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# Contact List: Forge Atlanta — $3.7B Mixed-Use Entertainment District
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> **Project:** Forge Atlanta — mixed-use entertainment/smart city district in downtown Atlanta
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> **Developer:** Webstar Technology Group Inc. (OTC penny stock)
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> **Est. Cost:** $3.7 billion total / $756M Phase 1
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> **Stage:** LAND CLOSED (Dec 2025) — Eyeing groundbreaking 2026
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> **Capital Status:** ACTIVELY SEEKING — traditional RE financing + blockchain tokenization + municipal bonds
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> **Updated:** 2026-02-01
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## ⚠️ RISK ASSESSMENT
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- Webstar Technology Group is an OTC penny stock company
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- Ambitious project-to-company-size ratio (massive)
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- Tokenization/blockchain capital strategy is unconventional
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- However: they DID close on the land (Dec 2025) and are working with Develop Fulton (county economic development agency)
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- Approach with appropriate due diligence
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## WEBSTAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP LEADERSHIP
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### Ricardo Haynes
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- **Title:** CEO
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- **Organization:** Webstar Technology Group Inc.
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- **Why:** THE decision-maker. Quoted in all press releases. Driving the Forge vision.
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- **Website:** webstartechnologygroup.com/leadership-team
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Ricardo Haynes Webstar Technology"
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- **Notes:** Said the path forward involves "traditional real estate financing and compliant blockchain technology" + Develop Fulton inducement. Open about needing capital partners.
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- **Key Quote:** "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Webstar's strategic expansion into high-density urban development."
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### Additional Leadership
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- **Check:** webstartechnologygroup.com/leadership-team for full executive team
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- **SEC Filings:** Check OTC Markets or EDGAR for board of directors, CFO, and officer disclosures
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## MUNICIPAL / GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
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### Develop Fulton (Fulton County Development Authority)
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- **Why:** Proposed inducement for the project — government financial support/tax incentives
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- **Role:** Economic development authority facilitating the deal
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- **Contact:** developfulton.com
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- **Key People:** Executive Director / Board Chair (search website)
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### City of Atlanta — Mayor's Office
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- **Mayor:** Andre Dickens
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- **Why:** Downtown Atlanta mega-project needs mayoral support
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- **Economic Development:** Invest Atlanta (investatlanta.com)
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### Central Atlanta Progress (CAP)
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- **Why:** Cited in Webstar's press release as source for downtown Atlanta data
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- **Role:** Downtown Atlanta improvement district / business association
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- **Website:** centralatlantaprogress.com
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- **Why Contact:** They track all downtown development and can provide introductions
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## OUTREACH STRATEGY
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1. **Direct:** Contact Ricardo Haynes via LinkedIn or Webstar website — he's openly discussed needing financing partners
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2. **Municipal Angle:** Contact Develop Fulton to understand the inducement structure and how capital partners fit
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3. **Due Diligence First:** Before reaching out, review Webstar's OTC filings for financials, insider ownership, and any red flags
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4. **Angle:** They explicitly need "traditional real estate financing" — position as that traditional capital source
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5. **Tokenization Angle:** If you have crypto/blockchain expertise, this is a unique entry point — they're pioneering compliant tokenization for RE development
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## DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST
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- [ ] Review Webstar OTC filings (financial statements, insider transactions)
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- [ ] Check Develop Fulton inducement status and terms
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- [ ] Verify land closing details (Dec 2025 per Urbanize Atlanta)
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- [ ] Research Ricardo Haynes' track record on previous projects
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- [ ] Assess penny stock risks vs. project viability
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# Contact List: Ole Miss / Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Entertainment District
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> **Project:** 25-acre mixed-use condotel + athletics/entertainment district around Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
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> **Status:** ACTIVE RFP issued Dec 10, 2025
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> **RFP Responses Due:** February 5, 2026 (⚠️ PASSED — check if extended or awarded)
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> **Award Date:** April 23, 2026 (per Clarion Ledger)
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> **Advisor:** Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) — university real estate/P3 advisory firm
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> **Updated:** 2026-02-01
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## ⚠️ CRITICAL NOTE
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RFP responses were due Feb 5, 2026. We're past that date. Next steps:
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1. Contact B&D or Ole Miss to ask if the RFP was extended or if responses are still being evaluated
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2. If awarded April 23 — there may be sub-partnership or vendor opportunities with the winning team
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3. Even if RFP closed, expressing interest positions you for future phases or complementary roles
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## UNIVERSITY DECISION-MAKERS
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### Keith Carter
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- **Title:** Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
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- **Organization:** University of Mississippi
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- **Why:** Primary champion of the stadium renovation and surrounding development. Extended through 2029. Driving force behind the RFP.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Keith Carter Ole Miss"
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- **Contact:** olemisssports.com/staff-directory/keith-carter/187
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- **Notes:** Gave interviews about stadium plans to Clarion Ledger. Approachable on development topics.
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### Dr. Glenn F. Boyce
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- **Title:** Chancellor (18th Chancellor)
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- **Organization:** University of Mississippi
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- **Why:** Ultimate university authority. Any major development partnership needs chancellor-level buy-in.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Glenn Boyce University of Mississippi"
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- **Website:** olemiss.edu/departments/chancellor/
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- **Notes:** Background in education administration, not real estate — approach through athletics/economic impact angle
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### IHL Board of Trustees (Mississippi)
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- **Organization:** Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
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- **Why:** State board that must approve major university real estate transactions and P3 deals
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- **Website:** mississippi.edu
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- **Notes:** Board approval required for final deal — important to understand their process
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## RFP ADVISORY FIRM
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### Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D)
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- **Role:** University's advisor for the RFP process
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- **Website:** bdconnect.com
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- **Why:** B&D is managing the RFP evaluation. They're the gatekeeper. If you can't respond to the RFP directly, B&D can tell you the timeline and whether there are sub-partnership opportunities.
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- **Key People to Find:**
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- Project lead assigned to Ole Miss engagement
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- Check bdconnect.com/people/ for Southeast region leads
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- **Notes:** B&D specializes in university P3 deals — they've done similar projects at many major universities. They published a blog post about this RFP on their site.
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## CITY OF OXFORD, MS
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### Mayor Robyn Tannehill
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- **Title:** Mayor
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- **Organization:** City of Oxford, MS
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- **Why:** Vocal about Oxford's growth opportunities. Quoted: "When your greatest challenges are the result of tremendous growth, you say 'thank you' and get busy being proactive."
