier effect throughout the county.
PROJECT: Economic Impact Study of Tourism on Cocoa Beach - City of Cocoa Beach
DESCRIPTION: This year long study evaluated the costs to serve the annual tourist population through interviews at hotels/time shares/seasonal properties and at events and "Visitor attractors" in the City. Evaluation and review of departmental expenditures was also examined to determine the impact of tourists on police, fire, parks, administration, public works, sanitation, etc.
PROJECT: St. Regis Hotel, Fort Lauderdale CRA, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
DESCRIPTION: Determined the value of the project (St. Regis Property) based on estimation of the revenue stream and calculating the Net Present Value of the project. Prepared an "Offering of Investment" package that identified the revenue stream and documented the value of shares of the project.
PROJECT: Weston Bath & Tennis Club, Broward County, Florida
DESCRIPTION: Completed market analysis for a private tennis/bath/social club in the new town community of Weston in Broward County. Responsibilities included: the determination of marketability, return on investment, and marketing strategies. One of the primary portions of the study was a detailed attitude survey of the related businesses in the region. Analysis of the conditions necessary for success was included.
PROJECT: Marina Village, Boynton Beach, Florida
DESCRIPTION: Determined the economic impacts of the multi-use development that included marina, condominium and commercial segments. Determined the revenues generated by the CRA, as well as all other fiscal impacts of the project.
PROJECT: CRA Consultant, City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
DESCRIPTION: Assists the CRA with evaluations of proposed projects in redevelopment area. Prepares the financial analyses of the impacts of developments including projections of TIF and other revenues. The purpose of the analysis was to determine the total amount of revenues that were available to the City and the CRA and the ability to fund the required infrastructure improvements. Projects were on time and within budget.
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