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Thrive Innovation District

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THRIVE is what happens when vision, talent, creativity and opportunity intersect. As an innovation district, THRIVE challenges us to imagine something different, something new and ultimately to watch our dreams come true. Set strategically in Opa-locka, THRIVE will serve to bring a fresh perspective on what it means to be creative, innovative and celebrated in non- traditional spaces.

Together, We Thrive 
We believe that Together, everyone, no matter age, gender, ethnicity, economic status or education level, deserves a chance to cultivate their talents and realize their dreams. When talent meets skill, an individual can be unstoppable. This is a project from within the neighborhood, that is for the neighborhood;" Collaboration is key to what thrive will become.
THRIVE Brand Guide 
The 19,500 square foot facility will accommodate up to 65 tenants (with space for up to 15 businesses to work in the production area at the same time). It will provide start-up and informal low-income food microentrepreneurs (businesses with fewer than 5 employees) with the licensed commercial kitchen space they need to turn their endeavors into viable businesses that can both support them and create jobs in the community. To make Thrive financially sustainable, while meeting the goal of job creation for low-income individuals, the project also will admit established and expanding businesses. With an average tenancy of three years for expanding businesses and five for start-up and informal businesses, Thrive will incubate a total of 289 businesses over 15 years.
Up to 65 businesses initially will create more than 100 jobs with potential over fifteen years to create 600 to 1,200 jobs as businesses incubate, relocate to their own facilities, and are replaced. The management jobs will include a Kitchen Manager for the Incubator, sales and management professionals for the expanding businesses, as well as full-time jobs for the informal/cottage entrepreneurs who will be able to expand their fledgling part-time businesses into full-time livelihoods. 
Thrive Innovation District
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Thrive Innovation District

Innovation District in Opa-locka, Florida

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