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- **Contact:** oxfordms.net/departments/mayor-s-office
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- **Cell:** 662-816-0038 (listed on city website for aldermen — verify for mayor)
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- **Notes:** Pro-development stance. Oxford setting records in monthly sales tax collections.
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### Mary Martha Crowe
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- **Title:** Alderman At-Large
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- **Organization:** City of Oxford Board of Aldermen
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- **Contact:** oxfordms.net/board-of-aldermen
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- **Why:** At-large position means city-wide perspective on major development
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### City Planning Department
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- **Organization:** City of Oxford
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- **Website:** oxfordms.net/government
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- **Why:** Any development adjacent to the university will need city coordination on infrastructure, zoning, traffic
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## POTENTIAL COMPETING/SIMILAR DEVELOPERS
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These firms are known for university-adjacent entertainment districts and may be bidding:
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### Collegiate Development Group
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- **Why:** Specializes in university-adjacent mixed-use
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- **Track Record:** Multiple university entertainment districts
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### Fairmount Properties
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- **Why:** Mixed-use entertainment district experience
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- **Track Record:** Similar projects near major venues
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### The Cordish Companies
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- **Why:** Entertainment district specialists (Live! Districts)
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- **Track Record:** Maryland Live, Kansas City Power & Light, Ballpark Village STL
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- **Key People:** David Cordish (Chairman), Blake Cordish, Reed Cordish
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### Campus Crest / Landmark Properties
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- **Why:** University-adjacent development specialists
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- **Notes:** More residential-focused but relevant experience
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## ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN FIRMS (Likely Involved)
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### Populous
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- **Why:** Premier sports venue + entertainment district architects
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- **Track Record:** Most major stadium entertainment districts in the US
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- **Notes:** Often hired by developers bidding on university stadium projects
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### HOK / Gensler
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- **Why:** Major mixed-use entertainment design firms
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- **Notes:** Check if either has existing Ole Miss relationships
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## OUTREACH STRATEGY
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1. **Immediate:** Contact Brailsford & Dunlavey to ask about RFP status (was it extended? who responded? is there a shortlist?)
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2. **Week 1:** Reach out to Keith Carter's office expressing interest in the project and offering capital partnership capabilities
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3. **Week 1:** Contact Mayor Tannehill's office to understand city's role and any additional development opportunities
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4. **Week 2:** If RFP was awarded, contact the winning developer team about sub-partnership or capital contributions
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5. **Ongoing:** Monitor Oxford Eagle and Clarion Ledger for award announcement (expected April 23, 2026)
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# Contact List: Ovation Orlando — $1B Mixed-Use Entertainment District
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> **Project:** 670,000 SF mixed-use entertainment district on 76 acres near Disney (I-4 & US-192)
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> **Developer:** Accesso Partners (Hallandale, FL) + Meyers Group (JV)
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> **Est. Cost:** $1 billion
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> **Stage:** Land acquired for $73M+ — Breaking ground Q1 2026
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> **Updated:** 2026-02-01
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## ACCESSO PARTNERS — FOUNDING & MANAGING PARTNERS
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### Ariel Bentata
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- **Title:** Founding & Managing Partner, Investments
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- **Location:** Hallandale, FL
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- **Why:** Directs ALL investments, asset management, and corporate development. #1 decision-maker for capital partnerships.
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- **Background:** Legal/business counsel for MTV Networks Latin America, then FL law firm. Law degree from Universidad Católica (Caracas), Master's from NYU.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Ariel Bentata Accesso Partners"
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### Moises Benzaquen
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- **Title:** Founding & Managing Partner, Finance
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- **Location:** Hallandale, FL
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- **Why:** Oversees ALL fund underwritings, administration, accounting, and fiscal affairs. Key contact for financial structure discussions.
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- **Background:** 16+ years US CRE experience, holds commercial broker license. Senior exec positions in banking/retail. Economics degree from Universidad Santa Maria (Caracas).
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Moises Benzaquen Accesso Partners"
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### Claudio Dombey
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- **Title:** Founding & Managing Partner, Investor Relations
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- **Location:** Hallandale, FL
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- **Why:** Leads investor relations and provides personalized attention to investors worldwide. DIRECT line for investment conversations.
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- **Background:** President of Hippocampus Vacation Club (international RE — hotels/timeshares). Economics from Tel Aviv University.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Claudio Dombey Accesso Partners"
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### Daniel Goldstein
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- **Title:** Managing Partner, Operations & Investor Relations
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- **Location:** Hallandale, FL
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- **Why:** Leads operations + IR. Previously headed Due Diligence and Acquisition teams for multifamily.
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- **Background:** CEO of Latin American RE Development Fund + Private Equity Fund. Managed multiple industrial/consumer goods companies in Colombia. Law studies at University Externado (Colombia).
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Daniel Goldstein Accesso Partners"
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### Alan Garzon
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- **Title:** Director, Investor Relations & Head of Multifamily Division
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- **Location:** Hallandale, FL
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- **Why:** Quoted in Ovation Orlando press releases as "Managing Partner" for the project. Leads the multifamily division and IR. Direct project contact.
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- **Email:** a***@accessopartners.com (per ZoomInfo — full email available on ZoomInfo)
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- **Background:** Previously at Babson College
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Alan Garzon Accesso Partners"
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## ACCESSO ASSET MANAGEMENT (Regional Contacts)
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### Michael Wilson — Asset Manager, Charlotte/Raleigh-Durham
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- **Why:** Manages Accesso's Carolinas portfolio. CFA Charterholder. 20+ years at Wells Fargo structuring $1.5B+ in CRE loans.
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### Tim Peterson — Asset Manager, Atlanta
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- **Why:** Manages Atlanta office portfolio. Background in acquisitions and development.
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### Deb Kolar — Chief Asset Officer, Minneapolis
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- **Why:** Oversees all asset management, leasing, tenant relations for nationwide portfolio.
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## MEYERS GROUP (JV PARTNER)
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### Stuart I. Meyers
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- **Title:** Founder & CEO
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- **Organization:** Meyers Group
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- **Why:** Principal of the JV partner. His photo used in Ovation Orlando coverage.
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- **Website:** meyersgroup.net
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Stuart Meyers Meyers Group"
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### Wendy Meyers Crabb
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- **Title:** Co-Chair
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- **Organization:** Meyers Group
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- **Why:** Supports strategic vision. Family leadership role.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Wendy Meyers Crabb"
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## OUTREACH STRATEGY
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1. **Primary Target:** Claudio Dombey (Founding Partner, IR) — he literally runs investor relations globally
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2. **Secondary:** Alan Garzon — quoted as project lead, Director of IR, likely most accessible
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3. **Financial Discussion:** Moises Benzaquen (Finance) or Ariel Bentata (Investments) for capital structure talks
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4. **Angle:** $1B total project, only $73M land acquired = ~$927M still needed for vertical development. They NEED capital partners.
