Sunday, July 17, 2011

Florida Regional Center, Putting Roots Down In China

July 17, 2011

The Florida Regional Center is proud to now have a second office location in South China. The office is situated in Shenzhen, China, and  puts us in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in China. With a large percentage of investors coming from the Asian market, Florida Regional Center’s new location will allow us to better serve our clientele in a face to face fashion.  We hope that with this new location, we will be able to better serve our clientele and help to assist them with their investment in our EB-5 project, Harbourside Place. Furthermore,  we hope that this office location will allow us to keep a better pulse on the needs and concerns of our future investors and allow for better communication and faster progress.

With this new home base in Asia, we look forward to meeting with the growing number of future clients and hope to guide them along in their investments in our current and future EB-5 opportunities. 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Construction: Full Speed Ahead

July 13, 2011

After the speeches were made and the ceremonial shovels were put away after the groundbreaking ceremony, the construction crews pushed their way onto the site of Harbourside Place, Jupiter, FL.  Any project in Florida located on the water, such as this, needs to have the correct base in place to protect against the corrosion of the sea. While unglamorous, this phase of construction will be essential to the final product, the constructing of a new seawall.   This new seawall, will firmly hold in place the basis for the development of this project and keep the water of the Intracoastal at bay.  Using a new design composed of a cold-formed cantilevered sheet pile design by Coastal Systems International, Inc and cast-in-place bulkhead system, this will be a state of the art design, built to last. The nearly 1,100 linear foot long seawall, will allow future patrons to walk directly on the water’s edge and access the docks and private slips, which will be part of the Harbourside Place Project. Additionally, site clearing has taken place, with the removal of vegetation and various debris to make way for the pouring of future concrete foundations.


The first phase of construction is now fully underway for the project and we have the EB-5 funding to thank. We look forward to bringing you weekly construction updates, with more photos and interviews with construction management as to the progress of the project. **Check back soon for a live video feed at the Harbourside Place construction site**

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Allied Capital & Development of South Florida and Moss & Associates to Start Town of Jupiter Riverwalk Addition at Harbourside Place Mega Complex

June 21st, 2011


Moss & Associates has been awarded an initial contract in the mega complex known as Harbourside Place to construct an extension of the Riverwalk at Harbourside, in the Town of Jupiter. The initial contract was awarded by the Northern Riverwalk Community Development District. The project, located at Indiantown Road and U.S.1, includes a 1,100-foot pedestrian promenade along the Intracoastal Waterway as well as a new seawall and public dock system.

The new design-build seawall composed of a cold-formed cantilevered sheet pile design by Coastal Systems International, Inc and cast-in-place bulkhead system will also span approximately 1,100 +/- linear feet. Included is an adjacent public dock area with 209 linear feet of marginal dock with nine public boat slips for a total of 1,164 square feet.

“The development is certainly going to be a regional destination for Jupiter’s residents and tourists alike” said Nick Mastroianni, Developer of the Harbourside Place. Phase one will be to build the Riverwalk, which includes installing benches, shade structures, and decorative lighting. It’s going to be a beautiful public amenity where people will be able to come and enjoy the Intracoastal Waterway. “We are excited to be a part of this transformational project in the Town of Jupiter” said Scott Moss, President Moss & Associates.

Groundbreaking for the Riverwalk at Harbourside Place Jupiter and the adjacent $144 million mix-use development of Harbourside Place will take place June 28. Moss will begin construction of the Riverwalk component on July 1. The initial project is slated for completion by March 2012, and the overall mega development is slated for completion October 2013. Moss will work with the developer of the project, Allied Capital and Development of South Florida LLC, as well as local landscape architects Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney & Associates on the project.

Allied Capital & Development of South Florida specializes in developing and building commercial and residential real estate with the highest standards of quality and construction. Led by industry veteran Nicholas Mastroianni II, the firm’s extraordinary vision for building the right projects in the ideal locations has resulted in a stellar record of success. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Allied brings extensive experience, proven knowledge and outstanding personal service to every project. Partnering with the industry’s top architects, planners and contractors, the firm is renowned for developing exceptional properties that complement their communities. Working seamlessly with government agencies for planning approvals, the firm streamlines the entire construction process and demonstrates its environmental responsibility by incorporating green building practices into every facet of development.

Moss & Associates is a privately held construction company that is ranked among the nation’s top 100 building contractors and seventh largest in Florida with annual revenues topping $649 million. Through its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, and regional offices in Miami, Tampa, Clearwater, Ocala and South Carolina, our firm provides design-build, general construction, construction management and preconstruction consulting services throughout the United States, Bahamas and Caribbean.

