Founded in 2000 as a community redevelopment non-profit organization, BRIC’s primary function is to facilitate socioeconomic revitalization in the low-income and blighted neighborhoods along the U.S. 1 corridor from Northwood Village in West Palm Beach to Silver Beach Road in Riviera Beach. In 2004, BRIC expanded its activities to include support to local businesses wishing to access various business and economic development financial incentives. In 2007, BRIC received a grant to assist in marketing the Florida Enterprise Zone benefits program and in 2009 BRIC received a grant through the Quantum Foundation that enabled us to increase our business development capacity. Currently BRIC is contracted with the Riviera Beach CRA. Additionally, BRIC has served as a consultant to the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in a similar capacity - to support business attraction, development and retention.

As the north end of West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach transition toward a brighter economic future, BRIC works to increase public awareness about our great location, the growing marketplace, and on-going revitalization and beautification plans and business incentives. Communicating our progress is key to fostering the spirit and passion of our business owners and residents. BRIC assists with the dissemination of progress updates by hosting workshops and events as well as publishing a newsletter and marketing materials. BRIC was instrumental in founding NEMO (the North End Merchants Association). We actively support green building and sustainable growth. BRIC works along with Northwood Greenlife to foster these goals. BRIC is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a variety of viable businesses to enhance our community as it moves toward its full potential.

Scope of Services:

• Assistance in the Application Process for Grants and Incentives
• Marketing and Advertising Support
• Workshops and Events
• Available Property Database
• Business Attraction Outreach

Mission Statement:

The Broadway Re-Investment Coalition’s (BRIC is a 501c(3) corporation) mission is to facilitate socioeconomic revitalization through business development and job creation in low-income and blighted commercial districts along the Dixie and Tamarind corridors, Northwood Village, and the Broadway corridor extending through West palm Beach and Riviera Beach.

Goals:

• Support actions which eliminate the physical and socioeconomic deterioration of the Broadway Corridor.
• Provide business development leadership through investment, advocacy and actions promoting revitalization supported by both private and public incentives.
• Disseminate pertinent business information.
• Foster collaboration between stake holders.
• Conduct educational business forums and workshops.
• Establish ongoing business development and socioeconomic analysis and provide database information to the community.
• Create and implement an action plan promoting business attraction and retention, building re-design and rehabilitation, economic restructuring and development, access to incentives and support for business planning and management.

Board of Directors & Staff

Keith Miller - Chairman
Keith is a long standing resident of the north end and is a highly successful real estate broker. He is also the owner of Landscapes, USA , which he launched in 2007. He is also a co-founder and a board member of the Labor Institute, a not for profit organization seeking to assist in job skill training for the unskilled work force in the north end.. He has been BRIC board chair since 2006 and has ably led BRIC in reaching its board expansion and strategic planning goals.

Meredith Jones- Vice Chairman
Meredith is a property owner in the north end of West Palm Beach and owner of M&J Auto. Meredith is also a charter member of BRIC. He has been secretary of BRIC since its inception in 2000.

Jeff Conte - Secretary
Jeff Conte is a State Certified General Contractor and after 6 years with Catalfumo Development, is now a freelance consultant that quarterbacks the design team through the land development approvals process and then oversees construction to achieve the clients needs.

Jodi Jiminez - Treasurer
Jodi is a the branch manager of the 45th Street National City Bank, and is responsible for business development in the north end of West Palm Beach . Ms. Jiminez is also a member of the board of directors for the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in the north end of West Palm Beach .

Josh Heald
Josh serves as the financial officer for Core Communities with extensive experience in urban and suburban development projects. His experience with Core Communities provides valuable insights into urban business attraction and development.

Lee Kvarnberg
Lee is a local architect with an office located in the Northwood Village area. Lee has extensive experience in residential and commercial design and is a resident of the Northwood Village area.

BRIC STAFF

Mike Tarlitz - Executive Director
Mike was the founder and former director of the Palm Beach County Economic Development Office and has been Executive Director of BRIC since 2004. He earned a Master's degree in Urban Studies from Cleveland State University . Mike has outstanding experience in economic revitalization and provides highly innovative approaches to business attraction and development. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in the north end of West Palm Beach .

Dr. Gary T. Barrette - Associate Director
Dr. Barrette joined BRIC in 2006 after completing a distinguished career at Adelphi University , Garden City, New York . He is a leadership, organizational management and team builder expert, and directs BRIC's educational programs and consultant workshops. He is an adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University and earned his Doctorate at Columbia University in New York . Dr. Barrette also serves as the chairperson of the board of directors for the Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in the north end of West Palm Beach .

Janice M. Quinn - Associate
Janice has extensive business experience as an owner and manager of three businesses. She holds a State of Florida real estate sales license and is in the process of completing a Business of Science in Business Administration at South University . She is an experienced business woman both owning and managing her own businesses.

Angela Kurlander – Associate
Angela brings numerous years of experience in both real estate development and governmental relations. Her background focuses specifically on public relations, media relations and marketing. Angela is a former Executive Director for the National Association of Industrial and Business Parks , a former member of the Florida Economic Development Council and a graduate of Leadership Broward. Angela is a resident and homeowner in Northwood Hills. Her focus at BRIC is assistance with our business attraction initiatives.