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THE DAKOTA COMPANY: VENTURES




 
AUTOTAINMENT VENTURES, L.L.C.
Servicing the Automotive Industry

When The Dakota Company turned its attention to improving the car buying experience, it changed the way car dealerships look, act and perform.

By applying the principles of aesthetics, emotion, and entertainment, the company created a comprehensive new approach to automotive retailing - an interactive business platform called Autotainment(tm).  The Dakota Company offers a range of services including:

Franchise Evaluation
Conceptual Design and Master Planning
Construction Planning and Project Management
Art Direction, Interior Design and Installation
Brand and Image Development
Operational Design and Staff Training
Integrated Marketing and Sales Programs

Several successful regional dealerships have implemented the Autotainment(tm) concept with dramatic results.  They include Planet Dodge in Miami, Planet Ford Autotainment Mall in Houston, and Hillcrest Autotainment Mall in Huntsville, Texas,  Potamkin Manhattan in New York, Hyundai of Roseville in Sacramento, Springfield Auto World in Pennsylvania, The Auto Gallery in Woodland Hills, and Calabasas, California,  and many more.



 
MIGRAINE INC.
Servicing the Entertainment Industry


When it comes to creating signature environments for dining, dancing, and having fun, few can mirror the experience and success of The Dakota Company.

TDC has put its mark on dozens of high energy establishments for clients including Blockbuster Entertainment, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., Hilton Hotel Corporation, Paramount Parks, Six Flags Corporation, Starbucks Coffee, Third Millennium Studios, Vail Associates, Viacom, and Desilu Too.

Projects include:

Elvis Presley's Memphis Company
The retro environs of the Hot Rod Grille
Two screaming installations of the Hard Rock Café franchise, (Shenzhen, China and Dallas)
Dan Marino's American Sports Bar & Grill in Florida,
The food, beverage and resale components of Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton
Lucy's Chocolate Factory themed retail.




 
9190 PARTNERS , L.L.C.
We make ideas reality.


Viable Venues….Done.

9190 Partners was established to oversee all aspects of product construction for clients with big ideas.  Our services can be structured to meet specific project needs and can include planning and oversight for entitlements and permits, management of the RFP process for professional services, or general contracting and construction management.  As owner’s representatives, our goal is to ensure the successful completion of a project on time and on budget, and our resources help ensure that a great idea becomes a physical reality.


Integrity + Experience = Success


9190 Partners experienced team of professionals include Designers, Architects, Retail Planners, Automotive Executives and Builders.  F. Michael Graves and Kris Gant lead a diverse team of individuals who blend creativity and get it done initiative to achieve results for clients.

Recent projects include:

General Contracting - Park Cities Autotainment Mall, Dallas, Texas
General Contracting - Huntsville Autotainment Mall, Huntsville, Texas
Site Improvements and Remodel Facility - Potamkin South Hyundai, Cutler Ridge, Florida
Site Improvements and Remodel Facility - Potamkin Mazda, Miami Florida
Site Development and Remodeling Specifications - Tallahassee Hyundai, Tallahassee Florida