Top 5 Most Valuable Sports Teams (2013)

1. Real Madrid $3.3 billion
2. Manchester United $3.165 billion
3. Barcelona $2.6 billion
4. New York Yankees $2.3 billion
5. Dallas Cowboys $2.1 billion

Source: Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes

Soccer in Orlando, Florida

In 2013, Major League Soccer awarded Orlando, Florida a soccer franchise with the condition of building a new soccer stadium. According to a report by Forbes magazine, 3 out of the top 5 most valuable sports teams in 2013 were soccer teams. How valuable are sport teams? MIT Professor Julian Beinart asked, “What would we miss more? The Boston Celtics moving to Sacramento or City Hall Plaza being redeveloped?”

The Dallas Cowboys were number 5 on the most valuable list. Photo: USA Today Sports Images

Redeveloping properties | Economic Development
The following article covers strategies to attract economic development including preparation, working with developers, and the importance of community relations.
Writing a Terrific Real Estate Redevelopment RFQ – Redeveloping properties that have fallen on hard times.
By David Lawrence, CEcD

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Do’s and don’ts for greeters by Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor®

The Greeting Welcome to My Place by Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor®

Q: What’s a better welcome message?

a. Good morning.
b. Can I help you?
c. Yes?

See the short video below for the answer.

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