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5. **Website:** accessopartners.com | ovationorlando.com/partners/
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# Contact List: Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District — $1B Development
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> **Project:** 80-acre mixed-use entertainment district surrounding Lenovo Center (Hurricanes/NC State arena)
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> **Developer:** Pacific Elm Properties (Dallas, TX) + Gale Force Sports & Entertainment (Hurricanes parent)
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> **Owner/Driver:** Tom Dundon (Carolina Hurricanes owner)
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> **Est. Cost:** $1 billion across 4 phases (7-10 year buildout)
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> **Stage:** Phase 1 construction expected 2026
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> **Civil Engineer:** Kimley-Horn
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> **Updated:** 2026-02-01
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## PACIFIC ELM PROPERTIES (Lead Developer)
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### Billy Prewitt
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- **Title:** CEO (appointed Sept 2025, succeeding founder Jonas Woods)
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- **Organization:** Pacific Elm Properties, Dallas, TX
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- **Why:** Current CEO running the firm. Previously CIO — founding partner since 2008. Will be the key decision-maker for capital partnerships on this project.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Billy Prewitt Pacific Elm Properties"
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- **Source:** Dallas Business Journal, Sept 2025
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### Jonas Woods
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- **Title:** Founder (stepped down as CEO Sept 2025 — launched separate $4B venture)
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- **Organization:** Pacific Elm Properties (founder) / New venture
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- **Why:** Original Raleigh district visionary. Led Victory Park development in Dallas (2M SF mixed-use). Principal in Dallas Mavericks acquisition. Led American Airlines Center financing. Even if not day-to-day at PacElm anymore, still influential.
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- **Background:** 30+ years RE, $6B+ in acquisition/development transactions. Office, residential, industrial, retail, mixed-use.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Jonas Woods Pacific Elm"
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- **Website:** pacelm.com
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### Pacific Elm Portfolio Context
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- **Existing:** 6 Class A towers, 4.4M SF (office, residential, hotel, retail)
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- **Pipeline:** 9.7M SF mixed-use development including 2.8M SF office, 4,400 residential units, 1,000 hotel keys, 500K SF retail
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- **This means:** Raleigh is one piece of a massive pipeline — they likely need capital partners across multiple projects
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## GALE FORCE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT (Hurricanes Parent)
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### Tom Dundon
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- **Title:** Owner, Carolina Hurricanes / Chairman, Gale Force Sports & Entertainment
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- **Why:** THE driving force behind the district. Extended Hurricanes lease through 2044 in exchange for development rights on surrounding 80 acres. Ultimate decision-maker.
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- **LinkedIn:** Search "Tom Dundon"
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- **Notes:** Dallas-based billionaire. Made fortune in auto lending (Santander Consumer USA). Also explored AAF football league investment.
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### Don Waddell
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- **Title:** President & GM, Carolina Hurricanes
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- **Why:** Operational leader of the Hurricanes organization. May have connections to business development side.
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## CITY/COUNTY OFFICIALS
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### Mary-Ann Baldwin
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- **Title:** Mayor, City of Raleigh
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- **Why:** Approved the development deal, extended arena lease. Pro-development.
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- **Contact:** raleighnc.gov
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### Wake County Board of Commissioners
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- **Why:** County owns the arena land. Key stakeholder in the development agreement.
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- **Contact:** wake.gov
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### Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)
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- **Why:** Pacific Elm is ALSO in discussions with RDU to redevelop 100+ acres of Lake Crabtree County Park off I-40 — another potential partnership angle.
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- **Source:** Triangle Business Journal, July 2025
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## ENGINEERING/DESIGN
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### Kimley-Horn
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- **Role:** Civil engineer for the project
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- **Why:** Already engaged — could provide introductions or context on project timeline
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- **Website:** kimley-horn.com
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## INDUSTRY COMMENTARY
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### Jim Anthony — CEO & Founder, APG Companies
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- **Quote:** "The only other person in Raleigh who has pulled off something this ambitious is John Kane. Let's hope and pray that Tom Dundon is successful."
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- **Why:** Local CRE leader who understands the market. Potential intro or market intelligence source.
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- **Website:** apgcre.com
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## OUTREACH STRATEGY
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1. **Primary Target:** Billy Prewitt (new CEO, Pacific Elm) — he's running the development side and likely open to capital partner discussions as they tackle a $1B multi-phase project
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2. **Secondary:** Tom Dundon's business office — harder to reach but the ultimate decision-maker
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3. **Municipal Angle:** Wake County commissioners — they control the arena land and could facilitate introductions
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4. **RDU Angle:** If Pacific Elm is doing 100+ acres with RDU AND 80 acres at the arena district, they have massive capital needs across multiple projects
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5. **Timeline:** Phase 1 breaking ground 2026, 4 total phases over 7-10 years = multiple capital raise windows
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6. **Competitive Intel:** Compare to John Kane's North Hills development in Raleigh — that's the local benchmark
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# Contact List: VENU Holdings (NYSE American: VENU)
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> **Company:** Venu Holding Corporation
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> **Ticker:** NYSE American: VENU
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> **HQ:** Colorado Springs, CO
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> **Focus:** Upscale live music venues + premium hospitality destinations
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> **Capital Status:** $1B+ shelf registration filed, $1.1B+ in active construction, $314.8M total assets
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> **Partners:** Live Nation (Sunset Amphitheater), Aramark (operating + equity partnership), Billboard (3-year partnership)
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> **Updated:** 2026-02-01
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## WHY VENU IS A TOP TARGET
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- Publicly traded company **actively raising capital**
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||||
- $1.1B+ in active construction across Texas and Oklahoma
|
||||
- Filed shelf registration for additional capital raises
|
||||
- "Fan-founded, fan-owned" model = innovative capital structure
|
||||
- Rapidly expanding into new markets (pre-construction in 5+ additional markets)
|
||||
- Recent leadership restructuring signals scaling phase
|
||||
- Property & equipment up 80%+ YoY
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## C-SUITE & BOARD
|
||||
|
||||
### J.W. Roth
|
||||
- **Title:** Founder, Chairman & CEO
|
||||
- **Organization:** VENU Holding Corporation
|
||||
- **Why:** THE decision-maker. Founded the company, drives vision and strategy. Forbes Business Council member.
