By Lynn Dehlinger, Sr. Economic Development Manager/Broker Associate/ICSC P3 Florida Chair, Private Sector (10/31/2018) As everyday consumers push the health-and-wellness movement from the earthy-crunchy margins to the mainstream, retailers are going beyond just selling Fitbit wellness trackers and organic, gluten-free…
By Lynn Dehlinger, Sr. Economic Development Manager/Broker Associate The party line is that physical retail is dying, however this industry, as well downtowns, are in the midst of an amazing renaissance – diversifying their offerings like never before to create unique…
ICSC FLORIDA CONFERENCE & DEAL MAKING is August 27 – 29, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL. This year’s theme “Going Way Beyond The Box” is especially relevant to business attraction and redevelopment in today’s market.…
Located in southern Sarasota County, this community sought RMA’s expertise to identify and analyze possible retail opportunities and create a strategic plan to enhance its economic development department’s business attraction efforts. Through a series of comprehensive community meet-n-greets and data…
A thriving plaza energizes a community. So whether you are starting brand new or transforming an older space, following the steps to create a successful shopping area is imperative. RMA’s Sarah Blake, Marketing Coordinator, recently returned from a training program…