Pompano Beach Business News

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists in Residence (AiR) class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). This dynamic initiative offers a unique opportunity for creative exploration, collaboration, and growth within South Florida’s vibrant arts community. Each season, new artists are selected through a competitive process. This year’s class features artists with an expansive array of creative techniques and influences.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the Downtown Kissimmee CRA (DKCRA) to create a Branding and Marketing Strategy for the district, which also includes the Historic Downtown Kissimmee area. RMA boasts a proven track record of success, having revitalized numerous cities and CRA districts across Florida.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The nation’s hottest wordsmiths are descending upon the City of Pompano Beach for the 32nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam. Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that this electrifying four-day festival will take place June 12-15, 2024. This celebration of spoken word, performance poetry, and the power of community attracts over 200 poets from around the country who will battle it out for bragging rights and a chance to be crowned champion.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Under a canopy of stars, Pompano Beach was transformed into a haven for jazz enthusiasts as over 10,000 music fans showed up for the beachside celebration. Jazz royalty including Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee held court on the Champion Porsche Stage at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 and captivated audiences with their incredible talent.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is delighted to introduce the 2023/2024 class of the Artists in Residence (AiR) program at the historic Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). The AiR Program provides artists with studio space to create new work, collaborate with fellow resident artists, and engage with the community.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024. Grammy(r) Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most iconic jazz musicians of our time, leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 (SENd2PRESS 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, Fla., June 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of Pompano Beach (City) and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a Master Developer to help the City and CRA create a new Downtown and realize the vision of an exciting destination for businesses, residents, tourists, and other investment stakeholders.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS 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, Fla., April 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to present the humorous and insightful stage play “Willie & Esther,” starring 70s television legends Ted Lange and BerNadette Stanis. Combining quick-witted dialogue and deeply emotional scenes, James Graham Bronson’s story follows two middle-aged African American lovers as they fantasize about robbing a bank.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is proud to announce the launch of their 16th Annual Holiday Fundraising Program. This year, the goal is to raise $75,000 to donate to Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Broward, Best Buddies, and the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 23, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders has announced the start of construction of Building G at the University Pointe project in Davie, Florida. The project is the final phase of University Pointe, an 860-bed student housing campus. Building G is on the site’s southeast corner and will include 24 units and 46,390 square feet in a four-story building.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders has announced Brett Schreiber’s promotion to Vice President of Construction. Schreiber attained partner status in 2020, and this new promotion follows his successful management of the firm’s largest construction project to-date, Uptown Boca. The mixed-use development was completed on-time, during the pandemic thanks to Schreiber’s excellent management.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Philipp as the firm’s new Director of Human Resources. Philipp is a seasoned veteran with over a decade of relevant experience in the construction industry, specializing in human resource management and direction.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Bilyeu from estimator to senior estimator in the firm’s preconstruction and estimating department. The award-winning general contractor has multiple projects on both coasts of Florida, with offices in Pompano Beach and Sarasota.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CB Structures has announced the promotion of Mucahit “Mujo” Aksu as the new Director of Preconstruction. The firm has a diverse portfolio of clients on both coasts of Florida, and specializes in tunnel form, conventional and wood frame projects.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders, an award-winning general contractor based in Florida, has announced an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as part of the company’s strategy to retain and attract top construction employees.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that television icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner is joining the fourth annual “Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival” as a celebrity judge. The famed star of “The Cosby Show” and current hit “The Resident” will also be performing his poetry at the festival and sharing thoughts about his career during an Artist Talk.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders has announced they have broken ground on their third project for Sunrise Senior Living. The new $32.5 million dollar assisted living development in Coral Gables will feature 94 units. The project’s architect is the firm’s longstanding design partners, Behar Font & Partners.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RMA Real Estate Services, a division of the economic development firm RMA, is proud to announce the successful sale of a prime commercial property on behalf of the City of Palm Bay.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning firm, Current Builders announced it has been selected by Related Group as the general contractor for the Manor at Miramar residential project located in the Miramar Town Center at 1 Main Street.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches. This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean’s ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE™ marine and estuarine shoreline protection system, a research project funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) in collaboration with FDOT.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is pleased to announce that Roberto Aguiar has been promoted to Chief Estimator. Aguiar joined the award-winning general contracting firm in 2016 and quickly ascended to senior estimator, where he demonstrated his talent for evaluating bid documents, preparing RFIs and effectively communicating with both clients and construction teams.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is excited to welcome back live audiences to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the remaining concerts in the Pompano Beach Arts Music Series. July’s concert features jazz great Allan Harris and August showcases soulful songstress Leesa Richards.

POMANO BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders completed its largest construction project commission on-time, during the pandemic thanks to the firm’s excellent communication strategies, tech savvy, and smart contingency planning. Uptown Boca is the most ambitious development constructed in western Boca Raton in the last 20 years.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Broward Children’s Center (BCC), the largest non-profit organization in Pompano Beach, announces the official opening of Daisy Village, coinciding with a series of events in celebration of its “50 Years of Caring for Children with Special Needs.”

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is proud to be part of the nationwide celebration of Construction Safety Week taking place May 3-7, 2021. This year’s theme, Be Present, Be Focused, Be Safe targets the holistic health of workers in the industry.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department has enhanced the Sergeant Kip Jacoby Park with a new all-inclusive playground that features equipment that will encourage side-by-side play for all children.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is proud to announce they have broken ground on a new transit-oriented project called Platform 3750 located in Miami next to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. Platform 3750 will feature workforce housing along with office and retail space and a parking garage.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is preparing to break-ground on their latest project in Boca Raton. The 5201 Building is an eight-story structure with 284 units and an 827-space, six-level parking garage.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders is proud to announce they raised $39,000 for local charities during their 15th Annual Holiday Fundraising Program. The Pompano Beach-based general contractor provided over $5,000 worth of gifts for Toys for Tots to distribute and delivered checks to esteemed nonprofits.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders, is proud to announce their newest hire, Bryan Baswell who has joined the award-winning construction firm as Director of Pre-Construction. Baswell brings 30 years of experience to this position, which will focus on procurement of new projects throughout the state of Florida.