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CIM Group Launches Panorama Brooklyn Studios

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Monday, May 22, 2023

CIM Group today unveiled Panorama Brooklyn Studios, bringing a new production studio environment featuring approximately 90,000 square feet of studio, production office and support space and the opportunity to secure additional floors for production, to the market in a picturesque Brooklyn waterfront location.

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  • CIM Group today unveiled Panorama Brooklyn Studios, bringing a new production studio environment featuring approximately 90,000 square feet of studio, production office and support space and the opportunity to secure additional floors for production, to the market in a picturesque Brooklyn waterfront location.
  • Panorama Brooklyn Studios is located on several floors of the 12-story 25 Columbia Heights building, and identified with new high-profile signage at Panorama, which comprises five interconnected 1930s and 1940s era buildings spanning two city blocks between the DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods.
  • Panorama Brooklyn Studios also provides exceptional exterior filming spots such as a large rooftop that offers expansive views including the Brooklyn Bridge, East River and lower Manhattan skyline.
  • CIM Group has engaged Backlot to market Panorama Brooklyn Studios to the film and media marketplace.

Harris Letter Joins ChowNow as Vice President of Sales

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChowNow, the nation's leading online ordering and marketing platform designed specifically to support independent restaurants, announced Harris Letter as Vice President of Sales to oversee the company's sales and work closely with restaurant and industry partners.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChowNow , the nation's leading online ordering and marketing platform designed specifically to support independent restaurants, announced Harris Letter as Vice President of Sales to oversee the company's sales and work closely with restaurant and industry partners.
  • Letter will lead ChowNow's sales team, spearheading the planning and execution of the company's high growth strategy.
  • Prior to ChowNow, Harris was the Vice President of Revenue at Resy, a global dining network acquired by American Express in 2019, where he focused on building sales teams and effective B2B processes while partnering with B2C functions.
  • "We're thrilled to have Harris on board as VP of Sales," said Chris Webb, co-founder and CEO of ChowNow.

Hundreds of Children to Experience the Benefits of Exercise Through New Training Program from Life Time & City Parks Foundations

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To inspire New York City kids to get outdoors this summer and benefit from exercise and healthier eating, City Parks Foundation and Life Time Foundation have partnered to introduce the first-ever Life Time Foundation New York City Kids Run – a running and nutrition program for children between the ages of 9-17 across four boroughs, and bring the established City Parks Foundation Family Adventure Race back to life after a two-year pause. Both initiatives will help children living in underserved communities learn and develop new sports skills, find joy in physical activity, and develop healthy habits.

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  • The comprehensive training program for NYC Kids Run was created by 2008 US Track and Field Olympian and 2020 US Olympic Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman.
  • Led by City Parks Foundations' coaches, kids will participate in Freeman's four-week progressive running program aimed at preparing youth to successfully complete a one-mile run.
  • "We are pleased to partner with and support the City Parks Foundation on this initiative," said Kimo Seymour, Executive Director of the Life Time Foundation.
  • The Life Time Foundation is providing a $20,500 grant to the City Parks Foundation to fund the NYC Kids Run program and City Parks Foundation Family Adventure Race.

Membership Collective Group to Open Two New Soho House Locations and Expand Restaurants Portfolio

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Demand for Membership Collective Group Inc.s (MCG), (NYSE: MCG) membership clubs and restaurants sees expansion plans across Soho House and its restaurants' portfolio, with Soho House pleased to announce its 47-bedroom property Nashville, TN is now open to members and guests, and its first coastal UK site, Brighton, will open later this month.

Key Points: 
  • Demand for Membership Collective Group Inc.s (MCG), (NYSE: MCG) membership clubs and restaurants sees expansion plans across Soho House and its restaurants' portfolio, with Soho House pleased to announce its 47-bedroom property Nashville, TN is now open to members and guests, and its first coastal UK site, Brighton, will open later this month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220309005871/en/
    Soho House Founder and CEO, Nick Jones sits in the entrance of the newly-opened Soho House Nashville.
  • For more information about Soho House: www.sohohouse.com
    For more information about the Mandolin: www.mandolinmiami.com
    For more information about Cecconis: https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/restaurants/cecconis
    About Membership Collective Group Inc.
  • The Membership Collective Group Inc. (MCG) is a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces that connects a vibrant, diverse and global group of members.

