Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – we have a deep pool of experience as commercial real estate developers, and that experience has caused us to constantly scrutinize the markets in which we have operated. We’ve become constant learners – always trying to understand how opportunities for growth are created. We have trafficked in places, people and capital extensively, and now that we are cognizant of the value of ideas, and how connecting those ideas with the the three other “big fish” creates growth, we feel that we are perfectly suited to contribute to the innovation economy.

The New Innovation Economy is only new to those just recognizing that our country has matured into a new phase of economic growth. While agricultural yield and mass production and low cost logistics are still important drivers in the world economy, intellectual property has emerged as the dominant force. The ability to evolve, develop and commercialize ideas is the heart of the Innovation Economy. Every business must reckon with this force; its continued growth and productivity is influenced by its relationship to innovation.

The Innovation Economy is open to all comers – and offers prosperity to anyone who will successfully integrate the four big fish – talented and creative people, great places, willing capital and innovative ideas. The American economic system is based on the employment of entrepreneurial capital to drive growth – which is why the US is a leader in the innovation economy.

We help our clients respond to the opportunities, in their world, that innovation brings. We can help any individual, business, learning institution or municipality evaluate their innovation assets, and create a plan to enhance their effectiveness in grasping or creating opportunities for prosperity.

Our services are priced on an assignment basis. We have worked under a variety of compensation plans. We’re easy to work with – we’ll come along side you and stay long enough to understand your situation; at that point, we’ll propose our services and work with you to tailor a custom-fit solution.

As a business owner, you already have people, place, capital and a mission (idea) in hand. You may need to change one of those elements – you want our opinion on the status quo, and we can help you evaluate your current assets. You may need help adding or improving an element – making a new contact, upgrading your place, sharpening your focus, finding capital. We’ve helped our clients in many ways, but usually not in the same ways.

Remora Partners was born in East Orlando several years ago, and we have never stopped working in that market. Originally, we were just seeking a real estate opportunity; eventually, we led the visioning process, participated in leadership councils and now have an unmatched understanding of the community. As a result, we like to think that East Orlando is our “home” laboratory, and we constantly seek to enhance our home.

We feel your pain – anyone like us who has owned and operated commercial real estate in central Florida over the past few years has suffered. Some properties are particularly distressed, and others can be resuscitated. We may only be able to offer our empathetic condolences, but we may also have a new perspective born out of our efforts to understand and harness the innovation economy.

Almost every municipal leader wants to enhance the quality of life in their community, starting with high-quality jobs. Some communities have already made significant strides to envision their own innovation ecosystem; others are unsure how to best deploy and grow their community assets in the new economy. We provide context, examples and ideas for communities that help them identify, evaluate, undertake and measure proactive steps that they can take to participate more fully in the prosperity of the innovation economy.

We employ a variety of tools that have proven to be useful – cutting edge market analysis and demographic software, expert story-crafting skills, specialized vendors and consultants, and a network of personal relationships that give us tremendous reach, particularly in central Florida. Our tools, combined with our ability to discern the key questions in complex scenarios, enable us to create solutions for our customers that are unique and valuable.