|
||||
- **LinkedIn:** Search "J.W. Roth VENU"
|
||||
- **Notes:** Colorado Springs entrepreneur. Recently said leadership changes let him "focus on broader vision and long-term strategy as we scale nationwide." Open to partnerships.
|
||||
|
||||
### Heather Atkinson
|
||||
- **Title:** Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer
|
||||
- **Organization:** VENU Holding Corporation
|
||||
- **Why:** Controls capital allocation and financing decisions. Board member. Key contact for any investment/capital discussion.
|
||||
- **LinkedIn:** Search "Heather Atkinson VENU Holdings"
|
||||
- **Notes:** Also serves as Board Secretary/Treasurer — deep involvement in governance and finance
|
||||
|
||||
### Vic (Last Name TBD — from Jan 2026 announcement)
|
||||
- **Title:** Chief Operating Officer (newly appointed Jan 2026)
|
||||
- **Organization:** VENU Holding Corporation
|
||||
- **Why:** Running day-to-day operations. New COO role created as company scales. Good contact for operational partnerships.
|
||||
- **Source:** CelebrityAccess Jan 20, 2026
|
||||
|
||||
### Will (Last Name TBD — from Jan 2026 announcement)
|
||||
- **Title:** Senior leadership role (newly promoted Jan 2026)
|
||||
- **Organization:** VENU Holding Corporation
|
||||
- **Why:** Part of the leadership restructuring for "next phase of growth"
|
||||
- **Source:** CelebrityAccess Jan 20, 2026
|
||||
|
||||
### Thomas M. Finke
|
||||
- **Title:** Board of Directors member (appointed May 2025)
|
||||
- **Organization:** VENU Holding Corporation
|
||||
- **Why:** "Financial thought leader and strategic growth advisor" — added to board specifically for financial strategy. Perfect contact for capital partnership discussions.
|
||||
- **LinkedIn:** Search "Thomas M. Finke"
|
||||
- **Notes:** His appointment signals VENU's focus on sophisticated capital strategy
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## INVESTOR RELATIONS
|
||||
|
||||
### IR Department
|
||||
- **Phone:** 719-895-5483
|
||||
- **Email:** Available via investors.venu.live
|
||||
- **Website:** investors.venu.live
|
||||
- **Why:** Direct line for investment inquiries. Can route to right decision-maker.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## KEY PARTNERS (Indirect Outreach Paths)
|
||||
|
||||
### Live Nation
|
||||
- **Relationship:** Operating partner for Sunset Amphitheater (20,000-seat venue in McKinney, TX)
|
||||
- **Why:** If you have Live Nation connections, this is a warm intro path to VENU
|
||||
|
||||
### Aramark
|
||||
- **Relationship:** Expanded operating AND equity partnership
|
||||
- **Why:** Aramark has an equity stake — they believe in the model. Could be another intro path.
|
||||
|
||||
### Billboard
|
||||
- **Relationship:** 3-year partnership to elevate live music experience
|
||||
- **Why:** Marketing/brand partnership — less relevant for capital but shows credibility
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## ACTIVE PROJECTS
|
||||
|
||||
| Venue | Location | Capacity | Status |
|
||||
|-------|----------|----------|--------|
|
||||
| Sunset Amphitheater | McKinney, TX | 20,000 seats | Broke ground June 2025, opening late 2026 |
|
||||
| TBD | Broken Arrow, OK | TBD | Under construction |
|
||||
| TBD | Oklahoma City, OK | TBD | Under construction |
|
||||
| TBD | El Paso, TX | TBD | Under construction |
|
||||
| 5+ Additional Markets | TBD | TBD | Pre-construction |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## OUTREACH STRATEGY
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Immediate:** Contact IR at 719-895-5483 expressing interest in capital partnership opportunities
|
||||
2. **Week 1:** Connect with J.W. Roth on LinkedIn with personalized note referencing their expansion and capital raise
|
||||
3. **Week 1:** Research Thomas M. Finke's background — he's the financial strategist, likely most receptive to capital partnership discussions
|
||||
4. **Week 2:** Send formal introduction letter/deck to IR department
|
||||
5. **Angle:** Position as capital partner for their rapid expansion — they're actively building in 4+ markets with 5+ more in pre-construction. They NEED capital.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## SEC FILINGS TO REVIEW
|
||||
- Check EDGAR for: S-3 shelf registration, 10-K annual report, 10-Q quarterly reports
|
||||
- Search: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=venu+holding&CIK=&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany
|
||||
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|
||||
# Memory Log - 2026-02-01 (Sunday)
|
||||
|
||||
## Work Completed
|
||||
|
||||
### Quiet Day — Cron Maintenance
|
||||
- No active work sessions with Jake today (Sunday)
|
||||
- Automated cron jobs ran as scheduled (TLDR, EdTech intel, competitor digest, memory checkpoint)
|
||||
- Burton Method research intel file updated (compressed format — 100 lines changed, net reduction of 37 lines)
|
||||
|
||||
## Decisions Made
|
||||
- None today — carryover from 1/31
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps (Carried Forward)
|
||||
- **BUILD SONGSENSE** — Top priority, Jake wants paired agent teams building it
|
||||
- Spawn agent pairs for: frontend, backend/pipeline, game/visualizer, infrastructure
|
||||
- MCP servers: test against live APIs, publish to GitHub
|
||||
- GHL-MCP submodule: commit & push pending changes
|
||||
- MCP Animation Framework: iterate on camera movement based on feedback
|
||||
|
||||
## Notable Context for Future Me
|
||||
- Last active session was 1/31 — Jake was energized about SongSense, wanted to build fast
|
||||
- SongSense architecture is fully designed, approved, and waiting for agent team kickoff
|
||||
- Smart model routing is in effect (Sonnet default, Opus for complex work)
|
||||
- Workspace git is clean except for burton-method-research-intel.md + pickle_history.txt changes
|
||||
- 30 MCP servers built but untested against live APIs — still a big backlog item
|
||||
@ -1,75 +1,37 @@
|
||||
# Burton Method Competitor Research Intel
|
||||
|
||||
## Week of January 26 - February 1, 2026 (Updated Jan 31)
|
||||
## Week of February 1, 2026
|
||||
|
||||
### !! INDUSTRY-SHAKING: LSAC Stealth RC Format Change !!
|
||||
- **What:** LSAC silently removed guaranteed comparative reading passage from RC section on January 2026 LSAT
|
||||
- **Details:** Some test takers got all 4 single passages (no comparative). LSAC updated website after the fact. Law.com confirmed this is PERMANENT.
