Florida Manufacturers Get a Break

I had the pleasure of witnessing an act that will help Florida manufacturers as a whole. On Friday, May 17, Governor Scott signed a Manufacturers’ Sales Tax Exemption Bill at the site of one of our clients, Heat Pipe Technology in Oldsmar. The bill offers a new sales...

Dikman Company ‘Spotting’ Good Investments

Bob Dikman races Porsches. It’s intense and exhilarating. Racing puts your mind and body on high alert and can be a great adrenaline rush.  After all, a mistake at 150 miles per hour is not the same as a mistake made while sitting at one’s desk. But for as much fun as...

Now is the time to ‘reinvest’ in good properties

There has never been a better time than NOW to reinvest in good properties and move forward with development of future commercial real estate. The current historically low interest rates and construction costs make it an ideal time to ‘reinvest’ in your...

Independent Broker’s Group makes its debut!

As some of you may know, I am an active member of SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors). This year I am honored and proud to have been appointed to the position of Speaker of the Council of Presidents. I am a strong believer and supporter of this excellent...

Teamwork and Trust – The dynamic duo

By: Bob Dikman ALC, CCIM, CRB, SIOR Chairman & CEO, The Dikman Company       Auto racing and commercial realcestate have more in common than you might think. This past month I hadcthe opportunity to participate in a race that drove (no pun...