Brightline

Nationwide COVID-19 Study Reveals Commercial Real Estate Industry at a Crossroads

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Building Owners and Managers Association, Boma, Brightline

The BOMA International COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study was underwritten by a grant from Yardi and developed by Brightline Strategies.

Key Points: 
  • The BOMA International COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study was underwritten by a grant from Yardi and developed by Brightline Strategies.
  • BOMA International is the partner individuals in the commercial real estate industry choose to maximize value for their careers, organizations and assets.
  • Its mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge.
  • To deliver outsized returns in today's hyper-commoditized real estate environment, you have to know what matters to whom, why and how to capitalize on it.

Radixx Launches into Rail Industry in Partnership with the U.S.'s Only High-Speed Rail Company, Brightline, To Support Florida Network

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Florida, Florida East Coast Railway, States of the United States, Higher-speed rail, Brightline, Fort Lauderdale station, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Palm Beach International Airport, Orlando, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Orlando International Airport, Module:Adjacent stations/Brightline

Brightline has existing operations in Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with construction underway to extend the line to Orlando.

Key Points: 
  • Brightline has existing operations in Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with construction underway to extend the line to Orlando.
  • To further enable a passenger-focused experience, Brightline will utilize Radixx Retailer, the advanced retailing module built within the PSS.
  • Brightline will also take advantage of Radixx ezyCommerce internet booking engine to reveal their brand identity and digital storefront.
  • The built-in Profiles Module will allow Brightline to present personalized offers at the right time to the right passenger.

Brightline Announces Additions to Growing Leadership Team

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Florida East Coast Railway, Higher-speed rail, Brightline, Teladoc Health, Rail transport by country

The additions to the leadership team come as Brightline plans for expansion this year.

Key Points: 
  • The additions to the leadership team come as Brightline plans for expansion this year.
  • Our goal at Brightline is to make high-quality, ubiquitous care for families accessible and affordable," said Naomi Allen, Co-Founder and CEO of Brightline.
  • Prior to Brightline, Gary ran the Client Success team at Livongo, with responsibility for managing, renewing, and expanding revenue across Livongo's enterprise and health system client base.
  • Brightline's team growth comes as the healthcare company gears up for nationwide service and product offering expansion throughout this year.

CanAm Capital Partners Closes on Equity Investment in 420-unit Luxury Apartment Property in Fort Lauderdale

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Foreign direct investment, Residency, EB-5 visa, Brightline, Rail transport by country

CanAm Enterprises is a leading full-service financial firm sponsoring EB-5 immigration-linked investment funds.

Key Points: 
  • CanAm Enterprises is a leading full-service financial firm sponsoring EB-5 immigration-linked investment funds.
  • The $3 million in capital was originally part of a $350 million EB-5 loan provided for the construction of the Brightline high-speed rail line in South Florida.
  • The redeployed capital will remain invested in the Pacific Point project to meet program requirements for EB-5 investors impacted by immigration backlogs.
  • More than $1.75 billion in EB-5 capital from over 3,500 investors on 45 projects has been repaid by CanAm as of 2020.

Nonprofit Launches VR Training Program to Prepare Opportunity Youth for Construction Careers

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Technology, Professional services, Foundation, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Philanthropy, Other Technology, Training, Education, Other Professional Services, Environment, Teens, Human resources, Florida East Coast Railway, Brightline, Higher-speed rail, Jobs, Simulation, Rail transport by country

Even amidst the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to provide low-income youth with career-relevant training experience that can lead to good-paying jobs in growing industries, said Eddie Ahn, executive director of Brightline Defense.

Key Points: 
  • Even amidst the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to provide low-income youth with career-relevant training experience that can lead to good-paying jobs in growing industries, said Eddie Ahn, executive director of Brightline Defense.
  • Despite job losses in industries affected by COVID-19 restrictions, there are more than 118,000 jobs in construction that support the Bay Areas multi-billion dollar industry.
  • The youth job training program with Brightline Defense and CityBuild features innovative simulations developed by TRANSFR that enable students to gain access to immersive skills training without the in-person contact and close proximity of going into a jobsite.
  • Every year, the Bridge Program provides free industry training and outreach to thousands of San Francisco youth ages 17-21 each year.

