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THE DAKOTA COMPANY: IN PROGRESS


The Dakota Company is currently involved in projects ranging from rustic outdoor tourism to ultra contemporary auto dealerships. Here's just a sample of what's new at The Dakota Company.


 
PARK CITIES FORD
Dallas, TX

As Founder and Manager of Autotainment Ventures LLC, Michael Graves served as the conceptual and operational designer of Park Cites Ford.  This dealership will expand the Autotainment concept to include new information from obtained from recent profiling of the other existing Autotainment‘ dealerships.

Mr. Graves role was expanded to include serving as Project Manager overseeing entitlement, general construction, art direction, name/logo/service mark development, furnishings design and installation and overall incorporation of the brand image elements, systems and branding programs of the manufacture, Ford, plus new production of in house audio/video elements to assist in the creation of a seamless transaction process by lowing guest intimidation, increasing trust and price value during the sales and service processes.
 
 
 
HILLCREST AUTOTAINMENT MALL
Huntsville, TX

An equal blend of entertainment and marketing combine with site-specific demographic concepts to make the Hillcrest Autotainment Mall a successful dealership for a small town in Texas.

Recognizing the values of the community,  The Dakota Company designed the dealership to appeal to small town pride, with a friendly Town Square, plenty of opportunity for interaction, and a retro vibe that  transcends the typical pressures associated with automotive purchases.
 
 
 
ROSEVILLE HYUNDAI
Sacramento, CA

As Founder and Manager of Autotainment Ventures LLC, Michael Graves served as the conceptual and operational designer of Roseville Hyundai.

Mr. Graves role was expanded to include serving as Project Manager overseeing general construction, art direction, name development and the incorporation of the brand image elements of the manufacture, Hyundai Motor America.