WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
As someone who grew up calling Boca Raton home, I could not be more optimistic or supportive of the development of The Center for Arts & Innovation. The successful development of the Center represents an opportunity to not only advance our city, but the entire economy of the Gold Coast region.
KENNETH C. GRIFFIN • FOUNDER & CEO, CITADEL
I believe it is time for our community to bring a shiny new object to Boca Raton’s downtown to demonstrate our continued relevance as a player in the world of first class living, business, and play.
RICHARD L. SCHMIDT • SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION
This Center does much for many: It presents a shovel-ready project that will catalyze the local economy, provides meaningful foot traffic to local businesses, creates a destination venue that retains residents and attracts cultural and business tourists, compels 9-figures of investment, introduces a state-of-the-art facility that would be one of the first in the region, and further positions Boca Raton as the place to live, work and play along the Gold Coast – an ever-important factor in the race to attract new residents and business travelers to our community from around the country.
CLARA BENNETT • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOCA RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Boca Raton can be reimagined as a major cultural destination that will attract visitors regionally, nationally, and internationally. Notably, The Center is set to add 2.1 M hotel room nights the first 5 years. This is a huge win for The Boca Raton and our tourism market as a whole.
DANIEL HOSTETTLER • PRESIDENT & CEO, THE BOCA RATON
That’s why I am keeping a close eye on The Center for Arts & Innovation slated for Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Over the past few years, I’ve had numerous conversations with founder Andrea Virgin and her vision is ambitious and compelling. I’m rooting for her. While the project has been billed as the new cultural hub for Boca, the Center’s impact transcends city borders. If the Center succeeds it will have regional impact and could even be known internationally. It’s something worth rooting for.