Brickell City Centre (BCC), an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties in Miami’s financial district, Brickell, has announced new retailers and first-of-its-kind restaurants which will be opening this summer (2020) despite the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Robert Barthelmess, Greg Laskody, Christian Johannsen and Kenneth Baboun of BGI Capital.
BGI Capital Announces Expansion to Palm Beach County and a New Managing Director, Gregory J. Laskody
BGI Capital will open a new Boca Raton office and expand its operation to Palm Beach County.
The Miami-based alternative lender and commercial real estate debt provider operates offices in Miami and New York, making this its third location. The new office will be located at 1900 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Managing Partner Kenneth Baboun is leading BGI Capital’s expansion efforts into key markets, choosing to open a location in the county due to the demand the firm has experienced in the area and its strong network within the community.
In addition to the expansion, BGI Capital also welcomed Managing Director Gregory J.Laskody, CCIM to the firm. Gregory will serve as the firm’s primary Palm Beach County liaison spearheading its efforts to expand debt and capital solutions to a new client base.
With over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Gregory has extensive expertise in investment sales, commercial real estate mortgage and investment banking, and valuation. Collectively, he has been involved in over $3 billion of commercial real estate transactions. Throughout his career, he has held production, leadership, and management positions with various companies in commercial real estate including Lee & Associates, Deloitte, Nomura Capital, Wells Fargo, Q10 Capital, Newmark Grubb Night Frank, and Colliers International.
“I believe that with my vertically-integrated experience in investment sales and CRE capital markets practice, combined with the firm’s network, will successfully meet our client’s investment objectives.” BGI was founded in Miami in 2013 and expanded into the Northeast in February of 2019 with the opening of its New York office, led by Managing Director Luis Tio. The firm’s presence in New York has led to securing multiple loans in Brooklyn, Astoria, the Bronx and Long Island City among others.In Miami, BGI Capital has played an integral role in the transformation of several Miami neighborhoods including Edgewater, Coral Gables, Brickell and Doral.
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Malls Across Miami Are Reopening Today As Miami Enters Phase 1 Of Reopening From The COVID-19 Shutdown
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Rieber Developments Breaks Ground on 12|12 Aventura in the Aventura Health District
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