|
||||
- **Cheating angle:** LSAC stated awareness of "stolen tests," now using "virtually all new test content"
|
||||
- **Competitor reactions:** Blueprint published most comprehensive blog analysis (likely SEO #1). LSAT Demon covered on podcast (Jan 26). All competitors scrambling to update RC strategy materials.
|
||||
- **Burton opportunity:** Visual/multimodal approach is inherently format-agnostic. First mover on updated RC content wins trust.
|
||||
### Market Landscape
|
||||
- Applications up 33% YoY for 2025-2026 cycle (LSAC data)
|
||||
- LSAT registrations up 22%, Feb 2026 test tracking 20-25% above last year (~14K registrations)
|
||||
- Drivers: political climate, weak grad job market (5.3% unemployment, 41% underemployment), LSAT format changes, reapplicants
|
||||
- LSAC using "virtually all new test content" due to stolen test concerns
|
||||
- RC comparative reading no longer guaranteed (permanent change from Jan 2026)
|
||||
|
||||
### LSAC: 2026 Admissions Cycle Exploding
|
||||
- Applicants up **33% YoY**, applications up **27%**
|
||||
- Black/African-American applicants up 38%, first-gen up 38%
|
||||
- Hey Future Lawyer calls it "most competitive cycle in history" (32.9% increase cited)
|
||||
- Feb 2026 LSAT scheduling opened Jan 20. Registration fee now $248.
|
||||
### Key Competitor Movements
|
||||
- **PowerScore:** Dave Killoran DEPARTED — now "former CEO/Director." Jon Denning solo on podcast. Brand significantly weakened. BIGGEST OPENING.
|
||||
- **7Sage:** Full admissions platform expansion. Weekly data-driven blog (LSAC volume tracking). Tutoring program scaling. Two posts/week cadence.
|
||||
- **LSAT Demon:** Pricing stable ($0/$95/$195/$295/mo). Smart Drilling, Ask Button, LawHub Import. Quick on Jan 2026 RC coverage.
|
||||
- **Blueprint:** Practice exams updated with tablet mode to match 2026 digital LSAT interface. Strong SEO play on admissions cycle analysis.
|
||||
- **Kaplan:** New 2026 Premium Prep book. $200 off promo. 170+/10-point guarantee. Corporate playbook, slow innovation.
|
||||
- **Magoosh:** Quiet quarter. Budget positioning (1/4 price). No major updates. Coasting.
|
||||
- **Hey Future Lawyer:** "LSAT prep is junk food" podcast angle. Anti-corporate, scholarship-focused. Free sessions. Closest competitor in spirit.
|
||||
- **LSAC:** Feb 2026 scheduling open (Feb 6-7 dates). Active "LSAT Inbox" blog. Remote proctoring continues.
|
||||
- **AdeptLR (emerging):** AI-first adaptive drilling with PhD algorithm. Claims 52% faster LR improvement. LawHub import. Free + paid tiers.
|
||||
|
||||
### 7Sage
|
||||
- **MAJOR: Platform Redesign Launched** — Cleaner UI, better analytics, shorter/simpler video explanations, drill-first "learn by doing" philosophy
|
||||
- Classic site maintained through 2026 for transition
|
||||
- New free trial: 29 sample lessons, 2 free PrepTests, 200+ question explanations
|
||||
- **Pricing unchanged:** Core $69/mo | Live $129/mo | Coach $299/mo (+$120/yr LSAC LawHub)
|
||||
- $1/yr for fee waiver recipients (strong accessibility play)
|
||||
- Mobile app in development, no date announced
|
||||
|
||||
### LSAT Demon
|
||||
- Published "LSAC's Stealth RC Change" podcast (Jan 26) — fast reaction, framed as "no impact"
|
||||
- 5 podcast episodes this week (daily content machine)
|
||||
- Student success story: 157→173 (social proof)
|
||||
- Active daily live classes: morning, lunch, evening format
|
||||
- Pricing stable ~$95/mo
|
||||
|
||||
### Blueprint LSAT
|
||||
- Published the most comprehensive blog analysis of RC format change — well-written, SEO-optimized, will rank for months
|
||||
- Getting strong external review coverage (TestPrepInsight Jan 2026)
|
||||
- Marketing: "fun" prep with cartoon lessons, funny instructors
|
||||
- 1:1 tutoring remains premium differentiator
|
||||
|
||||
### PowerScore
|
||||
- Continuing admissions consulting expansion with Spivey partnership (Law School Admissions Bible)
|
||||
- Jon Denning (post-Killoran departure) previewing Jan/Feb 2026 LSAT content
|
||||
- Live class schedule remains extensive
|
||||
|
||||
### Kaplan
|
||||
- Ran New Year's sale: $200 off LSAT prep (expired Jan 12)
|
||||
- "LSAT Premium Prep (2026)" book: 99th-percentile instructor videos, data-driven strategies
|
||||
- Marketing: "Add 15 Points to Your LSAT Score"
|
||||
|
||||
### Magoosh LSAT
|
||||
- **Quiet.** No visible feature launches, sparse blog content.
|
||||
- Being undercut on accessibility by 7Sage's $1/yr program
|
||||
|
||||
### Hey Future Lawyer
|
||||
- Podcast highlighting 32.9% YoY application increase
|
||||
- Active Reddit marketing with free LSAT sessions
|
||||
- "Save $250k on law school tuition" positioning
|
||||
|
||||
### Action Items for Burton Method
|
||||
1. **URGENT** — Publish Burton's take on RC format change (every competitor has theirs)
|
||||
2. Target "new to LSAT" audience (33% more applicants = TAM growth)
|
||||
3. Build content pipeline for <48hr reaction to industry news
|
||||
4. Consider admissions guidance scope (PowerScore/Spivey precedent)
|
||||
5. Prioritize mobile-first (7Sage app still not launched)
|
||||
### Top Strategic Implications
|
||||
1. PowerScore vacuum = biggest competitive opening in years (target their students NOW)
|
||||
2. LSAC new-content-only policy kills memorization-based prep → position Burton Method as method/thinking-based
|
||||
3. AI-adaptive space wide open — race AdeptLR before they own the narrative
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Blogwatcher Status
|
||||
- **13 feeds tracked**, most competitor blogs lack working RSS feeds
|
||||
- **No new articles detected via RSS** (Jan 31 scan)
|
||||
- Web search + homepage checks remain primary intel sources
|
||||
## Previous Weeks (Compressed)
|
||||
|
||||
## Previous Weeks
|
||||
|
||||
### Week of Jan 26 (initial scan - Jan 30)
|
||||
- 7Sage $10k giveaway contest. LSAT Demon pricing $95/mo. PowerScore: Dave Killoran departed, Spivey partnership. LSAC: Jan 2026 scores released 1/28, China testing unavailable. Industry: rising apps + scores, diminishing differentiation at high end.