Groundbreaking Nationwide BOMA International COVID-19 Impact Study Finds Commercial Real Estate at a Critical Inflection Point

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Florida East Coast Railway, Higher-speed rail, Building Owners and Managers Association, Boma, Brightline, Real estate business, Rail transport by country

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BOMA International, Yardi and Brightline Strategies announced today the release of key findings from the first in a series of nationwide commercial real estate COVID-19 impact studies.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BOMA International, Yardi and Brightline Strategies announced today the release of key findings from the first in a series of nationwide commercial real estate COVID-19 impact studies.
  • Commissioned by BOMA International, the study was underwritten by a grant from Yardi, a global real estate software company, and developed by Brightline Strategies, a leading real estate research and advisory services firm.
  • BOMA International, Yardi and Brightline Strategies will be hosting public webinars the week of Dec. 14 to discuss in detail the key findings from the COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study.
  • BOMA International is the partner individuals in the commercial real estate industry choose to maximize value for their careers, organizations and assets.

Visual Integrator Consulting's Customer Wins the 2019 Boomi Blue Challenge

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Monday, April 8, 2019
Dell, Dell Boomi, Florida East Coast Railway, Higher-speed rail, Virgin Trains, Brightline, Microservices, Rail transportation in the United States, Rail transport by country

DENVER, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Integrator Consulting is pleased to announce that our client, Brightline Trains (also known as Virgin Trains), has been named the winner of the 2019 Boomi Blue Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Integrator Consulting is pleased to announce that our client, Brightline Trains (also known as Virgin Trains), has been named the winner of the 2019 Boomi Blue Challenge.
  • We want to thank our partner Boomi for the support in ensuring customer success and providing a complete digital platform, as well as Virgin and Brightline for trusting us as their implementation and solution architecture partner," said Jordan Braunstein, CTO of Visual Integrator Consulting.
  • "Visual Integrator Consulting teamed up with Jeff Schappert, Senior Vice President of Technology at Virgin/Brightline, in utilizing Dell Boomi microservices and API tools to deliver an innovative user experience via mobile and web," stated David deBoisblanc, COO of Visual Integrator Consulting.
  • Visual Integrator Consulting has a unique ability to anticipate the complexities that often arise in companies and apply Microservice, API, and DevOps methodologies for rapid problem solving and benefits.

Brightline Initiative Develops Research Collaboration in Latin America with Insper

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Education, University, Technology, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Professional services, Consulting, Human resources, Research, Science, Insper, Brightline, Chief strategy officer, Rail transportation in the United States, Rail transport by country

The Brightline Initiative announced its research collaboration with Insper, a globally-ranked business school in Brazil on 22 January 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Brightline Initiative announced its research collaboration with Insper, a globally-ranked business school in Brazil on 22 January 2019.
  • The partnership between Insper and Brightline will explore the role, competencies and functions of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to implement strategy within large organizations.
  • The study will investigate the CSOs competencies and skills, and the effect the have on strategy implementation performance and results.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Brightlines Executive Director Ricardo Vargas says, Brightline welcomes Insper as an academic and research partner in 2019.

Virgin Trains USA LLC Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Transport, Rail, Other Transport, Public transport, Virgin Trains, States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Brightline, Florida East Coast Railway, Higher-speed rail, United States, Virgin Group, Orlando, Florida, Florida

These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

Key Points: 
  • These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.
  • The registration statement may be obtained free of charge at the SECs website at www.sec.gov under Virgin Trains USA LLC.
  • Launched in 2018, Virgin Trains USA is the only privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail service in the United States.
  • Providing fast, efficient, hospitality driven transportation featuring the latest in customer-friendly amenities, Virgin Trains USA currently operates in Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with plans to expand into Orlando and Tampa.

CEMEX Participates in Phase 1 Construction of Brightline: New Florida Intercity Passenger Rail Service

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Florida, Florida East Coast Railway, Higher-speed rail, Brightline, Fort Lauderdale station, West Palm Beach station, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach International Airport, Miami, MiamiCentral

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CEMEX, a global building materials company, today announced its participation in the construction of Brightline.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CEMEX, a global building materials company, today announced its participation in the construction of Brightline.
  • This new privately owned, operated and maintained intercity rail service connects Florida residents and tourists with state-of-the-art passenger trains between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
  • "Residents in Florida will now be able to travel more quickly, safely and efficiently between major cities in the area.
  • Due to their size and on-site tilt-up construction, CEMEX used high-strength mix designs for the Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach stations.