CIM Group Sells 320-Unit Rental Apartment Community to RXR in Brooklyn’s DUMBO Neighborhood

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

CIM Group and LIVWRK announced today that they have closed on the sale of the 320-unit rental apartment component to RXR at 85 Jay St. in Brooklyns DUMBO neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • CIM Group and LIVWRK announced today that they have closed on the sale of the 320-unit rental apartment component to RXR at 85 Jay St. in Brooklyns DUMBO neighborhood.
  • CIM Group has created an exceptional experience for residents at Front & York, part of its mixed-use development in the popular DUMBO neighborhood that includes the 85 Jay apartments and substantial community-focused retail.
  • The development is a welcome addition that brings needed housing and services to the DUMBO area, said Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group.
  • 85 Jay St. is located in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyns premier waterfront neighborhood.

Ready Games Launches ICON: Avatar Fashion Metaverse With Epik as Its Exclusive NFT Technology Provider

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Epik has been selected to be the exclusive NFT technology provider for the Ready Games Network (RGN), a hyper-casual social gaming platform with more than one million users.

Key Points: 
  • Epik has been selected to be the exclusive NFT technology provider for the Ready Games Network (RGN), a hyper-casual social gaming platform with more than one million users.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104006341/en/
    The companies have already collaborated to integrate Epik Primes blockchain technology and NFT framework to power digital collectibles and transactions on RGNs upcoming gaming metaverse title, ICON: Avatar Fashion Metaverse, which launches this week on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
  • ICON will be the very first metaverse utilizing Epik Primes technology to enable gamers to produce NFTs, from the virtual game assets they create in game.
  • In addition to in-game NFT creation, Epik Primes NFT infrastructure enables the sale of the limited edition NFTs and digital collectibles across games.

Blank Street, the High-Growth, Small-Format and Tech-Forward Coffee Company Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Street, the high-growth, small-format specialty coffee company born in Brooklyn, NY today announced a $25 million Series A investment led by General Catalyst and Tiger Global, along with additional strategic investors including Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa (Founders, Warby Parker), Jeff Raider (Founder, Warby Parker and Harry’s), Joey Zwillinger (Founder, Allbirds) and global real estate firm Tishman Speyer. Following a $7M Seed raise earlier this year, the new Series A funding will help fuel Blank Street’s rapid retail expansion, with a focus on evolving its vendor partnerships and technology capabilities.

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  • In August 2020, Blank Street debuted its first location, a mobile coffee cart, at the iconic Wythe Diner in Williamsburg.
  • Blank Street has quickly established itself as the newest contender in NYCs high-growth specialty coffee race, says Youngme Moon, newly named Blank Street board member and notable Harvard Business School professor.
  • I look forward to being on this journey with the entire Blank Street team as they continue their expansion throughout NYC and across the U.S.
  • The company will debut this new model with Brooklyn-based King David Tacos (KDT), where KDTs coveted breakfast tacos will be served alongside Blank Streets coffee and tea drinks.

Madison Realty Capital Originates $450 Million Construction Loan for 1,098-unit Mixed Use Development in Downtown Brooklyn

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Josh Zegen, Managing Principal and Co-Founder of Madison Realty Capital, said, This transaction represents Madison Realty Capitals ability to deliver speed, certainty, and execution to top-tier borrowers in highly attractive submarkets.

Key Points: 
  • Josh Zegen, Managing Principal and Co-Founder of Madison Realty Capital, said, This transaction represents Madison Realty Capitals ability to deliver speed, certainty, and execution to top-tier borrowers in highly attractive submarkets.
  • Downtown Brooklyn is an ever-expanding neighborhood and new multifamily housing options, particularly of this caliber, will be quickly absorbed.
  • Brooklyn is New York Citys most populous borough and is home to one of the most diverse economies in the country.
  • Proximity to major employment hubs and education centers have made Downtown Brooklyn one of New Yorks fastest growing residential markets.