|
||||
### Week of January 26 - February 1, 2026
|
||||
- LSAC silently removed guaranteed comparative reading from RC section on January 2026 LSAT (permanent change)
|
||||
- 7Sage launched full platform redesign (drill-first philosophy)
|
||||
- LSAT Demon and Blueprint fastest to react with content on RC changes
|
||||
- AdeptLR spotted as emerging AI-first competitor
|
||||
- 2026 admissions cycle exploding — applicants up 33%, applications up 27%
|
||||
|
||||
100
mixed-use-entertainment-intel.md
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@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
|
||||
# Mixed-Use Entertainment Development Intel Report
|
||||
|
||||
**Last Updated:** February 1, 2026
|
||||
**Coverage:** Last 90 days (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) + key mid-2025 announcements
|
||||
**Sources:** Bisnow, REBusinessOnline, Sports Business Journal, BizJournals, Blooloop, GlobeSt, Connect CRE, general news
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 🔴 HIGHEST PRIORITY — Actively Raising Capital / Seeking Partners
|
||||
|
||||
These projects are confirmed to be in fundraising, seeking JV partners, or have open RFPs.
|
||||
|
||||
| Project | Location | Developer | Est. Cost/Size | Stage | Key Details | Capital/Partner Status | Key People | Source |
|
||||
|---------|----------|-----------|---------------|-------|-------------|----------------------|------------|--------|
|
||||
| **Forge Atlanta** | Atlanta, GA | Webstar Technology Group / Urbantec Development Partners | **$3.7B total** ($756M Phase 1) / 8.4M SF on 10 acres | Site acquired Dec 2025; lining up financing for 2026 groundbreaking | Phase 1: 300-room hotel, 600 luxury condos, 60,500 SF retail + entertainment, sports entertainment complex; Full build: 2,300 residences, 600K SF office, 200K SF data center | **ACTIVELY RAISING CAPITAL** — $33.7M seller financing secured; pursuing $223.7M inducement from Dev Authority of Fulton County, institutional loans/equity, bond issuance, digital asset tokenization, condo presales, and forthcoming stock offering. Penny stock company (WEBSTAR) — high risk profile. | Ricardo Haynes (CEO, Webstar) | [Bisnow](https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/mixed-use/webstar-partner-close-on-forge-atlanta-site-132423) |
|
||||
| **Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway District** | Oxford, MS | **RFP OPEN** — seeking developer partner | TBD / 25 acres | RFP issued Dec 10, 2025 | Mixed-use condotel (30+ condos), 35K+ SF retail/dining, entertainment district, stadium modernization (premium seating, student section), half-acre plaza; P3 (public-private partnership) structure | **OPEN RFP** — University seeking developer to design, build, finance, operate and maintain. Responses being collected. Brailsford & Dunlavey advising. | Keith Carter (AD, Ole Miss) | [SBJ](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/12/11/ole-miss-issues-rfp-for-vaught-hemingway-stadium-mixed-use-development-project/) |
|
||||
| **VENU Holding Corp (Multiple Sites)** | TX, FL, and other U.S. markets | VENU Holding Corp (NYSE: VENU) | **$1.1B+ under construction**; $5B+ pipeline | Active construction on multiple amphitheaters | Five new amphitheaters including 20K-seat Texas venue (Live Nation operated); Aramark F&B partnerships at five venues; Filed $1B S-3 shelf (Dec 2025) for securities issuances | **ACTIVELY RAISING PUBLIC CAPITAL** — Raised $34.5M+ in 2025; $1B shelf registration filed Dec 2025 for working capital, venue development, acquisitions, debt repayment. Publicly traded (VENU). Low-leverage structure. | — | [StockTitan](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VENU/investors-tape-venu-builds-the-future-of-live-entertainment-with-1-fw0sn813l6gh.html) |
|
||||
| **Ovation Orlando** | Orlando (Osceola County), FL | Accesso Partners / Meyers Group (JV) | **$1B+** / 670K SF on 76 acres | Site acquired Jan 2026 ($73.3M); groundbreaking Q1 2026 | Master-planned entertainment district near Disney — 5 themed districts; retail, dining, musical restaurants, live music, 740 hotel rooms/condos; opening target 2027 | **Likely seeking capital partners** — $1B project with only $73M land purchase closed. JV structure between Accesso and Meyers Group. Full capital stack not disclosed — significant equity gap. | — | [ConnectCRE](https://www.connectcre.com/stories/accesso-buys-76-acres-to-build-orlando-entertainment-district/) |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 🟡 HIGH VALUE — Major Projects Recently Announced (Last 90 Days)
|
||||
|
||||
| Project | Location | Developer | Est. Cost/Size | Stage | Key Details | Capital/Funding Status | Key People | Source |
|
||||
|---------|----------|-----------|---------------|-------|-------------|----------------------|------------|--------|
|
||||
| **Water Street Tampa Entertainment District** | Tampa, FL | Strategic Property Partners (SPP) / Vinik Sports Group (VSG) | Part of **$3B+** Water Street Tampa / 4 acres | Announced Dec 2025; planning phase | 3,500-seat live music venue for mid-tier artists, 250-room hotel, 100K SF retail/dining/entertainment, structured parking; across from Benchmark International Arena | **Privately financed** — SPP/VSG partnership. Jeff Vinik's portfolio. Arctos Partners, Doug Ostrover, Marc Lipschultz are VSG minority investors. | Jeff Vinik (VSG founder); Arctos Partners (minority) | [REBusiness](https://rebusinessonline.com/strategic-property-partners-to-develop-3b-entertainment-district-in-downtown-tampa/) |
|
||||
| **KC Chiefs Stadium & Entertainment District** | Wyandotte County, KS (near Legends) | Kansas City Chiefs / State of Kansas | **$3.3B total** ($3B stadium + $300M HQ); $700M-$1B entertainment district | Agreement announced Dec 2025; STAR bond package | 65K-seat domed stadium (opens 2031 season), new HQ/training facility (Olathe), shopping/dining/hotel/entertainment districts in both locations | **Public-private partnership** — State STAR bonds funding up to 60% of costs; team covers 40%. $500M+ in public financing. Major public subsidy structure. | Clark Hunt (Chairman, Chiefs); Gov. Laura Kelly | [KS Commerce](https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2025/12/gov-kelly-and-kansas-city-chiefs-announce-agreement-on-plans-for-state-of-the-art-domed-stadium-in-kansas/) |
|
||||
| **MidCity Arts + Innovation Subdistrict** | Huntsville, AL | RCP Companies | **$300M** / 12 acres (within $2.2B MidCity District) | Announced Dec 2025; planning phase | 3,000-seat indoor music venue, 200-room music-branded hotel, boutique hotel, Innovation Tech Campus, 60K SF retail/entertainment, relocated outdoor venue (The Camp) | **Public-private partnership** — Part of larger $2.2B MidCity District (one of SE's largest mall conversions). Specific capital stack not disclosed. | — | [Axios Huntsville](https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/12/19/midcity-arts-innovation-subdistrict-huntsville-alabama) |
|
||||
| **Current Landing** | Kansas City, MO | Palmer Square Real Estate Mgmt / Angie & Chris Long (KC Current owners) | **$1B** / 23 acres | Under construction; Phase 1 opening Spring 2026 | Waterfront mixed-use district anchored by CPKC Stadium; restaurants, 2-acre town square, hundreds of apartments (River's Edge, Confluence buildings), retail, entertainment; timed for 2026 FIFA World Cup | **Funded and under construction** — First apartment pre-leasing Jan 2026. Construction moving rapidly. | Angie Long, Chris Long (KC Current co-owners) | [SBJ](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/12/19/kcs-1b-riverfront-project-gets-name-world-cup-boost/) |