Collaborating for nearly two decades, the principals at Moss have developed a track record and reputation for delivering technically and logistically challenging projects for many well-known public and private organizations. The company’s diverse portfolio ranges from major landmark mixed-use developments and luxury high-rise residential facilities to a myriad of hotels, commercial office buildings, educational and higher learning institutions, biotechnology and healthcare complexes, retail establishments and correctional facilities.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Construction Beginning on Harbourside Place EB-5 Investment Project – Jupiter, Florida USA

The Florida Regional Center team and Harbourside Place Developers have been busy with travel and construction plans for the much anticipated Harbourside Place Downtown Project in Jupiter, Florida. The Harbourside Project has received every approval necessary from the Local, State and Federal Governments authorizing the construction to commence July 1, 2011. The highly desired project has a 21 month construction schedule and the Westin Hotel & Conference Center, Marina, Restaurants and Shopping is slated to be open for business by the 3rd quarter of 2013. The Town of Jupiter’s Community Redevelopment Agency has begun funding the construction, alongside the project developers, and is contributing $3,660,000 in government financing to this phase of the development.

 Florida Regional Center’s Operating Manager, Nicholas Mastroianni II, and team are travelling back to China on June 1st to meet with various groups that have been placing investors into the Harbourside Place project. He will be meeting with partner agencies and holding a series of 11 seminars over the next 2 weeks. “If we keep up our current momentum in the worldwide marketplace we project the next 50 investors to be subscribed within 30 days” said Mastroianni.

On June 15th, FRC’s Director of Operations, Nicholas Mastroianni III, along with members of the FRC team will be in San Diego, California exhibiting and presenting at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference. AILA hosts successful events and conferences year-round, but the Annual Conference is the largest gathering of immigration law professionals throughout the year. The conference brings together thousands of immigration law experts, government officials, and other legal professionals around the United States and the world.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Harbourside Place Development and Jupiter Riverwalk project will be held on June 28, 2011. Speakers will include officials from the Town of Jupiter, Mayor Karen Golonka and Town Manager Andrew Lukasik, and State of Florida Agency Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Director, as well as Mr. Mastroianni. For more information on the FRC schedule in Asia, Europe or the Americas please contact info@FLRegionalCenter.com or visit The Florida Regional Center website. If you are interested in attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony contact the FRC headquarters at +001.561.799.0027.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Florida Regional Center hosts Welcome Reception for Town of Jupiter’s Government Official in Shenzhen, China

March 26, 2011

The Finance Director of the Town of Jupiter travelled to China to promote the Florida Regional Center and its Harbourside Project. The reception was well-attended and was held at the Pavillion Hotel in Shenzhen, China.
“I am enthusiastic about the positive financial impact that Harbourside Place will have on the Town of Jupiter. The project should become a centralized place where our residents and visitors may go to enjoy the Intracoastal and all the beauty that the inland waterways offer to our community.”
-Michael Villella, CPA, Finance Director, Town of Jupiter, Florida


Mr. Villella has travelled to China with the Florida Regional Center two times over the last 6 months and is prepared to head back to China in the months to come. For more information on Mr. Villella’s travels to China in support of the FRC or to request more information about the Town of Jupiter, Florida Regional Center and/or its Harbourside Project please visit the Florida Regional Center website or contact info@FLRegionalCenter.com today.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Invest in America 2011 (Guangzhou) Summit: Florida Regional Center Spotlight

March 21, 2011

The Florida Regional Center has been making waves in China and the EB-5 Immigration & Investment Company started their most recent Asia-tour in Guangzhou City at the Invest in America 2011 Summit hosted by Wailian Overseas Consulting Group, an award winning leader in immigration consulting. Guangzhou is the largest city and major market for EB-5 projects in Southern China, also a hosting city for Canton Fair and the Asian Games 2010.

The event turned out to be a real success for the Florida Regional Center (FRC) and its current EB-5 Project, Harbourside Place – Jupiter, Florida’s Riverwalk Corridor and downtown located on the intracoastal waterway 500 meters from the Atlantic Ocean. FRC has formed partnerships and executed promotion agreements with 14 of the top 20 leading immigration firms in all of Southern China. Just like there are many EB-5 Projects for foreign nationals to invest in there are also many immigration agencies available, but not all Regional Centers and immigration agents are worthy of your business. With affiliate offices and employees in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Beijing and Shanghai the FRC is available to assist interested EB-5 clients determine the proper course for immigration year-round.
Please visit the Florida Regional Center website or contact info@FLRegionalCenter.com for more information on the FRC and Harbourside Place Project.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Top Immigration Agency Visits Jupiter, Florida to meet with Regional Center and Government Officials

February 16, 2011

One of Southern China’s most successful and trusted immigration agencies travels to Jupiter, Florida to discuss opportunities for clients wanting to emigrate to the United States of America through the Florida Regional Center and its Harbourside Place Project. The Florida Regional Center prides itself on honesty, transparency and conservancy and that is why we only work with the most respected immigration consultants and attorneys worldwide.



The Florida Regional Center has been providing foreigners with the opportunity to invest in safe and secure real estate based projects for over a year now. The USCIS approved EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program can help you realize your dream of establishing residency in the United States for yourself, your spouse and any children under the age of 21; all without having to buy or manage a business and having the freedom to live anywhere you choose in the United States.

If you need guidance in choosing an approved Immigration Consultant in Southern China or an immigration attorney here in the United States please do not hesitate to contact us… Please visit the Florida Regional Center website or contact info@FLRegionalCenter.com for more information on the FRC and Harbourside Place Project.