Join area business professionals at the Skoda Minotti office as
we continue our monthly audio book discussion with the help of
David B. Rust, President of Audio Group, A business audio book
club for time-starved people.
October's Featured Audio Book: The Secrets of
the Millionaire Mind, by T Harv Eker
Meeting Details:
- Date: October 4, 2011
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Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m. - A light breakfast will be
provided
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Location: Skoda Minotti Office, Mayfield Village,
Ohio
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Cost: $45 per session
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Meeting Facilitator: David B....
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You've heard about it on the radio; you've read about it in
various newspapers. The Issue 1 bond renewal, which funds the
Ohio Third Frontier (OTF) program, will be on the state-wide ballot
on May 4. Some facts and figures since OTF's inception in
2002:
- 570 new companies created
- Over 300 projects state-wide
- 48,000 direct and indirect jobs created; goal of 96,000 jobs
over the OTF period
- Estimated $6.6 billion in economic impact
- $2.4 billion in wages and benefits to Ohioans
- Over 65% increase in...
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Location, location, location - the most important factor in the
decision to lease (or to continue leasing) or to buy is the value
of the location - low cost vs. an attractive, marketable,
expandable, site. Don't give up a flexible site (due to
transportation alternatives and zoning, for example) for a low cost
deal today.
Some considerations in the lease vs. buy quandry:
- Interest rates today and projected for tomorrow (favors
buying)
- The power of negotiation in regards to lease terms (favors
leasi...
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In the
latest issue of The Boma Magazine (July/August 2009), an
article by Stephanie J. Oppenheimer, APR, takes a closer look at
green leases (Green Leases: A
Study in Symbiosis, p.30).
The
most effective green campaigns emphasize two main points: going
green will save money and will be a team effort with shared
responsibilities and consequences. An increasing number of
commercial real estate owners and tenants are looking to green
their leases in ways that will reduce costs and provide...
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Click
here to listen to members of Skoda Minotti’s Real Estate and
Construction Group discuss the latest industry trends on the Stark
Group’s Talking Real Estate.
Click here to download the entire episode.
Skoda
Minotti is conducting our annual survey of the Northeast Ohio real
estate and construction industries. Every participant who completes
the questionnaire will receive a free copy of the survey results
and analysis and have a chance to win a $50 gift card to Dick's
Sporting Goods.
This
year's survey was developed along with the help of the
professionals at Ranallo & Aveni LLC and Lake National
Bank.
Our
goal is to provide professionals in the real estate and
construction industries in...
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We have
all heard and read a great deal about the various Stimulus Packages
of late. However, savvy real estate and construction
professionals have known for years that various forms of stimulus
by way of public funding have been readily available. From
historic tax credits (HTF) and façade easements, to Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) and Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) programs,
to the Ohio Energy Office, there are numerous opportunities for
loans, grants, and cost-savings incentives.
HTF's...
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Hello, and welcome to the first blog entry from the Skoda
Minotti Real Estate and Construction Group! We are excited to
roll-out our new website,
and will periodically bring you up-to-date on recent events,
changes in market conditions, educational opportunities,
tax-savings tips… anything that can help you in your real estate or
construction business. We strive to connect you and your
business contacts to our real estate and construction world.
We encourage you to browse through our Real...
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