|
||||
| **Sphere at National Harbor** | National Harbor, MD (DC metro) | Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) / Peterson Companies | TBD (est. multi-hundred million) / 6,000 seats | Intent announced Jan 18, 2026 | Second U.S. Sphere; first smaller-scale design model; immersive entertainment venue at National Harbor destination | **$200M in state/local/private incentives** announced. Sphere is public company (SPHR). Peterson Companies is established local developer/owner of National Harbor. Additional capital structure TBD. | James Dolan (Sphere Entertainment); Jon Peterson (CEO, Peterson Companies); Gov. Wes Moore | [Sphere Entertainment](https://investor.sphereentertainmentco.com/press-releases/news-details/2026/Sphere-Entertainment-the-State-of-Maryland-Prince-Georges-County-and-Peterson-Companies-Announce-Intent-to-Develop-a-Sphere-at-National-Harbor/default.aspx) |
|
||||
| **Metropolitan Park** | Queens, NY (Citi Field area) | Steve Cohen / Hard Rock International | **$8.1B** / 50 acres | Casino license approved Dec 15, 2025 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5,650-seat music venue, sportsbook, 1,000-room hotel, "Taste of Queens" food hall, 5,000 slot machines, 375 table games, 25 acres of parkland; 7 subway station renovation | **$500M upfront license fee** paid to state. $850M estimated annual tax revenue. Cohen self-funding (hedge fund billionaire). Fully private capital. | Steve Cohen (Mets owner); Hard Rock International | [SBJ](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/12/15/steve-cohen-81b-metropolitan-park-get-final-approval-for-ny-casino-license/) |
|
||||
| **Indianapolis Boxcar/Gainbridge District** | Indianapolis, IN | Boxcar Development LLC (Herb Simon / Simon family) | **$350M** | Groundbreaking Jan 7, 2026 | 13-story Ritz-Carlton hotel (176 rooms), 4,000-seat Live Nation music venue, pedestrian bridge to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, underground parking; acquiring additional surrounding properties | **$40M+ in TIF/city incentives** under consideration. Simon family self-funding bulk. $300M+ private investment. 300+ FTE jobs. | Herb Simon (Pacers owner); Rick Fuson (CEO, PSE) | [Live Nation](https://newsroom.livenation.com/news/partners-formally-break-ground-on-mixed-use-development-downtown-featuring-ritz-carlton-indianapolis-and-new-live-nation-venue/) |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 🟢 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS — Under Development / Advancing
|
||||
|
||||
| Project | Location | Developer | Est. Cost/Size | Stage | Key Details | Capital/Funding Status | Key People | Source |
|
||||
|---------|----------|-----------|---------------|-------|-------------|----------------------|------------|--------|
|
||||
| **Rams Village at Warner Center** | Woodland Hills (LA), CA | Kroenke Organization | **$10B** / 52 acres (100 acres total holdings) | Plans announced Apr 2025; filing with city imminent; shovels by early 2027 | Rams HQ + training facility, two entertainment venues (5,000 + 2,500 capacity), residential, retail, hotel, offices, parks; decade-long phased build | **Privately funded** by Stan Kroenke (billionaire). No public subsidy disclosed. Gensler is master architect. | Stan Kroenke (Rams owner); LA Councilmember Bob Blumenfield | [Commercial Observer](https://commercialobserver.com/2025/04/kroenke-la-rams-hq-district-warner-center-development/) |
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| **Centennial Yards** | Atlanta, GA | CIM Group / Centennial Yards Company | **$5B+** / 50 acres | Under construction; first openings targeting 2026 FIFA World Cup | 5,300-seat Live Nation concert venue, Cosm venue, retail, hotel, residential; near Mercedes-Benz Stadium & State Farm Arena. "Epicenter of sports and entertainment for the SE U.S." | **CIM Group** (major institutional investor) leading. Live Nation signed long-term lease. Major institutional capital already deployed. | Brian McGowan (President, CY Company) | [BusinessWire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514770693/en/Centennial-Yards-Selects-Live-Nation-to-Operate-Downtown-Atlantas-Newest-Iconic-Entertainment-Venue) |
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| **Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District** | Raleigh, NC | Pacific Elm Properties / Gale Force Sports & Entertainment | **$1B** / 80 acres | Phase 1 kicked off Dec 2025 | Phase 1: 200K SF entertainment/lifestyle retail, 150K SF office, 150-key hotel, 500+ apartments, 4,300-seat Live Nation venue, 600-ft tailgating promenade; 15-year timeline | **Private development** with Centennial Authority partnership (arena lease extension). Rezoning filed. | Brian Fork (CEO, Hurricanes Holdings); Philip Isley (Chairman, Centennial Authority) | [NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/raleigh-sports-entertainment-district-unveils-first-look-at-mixed-use-development) |
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| **Salt Lake City Entertainment District** | Salt Lake City, UT | Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) / Live Nation | **$1.4B** (est.) | Active planning; 6,000-seat music venue announced Aug 2025 | Delta Center remodel ($525M) + district development ($375M from tax revenue); new 6,000-capacity indoor music venue (200 events/year); master architects selected Sep 2025 | **$900M from Capital City Revitalization Zone tax revenue** (public). $500M gap being addressed. SEG private investment. Live Nation as venue partner. | Ryan Smith (SEG); Live Nation | [KSL TV](https://ksltv.com/local-news/entertainment-district/821541/) |
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| **Staybolt Street Entertainment District** | Mansfield, TX | City of Mansfield / House of Tangram / REV Entertainment | **$2.5B** / 100 acres | Multiple phases; some elements opening late 2025 | Multi-sport professional stadium (REV Entertainment/FC Dallas affiliate), 30-acre sports park, 45K SF High 5 Mansfield FEC, 288-room Carbon Mansfield hotel, 33K SF convention center, retail, dining, housing | **Public-private partnership** — House of Tangram acquired 30 acres (Jul 2025). AI-powered hotel concept. Multiple private developers within master plan. | — | [Mansfield Gov](https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/2153/Staybolt-Street-Entertainment-District) |
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| **The Development at Cadillac Square** | Detroit, MI | Bedrock LLC (Dan Gilbert) | Multi-hundred million (specific total TBD) | Groundbreaking Apr 2025; Cosm opening Fall 2026 | Cosm live sports video dome, retail, residential, entertainment; adjacent to Campus Martius Park. Phase 2 scheduled Oct 2026. | **Bedrock (Gilbert's RE arm)** is primary capital source. $14M in public Revitalization & Placemaking Grants for surrounding areas. | Jared Fleisher (CEO, Bedrock); Kofi Bonner (former CEO, Bedrock) | [Crain's Detroit](https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/bedrock-breaks-ground-cosm-project-downtown-detroit) |
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| **The Gallery** | Madison, MS | Bellamare Development | **$60M** / 70 acres | Approved & under construction (started Jun 2025) | Anchored by Spinners (120K SF indoor/outdoor FEC — bowling, skating, arcade); "Royal Street" New Orleans-style dining area; boutique retail, office space | **100% privately funded** — no public tax dollars. Mississippi-based developer. WBA Architecture and MP Design Group. | Mayor Mary Hawkins (Madison) | [Clarion Ledger](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/business/2025/04/22/madison-ms-entertainment-center-economy-boost/83120368007/) |
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| **Village at Gateway / Evo Entertainment** | Forney, TX | Forney Legacy Holdings LLC / Evo Entertainment | Part of 120-acre mixed-use (82K SF Evo venue) | Under construction (broke ground Dec 2025; opening Fall 2026) | Largest Evo in Texas — cinema, bowling, gaming, F&B; within larger development with Target, H-E-B, Home Depot anchors | **$4M city incentive** agreement. Privately developed. | — | [ConnectCRE](https://www.connectcre.com/stories/82k-sf-entertainment-venue-breaks-ground-in-forney/) |
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## 📊 MARKET CONTEXT
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### Live Nation $1B Venue Investment Program
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- **Announced mid-2025**: $1B to build 18 new/revitalized live music venues across the U.S.
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- Many venues co-located with sports stadiums/arenas as part of mixed-use developments
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- 2025 capex: $900M–$1B
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- **Significance:** Live Nation is the anchor tenant for multiple projects on this list (Raleigh, SLC, Indianapolis, Centennial Yards). Their venue investment creates partnership opportunities.
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### Rockingham Grand Casino (New Hampshire)
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- **Developer:** Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI)
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- **Cost:** $180–200M
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- **Details:** 160K SF casino, 900-seat live entertainment venue, F&B; expanding from 19K SF existing facility to full casino in state's largest mall
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- **Status:** Planning board approved Dec 2025; announced Jan 2026
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- **Capital:** CDI is publicly traded (CHDN). Internal financing.
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### Portland Foreside
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- **Location:** Portland, ME
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- **Developer:** Foreside Development Company / JV partners
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- **Cost:** $600–700M next phase
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- **Details:** 10-acre waterfront mixed-use: 400 residential units, 128-room luxury hotel, 50K SF retail/entertainment, marina
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- **Status:** Planning board approved; under development
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- **Capital:** Not disclosed publicly. Multiple phases.
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## 🎯 CAPITAL OPPORTUNITY SCORING
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### Tier 1 — ACTIVE CAPITAL NEEDS (Outreach Targets)
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1. **Forge Atlanta** — Webstar is a penny stock company actively seeking institutional loans, equity, and bond issuance for a $756M Phase 1. High risk but massive upside. Pursuing unconventional capital (tokenization, stock offering).
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2. **Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway** — Open RFP seeking a full development partner. True ground-floor opportunity for a developer/investor team.
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3. **VENU Holdings** — Publicly traded, $1B shelf registration filed, actively raising capital for amphitheater development pipeline. Public market opportunity.
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4. **Ovation Orlando** — $1B project with $73M land acquired. JV between Accesso and Meyers Group. Likely significant equity gap for the remaining $900M+ build-out. Groundbreaking Q1 2026.
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### Tier 2 — POSSIBLE CAPITAL/PARTNER NEEDS (Worth Monitoring)
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5. **MidCity Huntsville** — $300M expansion within $2.2B district; P3 structure suggests capital partner opportunities.
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6. **Salt Lake City District** — $500M funding gap identified beyond $900M in public tax revenue. SEG may need partners for district elements.
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7. **Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District** — $1B, 15-year development. Phased approach suggests ongoing capital needs across phases.
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8. **Sphere National Harbor** — Early-stage intent; full capital structure not yet disclosed beyond $200M in incentives.
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### Tier 3 — WELL-CAPITALIZED (Monitor for Vendor/Service Opportunities)
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9. **Metropolitan Park NYC** — $8.1B, Cohen self-funded
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10. **Rams Village** — $10B, Kroenke self-funded
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11. **Centennial Yards** — $5B+, CIM Group institutional capital
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12. **Water Street Tampa** — $3B+, Vinik/SPP well-capitalized
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13. **Current Landing KC** — $1B, under construction, funded
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14. **KC Chiefs Stadium** — $3.3B, STAR bonds + team equity
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*Report compiled from public sources. Capital status assessments are analytical inferences — verify directly with principals before outreach.*
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2026-01-29: Dream big, work hard! Pickle knowledge drop: What do you call a pickle that's really stressed? A dill-lemma.
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2026-01-30: Consistency is key! Never forget about pickles: Why did the pickle go to therapy? It had some unresolved jar issues.
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2026-01-31: One step at a time! Random pickle thought: What do you call a pickle that's always complaining? A sour-puss.
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2026-02-01: You're built for this! Did you know about pickles? Why are pickles such good friends? They're always there when you're in a jam...or jar.
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